Key Points:
- San Francisco-based Diatiro Health was awarded the top prize in the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2024 “Shark Tank” competition. The company was recognized for its innovative device that maintains optimal cold temperatures for kidneys during transplants.
- The device, backed by the National Kidney Foundation, is designed to increase the success rate of kidney transplants and make previously unusable organs viable for transplantation. This breakthrough could significantly impact organ transplant procedures.
- The SAGES competition aims to support clinicians who are focused on commercializing their innovations through investment capital. Diatiro Health was awarded $30,000 for winning the competition, highlighting the event’s role in promoting medical innovation.