Temporary intraluminal bypass device designed to reduce the rate of diverting stoma and its related complication by at least 70%

Introduction

Anastomotic leakage of colon content into the abdominal cavity is the most devastating complication associated with colorectal surgery. Leaks occur in approximately 22% of cases, leading to increased hospitalization time, higher re-operation rates, increased patient mortality, and additional costs.

Problem Statement

To minimize the risk of a leak, surgeons create a loop of the small bowel which is diverted outside the abdominal wall and connected to a stoma bag to collect the patient’s feces for 4-6 months.

Impact on Patients

• Diverting stoma significantly diminishes patients’ quality of life.
• It increases the cost of care.
• It requires an additional invasive surgery to reverse the stoma.

Solution Overview

Our novel device, CG-100, is an elastic tubular sheath that is positioned at the anastomosis site during the primary colorectal surgery.

Functionality

• CG-100 creates an internal bypass for all colon content.
• It is removed non-surgically 10 days after primary surgery.

Expected Outcomes

CG-100 is expected to improve patient quality of life, save approximately 1350 patient lives annually, and reduce healthcare costs by €4 billion per year in the EU.