This startup develops a scanning fiber endoscope device that provides high-definition intravascular imaging. Their technology allows doctors to visualize hidden anatomy and identify potential stroke and cardiovascular risks using a tiny catheter and imaging station.
Funding
$28M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Current intravascular imaging technologies like Angiography, IVUS, and OCT have limitations, including inflexibility, invasiveness, and an inability to provide forward-looking views, especially in cases of Chronic Total Occlusions (CTOs). These limitations can complicate procedures, increase infection risks, and hinder accurate diagnosis and treatment of critical cardiovascular conditions.
Solution
VerAvanti's Scanning Fiber Endoscope (SFE) offers a solution by providing forward-looking, high-resolution, real-time, full-color intravascular imaging. The SFE utilizes a MEMS-powered laser at the tip of a compact, single-use endoscope to visualize vessel anatomy, including CTOs, plaques, and endothelial features. This technology aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve procedural outcomes, and reduce the need for repeat procedures. The single-use design prioritizes patient safety by eliminating the risk of cross-contamination and streamlining workflows by removing the need for sterilization.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes interventional cardiologists, neurosurgeons, and other specialists who require advanced intravascular imaging for improved diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and neurological conditions.
Features
- Forward-looking imaging capability to visualize areas inaccessible to side-viewing IVUS and OCT catheters
- Real-time, full-color 1080p endoscopic video imaging from a 1mm diameter device
- Microelectromechanical System (MEMS) technology for scanning a laser at the tip of the endoscope
- Single-use, sterile design to eliminate cross-contamination risks and streamline workflows
- Compact fiber-optic cable for detailed images in hard-to-reach areas
- Minimal invasiveness to reduce trauma and recovery time