LAYCO develops and manufactures vela, a reusable, patient-friendly vacuum extractor for obstetricians and gynecologists that can be operated by one person. The device can be sterilized and reused safely.

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LAYCO develops reusable medical devices to increase safe births globally and reduce the CO2 footprint and waste of the healthcare industry.

In 2024 LAYCO will introduce vela®, the reusable vacuum extractor to support hospitals providing safe births worldwide while becoming more sustainable. 

🌍 We made a choice: We will not design for waste, but we will innovate for sustainability and accessibility. Meet vela®️, our sustainable innovation for safe and accessible deliveries worldwide. Check out our TEDX, where co-founder Thom Weustink shares our story.

This week, our co-founder Dieuwertje Drexhage had the opportunity to share our mission with fellow healthcare enthusiasts at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. As part of the Health Innovation Exchange - HIEx, we connected with inspiring innovators, mission-driven investors, and dedicated healthcare policymakers and organisations, all united by a passion for improving access to sustainable healthcare.

We are humbled by the opportunity to join this event, and we look forward to meeting again next year!

Today marks the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, a moment to raise awareness about a pressing issue affecting over 2 million women worldwide 👩🌎

#ObstetricFistula is a maternal condition caused by the inaccessibility to timely quality healthcare during prolonged and obstructed labor. 

This condition brings profound physical, emotional, and socioeconomic challenges to the women affected. Surgery remains their sole treatment option.

At LAYCO, we are committed to breaking the cycle of obstetric fistula with vela®, our innovative solution designed for global use and aimed at preventing this devastating condition. 

But we can't do it alone. We're proud to join hands with obstetricians and gynaecologists around the world to end obstetric fistula.

🗳️ Now, we want to hear from you! Have you ever heard about obstetric fistula before? Cast your vote below!

#obstetricfistula #obstetrics #LAYCO #maternalhealth #medtech #femtech

The International Day for Maternal Health and Rights serves as a reminder of the essential rights for ensuring safe pregnancies for all women 🌍

At LAYCO we aim to ensure these rights with vela®, our reusable vacuum extractor designed to assist prolonged labour. Our commitment entails: 

🤱 Making sure that every mom survives birth with an accessible and easy intervention.

👌 Ensure high-quality care for mothers and babies with medical devices designed with the highest quality standards in the industry 

🙋‍♀️  Promoting fairness in maternal health by offering equitable pricing in essential and life-saving medical technology.

Our team is working towards a future where every mother gets the care she needs!

#MaternalHealth #Healthcare #MaternalHealthAndRights #ObGyn #MedicalDevics #MedTech

Thom Weustink Dieuwertje Drexhage Camila Cuadrado Christiaan Bakker Abe Kok Sammy van der Sluys Tijs Pepers Gloria Micali

This International Women's Day, we applaud the achievements of women worldwide and also recognize what's still needed for real gender equality. 

Unfortunately, women face unequal healthcare outcomes globally, particularly during childbirth. Inadequate maternal care not only endangers their lives but also limits their participation in society.

We all have a role to play in driving change. At LAYCO, we're dedicated to providing tools for quality maternal care because every woman deserves a safe childbirth experience.

Let's make this International Women's Day more than just a celebration, but a call to action for a more equitable future for all. 🌍

#InternationalWomensDay #internationalwomensday2024 #InspireInclusion #MaternalHealth #Empowerment #EqualityForAll

Farewell, 2023! We want to take a moment to celebrate the significant milestones of this year as it has been an amazing year for LAYCO 🚀 

🌍 The usability of vela®️ was validated across 5 hospitals in Kenya, providing invaluable insights for our design improvements

🌱 A preliminary Life-Cycle Analysis showed that with the usage of vela®️ CO2-eq emissions can be reduced by around 40% compared to disposable alternatives

🏆 Our co-founder Dieuwertje Drexhage was honoured with the Health Pioneer of the Year award, receiving the prestigious prize of the Nederlands Albert Schweitzer Fonds from Marion Koopmans

♻️ The SBIR tender of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development helped us to fund our research to produce and develop our reusable and user-friendly vacuum extractor with locally recycled plastic in Uganda

🌐 Alongside valued partner SehaMed™, we showcased vela® at the renowned MEDICA - Leading International Trade Fair, where we connected with distributors from all our the world.

👶 Our latest prototype, featuring enhanced functionalities, underwent reprocessing assessments by a sterilisation expert and usability validations by 83 gynaecologists across 7 Dutch hospitals.

🎙️Co-founder Thom Weustink shared the story of LAYCO at TEDxAmsterdam, amplifying our message of why sustainable and accessible healthcare is a necessity.

💰 By securing the innovation loan from Rabobank and the convertible loan from Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland we can accelerate the development and production of vela®

🔗 With the expertise of Sciential - Digital Marketing for Life Sciences Brands, we've refreshed our website, providing a more engaging and informative platform for our audience.

As we close this year, we extend our gratitude to our incredible team, partners, and supporters. 2024 is looking promising! 🌟 #HealthcareInnovation #SustainableHealthcare #MedicalDevices #MedTech 

Team: Dieuwertje Drexhage Thom Weustink Camila Cuadrado Christiaan Bakker Abe Kok Cato van Leeuwen Gloria Micali Sammy van der Sluys Luke van Kempen

Hospital Partners: Leiden University Medical Center Erasmus MC St. Antonius Ziekenhuis Ikazia Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Reinier de Graaf ziekenhuis Amsterdam UMC Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital 

Partners & Supporters: Delft University of Technology, TU Delft | Global Initiative, Helder industrial design, Muller Design, EP&C Patent Attorneys, EQUIPP Intellectual Property Protection, Innofunding BV, Rabobank, Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, Archipel, Eco Brixs, Process Vision, TEDxAmsterdam, SehaMed™, De Keyzer, Castellum, Care Design Lab, Van Buttingha Wichers notarissen

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