Runnels Steerable Introducer™

About Through The Cords

Through The Cords is a private, pre-revenue medical device startup based in San Diego, founded in 2018 by Dr. Runnels, an anesthesiologist. The company is addressing a critical gap in airway management by developing steerable introducer tools that leverage the improved visualization of modern video laryngoscopes to enhance first-pass success and depth control during intubation. Targeting a massive market with over 30 million procedures annually in the US and over $5B in complication costs, the company's technology aims to reduce patient harm and generate significant healthcare savings. Its initial commercial strategy appears to be direct engagement with medical professionals and institutions.

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