SAN FRANCISCO/PRNewswire/ — Invuity, a leading developer of
state-of-the-art surgical visualization technology, today debuted its
illuminated Eigr™ Taylor Retractor System at the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons Annual Meeting (Feb. 7-10) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Invuity’s
advanced technology provides surgeons with unparalleled access and
visualization.
Invuity will demonstrate its illuminated Taylor retractor system throughout the meeting
at its booth (4262).
The Eigr™ Taylor Retractor System is designed to enhance
visualization and tissue retraction during spinal surgery, including posterior
lumbar discectomy and decompression procedures. At least 600,000 Americans have
spinal surgery every year. Invuity’s system integrates the company’s
proprietary Eigr™ (pronounced eye-gr) illumination technology into
optimized Taylor
retractors, making the anatomy appear brighter and sharper while remaining
thermally cool. The system includes six retractors in multiple sizes for
varying patient anatomies.
“I have noted a dramatic improvement in operative field
visibility with Eigr technology,” said Dr. James Bruffey, an orthopedic
surgeon in La Jolla, California. “I am able to see much
better and with more definition, even in deeper incisions. Perhaps most
importantly, this technology allows me and my assistant to see clearly without
the need for a headlight, which makes me more efficient and improves
safety.”
The highly engineered Eigr™ technology utilizes unique
optical structures to control light output to a targeted operative space. By
directing light from multiple angles and efficiently managing light across a
broad output surface, Eigr™ virtually eliminates shadows, back reflection,
glare and thermal effects such as overheating. Invuity’s Taylor retractors are also ergonomically
designed so that surgeons have greater comfort and maneuverability.
“In the past few months, Invuity has launched several
key surgical devices incorporating our Eigr™ technology that provide critical
value to surgeons by enhancing intra-operative visualization, particularly
within less invasive procedures,” said Philip Sawyer, chief executive
officer of Invuity. “As a result, interest in our spinal products is
growing rapidly.”
Last year, Invuity closed $17.6 million in Series C funding
designed to support the commercial launch of multiple new product
introductions. The funding was led by InterWest Partners, and current investor
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers also participated.
Invuity offers a suite of products that integrate Eigr™
technology and address procedures in a variety of surgical specialties
including spine, orthopedics, head and neck, and breast oncology.
About Invuity
Invuity develops medical devices to dramatically improve visualization in less
invasive surgeries. The company’s products incorporate its proprietary Eigr
illumination technology into advanced access systems for a variety of surgical
specialties. Invuity has received funding from InterWest Partners and Kleiner
Perkins Caufield & Byers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco. For more information,
visit www.invuity.com
