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The Laxo Device

Clearing the Path to Improved Surgical Outcomes

Surgical Drain Occlusions HEMORRHAGE Healthcare Dollars

$1 BILLION

Lost annually from operations needed to manage complications from occluded drains. 

INCREASED

1. Length of Stay

2. Incidence of Infection

3. Rate of Readmission

95%

of surgical drains become occluded within 2 DAYS from surgery.

The Solution:
LAXO DEVICE

Aimed to ERADICATE stagnant fluid and obstructions by fully compressing & gliding down the drainage tubing.

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Why the Laxo Device?

#1

Patented & Protected

#2

No Threat to Tube Integrity

#3

Design Allows for Simple Cleaning

#4

Cost Effective

#5

Easy to Use by Patients & Nurses

The Inventors

rob hill, aprn

michael thorn, aprn

Why US?

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATORS

Multiple Devices in Development

WE ARE NURSES

Domain Expertise

 

See the Problems FIRST

MULTIPLE AWARDS

2018 Mayo Clinic Innovation Accelerator

2022 University of Minnesota Mili-Lab

2022 Walleye Tank Competition Winner

2024 HLTH - Nurse Approved Recipient

2022 WALLEYE TANK PITCH COMPETITION PITCH DECK

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