Welcome
Minimally Invasive Devices LLC (MID) was founded by a laparoscopic surgeon to develop surgical tools that facilitate and enable the performance of Minimally Invasive Surgery. MID's patent portfolio includes technology to improve visualization during laparoscopic surgery, two technologies that facilitate laparoscopic suturing, and a device that simplifies the removal of ureteral stones.
MID's current focus is on FloShield™, a device intended to improve visualization. During laparoscopic surgery it is common for condensation to form on the end of the laparoscope obscuring vision. It is also common for debris from the ultrasonic scalpel, cautery, or even blood products themselves to degrade the surgical view. Most commonly, surgeons will need to remove the laparoscope for manual cleaning. Rarely, this may also occur during active bleeding when time spent cleaning the scope may allow blood products to accumulate at the surgical site.
FloShield is designed to greatly reduce or eliminate the bother of the surgical team having to frequently remove the laparoscope to restore a clear view of the operative site.
