Airway Shield S.L.
Airway Shield is a pioneering company that has developed the world's first device designed to facilitate endotracheal intubation while protecting both the patient and the clinician. The company focuses on creating disruptive, smart, and revolutionary technology to improve the safety and efficiency of medical procedures. Their flagship product, the Airway Shield, aims to make endotracheal intubation easier, faster, and safer by minimizing the spread of aerosols and droplets, thus protecting clinicians from infection and reducing patient complications.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Airway Shield S.L.
Calle Moctezuma 3, 1B, 39003 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Products
Barrier-guided endotracheal intubation device
A single-use barrier device designed to cover the patient’s mouth while allowing passage of a laryngoscope blade and endotracheal tube through a sealed central opening; includes a guiding channel to direct the tube and lateral ports for suction.
Barrier-guided endotracheal intubation device
A single-use barrier device designed to cover the patient’s mouth while allowing passage of a laryngoscope blade and endotracheal tube through a sealed central opening; includes a guiding channel to direct the tube and lateral ports for suction.
Services
Online and instructional training materials and a web-based training application to teach correct placement and use of the barrier-guided intubation device.
Design and coordination support for preclinical and clinical validation studies, plus medical writing and publication support.
Support for regulatory compliance tasks including quality control and maintaining conformity with applicable medical device regulations.
Business development support for market entry and distribution partnerships in target territories.
Online and instructional training materials and a web-based training application to teach correct placement and use of the barrier-guided intubation device.
Design and coordination support for preclinical and clinical validation studies, plus medical writing and publication support.
Support for regulatory compliance tasks including quality control and maintaining conformity with applicable medical device regulations.
Business development support for market entry and distribution partnerships in target territories.
Expertise Areas
- Airway management and endotracheal intubation
- Clinical trial coordination and publication
- Medical device design and prototyping
- Manufacturing scale-up for molded medical devices
Key Technologies
- Barrier-based aerosol containment for airway procedures
- Guiding-channel device geometries for tube placement
- Videolaryngoscopy-compatible device design
- Injection/mold-based medical device manufacturing
News & Updates
An article discussing the changes in intubation practices during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
An article highlighting the challenges faced by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An article examining the use of aerosol boxes as a protective measure for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airway Shield won the second edition of South Summit Brazil 2023, showcasing their innovative approach in medical technology.
Airway Shield received the EmprendeXXI award in Cantabria, recognizing their entrepreneurial excellence.
An article discussing the changes in intubation practices during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
An article highlighting the challenges faced by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An article examining the use of aerosol boxes as a protective measure for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airway Shield won the second edition of South Summit Brazil 2023, showcasing their innovative approach in medical technology.
Airway Shield received the EmprendeXXI award in Cantabria, recognizing their entrepreneurial excellence.