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The Patient Company designs and manufactures SimPull, an automated lateral patient transfer device. SimPull aims to protect clinicians from injuries, shorten transfer times, and eliminate waste associated with disposable components of competing products. Founded in 2019 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company also maintains operations in Scottsdale, Arizona. The motorized device is fully automated and can be operated by a single care team member, enabling safe, efficient transfers with automated management while reducing risk to staff and supporting respectful patient handling.

Retia Medical, LLC is a medical device company based in East Lansing, Michigan, focused on developing innovative monitoring solutions for high-risk patients. The company specializes in hemodynamic monitors that assess critical health metrics, particularly cardiac output, which indicates the rate of blood flow from the heart. These devices are designed to support clinicians in detecting, diagnosing, and treating life-threatening conditions during high-risk surgeries, such as cardiac, neuro, transplant, and gastrointestinal procedures. Retia Medical's technology is applicable in various healthcare settings, including intensive care units, operating rooms, and potentially emergency departments or home care. By utilizing advanced algorithms, its monitoring systems provide accurate data on blood flow, enabling healthcare providers to make informed decisions that enhance patient care for conditions like sepsis, heart failure, and multi-organ failure. The company aims to seek FDA approval for its products, which are backed by extensive validation through animal and human studies and support from industry experts.

Airway Innovations, LLC is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced airway management solutions aimed at preventing unplanned extubations in intubated patients. Its flagship product, TubeTrac, is an innovative endotracheal tube holder that transfers pull force from the endotracheal tube to the back of the patient’s head, effectively preventing self-extubations. The patented design of TubeTrac allows for greater adjustability, facilitating oral care and repositioning of the tube to minimize the risk of lip ulcers and pressure sores. This product not only enhances patient comfort but also supports improved quality of care and safety in healthcare settings. Founded in 2014 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Airway Innovations is dedicated to raising the standard of care for intubated patients through its practical and effective solutions.

SafetySit is a company focused on developing assistive therapeutic medical devices aimed at supporting disabled or recovering patients who struggle with core muscle strength. Its main product is a mobile backrest designed to facilitate the sitting posture of these individuals. By enabling clinicians to treat patients more effectively, SafetySit's innovation enhances the early mobilization process in recovery, allowing healthcare providers to eliminate the need for manual support during therapy sessions. This approach not only aids in patient rehabilitation but also improves the overall efficiency of clinical care.

SafetySit is a company focused on developing assistive therapeutic medical devices aimed at supporting disabled or recovering patients who struggle with core muscle strength. Its main product is a mobile backrest designed to facilitate the sitting posture of these individuals. By enabling clinicians to treat patients more effectively, SafetySit's innovation enhances the early mobilization process in recovery, allowing healthcare providers to eliminate the need for manual support during therapy sessions. This approach not only aids in patient rehabilitation but also improves the overall efficiency of clinical care.

The Patient Company designs and manufactures SimPull, an automated lateral patient transfer device. SimPull aims to protect clinicians from injuries, shorten transfer times, and eliminate waste associated with disposable components of competing products. Founded in 2019 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company also maintains operations in Scottsdale, Arizona. The motorized device is fully automated and can be operated by a single care team member, enabling safe, efficient transfers with automated management while reducing risk to staff and supporting respectful patient handling.

The Patient Company designs and manufactures SimPull, an automated lateral patient transfer device. SimPull aims to protect clinicians from injuries, shorten transfer times, and eliminate waste associated with disposable components of competing products. Founded in 2019 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company also maintains operations in Scottsdale, Arizona. The motorized device is fully automated and can be operated by a single care team member, enabling safe, efficient transfers with automated management while reducing risk to staff and supporting respectful patient handling.

Airway Innovations, LLC is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced airway management solutions aimed at preventing unplanned extubations in intubated patients. Its flagship product, TubeTrac, is an innovative endotracheal tube holder that transfers pull force from the endotracheal tube to the back of the patient’s head, effectively preventing self-extubations. The patented design of TubeTrac allows for greater adjustability, facilitating oral care and repositioning of the tube to minimize the risk of lip ulcers and pressure sores. This product not only enhances patient comfort but also supports improved quality of care and safety in healthcare settings. Founded in 2014 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Airway Innovations is dedicated to raising the standard of care for intubated patients through its practical and effective solutions.

The Patient Company designs and manufactures SimPull, an automated lateral patient transfer device. SimPull aims to protect clinicians from injuries, shorten transfer times, and eliminate waste associated with disposable components of competing products. Founded in 2019 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company also maintains operations in Scottsdale, Arizona. The motorized device is fully automated and can be operated by a single care team member, enabling safe, efficient transfers with automated management while reducing risk to staff and supporting respectful patient handling.

The Patient Company designs and manufactures SimPull, an automated lateral patient transfer device. SimPull aims to protect clinicians from injuries, shorten transfer times, and eliminate waste associated with disposable components of competing products. Founded in 2019 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company also maintains operations in Scottsdale, Arizona. The motorized device is fully automated and can be operated by a single care team member, enabling safe, efficient transfers with automated management while reducing risk to staff and supporting respectful patient handling.

SteriDev is a company that specializes in creating sterile covers for mobile devices used in surgical environments. Founded in 2015 and based in Lansing, Michigan, SteriDev's innovative solutions are designed to protect surgical settings from contaminants associated with mobile devices. The company employs established operating room techniques and novel technologies to produce a single-use sleeve that allows surgeons to safely use their mobile phones during medical procedures. This enables the capture of media for educational purposes while minimizing the risk of contamination and infection in the operating theatre. SteriDev's commitment to enhancing surgical practices through the safe integration of technology distinguishes it in the medical device industry.

SteriDev is a company that specializes in creating sterile covers for mobile devices used in surgical environments. Founded in 2015 and based in Lansing, Michigan, SteriDev's innovative solutions are designed to protect surgical settings from contaminants associated with mobile devices. The company employs established operating room techniques and novel technologies to produce a single-use sleeve that allows surgeons to safely use their mobile phones during medical procedures. This enables the capture of media for educational purposes while minimizing the risk of contamination and infection in the operating theatre. SteriDev's commitment to enhancing surgical practices through the safe integration of technology distinguishes it in the medical device industry.