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SATMix - The World’s First High-Performance Single-Use Patient Mixing Kit

SATMix™ — Product Overview

SATMix is a pioneering solution for interventional radiology, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between advanced medical technology and accessible patient care. It provides a standardized, closed-loop system for creating stable water-in-oil (w/o) emulsions — critical for the "tumor-seeking" properties required in conventional Trans-Arterial Chemo-Embolization (cTACE).

At the heart of the system is the SATMix Mixing & Fluid Dispenser, a spiral-type mixing chamber that replaces manual syringe-to-syringe mixing — and replaces the conventional 4-way stopcock, cutting plastic waste and energy use by 90%. Instead of 200+ hand exchanges, the emulsion is driven through spiral-accelerated flow paths — a large-diameter outer path and small-diameter inner path — that churn, collide, and re-circulate the mixture in a single pass. The result is uniform particle dispersion with uniform particle size, batch after batch, at the push of a plunger.

Key Features & Benefits

Uniform Particle Dispersion & Size

Independent comparative testing shows emulsions prepared with the SATMix dispenser achieve uniform dispersion and consistent particle sizing in as few as 50 passes — versus 200+ exchanges through conventional connectors, which leave uneven dispersion, particle clustering, and separated phases. Uniform particles mean predictable embolization, consistent drug release, and more reliable tumor penetration.

24-Hour Lipiodol® Resistance

Ethiodized oil (Lipiodol®) is an iodine-containing poppy seed oil used as a radiopaque contrast agent for imaging lymphatic vessels and the uterus/fallopian tubes, and for targeting liver tumors. SATMix is built from specialized A-grade medical polymers validated for 24-hour Lipiodol® resistance — preventing the degradation, cracking, and leaks common in standard polycarbonate sets.

Closed-Loop Mixing & Fluid Dispenser

The spiral mixing chamber enables true "on-table" preparation. Homogenize, re-homogenize, and deliver the emulsion without ever disconnecting from the microcatheter — reducing dead space, minimizing drug residue so the full therapeutic dose reaches the patient, and significantly lowering the risk of air embolism and hazardous drug exposure.

Reduced Air Entrapment

The closed, spiral-flow architecture vents and suppresses the air bubbles that conventional open mixing traps in the emulsion — bubbles that are difficult to discharge and compromise the injection. Fewer bubbles, smoother delivery, safer procedure.

Low Dead Space, Full Dose Delivery

The single-chamber spiral design eliminates the large dead spaces of legacy kits, cutting drug residue and ensuring the patient receives the complete, intended therapeutic dose.

Tactile Precision

Includes 1 mL and 3 mL injection syringes with rotary finger grips and integrated back-stops to prevent accidental plunger ejection under high pressure.

66% Cost Reduction

A direct-to-factory supply chain eliminates intermediary markups, allowing high-volume centers to provide specialized kits for all patients regardless of budget constraints.

90% Less Plastic Waste & Energy

Replacing the conventional 4-way stopcock with the SATMix Mixing & Fluid Dispenser cuts plastic waste and manufacturing energy use by 90% — a smaller, single-piece mixing architecture that replaces multi-component stopcock assemblies and their disposable extras.

Procedural Applications

cTACE (HCC): Mixing Lipiodol with chemotherapy agents (e.g., Doxorubicin) into a stable, uniformly dispersed emulsion for tumor-seeking delivery.
Glue Embolization: Mixing NBCA (Glue) with Lipiodol to control polymerization and radiopacity.
Portal Vein Embolization: Injecting Glue/Lipiodol mixtures to occlude portal branches.
Lymphography: Safe injection of Lipiodol into lymphatic vessels without syringe failure.

Technical Specifications

Feature	SATMix Specification
Material	A-Grade Lipiodol-Resistant Polymer
Mixing Technology	Spiral-Flow Mixing & Fluid Dispenser (closed-loop)
Emulsion Quality	Uniform particle dispersion, uniform particle size (validated vs. conventional connectors)
Durability	Validated for 24-Hour Contact with Lipiodol®
Shelf Life	5-Year Expiry
Safety	Integrated Plunger Back-stops & Pressure Resistance

The SATMix Kit Components

Each single-use kit includes:

Mixing & Fluid Dispenser — spiral-type closed-loop mixing chamber (replaces manual stopcock mixing)
1 mL Injection Syringe (high-pressure tactile feedback)
3 mL Injection Syringe
5 mL Syringe
20 mL Mixing Syringe

Kits are configurable by procedure — SATMix Vascular (2 × 3 mL), SATMix Oncology (2 × 20 mL, 1 × 1 mL, 1 × 3 mL), and SATMix HSG (3 × 10 mL + balloon catheter).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes SATMix different from standard syringe sets?

Most standard syringes are made of polycarbonate, which can crack or degrade within minutes of contact with Lipiodol®. SATMix uses a specialized A-grade polymer validated for 24-hour Lipiodol® resistance. And instead of a stopcock and dozens of manual syringe exchanges, the spiral-flow Mixing & Fluid Dispenser produces uniform particle dispersion and uniform particle size automatically — eliminating the uneven mixing, clustering, and phase separation typical of hand-mixed emulsions.

2. Can I remix the emulsion without disconnecting the catheter?

Yes. The SATMix Mixing & Fluid Dispenser is a closed-loop system. You can homogenize and re-homogenize the emulsion on-table, and refill the system, without ever breaking the connection to the microcatheter.

3. Does the system help prevent air embolisms?

Absolutely. The dispenser maintains a closed-loop environment, eliminating frequent disconnections. The spiral-flow chamber also suppresses the air entrapment common in open syringe-to-syringe mixing, significantly reducing the risk of air entering the delivery line.

4. What is the shelf life of the SATMix kit?

SATMix offers an industry-leading 5-year expiry — highly efficient for hospital inventory management and long-term procurement planning.

5. Are the syringes compatible with high-pressure injections?

The 1 mL and 3 mL syringes are designed for the high-pressure demands of interventional radiology, with integrated back-stops and rotary finger grips for maximum tactile control. They are intended for hand use only — not for use on injectors.

6. Is SATMix limited to cTACE procedures?

No. While optimized for cTACE, SATMix is a versatile platform — also effective for Glue Embolization (NBCA), Portal Vein Embolization, Lymphography, and Varicocele Embolization, wherever precise mixing of contrast or sclerosants is required.

7. How does SATMix support clinical sustainability?

SATMix replaces the conventional 4-way stopcock — a multi-component plastic assembly — with a single, compact Mixing & Fluid Dispenser, reducing plastic waste and energy use by 90%. A comprehensive kit that replaces multiple disparate components further reduces clinical waste, while our streamlined direct-to-factory manufacturing lowers the carbon footprint of the medical supply chain.

8. Is the system MRI safe?

Yes. SATMix is labeled MR Safe — constructed entirely of non-metallic, non-conducting, non-paramagnetic medical-grade polymers, posing no known hazards in any MR environment.

9. How does the "Direct-to-Factory" model benefit my facility?

We eliminate the middleman by sourcing directly from manufacturing partners, offering the SATMix system at approximately 66% lower cost than traditional competitors — without compromising clinical quality or regulatory standards.

10. What components are included in a standard SATMix kit?

Each sterile, single-use kit contains: one 1 mL injection syringe, one 3 mL injection syringe, one 5 mL syringe, one 20 mL mixing syringe, and the proprietary Mixing & Fluid Dispenser. We can also configure the kit you need — by procedure type, vial count, or inclusion of a balloon catheter.