Tag: Compression Therapy
AIROS registers trademark
February 6, 2020HME News Staff
AUDUBON, Pa. - AIROS, a medical device manufacturer specializing in compression therapy, has received trademark registration from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its company and brand name, "AIROS.” It designs and manufactures two sequential compression device and garment systems, the AIROS 6 and AIROS 8, that help patients with lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and other venous disorders. "We believe that this trademark will further strengthen our brand amongst the patients,...
Tactile Systems launches system to treat head and neck lymphedema
May 26, 2017HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS - Tactile Systems Technology has launched Flexitouch, a pneumatic compression system to treat head and neck lymphedema at home. In a completed limited market release with more than 80 patients, 88% saw a reduction in head and neck swelling after an initial 32-minute session, according to a press release. “We are thrilled with these positive results demonstrating that the Flexitouch system can help head and neck lymphedema patients effectively reduce lymphedema swelling and improve...
SCA makes play for broader, elevated presence
December 23, 2016Liz Beaulieu, Editor
STOCKHOLM - SCA plans to buy BSN Medical from private equity group EQT Partners AB for $2.9 billion, giving the company a toehold in the higher growth and higher margin advanced wound care market and setting the stage for the spinoff of its hygiene business.
SCA, best known in the HME industry for its TENA brand of incontinence supplies, expects BSN, which makes Leukoplast and Cutimed advanced wound care products, to broaden and elevate the company's position in what it calls the “medical...
Two acquisitions drive mission at Sigvaris
October 21, 2016Liz Beaulieu, Editor
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - Sigvaris says it is two steps closer to becoming a complete solution provider for multiple therapy needs.The company, which develops, produces and distributes medical compression garments, recently acquired Pani Teresa Medica in Wrzeoenia, Poland, and BiaCare in Holland, Mich.“These acquisitions bring expertise, a more complete product line and credibility,” said Scot Dubé, president and CEO of North America.Sigvaris, which has its NA headquarters here and has its...