OVERVIEW
Studies show that current Intrauterine Devices have up to a 10% expulsion rate, 210,000 perforations per year and 17.8% failed insertion rate.
UNITED STATES
- Procedure remains painful and causes tremendous anxiety for patients
- Complication rate remain high with current techniques
- Some providers simply do not provide IUD insertion
- The tenaculum was designed to remove bullets from Civil War soldiers
DEVELOPING WORLD
- 90% of IUDs are placed outside of US
- Access can be limited due to complexity of placement
- Many countries consider expanded access to contraception of national importance
- The Bioceptive retractor will allow IUD placement by non-physicians
OUR TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
Simple. Safe. Effective.
Our systems were designed with two goals in mind: DECREASE PAIN and INCREASE ACCESS
Disposable Retractor
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Disposable Retractor
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Suction via knob rotation. Reduces pain. Ensures consistent placement of IUD. Eliminates bleeding.
Disposable Inserter
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Disposable Inserter
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A one handed application tool. Eliminates the need for sounding. Minimizes the risk of perforation.
Reusable System
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Reusable System
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Future product aimed primarily at developing nations. 90% of IUDs placed outside US. Combined with IUD and single-use Bioceptive inserter.