Military Market
Modern armed forces face a critical gap: when evacuation is delayed or impossible, wounded soldiers die from
survivable injuries. The golden hour cannot be guaranteed in contested environments. SurgiField changes that.
The Problem We Solve
When evacuation fails, forward surgical
capability saves lives
Future conflicts will stretch evacuation timelines far beyond the golden hour. In contested and austere environments, from littoral combat ships to forward operating bases, casualties need damage-control surgery at the point of injury, not hours later at a rear-echelon hospital.
The SurgiField System is a rapidly deployable, ultraportable surgical environment that fits in a backpack. Ruggedized for field conditions and slingload compatible for aerial delivery, it transforms any space a tent, a basement, a vehicle into a compliant surgical field in under 5 minutes, with HEPA-filtered, positive-pressure airflow meeting ORlevel ventilation standards. The system accommodates abdominal, torso, and extremity procedures, enabling damage-control surgery across
the full range of combat injuries.
Engineered at MIT and co-developed with U.S. Army and Air Force trauma surgeons, the SurgiField System is combat-proven in Ukraine and Myanmar, CE Marked (FDA approval expected Q2 2026), and published in Military Medicine and BMJ Innovations.
Operational Advantages
Five force-multiplying capabilities
Role 2 Augmentation in a Backpack
Entire system weighs under 5 kg. Deploys from a
rucksack to create an OR-like surgical environment —
no fixed infrastructure required.
Parallel Surgery Capability
Enable multiple clean and safe simultaneous
procedures at field hospitals and on naval vessels,
increasing throughput during mass casualty events.
Prolonged Field Care & En-Route Surgery
Perform damage-control surgery when MEDEVAC is
delayed or impossible. Maintain sterility during
CASEVAC or in transit.
Dual Patient-Provider Protection
Positive-pressure HEPA-filtered enclosure protects
the surgical site from contamination while shielding
providers from bodily fluids.
Low Logistics Footprint, NATO Interoperable
Single-use SurgiBubble eliminates sterilization logistics.
Battery-powered SCM provides 4+ hours per charge.
< 5 kg
Total system weight. Fits in
a standard rucksack.
<5 min
To set up a sterile OR-like
environment.
Combat Surgeon Developed
Co-developed with Harvard affiliated, Mass Genera Hospital, NGO and trauma surgeons
CE Marked
CE Marked under new MDR standards and rigourosly validated in benchtop and clinical settings.
Zero Fixed Infrastructure
No construction, no buildout. Backpack to OR in minutes.
Operational Comparison
Forward surgical capability assessment
SCENARIO
WITHOUT
SURGIFIELD
WITH
SURGIFIELD
Sterile Environment
Requires fixed OR / Role 3
Any space,
< 5 minutes
Surgical Throughput
Limited by OR availability
Parallel surgeries, higher volume
Evacuation Dependency
Golden hour mandatory
Operate forward, PFC-enabled
Logistics
Burden
Heavy infrastructure
< 6 kg, fits in a rucksack
CASEVAC
En-Route
No surgical capability
OR sterile field like conditions in transit
“This equipment helps to save time for processing the operating field, and ensure sterility in aggressive environments. Namely in basements, tents, under the conditions of transportation by sanitary transport. It
provides immediate operative access to a serious injury and ensures the preservation of an injured person’s life where it is not possible to provide qualified assistance in the operating room.”
Lieutenant General Serhii Nayev
Ukrainian Armed Forces
(translated from original Ukrainian)
Who We Are
Enabling on-demand surgical capacity
Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, SurgiBox Inc. is a medical technology company committed to bringing safe surgery to patients, anytime, anywhere.
We co-develop ultraportable innovations with frontline users, addressing real-world needs to protect both patients and healthcare providers everywhere.
The SurgiField system includes three components
SurgiBubble - a single-use, sterile inflatable drape that creates a protective barrier over the surgical site.
Smart Control Module (SCM) - a reusable, batterypowered airflow unit with HEPA filtration to maintain a clean surgical environment.
Pop-Up Frame - an external structure that provides stability and shape to the SurgiBubble.
FAQ
How easy is setup and takedown?
In human factors testing, 100% of surgeons successfully set up the system using only the included instructions.
How clean is the environment inside the SurgiBubble?
The system provides 30 air changes per hour, meeting high- level operating room ventilation standards.
How does the system protect the patient?
SurgiField creates a positive pressure HEPA-filtered environment with a physical barrier protecting against contamination from skin, providers, and surroundings.
What surgical instruments can be used?
A magnetic access opening fits a Mayo tray, cautery pen, and standard instruments, while a separate port manages line ports, drains, and tubing without compromising sterility.
How long does the air filter last?
The Smart Control Module (SCM) has a 2-year operational lifespan under normal use.
Is the system reusable?
The SurgiBubble is single-use. The Smart Control Module and frame are reusable with proper cleaning and maintenance.
Is the system reusable?
The SurgiBubble is single-use. The Smart Control
Module and frame are reusable with proper cleaning
and maintenance.