Virtual Ports Ltd.
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Virtual Ports aims to develop and commercialize innovative devices for the growing laparoscopic surgery market. Its lead product EndoGrab is an internally anchored, hands-free retracting device, which eliminates the need for a handheld retractor during surgery. EndoClear is an internally-anchored camera cleaner that enables the surgeon to repeatedly clean the camera lens during surgery without interrupting the procedure.
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