Layer - Vedge

Life SciencesMedical Devices

1. Perform Lateral Turning to provide a pressure relief position for effectively preventing pressure Injuries (bedsores). 2. Perform 90-degree Lateral turning ergonomically with dedicated handles for carrying out a number of procedures including – bedsheet change, back care, visual inspection, dress change, and incontinence pad changes. 3. Perform Vertical boosting effortlessly with its ergonomically placed handles when the patient slides down in head elevated positions. 4. Perform Horizontal Boosting for position correction.

Website : https://www.cureous.in/

Current Status: Early revenues

Business Model: B2B

Product Description

Introducing Layer, a revolutionary Patient Handling sheet designed for seamless and ergonomic patient turning, coupled with Vedges—triangular cushions that expertly position patients at a recommended 30-degree angle, offering sacral region relief. Our innovative device excels in Vertical Boosting, Horizontal Boosting, and Turning, providing seamless assistance with ease and efficiency. Crafted from certified medical-grade biocompatible TPU material, Layer and Vedge have transformed patient handling, alleviating musculoskeletal stress for caretakers and nurses. Already implemented across prestigious institutions like AIIMS, NIPMR, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Safdarjung Hospital, and Daya Hospital, Layer has become a game-changer. Home users have also reaped the benefits of the Layer Vedge Combination, experiencing a significant reduction in pressure injuries (bedsores).

User feedback from both homes and hospitals highlights the transformative impact:

  • Substantial Reduction in Pressure Injuries: Users reported a remarkable decrease in pressure injuries during the device's usage period, emphasizing its effectiveness in preventing bedsores.

  • Versatility in Patient Cases: Layer Vedge combination has proven highly beneficial for spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and stroke patients requiring frequent position changes. It facilitates better positioning and maintains recommended angles with notable success.

  • Supportive in Getting Various Jobs to be done, effortlessly: Layer Vedge combination excels in performing Vertical Boosting, Horizontal Boosting, and Turning support during tasks like changing diapers and dressing pressure injuries, showcasing their versatility in various caregiving scenarios.

  • Effortless Patient Boosting: Layer's ergonomic handles and material properties make it an efficient tool for vertically boosting patients back to their original positions, especially in head-elevated conditions where patients tend to slide down.

  • Reduced Burden on Staff: A substantial reduction in the workload for nursing and orderly staff has been observed, along with a decrease in back pain, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable working environment.

Tested in accordance with ISO 10993-5:2009 for cytotoxicity and ISO 10993-23:2021 (E) for IrritationThe Cytotoxicity and Irritation Test were conducted at SCTIMST Trivandrum, a CDSCO-certified Medical Device Testing Laboratory (MDTL). The results conclusively demonstrated that the material is non-cytotoxic and non-irritant, further affirming the product's adherence to high safety standards.