Radiofrequency biofilm clearance for chronic sinusitis.
Fig. 11 - RF energy sinus catheter cross-sectionSan Diego, CA
Classification
SectorMedtech
SystemRF sinus therapeutic device
FoundersDevin Zarkowsky, M.D. & Philip Tetzlaff
OriginSan Diego, CA
PositionPre-Seed
The Mission
Chronic rhinosinusitis affects 30 million Americans every year, yet current treatments cycle between antibiotics and invasive surgery. Vayim is building a minimally invasive medical device that uses radiofrequency energy to clear bacterial biofilms from sinus cavities — treating the root cause of chronic infection without the need for general anesthesia or operating-room surgery.
Signal - Public Milestones
◆Developing RF-based catheter device for in-office biofilm clearance from sinus cavities
◆Awarded $35K at the 2026 SDSU San Diego Angel Conference
◆Part of Connect's Springboard accelerator program in San Diego