The Osprey directional flow catheter features a rounded tip to help minimize the potential for vessel wall damage during insertion. The proprietary tipping is designed to direct infusions away from the back wall and toward the center of the lumen of the vessel. This feature minimizes the likelihood of mechanical and chemical wall irritation, with the intent of maximizing infusion dilution.
An average hospital stay of 5 days will typically require 6 catheters with 3 start kits, costing the hospital an average of $31.50. SkyDance expects it will be able to reduce the cost down to $12.95 by the use of a single Osprey and start kit, saving the healthcare system $18.55 per stay.
In addition, PIV bloodstream infections which cause extended treatments cost a non-reimbersed average of $30,000 per incident. The healthcare facility must absorb these costs at an annual U.S. run-rate of $14B.
The full Health Economics Outcomes Research Report, including footnotes, is available to download here.
