Innovamed Announces Laprostop Device For Laparoscopic Procedures

Irvine, CA - Innovamed, Inc. recently announced the availability of the Laprostop, a unique new device that helps surgeons control trocar insertion. With the popularity of laparoscopic procedures, there have been an increasing number of injuries related to trocar insertion. The Laprostop is intended to help the surgeon control the trocar insertion depth by providing a way to stop the trocar at a depth pre-determined by the surgeon. It attaches to the outside of the trocar, and can be locked into place at any point along the cannula. If the surgeon chooses, the Laprostop can be sutured to the patient's skin, helping to provide further stability.

"The Laprostop helps me control trocars during insertion and keep them more stable during a procedure," says Dr. Mark Surrey, a surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. "It can quickly be attached to the trocar by the surgeon or one of the operating room professionals. After using the Laprostop on dozens of laparoscopic procedures, I've found that using it saves time. It also gives me more peace of mind."

The Laprostop is inexpensive and disposable. It fits any style of trocar, and is available in 5mm and 10/11 mm sizes. It is easy to use; the Laprostop can be attached and sutured into place in mere seconds.

The idea for the Laprostop came from a laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Patrick Diesfeld. "For years, I felt that a device could be developed to help provide more control and stability of trocars," says Dr. Diesfeld. "So I met with John Buser, now COO of Innovamed, who had developed other medical devices. We filed for the patents and founded Innovamed with Dr. Mark Surrey. The rest is history."

CEO Peter Bray believes that Innovamed will be successful because it is focused on physicians' needs first. "Physicians have multiple roles in our company, as co-founders, advisors, and investors. They will continue to be the catalyst for our new product development," says Bray.

SOURCE: Innovamed