COVIAGE™ is a protective barrier enclosure that operates under negative pressure and uses HEPA filters to contain airborne particles such as virus droplets.
The device is intended to be used by healthcare providers on patients to provide an extra layer of barrier protection when caring for, transporting, or performing procedures on a patient who is known or suspected to have COVID-19.
The current device has received Emergency Use Authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally a utility patent has been filed.
What are the current challenges of providing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Limited supplies of personal protective equipment (masks, gowns, face shields, etc.)
Unable to perform non-invasive ventilation procedures due to high aerosol production and hence danger to healthcare providers
High exposure of healthcare providers to aerosolized virus particles
How does COVIAGE™ help?
Features of COVIAGE™
Protects healthcare providers from COVID-19 exposure
Allows healthcare providers to perform >90% of patient care during use
Filters >99.997% of virus particulates
Easily removed in emergency situations
Disposable
Adaptable to different hospital beds / stretchers
