PUMA-G System Value
Rethinking Gastrostomy Workflow
Conventional methods of gastrostomy (PEG/PRG) are inefficient, relying on specialist consults and transport to costly specialty suites. Ultrasound gastrostomy is consult-free and leverages intensivists’ skills at the point of care - maximizing efficiency.
simple equipment
external magnet / balloon catheter / guidewire
Simple Equipment
Designed with thoughtful human factors elements, the PUMA-G System consists of a reusable external magnet and a disposable procedural kit. No fussing with endoscope reprocessing or calibration. Disposable kit comes sterile and ready to use.
Your patient, your ultrasound
PUMA-G System works with any point-of-care ultrasound system.
PUMA-G SYSTEM BENEFITS
SAFETY
No endoscope; no ionizing radiation.
The PUMA-G System eliminates risks from PEG blind sticks (organ damage); endoscope reprocessing (infections); or fluoroscopy (cancer) by enabling ultrasound visualization of tissue from stomach wall to surface.
PERFORMANCE
The FDA-cleared PUMA-G System has been validated in hundreds of adult patients (including COVID+ patients) by physicians in ICUs, IMCs, floor units, and LTACHs, demonstrating the method's effectiveness and reliability.
SPEED
Gastrostomy procedures done at the bedside increase efficiency of care by avoiding delays associated with specialist and suite scheduling.
COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Compared to the total cost of PEG procedures, the PUMA-G System delivers a >30-50% reduction in direct costs, major savings from shorter lengths of stay, and revenue enhancement through optimization of suite productivity (operative mix).
Validated by Recognized Groups
The PUMA-G System has passed rigorous reviews to meet regulatory, clinical, reimbursement, and quality standards. The NIH has also supported research on the PUMA System via multiple R43 and R44 grants.