Limaca Medical Overview
Limaca Medical is developing KORA, an electro-mechanically driven endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy product for improved diagnosis of gastrointestinal system tumors. KORA obtains higher-quality core tissue for superior histopathologic analysis, improved diagnostic accuracy, and better clinical outcomes. The companys initial focus will be on pancreatic tumors. Future markets in Limacas pipeline include liver and lung cancer. Limaca Medical is a Trendlines incubator company. In May 2022, the companys Precision-GI received Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA.
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Limaca Medical Ltd. ("Limaca") has launched its Precision-GI™ endoscopic automated motorized EUS biopsy device in the US market....
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Limaca's Precision-GI™ Granted CMS Transitional Pass-Through (TPT) Payment
Limaca Medical Ltd. has received a transitional pass-through (TPT) payment approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its Precision-GI™ motorized endoscopic biopsy device. This approval, effective from January 1, 2025, will enhance patient access to this innovative technology, which has already been granted FDA clearance and Breakthrough Device Designation. The Precision-GI™ device offers improved biopsy results for gastrointestinal cancers, reducing the need for repeat procedures. Limacas U.S. market entry commenced in September 2024, and the company is also pursuing market entry in Japan with its partner HekaBio. Limaca is funded by several investors, including the Israeli Innovation Authority and The Trendlines Group.
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Limaca Medical Completes 24 EUS Pancreatic and Liver Biopsy Cases
Limaca Medical has announced the successful completion of twenty-four cases using its Precision-GI™ endoscopic ultrasound guided motorized fine needle biopsy (EUS-mFNB) device. The device, which has received FDA Clearance and Breakthrough Device Designation, demonstrated significant tissue acquisition. The ongoing study, led by Dr. Carlos Robles-Medranda, shows that Precision-GI is quickly and efficiently obtaining contiguous intact core tissue samples for definitive diagnosis of target tissues. The device is designed to obtain biopsies for definitive diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and other life-threatening GI cancers more efficiently and less traumatically than current products.
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FDA Grants Breakthrough Designation to Endoscopic Biopsy Device
Limaca Medicals Precision-GI Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy Product has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA. The device is designed to obtain tumor tissue within or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract, providing more efficient and effective diagnosis of GI cancers. The FDA designation will accelerate the progress toward obtaining FDA clearance for the product. Limaca Medical is primarily funded by the Israeli Innovation Authority, Agriline, and The Trendlines Group Ltd.
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Limaca Medical and HekaBio Announce Japan Partnership
Limaca Medical has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with HekaBio K.K. to distribute Limacas Precision-GI™ Endoscopic Biopsy Device in Japan. The partnership aims to advance precision medicine and improve endoscopic biopsy results for patients facing gastroenterology cancers. HekaBio will provide operational support, logistics, physician training, and case support in Japan. The partnership is expected to have a positive impact on Limacas growth. Limaca recently received FDAs Breakthrough Device Designation for Precision-GI. Limaca Medical is based in Israel and has a team of engineers, clinicians, and business professionals dedicated to developing and commercializing specialized medical devices. The companys investors include The Trendlines Group, Ltd and Agriline.
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| Sector | Health Tech & Life Sciences |
Funding
| Total funding | $1.25M |
| Last funding | $1.25M |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 2 |
| Investors | 4 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | limaca-medical.com |
Locations
Ein HaEmek, Israel
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