MedTech Innovator

CoapTech, Inc. is a medical device company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing ultrasound-based solutions for feeding tube placement, primarily through its Point-of-care Ultrasound Magnet Aligned (PUMA-G) System. This innovative system enhances safety by using ultrasound visualization to guide the insertion of gastrostomy tubes, thereby eliminating risks associated with traditional methods such as PEG blind sticks, endoscope reprocessing, and fluoroscopy. CoapTech’s technology, known as Coaptive Ultrasound, utilizes strong rare-earth magnets for device placement and low-cost ultrasound for real-time visual feedback. This approach allows non-surgical providers to perform the percutaneous ultrasound gastrostomy (PUG) procedure efficiently and safely, improving patient care delivery while reducing healthcare costs. The company aims to disrupt multiple medical procedures by providing simpler, safer, and more affordable alternatives, focusing on enhancing access to quality medical services globally.

PeriCor provides minimally invasive alternatives to infants, children and adults who require interventions including pacemakers, defibrillators or cardiac ablation procedures.

Vixiar Medical, Inc., founded in 2013 and located in Annapolis, Maryland, specializes in developing non-invasive and cost-effective medical devices for monitoring cardiopulmonary diseases. The company's flagship product, Indicor, is a handheld point-of-care device that enables healthcare professionals to monitor worsening heart failure. Vixiar's devices are designed to assess cardiac filling pressure in various settings, including homes, physician's offices, nursing homes, and hospitals. By focusing on improving clinical workflow and delivering economic value, Vixiar aims to address the significant clinical and economic burdens associated with cardiopulmonary conditions.

Surgisense specializes in the design, development, testing, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative new technologies for medical devices. We focus on developing the next generation of “smart” sensing surgical instruments and medical devices to further enhance surgery, patient care, and patient safety.