Edgecare
Etzikeer provides an innovative digital helicopter solution based on ultrasound.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | KRW4.0b | Series A | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Edgecare Inc. is a South Korean healthcare technology company, founded in May 2020 by CEO Yangmo Yoo, that specializes in developing ultrasound-based medical devices. The company directs its efforts towards creating more accessible and user-friendly healthcare technologies to address unmet clinical needs. Its establishment stems from the extensive background of its founder, Yangmo Yoo, a professor of biomedical engineering at Sogang University with a two-decade-long career in ultrasound research, including collaborations with GE Healthcare and Samsung Healthcare.
The company's business model centers on the manufacturing and sale of specialized medical equipment to healthcare providers, including hospitals and rehabilitation centers. A key milestone was achieved in November 2023 when Edgecare secured a 4 billion won in a Series A funding round to facilitate overseas market entry and establish manufacturing facilities. The company's product portfolio is designed to improve patient monitoring and diagnosis through non-invasive means. One of its primary products is the EdgeFlow UH10, an AI-powered ultrasound bladder scanner that provides real-time imaging and precise volume measurements. This device has received CE marking under the EU MDR and U.S. FDA clearance, opening pathways to European and American markets.
Edgecare has also developed the EdgeFlow UW20, a wireless, wearable bladder monitoring device designed for continuous, real-time tracking of bladder volume for up to 72 hours. This patch-type sensor aims to manage postoperative urinary retention (POUR) by providing constant data, which can help reduce complications like catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). The system integrates with a mobile application, allowing clinicians to monitor trends and manage patient care more effectively. The company is actively conducting clinical trials to validate the device's efficacy and plans to expand its application to chronic care for conditions such as neurogenic bladder.
Keywords: medical devices, ultrasound technology, healthcare solutions, bladder scanner, non-invasive monitoring, postoperative care, urinary retention, patient monitoring, medtech, biomedical engineering, AI in healthcare, CE marking, FDA clearance, digital healthcare, continuous monitoring, patch-type sensor, clinical trials, Yangmo Yoo, EdgeFlow, healthcare innovation