Pristine Surgical

About Pristine Surgical

Pristine Surgical is a medical device company, founded in 2011, dedicated to simplifying endoscopy. The company provides a single-use visualization platform for surgical procedures, addressing challenges associated with reusable endoscopes, such as high maintenance costs, wear and tear, and potential for cross-contamination.

The company was co-founded by Bryan Lord, who serves as CEO. His background as a technology lawyer and in venture creation led him to connect two sports medicine surgeons with medical technology developer Dean Kamen, which formed the origins of Pristine Surgical. The company's initial concept, developed by the surgeons, was a pan-able scope that could offer multiple viewing angles in one device. However, the strategic focus shifted to single-use visualization technology, which became the core of the business.

Pristine Surgical's primary product is the Summit™ 4K single-use surgical arthroscope, which received FDA 510(k) clearance in January 2023 and launched later that year. This sterile, disposable scope is designed for arthroscopic procedures and integrates with existing hospital endoscopy towers, eliminating the need for large capital investments. The device is paired with a cloud-based software platform, Pristine Connect™, which offers HIPAA-compliant video and text capabilities to enhance communication and workflow. The business model operates on a subscription basis, described as "Scopes as a Subscription™", which provides transparent pricing, automated inventory management, and converts fixed capital costs to variable expenses for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). By eliminating reprocessing and maintenance, the platform aims to reduce costs, improve operating room efficiency, and enhance patient safety.

Headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, Pristine Surgical has raised approximately $33-35.7 million in funding through multiple rounds, including a Series D in March 2022. The company is expanding its portfolio to include solutions for laparoscopy and flexible endoscopy.