Bio+Revolutions
Revolutionizing the Cleaning of Medical Devices
We are a mission-driven medical technology company developing the first handheld, automated brushing system for flexible endoscopes and surgical instruments. Our solution is designed to eliminate biofilm and bioburden at the source — improving sterility, reducing infection risk, and protecting patients from the very beginning of the reprocessing workflow
The Problem
Manual Cleaning Is the Weakest Link in Infection PreventionEach year, hundreds of thousands of patients develop life-threatening infections — not because of surgery itself, but because of residual contamination left inside the tools used to perform it. These hidden contaminants live inside scopes and channels, protected by biofilm, and are often missed during manual cleaning.Over 750,000 surgical site infections (SSIs) occur annually in the U.S.SSIs contribute to $3.3–$10 billion in direct costsHealthcare-associated infections (HAIs) cost hospitals $28–$45 billion annuallyAn estimated 60% of HAIs are preventableDespite modern sterilization equipment, hospitals still rely on manual brushing — a labor-intensive and error-prone process that varies technician to technician. Flexible endoscopes are particularly vulnerable: their long, narrow channels harbor bioburden and biofilm that resists disinfection.We’ve seen the consequences firsthand. Co-founder Lindsy Boyd is a former hospital tech and patient who contracted an HAI following an upper endoscopy. She and Joshua built Bio+Revolutions to solve the problem
Our Solution
Automation Where It Matters Most: At the SinkBio+Revolutions is developing a handheld, battery-powered brushing system designed to improve the way hospitals clean their most delicate and dangerous instruments. Our first device automates the brushing of flexible endoscopes, delivering:Consistent, high-friction cleaningA brush that feeds and spins simultaneouslyPrecise reach through long, narrow channelsImproved removal of bioburden and biofilm — before disinfection ever beginsUnlike capital-intensive reprocessing machines, our system is lightweight, affordable, and designed for frontline use. It works directly at the sink where brushing is currently done manually — turning a high-risk step into a controlled, repeatable process.When we clean better from the beginning, we reduce infections, liability, and rework down the line.A second model — optimized for surgical instruments like suction tips and orthopedic tools — is in our roadmap and will address a wider range of sterile processing needs.
Technology & Compliance
Purpose-Built for Real-World Hospital WorkflowOur prototype is designed to fit naturally into sterile processing without increasing turnaround time or workload. Here's how it works:A custom-fit brush is inserted into the endoscope's working channelThe device automatically feeds the brush forward while simultaneously rotatingThis action creates continuous high-friction contact, reaching further and cleaning more thoroughly than manual brushingThe technician maintains control, ensuring safety and familiarity with existing workflowThe result?
More thorough removal of debris. More consistent disinfection. Fewer infections — and more peace of mind.Biofilm starts forming within minutes. If we can remove it before disinfection, we stop infections before they start.We’re building for:The techs who stand at the sink every dayThe patients who trust the instruments used in their proceduresThe hospitals who shoulder the risk when cleaning fails
Market Opportunity
$3.3B–$10B annual SSI-related costs. 5,500+ U.S. hospitals. Applications in healthcare, dairy, biotech, and beyond.
Roadmap
Q3 2025: Endoscope prototype complete
Q4 2025: IP filings + lab testing
Q1 2026: Clinical testing
Q2 2026: Instrument model development
Late 2026: Manufacturing + Regulatory prep
Team
Lindsy Boyd – Co-Owner. Background in hospital environmental services, surgical equipment cleaning, and self-employed contracting. Firsthand HAI patient.Joshua Boyd – Co-Owner. Biomed since 2009, AAS in Biomedical Equipment from Cincinnati State. Specialist in AAMI ST79/ST91 consulting and device PM.