We believe every mother and newborn deserves safe, high-quality care. By replacing single-use standards with reusable medical devices, we make sustainable healthcare accessible worldwide.
vela™ is the first reusable, patient-friendly vacuum extractor for obstetricians and gynaecologists that can be operated by one person. Easy to (dis)assemble, the device can be sterilised and reused safely. Want to know more?
We are a spin-off from the Surgery for All research group at the Technical University Delft, that’s why it is in our DNA to create impact. We are on a mission with our reusable medical devices to increase global access to healthcare while reducing the environmental impact of the healthcare industry
According to the WHO, access to high-quality assisted vaginal birth is an integral part of the provision of emergency obstetric care to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Together with obstetricians worldwide, we developed vela™ , an obstetric vacuum extractor developed for use in every emergency obstetric care setting.
As LAYCO we are committed to contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 3 as we can specifically support to achieve:
We do this by offering our products for a discounted pricing in countries where these targets have not been reached.
We design reusable devices that reduce CO2 emissions and biomedical waste. Instead of discarding a new device after every procedure, vela™ is cleaned, sterilised and used again. Our preliminary analysis points to substantially lower emissions and waste per procedure. A full life cycle assessment based on measured hospital data will follow after market introduction.
We are committed to increasing global access to healthcare by providing our products via dedicated distributors and international organisations. We are open to discussing opportunities. Do you want to learn more?
