CathConnect
Early-stage medical device company focused on reducing traumatic accidental removal of indwelling urinary catheters. Originating from a university capstone project, the team developed a retrofit attachment that integrates with standard Foley catheters to disconnect under traction and be reconnected for continued use. Development has included clinician co-design (100+ interviews/user tests), bench performance testing, and early-stage commercialization activity including grants, awards, and conference presentations.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Quick-disconnect attachment for indwelling urinary catheters
A retrofit mechanical attachment designed to install on standard Foley catheters to disconnect before traction-induced trauma and allow reconnection for continued catheter use.
Quick-disconnect attachment for indwelling urinary catheters
A retrofit mechanical attachment designed to install on standard Foley catheters to disconnect before traction-induced trauma and allow reconnection for continued catheter use.
Services
Collaborative interviews and user tests with clinicians to inform device design and usability.
Participation in grant programs, accelerators, and pitch competitions to advance product development and market readiness.
Collaborative interviews and user tests with clinicians to inform device design and usability.
Participation in grant programs, accelerators, and pitch competitions to advance product development and market readiness.
Expertise Areas
- Medical device design
- Catheter safety and trauma prevention
- Clinical user research and co-design
- Bench testing and device validation
Key Technologies
- Rapid prototyping
- Mechanical quick-disconnect coupling for catheters
- Bench performance testing
- Clinical usability testing
News & Updates
Recognition in Forbes '30 Under 30' local Seattle list.
Winner at Stella Women’s Venture Summit regional and national rounds.
Completed the NSF I-Corps program and received associated award.
Completed VentureWell E-Team program and received associated award.
Winner of investment and audience choice at Seattle Angel Conference.
Recipient of WA Competes grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce.
Recognition in Forbes '30 Under 30' local Seattle list.
Winner at Stella Women’s Venture Summit regional and national rounds.
Completed the NSF I-Corps program and received associated award.
Completed VentureWell E-Team program and received associated award.
Winner of investment and audience choice at Seattle Angel Conference.
Recipient of WA Competes grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce.