Medical Device · Pre-510(k)

Sentry
Spine

Stimulation Confirmation. Instant. Visual. Reliable.

The first disposable stimulation probe with an integrated LED indicator.

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~18 cm OVERALL LENGTH
Sentry Probe · Patent Pending 63/980,371
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Surgeons are flying blind

In every spine and ENT surgery, surgeons rely on verbal confirmation from IONM technicians to know if stimulation is being delivered. This creates delays, uncertainty, and silent failures — poor contact, loose cables, disconnected return electrodes. If something fails, no one knows until the EMG does not respond.

100%
Of stimulation verification currently depends on verbal communication
$0
Worth of visual confirmation tools available on standard probes today
3+ sec
Minimum delay from stimulation attempt to verbal confirmation — if it comes at all

If the LED lights, the circuit is complete

The Sentry Probe is a disposable stimulation probe with an integrated LED that illuminates the instant current flows. No battery. No software. Works with any standard IONM system.

If it is dark, something is wrong. That is the entire interface.

LED On — Circuit Complete

Contact is good. Return electrode connected. Stimulator firing. Current is flowing.

LED Off — Something Is Wrong

Poor contact, loose cable, disconnected return electrode, or stimulator not firing.

LED Dim — Low Current

Brightness correlates with amplitude. Analog feedback with no added hardware.

Elegant by design

A single passive circuit that adds zero complexity to the surgical workflow.

01

Passive Circuit

Resistor, diode, and LED in series with the stimulation path. No battery. No power source required.

No added hardware
02

Minimal Current Draw

The LED draws less than 1 mA — no measurable effect on stimulation parameters.

<1 mA draw
03

Universal Compatibility

Works with all standard IONM stimulators — Cadwell, Natus, Inomed, and others.

Plug and play
04

Analog Brightness

LED brightness scales with current amplitude — instant visual dosing feedback.

Amplitude feedback

Built for the OR

LED Confirmation

Instant visual feedback the moment current flows. No delay, no verbal loop.

No Battery Required

Powered entirely by the stimulator. No charging, no replacement, no added complexity.

Universal Compatibility

Works with any IONM system. Zero integration required.

Sterile and Disposable

Single-use, gamma sterilized. Matches workflow of standard disposable probes.

Circuit Integrity Check

Confirms probe contact, return electrode, and stimulator function simultaneously.

No Training Required

Drops into existing workflow with zero learning curve.

Every procedure, every stimulation

  • Eliminates verbal confirmation loop between surgeon and IONM tech
  • Confirms circuit integrity — probe contact, return electrode, and stimulator in a single glance
  • Reduces OR time and troubleshooting delays
  • Prevents silent failures from going undetected
  • Compatible with existing workflow — no training required
  • Applicable in spine, ENT, and peripheral nerve procedures

Compatible with all major IONM platforms

The Sentry Probe plugs directly into existing stimulator setups. No software. No firmware. No new equipment purchases.

Cadwell Natus Inomed Nihon Kohden Neurosign All standard systems
Regulatory

510(k) clearance pathway with established predicates. Patent pending (63/980,371). Designed for sterile, single-use distribution.

PA

Dr. Payam Andalib

MD, PhD, CNIM
Clinical Director, UCONN IONM Program

The Sentry Probe was developed in close collaboration with active IONM practitioners. Our clinical advisory team brings direct surgical and neuromonitoring experience to every design decision — from circuit engineering to sterilization packaging.

"The verbal confirmation loop is a real and persistent problem in neuromonitoring. A direct visual indicator on the probe is the kind of simple, elegant solution that gets used because it actually fits the workflow."

Dr. Payam Andalib, Clinical Advisor

Sentry Spine's clinical validation spans spine and ENT surgical applications, with ongoing protocol development for the 510(k) submission.

Let's talk

Whether you are a distributor, clinical partner, or investor — we are interested in the conversation.

Interested in distribution or partnership?

We are building relationships with independent distributors and surgical practices ahead of 510(k) clearance. If you work in spine or ENT — let's connect early.

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Company

Sentry Spine LLC · Founded February 2026 · Massachusetts
Benjamin Askew, Founder & CEO