Our Technology
The current challenge with assessing the middle ear for otitis media is the difficulty in performing a pneumatic otoscopy exam; as a result, it is not routinely performed.
OtoNexus Medical Technologies is building a revolutionary advanced ultrasound otoscope that provides the data primary care pediatricians need to instantly and accurately assess middle ear infections. This new technology will allow clinicians to determine when and when not to prescribe antibiotics.
The device resembles a traditional otoscope and can fit in a lab coat pocket, but that is where the similarities end. With the advanced ultrasound otoscope, clinicians will simply push a button to get the results they need instead of struggling to balance an otoscope while performing a tympanic challenge. The data will be analyzed by a proprietary algorithm to identify both fluid presence and fluid type. This definitive data has never been available without an invasive procedure. Integrating this technology will enable a novice to expert clinician to obtain consistent quantitative measurements and reduce time to diagnosis by simplifying the testing process.