BiPAD Surgical develops hand-activated bipolar electrocautery cords that let surgeons activate forceps from the hand rather than searching for a foot pedal. The company’s signature BiPAD device grew from surgeon Louis G. Cornacchia III’s 2013 experience with a pedal repeatedly slipping beneath an operating table, followed by five years and more than 60 prototype revisions. Its disposable, patented cord is adjustable for left- or right-handed use and works with surgeons’ existing two-pronged forceps and a range of electrosurgical generators.
Lapro-SharkFounded by a surgeon who saw the limitations of existing operating-room tools, Brainchild Surgical Devices develops closure equipment for surgeons performing minimally invasive procedures. Its Lapro-Shark device is intended to make trocar-site fascial closure more controlled and consistent.BROOKLYN, NY
Nanice Medical Solutions, LLCNanice Medical Solutions develops surgical devices designed to make nerve-release procedures safer for patients and more versatile for surgeons. Its Carpal Clip is a disposable endoscopic device for carpal tunnel release, designed to hold the ligament in place while providing visualization above and below it during transection. The company also provides technique guides for cubital and tarsal releases.AMBLER, PA
D. A. SurgicalFounded by surgical-positioning pioneer Dan Allen, D. A. Surgical develops and manufactures patient positioning and protection devices for operating rooms, with a particular focus on keeping patients stable in steep Trendelenburg and supine positions. Allen’s more than 40 years studying anatomy and participating in over 3,000 procedures led to the boot-style surgical stirrup and the company’s flagship TrenGuard® system, which supports patients at the trapezius muscles without shoulder braces. Its US-based manufacturing and ISO 13485:2016-certified quality system support products used in more than 1 million procedures worldwide.NEWBURY, OH
Caira SurgicalFounded by surgeons dissatisfied with conventional approaches, Caira Surgical is developing joint-replacement navigation software and radar-based tracking technology for more precise surgery. Its first product is a knee-replacement navigation system, supported by proprietary technology protected by three U.S. patents and additional pending patents. The company’s cross-functional team includes experienced surgeons, medical advisers, software engineers, and hardware specialists.New York, NY