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Pneumeric, Inc.

Pneumeric is a medical device company aimed at improving care in trauma for those affected by pneumothorax.

Rochester, MN, USA

One Liner

One Liner
Pneumeric is a medical device company aimed at improving care in trauma for those affected by pneumothorax.

What Problem We are Solving

Problem
There is a clear deficiency in the care of traumatically injured.  Nearly one-third of patients with blunt force trauma to the chest result in preventable mortalities from tension pneumothorax.  The current standard of care is to therapeutically decompress the thorax with a needle and "listen" for an audible gush of air.  Because the environment is loud and chaotic (accident scent, ambulance, battlefield, etc.), the failure rate is 20-50%.  Visual confirmation of needle placement with the Pneumeric Capnospot® successfully resolves this clinical problem.

The Capnospot® provides visual, objective, real-time feedback about needle placement during decompression. Specifically, the device indicates the presence of CO2 in the air from the decompressed pneumothorax, which allows for accurate placement of the needle. The Capnospot® is lightweight, portable, intuitive to the end-user and inexpensive to manufacture, has broad patent protection, and can command a premium from a pricing standpoint. The shelf life of two years presents a significant recurring revenue component. 

We believe the Capnospot® device will define the new standard of care for pneumothorax decompression in the prehospital setting.  Established distribution partnerships and channels for both military and civilian sales provide a straightforward path to commercial success. 

About Us

About Us
Pneumeric is a medical device company aimed at improving care in trauma for those affected by pneumothorax. The Pneumeric Capnospot© is a visual detection device for needle thoracostomy developed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.  Pneumeric received FDA clearance for the Capnospot® in March 2023 with a superiority claim over the current standard of care.

Venture Highlights

Highlights
  • FDA clearance with superiority claim granted March 28, 2023
  • Designed and developed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
  • End-users and leading distributors are current purchasers of the Capnospot®
  • Broad IP protection through two issued US Utility Patents, PCT Patent, and Provisional Patent
  • Named "Best Greater Minnesota Business" in the 2022 Minnesota Cup

Business Model

Business Model
Pneumeric has an exclusive patent license with Mayo Clinic to commercialize the Capnospot®.  The Company has achieved initial traction in the pre-hospital space (Fire/Rescue/EMS) using a distributor and direct-to-consumer model.  The shelf life of two years presents a compelling recurring revenue component.  We believe the Capnospot® will become the new standard of care over time. 

We estimate the total addressable market (TAM) to be in excess of 5 million units worldwide. The primary market for Capnospot® is providers of pre-hospital medical services in the U.S. and EU.  This includes both military and civilian markets. Civilian markets, inclusive of all EMS providers, represent the initial market.  It is assumed that 85% of revenue will be generated by wholesale orders @ $15-20 per unit and 15% will be direct sales @ $25-35 per unit.

Customer segments include:

1) Indirect wholesale channel to both Civilian (EMS/Fire/Rescue) and Military (DoD);

2) Direct retail channel to first-responders;

3) Strategic partnerships (e.g., licensing or OEM opportunities for inclusion in existing trauma and/or chest tube kits)

The primary distribution channels for the Capnospot® will be established medical device distributors. In the civilian market, these include (not limited to) Bound Tree, Rescue Essentials and North American Rescue.  Military distributors include ADS and Maclean Health. Additional distribution opportunities exist with OEM trauma kit suppliers. Pneumeric will also offer a direct sales channel for the Capnospot®.

Competitive Advantage

Quote
There is no known clinical methodology for rapid detection of needle efficacy and there are no direct competitors.

Innovation is this space has been various adaptations of spring-loaded angiocatheters that do not present a competitive threat, but potential licensing opportunities.

The Capnospot® is a novel Class I medical device.

Go-To Market Strategy

Business Strategy
Revenue will be realized from product sales through several channels, including:
 
1.        Direct sales to EMS, Fire, Police, and Individual Providers.
2.       Distribution to Municipalities, EMS, Fire, Police. 
3.       Distribution to the Federal Government, Military/DoD.
4.       Licensing or OEM opportunities for inclusion in existing trauma and/or chest tube kits. 
 
The distributor model is fairly standard for medical devices and is essential to dissemination of the Capnospot®.  We have several distributor agreements in the US, both civilian and military, to place product and ultimately build adoption since granted regulatory clearance in March 2023.
 
Potential licensing arrangements are numerous and would to permit a manufacturer of kits or catheters (needles) to use the Capnospot® as an adjunct for their own device or product. It is worth noting the significant recurring revenue component with each sale as the shelf life of the Capnospot® is two years.

Competitive Analysis

Competitive Analysys
There are no direct competitors in this space except the existing standard of care.
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Networking

Networking
We are open to meeting up to grab a coffee, or just to chat. We would really enjoy your feedback and insight into our venture and would be happy to discuss anything that you are currently working on to see if we can be of service!

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TAM SAM SOM

TAM
$1.1B
SAM
$250M
SOM
$80M

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Business Stage
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Business Type

Business Types
Investor-Backed

Categories

Healthcare