About Malleous Inc.
Our Mission
The OR is a crowded place. Using separate retraction and suction instruments clutters the field and reduces the hands available to accomplish the surgical objective. We combined these functions into a single, bendable retractor that allows for continuous passive suction in the form of a customizable retractor.
Our History
Founded in 2023, Malleous Inc. has worked rapidly to develop the Malleous from design to fully functional prototype in under a year. With support and funding from University of Pittsburgh, we have completed a simulated procedural trial showing outstanding results.
Our Product
The Malleous suction retractor combines the flexibility of use of a standard brain ribbon retractor with the benefits of a passive suction device.
Our Results
We conducted a trial with the assistance of 19 neurosurgeons. When compared to standard brain ribbons and suctions, the Malleous sped up procedure time by 39% and prevented the need to suction on average every 40 seconds.
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Our Team
Benjamin Leslie
Benjamin Leslie
Benjamin Leslie
CEO and Co-Founder
Adi Mittal
Benjamin Leslie
Benjamin Leslie
CIO and Co-Founder
Amna Imran
Benjamin Leslie
David Smith
CTO and Co-Founder
David Smith
Ricardo Fernandes-de-Thomas, MD
David Smith
COO
Michael McDowell, MD
Ricardo Fernandes-de-Thomas, MD
Ricardo Fernandes-de-Thomas, MD
Co-Founder
Ricardo Fernandes-de-Thomas, MD
Ricardo Fernandes-de-Thomas, MD
Ricardo Fernandes-de-Thomas, MD
Co-Founder
Our Partners
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