--- title: CoapTech | Coaptive Ultrasound Technology | Quicker, Safer, Easier description: News from Coaptech, an early-stage medical device company developing Coaptive Ultrasound technology in Baltimore, Maryland --- [![Coaptech](https://info.coaptech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/coaptech-logo.png?width=207&height=123&name=coaptech-logo.png "Coaptech")](https://info.coaptech.com/) - PUMA-G SYSTEM - [PUMA-G SYSTEM](http://www.coaptech.com/) - [MEDIA LIBRARY](http://www.coaptech.com/puma-ultrasound-image-library) - PUG - [PUG FOR IR](http://www.coaptech.com/pug-for-ir) - [PUG FOR CC/EM](http://www.coaptech.com/pug-for-ccem) - COMPANY - [ABOUT COAPTECH](http://www.coaptech.com/about2/) - [MEET THE TEAM](http://www.coaptech.com/team/) - [NEWS AND PRESS](https://info.coaptech.com) - [2018 INCUBATOR COMPANY OF THE YEAR](http://www.coaptech.com/2018-maryland-medical-device-incubator-company-of-the-year) - [EARLY ADOPTERS](http://www.coaptech.com/earlyadopter) # CoapTech News [![](https://info.coaptech.com/hubfs/PUMA-G-boxes-450.jpg)](https://info.coaptech.com/coaptech-news-for-summer-2018) ## [CoapTech News for Summer 2018](https://info.coaptech.com/coaptech-news-for-summer-2018) Sep 6, 2018 12:30:00 PM / by [Jack Kent, MBA, MPH](https://info.coaptech.com/author/jack-kent-mba-mph) posted in [Updates from CoapTech](https://info.coaptech.com/topic/updates-from-coaptech) [1 Comment](https://info.coaptech.com/coaptech-news-for-summer-2018#comments-listing) With Labor Day bringing the unofficial end to summer, here's a quick recap of our **Summer Milestones**: - The spring conference season dovetailed into increased clinical interest over the summer. Several interested doctors followed up with us directly to **pursue clinical research opportunities**. Stay tuned for more updates on this - and of course, if you're interested in research at your institution, see our [early adopter](http://www.coaptech.com/earlyadopter) page. - Summer also yielded CoapTech's first **commercial-level manufacturing effort**. We are excited to share some pictures below. Subsequent lots are in the works.  - **Final product testing is underway** for FDA (and CE Mark) technical files. Preliminary test results have been promising - including our GLP canine study in June. - The company just won an award for **"Medical Device Incubator Company of the Year"** for Maryland Incubators! A big Thank You to everyone who helped us along the way.    [Read More](https://info.coaptech.com/coaptech-news-for-summer-2018) [![](https://info.coaptech.com/hubfs/bioworld-medtech-logo2.png)](https://info.coaptech.com/bioworld-medtech-features-coaptech-puma-g-system) ## [BioWorld MedTech Features CoapTech PUMA-G System](https://info.coaptech.com/bioworld-medtech-features-coaptech-puma-g-system) Sep 3, 2018 10:36:00 AM / by [Jack Kent, MBA, MPH](https://info.coaptech.com/author/jack-kent-mba-mph) posted in [Featured in the News](https://info.coaptech.com/topic/featured-in-the-news) [0 Comments](https://info.coaptech.com/bioworld-medtech-features-coaptech-puma-g-system#comments-listing) Inserting feeding tubes is a common practice, but patients often have to go to the surgical suite for them to be placed. A Baltimore startup is looking to change this situation with its Point-of-care Ultrasound Magnet Aligned (PUMA) system.  [Read more](https://info.coaptech.com/hubfs/BMT08132018+copy.pdf) [Read More](https://info.coaptech.com/bioworld-medtech-features-coaptech-puma-g-system) [![](https://info.coaptech.com/hubfs/baltimore-business-journal-logo.png)](https://info.coaptech.com/baltimore-business-journal-covers-coaptech-funding-round-and-move-towards-fda-clearance) ## [Baltimore Business Journal Covers CoapTech Funding Round and Move Towards FDA Clearance](https://info.coaptech.com/baltimore-business-journal-covers-coaptech-funding-round-and-move-towards-fda-clearance) Jul 24, 2018 10:19:00 AM / by [Jack Kent, MBA, MPH](https://info.coaptech.com/author/jack-kent-mba-mph) posted in [Insider](https://info.coaptech.com/topic/insider), [Featured in the News](https://info.coaptech.com/topic/featured-in-the-news) [0 Comments](https://info.coaptech.com/baltimore-business-journal-covers-coaptech-funding-round-and-move-towards-fda-clearance#comments-listing) Major funders involved in the round included the National Institutes of Health, UM Ventures, Maryland Technology Development Corp. and the Maryland Industrial Partnerships program, as well as local angel investors. [Read  More](https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2018/07/24/umb-born-medical-device-startup-raises-2-35m.html) [Read More](https://info.coaptech.com/baltimore-business-journal-covers-coaptech-funding-round-and-move-towards-fda-clearance) ## [CoapTech European Patent Release](https://info.coaptech.com/google-doc-draft-coaptech-european-patent-release) Jul 