Secures. Seals. Simplifies.
NumoSeal™ is designed to be the first device to both secure a chest tube and seal the insertion site, combining a high-adhesion patch with a proprietary sealing element.
Design prototype rendering
A simple device, designed for any member of the care team
Three moments in the life of a chest tube, one device.
Placement
Slides over the tube, sticks to the skin and locks the tube in place.
Dwell time
Secures the tube and protects the insertion site.
Removal
Designed to seal the site automatically as the tube is withdrawn.
How NumoSeal™ works
From placement to removal: a compressive band, two zip ties, and a silicone valve that closes behind the tube. Drag to rotate; tap a dot to jump to a step.
Illustrative animation based on CAD of a design prototype currently in development. Final product appearance, specifications and instructions for use may differ.
Securement and sealing, in one design
How NumoSeal™ is designed to differ from today’s chest tube securement methods.
| Design goal | Sutures | Adhesive securement devices | NumoSeal™ (in development) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suture-free, skin-friendly securement | × | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrated insertion-site sealing | × | × | ✓ |
| Streamlined removal workflow | × | × | ✓ |
Designed with patients, providers and hospitals in mind
- Patients: designed to make chest tube securement more comfortable and to protect the insertion site.
- Providers: designed to enable a standardized removal workflow and reduce time spent managing chest tubes.
- Hospitals: a single-use consumable purchased through supply-chain budgets as part of inpatient care, with no new billing codes required.
Our path forward
Planned milestones. Timelines are forward-looking and subject to change.
Validation of production-representative prototypes and feasibility testing
Clinical pilot production and FDA registration
First clinical use and comparative study versus standard of care
Expansion to additional clinical sites
Broader distribution through regional and industry partners