BIODEVEK INC
ALLSTON, MA0 Our mission To improve the standard of care for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding and protection of the mucosa in endoscopy procedures. We are developing GastroShield, an advanced biocompatible material for effective management of gastrointestinal bleeding and shielding of high-risk lesions. Instant hemostasis Activates immediately upon application. Durable Barrier remains adhered in place during the healing process. Protective Barrier Strong and flexible shield provides effective bleed management. Transparent Preserves visualization of the lesion. The Problem:GI hemorrhage alone results in +500,000 hospital admissions +2 MILLION hospital days $5 BILLION in direct costs 11,000 in-hospital deaths. Despite advances in endoscopy, controlling GI bleeding and protecting large lesions remains challenging. Unreliable hemostasis Powder hemostats can cloud visualization, clog catheters.
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