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IVOS Medical Wins UCI Beall Applied Innovation Startup Grant

Jun 10, 2021 | Press Release

Irvine, CA – June 10, 2021 – IVOS Medical, Inc., a startup medical device company in airway management, today announced it was awarded the UCI Beall Applied Innovation Startup Grant of $5,000.00 to develop its disposable video laryngoscope sheath to provide faster, safer, cleaner intubation during emergent intubation events. 

The second annual Born in California Demo Days hosted by UCI featured founders of 41 investment-worth startups from all ten University of California campuses. Founders pitched to more than 120 investors who are actively seeking deals from university-based startups and several engaged with investors that resulted in follow-on meetings.

About UCI Beall Applied Innovation

University of California Irvine (UCI) Beall Applied Innovation facilitates connections between UCI and industry, including: entrepreneurs seeking access to university inventions and talent; large corporations looking to tap the school’s research capabilities; and investors wanting to financially support promising new companies. 

About IVOS Medical
IVOS Medical is a medical device company committed to advancing airway management technology, particularly for challenging intubations. Its flagship product, the patent-pending Breathing Optimization and Suction System (BOSS™) G4™, enhances critical intubation success through video laryngoscopy. IVOS Medical is dedicated to developing and elevating intubation tools with the goal of improving patient safety and healthcare efficiency. For more information, visitwww.ivosmedical.com.

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Obstructed Vision in Soiled Airways

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The initial insertion of the video laryngoscope resulted in obstruction of the camera view due to fluids in the oral cavity. The device was removed from the mouth, and the lens was manually cleaned to restore the camera to baseline functionality before being reinserted.

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Once the video laryngoscope was reinserted into the oral cavity, critical time had already been lost, as the simulated patient remained apneic and gastric fluids continued to enter the lungs.

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A Cormack-Lehane grade 1 view was achieved after aggressive suctioning with a Yankauer suction catheter. This provided clear visualization for the healthcare provider to insert the endotracheal tube using indirect visualization.

Obstructed Vision in Soiled Airways

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The video laryngoscope is equipped with the IVOS BOSS G4™ system. The device integrates gas flow into the handle to continuously provide a clear camera window throughout the entire intubation process, without requiring removal of the device from the patient’s mouth.

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The G4’s integrated suction channel removes oral cavity fluids and reduces the potential for aspirate to enter the lungs. Maintaining a clear view of the airway in an emergency setting can increase first-pass success, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality in patients.

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The patient remains apneic for only a minimal amount of time while the healthcare provider inserts the endotracheal tube into the trachea and secures the airway for lifesaving ventilation.