99%

Only about 1% of medical devices introduced each year are truly novel, with over 99% representing incremental updates or adaptations of existing technologies. This highlights a significant opportunity—and necessity—to modernize and redesign legacy obstetric and women’s health tools that have remained largely unchanged for decades.

78%

A 2023 industry report indicated that 78% of surgeons surveyed identified outdated surgical instruments as a significant barrier to improving surgical outcomes, driving demand for innovation in surgical device design.

60%

A 2020 survey of U.S. surgical educators and residents found that over 60% of respondents reported reduced training or decreased use of traditional surgical tools (like certain forceps, retractors, or clamps) due to concerns about safety, ergonomics, and effectiveness. Which creates a large opportunity to improve them.

500

According to a 2022 survey of over 500 surgeons across multiple specialties,
72% reported that existing surgical instruments—especially legacy tools—limit their ability to perform minimally invasive and patient-centered procedures effectively.
This highlights a strong need for redesigned, more ergonomic, and technologically advanced surgical devices.