Lumendi Introduces its EZ Glide Hydrophilic Coating

Lumendi LLC has launched its proprietary hydrophilic coating that aims to improve endoscope navigation through the bowel.

The company’s EZ Glide is applied to the inner sheath of its DiLumen EIP, a double-balloon endoluminal device designed to create a stabilizing therapeutic zone inside the colon during endoluminal interventions, and help minimize potential mucosal injury.

“The DiLumen EIP has the potential to improve or enable less invasive procedures for benign colorectal polyps, and can take the place of open or laparoscopic surgery, thereby preserving anatomy, shortening recovery and reducing healthcare costs,” said Dr. Peter Johann, CEO of Lumendi Ltd., who noted that researchers at the University of Florida (Gainesville) concluded that surgery is greatly overused for benign colorectal polyps.
 
EZ Glide is activated by water or saline and improves endoscopic performance of the DiLumen EIP by:

• further stabilizing the endoscope tip and nearby anatomy;
• providing gentler anatomic control to safely straighten and navigate tortuous anatomy for improved control and faster access to lesions;
• reducing the need for messy gels or oils during preparation, which further improves intraoperative visibility; and
• enabling safe and repeated access as a conduit, allowing efficient exchange of tools and tissue removal.

Headquartered in Westport, Conn., Lumendi LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lumendi Ltd., a privately held innovative, medical device company based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. Lumendi focuses on developing, marketing, and distributing surgical tools and devices that provide safe, cost-effective solutions for minimally invasive gastrointestinal interventions.