Flat Medical’s EpiFaith® Smart Syringe introduces a transformative approach to epidural placement by converting the traditional, subjective "loss-of-resistance" method into an objective, visual confirmation system. This smart syringe gives anesthesia providers clear, real-time feedback when entering the epidural space, improving both the accuracy and safety of the procedure. By enabling hands-free operation, it enhances needle stability and control, significantly reducing the risk of accidental dural puncture—a common and serious complication in epidural anesthesia.
The new partnership with Mercury Medical, a veteran in the U.S. clinical equipment market, marks a strategic move to expand access to this breakthrough technology across American healthcare systems. Mercury Medical’s deep expertise in airway and critical care products, coupled with its extensive distribution network, positions it as an ideal partner to accelerate nationwide adoption of the EpiFaith system. Together, the two companies aim to address growing clinician demand for tools that enhance procedural consistency and improve patient safety in obstetric, surgical, and chronic pain applications.
With thousands of successful epidural placements already conducted using EpiFaith worldwide, and recognition from leading U.S. healthcare purchasing networks such as Vizient and Premier, the system has demonstrated its value in both research and real-world settings. This collaboration not only amplifies Flat Medical’s mission to improve safety in anesthesia but also reflects a broader industry shift toward data-driven, precision-enhancing tools in procedural medicine. The partnership is a decisive step toward making safer, smarter epidural procedures the new standard of care.
MedTech Spectrum's Summary
Advancing Epidural Safety: The EpiFaith® Smart Syringe transforms traditional epidural procedures with objective visual feedback, improving accuracy and reducing the risk of complications like accidental dural puncture.
Nationwide Reach Through Strategic Partnership: Mercury Medical’s extensive U.S. distribution network and clinical expertise will accelerate the adoption of EpiFaith technology across hospitals and pain management centers.
Setting a New Standard in Anesthesia: Backed by industry recognition and successful global use, the collaboration aims to establish EpiFaith as a new benchmark for safer, smarter epidural care in labor, surgery, and chronic pain settings.
