Innovation champions
VayuClear specializes in developing innovative surgical suction de-clogging technology. Their flagship product, the VORTEX system, quickly and safely clears blockages in surgical suction tubes using pressurized saline and a patented clearing mechanism. These blockages can cause significant delays and increase
the risk of exposure to bodily fluids for surgical staff. VayuClear’s technology helps improve surgical efficiency and safety, allowing medical teams to focus more on patient care.
Institute, working closely with the surgeon and inventor of the device, built, iterated and tested early prototypes. The team also sourced manufacturing partners and made necessary changes to the design to assist in manufacturing. In addition, the Zucker Institute managed the IP portfolio and prosecution for the VORTEX device.
The Zucker Institute was instrumental in the development
of the VORTEX system. Engineers at the Zucker
“VORTEX frees up our time to focus on the critical parts of surgery, not maintaining the patency of suction lines. VORTEX led to less frustration during surgery. I am also not worried about getting spayed with patient debris (blood, muscle, disk material)
while the nurse or scrub tech attempts to force fluid through a clogged sucker!” — Dr. Stephen Kalhorn, Vortex inventor
QuicksortRX, a startup created by MUSC pharmacists and technologists, has significantly impacted the healthcare industry by helping health systems optimize pharmacy purchasing. Their real- time pharmacy business intelligence software has saved health systems over $137 million by consolidating purchase, price, shortage, and compliance data. This
achievement earned QuicksortRX top recognition in the KLAS Pharmacy Purchasing Analytics Report. This success underscores the Zucker Institute’s commitment to fostering innovation that directly impacts patient care and operational efficiency. QuicksortRX has also recently expanded its headquarters in Charleston,
“Learning about tech transfer helped me understand how to operate QuickSortRx. I couldn’t have done it without the framework at MUSC to guide me. I developed a solution that has had a huge impact on customers, transforming how hospitals manage their pharmacy supply chain, portfolios, and partnerships.” — Jonathan Yantis QuicksortRX co-founder and CEO
further cementing its ties to MUSC and the local community.
12
13
FY2024 ANNUAL REPORT
FROM IDEA TO MARKETPLACE
Made with FlippingBook - PDF hosting