Square 1 Bank announced it has provided a $5 million credit facility to new client Minimally Invasive Devices, a developer of the FloShield which provides uninterrupted visual clarity during laparoscopic procedures. Proceeds will be used to provide additional working capital and fund continued growth.

Founded by laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Wayne Poll, MID’s FloShield products eliminate the need to remove the laparoscope to clean or defog it during the procedure, providing surgeons with a consistent clear view, without interrupting the surgical flow. While in use, FloShield technology actively protects the laparoscope’s lens from condensation, smoke and debris. It also flushes the lens if it gets dirty during surgery—all without having to remove the scope.

Jay McNeil, managing director of life sciences in Square 1 Bank’s Midwest region, added “My colleague Nick Honigman and I had the privilege of working with the MID team years ago and are thrilled to partner with the company again. Dr. Poll’s inventions are making a real difference in surgical practices worldwide, and Square 1 is excited to support the company as it continues to grow and innovate.”