Baltimore medical device company CoapTech develops the patented PUMA Platform and makes the FDA-cleared PUMA-G System, a procedural kit for placing gastrostomy tubes with point-of-care ultrasound. Invented by Dr. Steven Tropello, the system brings percutaneous ultrasound gastrostomy to the bedside, including intensive-care and interventional-radiology settings, using real-time imaging rather than endoscopy or ionizing radiation. CoapTech is also pursuing additional applications for its platform and provides training for clinical teams adopting the procedure.
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EndolumikBorn from Dr. Nova Szoka’s experience performing bariatric surgery at West Virginia University, Morgantown-based Endolumik develops surgical devices that illuminate gastric calibration tubes during minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures. Co-founder Mara McFadden and Dr. Szoka created its patented fluorescence-guided system to give surgeons a clearer view of the bougie while shaping gastric sleeves and pouches. The company’s Gastric Calibration Tube was the first device authorized under the FDA’s Safer Technology Program.339112PITTSBURGH, PA
Clear Guide MedicalSpun out of Johns Hopkins and headquartered in Baltimore, Clear Guide Medical develops image-fusion and augmented-reality navigation systems for minimally invasive medical procedures. Its patented SuperPROBE platform tracks instruments directly from an ultrasound transducer, combining live ultrasound with CT or MRI guidance for procedures such as biopsies and ablations. The privately held company’s technology is supported by FDA 510(k) clearances and ISO 13485 certification.BALTIMORE, MD
Sonavex, IncBaltimore-based Sonavex develops automated 3D ultrasound solutions for dialysis access care, helping clinicians visualize and quantify vascular anatomy during fistula maturation and cannulation. Its physician-supported technologies include the EchoMark and EchoSure system for measuring fistula flow, diameter and depth, and EchoMap for showing vessel path and depth without requiring prior ultrasound experience. The multidisciplinary team brings together surgeons, scientists, technologists and business leaders, with research supported by federal and state agencies.BALTIMORE, MD
Butterfly Network, IncButterfly Network makes handheld, whole-body point-of-care ultrasound systems built around its Ultrasound-on-Chip semiconductor technology. Its probes connect to smartphones and tablets, pairing portable imaging with AI tools, cloud software and education for clinical use, while its iQ3 Vet extends the platform to veterinary care from clinic to field. Butterfly says more than 145,000 customers worldwide use its systems.New York, NY