Zap Surgical Systems
About Zap Surgical Systems
ZAP Surgical Systems manufactures the ZAP-X radiosurgery platform, a self-shielded system that utilizes linear accelerator technology for non-invasive cranial radiosurgery without the need for costly radiation bunkers or live radioactive sources. This technology expands access to high-quality treatment for the estimated five million patients worldwide who are candidates for radiosurgery, significantly increasing the number of patients who can receive care.
```xml <problem> Approximately five million patients worldwide are potential candidates for non-invasive cranial radiosurgery (SRS) each year, but the costs and complexities of traditional SRS delivery limit access to treatment, with only a fraction receiving care. Conventional systems often require expensive radiation bunkers and may rely on live radioactive sources, creating logistical and regulatory challenges for broader adoption. </problem> <solution> ZAP Surgical Systems offers the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform, a self-shielded system designed to expand access to world-class cranial SRS. Utilizing state-of-the-art linear accelerator (LINAC) technology, ZAP-X eliminates the need for costly radiation bunkers and live radioactive sources, simplifying installation and operation. The system's unique dual independent gantry design aims to maximize protection of neurocognitive function and preserve the option for potential SRS re-treatments. By reducing infrastructure costs and streamlining workflows, ZAP-X makes advanced radiosurgery more feasible for a wider range of treatment centers, including suburban and rural satellites, as well as innovative outpatient settings. </solution> <features> - Self-shielded design eliminates the need for costly radiation bunkers, reducing facility costs and complexity. - Linear accelerator (LINAC) technology avoids the use of live radioactive sources, eliminating regulatory burdens and source replacement costs. - Dual independent gantry design enables diverse non-coplanar radiation delivery, optimizing dose distribution and minimizing exposure to healthy tissue. - Dedicated to cranial radiosurgery, avoiding the design trade-offs associated with multi-purpose radiotherapy systems. - Aims to deliver best-in-class dosimetry with an exceptionally low non-therapeutic dose to the healthy brain and body. </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, and hospitals seeking to expand their cranial radiosurgery capabilities with a cost-effective and technologically advanced solution. </target_audience> ```
What does Zap Surgical Systems do?
ZAP Surgical Systems manufactures the ZAP-X radiosurgery platform, a self-shielded system that utilizes linear accelerator technology for non-invasive cranial radiosurgery without the need for costly radiation bunkers or live radioactive sources. This technology expands access to high-quality treatment for the estimated five million patients worldwide who are candidates for radiosurgery, significantly increasing the number of patients who can receive care.
Where is Zap Surgical Systems located?
Zap Surgical Systems is based in San Carlos, Venezuela.
How much funding has Zap Surgical Systems raised?
Zap Surgical Systems has raised 78000000.
- Location
- San Carlos, Venezuela
- Funding
- 78000000
- Employees
- 113 employees
- Major Investors
- Baheal Pharmaceutical Group