A safe, fast, and lower-cost way to remove large uterus tissue during minimally invasive hysterectomy
Official title: A Safe, Fast, and Cost-Effective System for Tissue Removal in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Other Minimally Invasive Surgery
Funded at Claria Medical, INC. · NIH-11416770 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new device called the Claria System aims to remove large uteruses quickly and safely during minimally invasive hysterectomy and other surgeries, while reducing costs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Claria Medical, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mountain View, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $107,203 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD105575-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416770 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People undergoing hysterectomy or similar procedures who currently face higher risk from uncontained tissue removal and are candidates for minimally invasive surgery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients planned for open surgery or those not undergoing tissue morcellation could have limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on a device-based solution to improve tissue removal during minimally invasive gynecologic and related surgeries. It aims to contain tissue and cancer cells during morcellation to lower the risk of spreading hidden cancers. The team at Claria Medical is testing a system designed to be faster and more affordable than traditional methods, potentially shortening hospital stays. If successful, it could make minimally invasive options safer for patients with fibroids and other uterine conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If the system works as hoped, patients could have safer, quicker, and less expensive minimally invasive surgeries with lower risk of spreading hidden cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous approaches were slower and less reliable at containing tissue, so this represents a novel improvement with early evidence suggesting potential benefits.
Where this research is happening
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Claria Medical, INC.
Mountain View, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Francis, Daniel — Claria Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Francis, Daniel
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.