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.
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