Gastro Concepts LLC

Gastro Concepts’ Air Assist improves colonoscopy efficiency and safety by preventing air loss, stabilizing the colon, reducing procedure time, and enhancing patient outcomes.

Gastro Concepts is a U.S.-based medical device company pioneering innovative, practical solutions for the gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy market.

Our flagship product, Air Assist, is a single-use, FDA-cleared Class II medical device engineered to enhance the efficiency, safety, and comfort of colonoscopy procedures.

At Gastro Concepts, we address long-standing inefficiencies in endoscopy workflow by designing devices that improve outcomes, reduce staff burden, and optimize procedural performance — all while maintaining strong economics for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and GI clinics.

The Air Assist Device

Air Assist is a disposable airflow management and sealing device that attaches externally to the colonoscope during colonoscopy procedures. It provides a secure and controlled seal that prevents air or CO₂ leakage, reduces colon collapse, and minimizes the need for repetitive reinflation — a persistent challenge in every GI suite.

By maintaining consistent insufflation, Air Assist helps clinicians achieve better visualization, faster procedures, and improved patient comfort. It is compatible with all standard colonoscopes and easily integrates into existing workflow without altering physician technique.

Key Features & Benefits

FDA Cleared & Patent Protected single-use design
Maintains continuous insufflation — prevents colon collapse
Eliminates air and CO₂ leakage during scope manipulation
Improves procedural efficiency and visualization
Enhances patient comfort and safety
Compatible with existing colonoscopy systems (no capital equipment required)

Air Assist represents a low-cost, high-impact advancement for a global market performing over 19 million colonoscopies annually in the U.S. and more than 50 million worldwide.

Target Customers

Gastroenterology Practices (5+ physicians performing high-volume colonoscopies)
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) specializing in endoscopy
Hospitals and Outpatient GI Departments
Distributors serving GI, surgical, and endoscopy markets

Competitive Advantage

Unique patented sealing mechanism addressing a universal challenge unaddressed by current devices.
Zero capital investment required — plug-and-play consumable.
Clinically validated improvement in insufflation control and procedural flow.
Strong distributor interest and signed contracts with major partners such as McKesson, Concordance, and Trillamed.

The Team

Led by medical device industry veteran and serial entrepreneur Dr. Jason Slate, along with Richard Brown and Al Jernigan, Gastro Concepts brings decades of experience in commercializing innovative technologies across GI, surgical, and diagnostics markets.

Leadership Highlights:

Richard Brown – Co-Founder & CEO: 25+ years in medical device commercialization, distribution, and startup leadership.
Dr. Jason Slate – Co-Founder, CMO, and Inventor: Practicing gastroenterologist and key opinion leader in colonoscopy efficiency.
Al Jernigan – SVP Sales, Marketing, and Business Development: Serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and over 40 novel products launched.

Intellectual Property & Regulatory

FDA 510(k) Cleared – Class II
2 Method Patents Issued. Prevents others from copying or duplicating for preventing Air/CO2 escape for colonoscopy. 1 Pending.
Trademarks: “Air Assist” and “Gastro Concepts” registered in the U.S.
ISO 13485 Manufacturing Partnerships established with U.S.-based medical device contract manufacturers

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