Revolutionizing UrinaryCatheter Monitoring

Automated, real-time urine output measurement that eliminates error-prone manual tracking and improves patient outcomes.

The Problem We Solve

Manual urine output tracking delays recognition of critical complications and creates unnecessary burden for healthcare professionals.

ICU nurse performing manual urine output measurement

Current Challenges

The limitations of manual monitoring

•Error-prone manual tracking delays critical care decisions
•Nurses spend 30+ minutes per shift on manual measurements
•Delayed recognition of acute kidney injury (AKI) complications
•43% of inpatients develop AKI during hospitalization

Our Solution

Automated monitoring that transforms critical care

•Real-time automated monitoring with ±2 mL/hr accuracy
•Detect complications 15 minutes faster than manual methods
•Save nurses 30 minutes per shift
•Seamless integration with existing catheter systems

Innovative Technology

Our clip-on color sensor technology enables automated monitoring without replacing existing catheter systems.

Real-Time Monitoring

Continuous measurement of flow rate, color, and clarity with ±2 mL/hr accuracy, transmitting data every 15 minutes.

Clinical Workflow Integration

Clip-on sensor design compatible with standard Foley catheters. No sterilization needed between uses.

EHR Integration

Direct Bluetooth Low Energy transmission to Electronic Health Records for seamless data integration.

Automated Alerts

Real-time alerts for oliguria (<0.5 mL/kg/hr) and polyuria (>50 mL/kg/hr) to enable faster intervention.

Measurable Impact

UrineLuck delivers tangible benefits for healthcare systems, clinicians, and patients.

Save Time

30 min/shift

Reduce nursing workload by approximately 30 minutes per shift, allowing more time for direct patient care.

Faster Detection

15 min faster

Detect acute kidney injury and complications 15 minutes faster than manual methods, enabling earlier intervention.

Reduce Costs

$10B annually

Address the estimated $10 billion annual cost of hospital-acquired acute kidney injury in the United States.

Improve Outcomes

43% of inpatients

Improve outcomes for the 43% of inpatients who develop AKI during hospitalization.

Market Opportunity

$284M SAM

$284M serviceable addressable market within the $860M AKI monitoring market, targeting 2,800+ hospitals.

Proven Traction

Building on a strong foundation of clinical validation and technical development

80+ Customer Discovery Interviews

Comprehensive interviews with nurses, physicians, and PAs across multiple hospital departments

Functional Prototypes

Working prototypes demonstrating color sensor-based flow measurement with ±2 mL/hr accuracy

FDA Class II Pathway

Established design inputs aligned with FDA requirements and identified 510k regulatory pathway

Patentability Assessment

Novel clip-on color sensor approach with 0% prior art overlap - provisional patent filed

Market Validation

$284M serviceable addressable market validated through comprehensive competitive analysis

Clinical Advisory Board

Established advisory board with SICU nurses and physicians from Emory University Hospital

Competitive Advantages

Why UrineLuck stands out from existing solutions

Clip-On Design

External attachment compatible with standard Foley catheters - no inline modifications required

vs. Competitors: Competitors require inline placement or specialized catheters

No Sterilization Needed

Reusable device that can be deployed immediately without sterilization between uses

vs. Competitors: Other solutions require sterilization or are disposable

Immediate Deployment

Works with existing catheter systems - no workflow disruption or training required

vs. Competitors: Competitors need specialized setup and workflow changes

Novel Technology

0% prior art overlap - unique combination of clip-on attachment with color sensor flow measurement

vs. Competitors: Existing patents don't use this approach

Strategic Partnerships

Collaborating with leading institutions to transform critical care monitoring

Emory University Hospital

Clinical Partner

Clinical validation and pilot partnerships with SICU and MICU departments

Georgia Tech

Academic Partner

Biomedical engineering program providing technical expertise and resources

Portal Innovations x Emory

Innovation Partner

Innovation Certificate Program supporting our go-to-market strategy

Clinical Advisory Board

Advisory Partner

SICU nurses and physicians from Emory providing clinical insights

The Team

Combining deep clinical expertise with biomedical engineering innovation

Tera Hornbeck, DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist at Emory University Hospital in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Jaehui Byun

Biomedical Engineering student at Georgia Tech specializing in medical device prototyping and system validation

Ella Buscema

Biomedical Engineering student at Georgia Institute of Technology

Leah Thomas

Biomedical Student at Georgia Tech with experience in robotics and automation

Damaris Teleaga

Biomedical Engineering student at Georgia Tech focusing on medical device innovation

Joshua Brown, MD, PhD

Emory University Neuroradiology Fellow with a background in software development and commercialization

David Kulp, MSc

MS4 at Emory University School of Medicine and Med/Peds residency applicant with background in FDA AI/ML regulation and health data science

Transform Critical Care Monitoring

Join hospitals and ICU departments improving patient outcomes with automated urine output monitoring.

Get in Touch

Currently in pilot phase. Engaging with hospital systems for clinical validation.