Born 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.
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EndoSphereEndoSphere is a clinical-stage medical-device company developing endoscopic “Endo-Metabolic” devices for less-invasive obesity treatment, with an unusual focus on the duodenum as the body’s metabolic control center. Founded by gastroenterologist and endoscopy researcher Kenneth Binmoeller, MD, the company designs incisionless, reversible therapies intended to amplify the body’s natural satiety responses rather than restrict stomach capacity.
CoapTechBaltimore 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.BALTIMORE, MD
Mission Surgical Innovations, LLCFounded by medical-device executives to solve practical surgical problems, Mission Surgical Innovations develops SafeView™ systems for minimally invasive extremity surgery. Its technology gives surgeons panoramic visualization and independent control of the scope and cutting instrument, with delivery options tailored to office-based practice. Raleigh-based MSI also supports surgeon education and research in extremity surgery.WAYNE, PA
Ergami Endoscopy, IncErgami Endoscopy is developing a lower-cost robotic insertion solution for colonoscopy. Its approach is intended to make procedures more productive while reducing patient pain, reliance on sedation, and endoscopy-related injuries among clinicians and nurses.BROOKLYN, NY