Scalpel AI

London, UK · ≈31 employees · scalpel.ai

Scalpel AI is a London-based medtech start-up founded in 2017 by Dr. Yeshwanth Pulijala. The company focuses on enhancing the surgical supply chain using artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning. Its mission is to improve surgical safety and efficiency by ensuring that every instrument is present and ready for use, thereby reducing human error in surgical logistics. The company's primary offering is the Connected Surgical Intelligence Platform, which automates the surgical tray workflow from manufacturing to the operating room. Key features include automated surgical tray validation, real-time instrument identification, and digital twin technology for tracking instrument movement. Scalpel AI serves various segments within the surgical ecosystem, including hospitals, orthopedic device companies, and third-party logistics providers, and has demonstrated significant error reduction in sterile processing divisions. With recent funding to support its growth, Scalpel AI aims to set a new standard in surgical logistics.