18, 2018 6:28:06 PM / by [Jack Kent, MBA, MPH](https://info.coaptech.com/author/jack-kent-mba-mph) [0 Comments](https://info.coaptech.com/google-doc-draft-coaptech-european-patent-release#comments-listing) CoapTech Granted European Patent for PUMA Technology [Read More](https://info.coaptech.com/google-doc-draft-coaptech-european-patent-release) ## [5 Ways To Improve Gastrostomy Patient Safety](https://info.coaptech.com/5-ways-to-improve-gastrostomy-patient-safety) Jul 18, 2018 6:13:35 PM / by [Howard Carolan, MPH, MBA](https://info.coaptech.com/author/howard-carolan-mph-mba) [0 Comments](https://info.coaptech.com/5-ways-to-improve-gastrostomy-patient-safety#comments-listing) A gastrostomy can be a life-saving medical procedure for critically ill patients, providing much-needed nutrition, but this popular procedure also involves inherent risks. [Read More](https://info.coaptech.com/5-ways-to-improve-gastrostomy-patient-safety) [![](https://info.coaptech.com/hubfs/starting-a-blog.jpg)](https://info.coaptech.com/early-adopter-program) ## [Early Adopter Program](https://info.coaptech.com/early-adopter-program) Jun 28, 2018 10:39:58 AM / by [Dr. Steven Tropello, MD, MS](https://info.coaptech.com/author/dr-steven-tropello-md-ms) posted in [Insider](https://info.coaptech.com/topic/insider) [0 Comments](https://info.coaptech.com/early-adopter-program#comments-listing) CoapTech seeks to bring a series of breakthrough medical devices to worldwide markets, leveraging a **patent-pending, disruptive technology **called Coaptive Ultrasound which is owned by the company.  CoapTech devices will **reduce health care costs, and improve safety, quality, patient experience, and access **to services around the globe.      [Read More](https://info.coaptech.com/early-adopter-program) [![](https://info.coaptech.com/hubfs/Technically-Baltimore-Logo.png)](https://info.coaptech.com/technical.ly-baltimore-features-coaptechs-story) ## [Technical.ly Baltimore Features CoapTech's Story](https://info.coaptech.com/technical.ly-baltimore-features-coaptechs-story) Dec 8, 2016 10:26:00 AM / by [Jack Kent, MBA, MPH](https://info.coaptech.com/author/jack-kent-mba-mph) posted in [Updates from CoapTech](https://info.coaptech.com/topic/updates-from-coaptech), [Featured in the News](https://info.coaptech.com/topic/featured-in-the-news) [0 Comments](https://info.coaptech.com/technical.ly-baltimore-features-coaptechs-story#comments-listing) Steven Tropello and Howard Carolan are working on new technology to make feeding tube placement faster, easier, and safer.  [Read more](https://info.coaptech.com/hubfs/How+CoapTech+turned+a+feeding+tube+inno...nto+a+company+-+Technical.ly+Baltimore+copy.pdf) [Read More](https://info.coaptech.com/technical.ly-baltimore-features-coaptechs-story) [![](https://info.coaptech.com/hubfs/UM+Ventures.png)](https://info.coaptech.com/university-of-maryland-ventures-shares-plans-to-work-together-with-coaptech-to-commercialize-puma-g-novel-feeding-tube-placement-procedure) ## [University of Maryland Ventures Shares Plans to Work Together with CoapTech to Commercialize PUMA-G Novel Feeding Tube Placement Procedure](https://info.coaptech.com/university-of-maryland-ventures-shares-plans-to-work-together-with-coaptech-to-commercialize-puma-g-novel-feeding-tube-placement-procedure) Nov 29, 2016 10:34:00 AM / by [Jack Kent, MBA, MPH](https://info.coaptech.com/author/jack-kent-mba-mph) posted in [Insider](https://info.coaptech.com/topic/insider), [Featured in the News](https://info.coaptech.com/topic/featured-in-the-news) [0 Comments](https://info.coaptech.com/university-of-maryland-ventures-shares-plans-to-work-together-with-coaptech-to-commercialize-puma-g-novel-feeding-tube-placement-procedure#comments-listing) - Start-up Company Developing Safer, Less Expensive Gastrostomy Method [Read More](https://info.coaptech.com/university-of-maryland-ventures-shares-plans-to-work-together-with-coaptech-to-commercialize-puma-g-novel-feeding-tube-placement-procedure) [All posts](https://info.coaptech.com/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates - Recent - Popular - Categories ### Lists by Topic - [Featured in the News (4)](https://info.coaptech.com/tag/featured-in-the-news) - [Insider (3)](https://info.coaptech.com/tag/insider) - [Updates from CoapTech (2)](https://info.coaptech.com/tag/updates-from-coaptech) ### Posts by Topic - [Featured in the News (4)](https://info.coaptech.com/tag/featured-in-the-news) - [Insider (3)](https://info.coaptech.com/tag/insider) - [Updates from CoapTech (2)](https://info.coaptech.com/tag/updates-from-coaptech) CoapTech   |   101 W Dickman St   |  Baltimore, MD 21230   |   [Contact Us](http://www.coaptech.com/contact) > Notice:   The products described on this website are not yet cleared in the USA and are thus not intended for clinical use.