Tag: Kalogon
In brief: PAP recall, indie outlook, OTC sensor, Kalogon hire
October 6, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – BMC Medical retrospectively reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a recall of 20,160 Luna G3 APAP devices (model LG3600) distributed in the United States due to a firmware defect, the agency has reported.
The FDA has classified it as a Class I recall (FDA Recall Number: Z-2979-2026).
BMC has identified that the firmware version G3-2.00.76 with configuration G3 A20-31.cfg that is installed on these Luna devices contained a debug code. The company conducted...
Kalogon hires first chief technology officer
October 6, 2026HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Kalogon has named Marty Evans, former Meta and Magic Leaf executive, as its first chief technology officer (CTO). Evans, who has a total of 25-plus years of experience designing and shipping consumer hardware, will lead the company’s engineering and product development teams. "Marty has built some of the most sophisticated consumer devices on the market, and he knows how to make advanced technology disappear into the background of someone's day," said Tim...
In brief: Memorial Hermann taps DASCO, Abbott partners with Google, Kalogon ramps up sales
August 14, 2026HME News Staff
HOUSTON – Memorial Hermann Health System and DASCO Home Medical Equipment have formed a joint venture to operate and expand the health system’s existing home medical equipment business.
The new company, DASCO | Memorial Hermann Home Medical Equipment, combines Memorial Hermann's clinical leadership and commitment to personalized care with DASCO's specialized operational experience in durable medical equipment (DME), the organizations say.
"Care does not end when a patient...
Kalogon ramps up sales efforts in western US
August 12, 2026HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Kalogon has hired Rich Salm as director of sales, Western Region. Salm has been in complex rehab technology (CRT) for more than 40 years, most recently as senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ride Designs, where he helped double revenue and built out a national network of more than 30 reps. Before that, he was at Numotion and National Seating & Mobility (NSM), and earlier in his career he founded Peak Wheelchairs. He is also known in Colorado for his policy work,...
In brief: VGM’s new collab, Kalogon’s funding, Medline’s milestone
June 5, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — VGM & Associates has launched a collaboration with Resmed to help home medical equipment (HME) providers strengthen their sleep therapy programs. By combining VGM’s expanding Total Sleep Services offering with Resmed’s connected sleep health capabilities, the two companies say they create a more connected path from diagnosis to long-term therapy adherence.
The collaboration brings together VGM’s member community and category expertise with Resmed’s...
Kalogon secures additional funding, plans to increase hiring
June 4, 2026HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Kalogon has raised $5.75 million in funding, led by Enable Ventures, a venture fund that says it is dedicated to closing the disability wealth gap. Other investors include Florida Opportunity Fund, Castellan Group and returning investors DeepWork Capital, Sawmill Angels and Black Opal.
Kalogon will use the capital to:
Hire across engineering, research and business development
Expand the number of products offered internationally
Invest in the intelligence that...
Kalogon names new exec, sets aggressive growth strategy
March 23, 2026HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Kalogon has appointed Paul Banz as vice president of sales to help the company triple revenue and expand its international footprint into Canada and Europe. The new hire comes on the heels of the company opening a $50 million, 20,000-square-foot production facility in Melbourne, Fla., to support its aggressive growth strategy in both domestic and international markets. "Paul's appointment marks an important milestone in Kalogon's growth trajectory," said...
In brief: Orthotics fraud, Medicare Advantage data, Kalogon seed
May 31, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Office of Inspector General says there are still issues related to CMS’s oversight of off-the-shelf braces, including providers that ordered braces for enrollees for whom there was no history of a treating relationship.
The OIG also found new suppliers located in geographic areas with known Medicare fraud; Medicare paid more than private payers for OTS braces; and suppliers used prohibited solicitation to contact enrollees.
“These issues continue...
Kalogon raises funding
May 30, 2024HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Smart seating startup Kalogon has raised $1.2 million in extended seed funding to expand its line of products. The company will use the funds to bolster R&D and go-to-market following a standout year of product advancements and record sales that included partnerships with mobility device distributors – such as Etac and National Seating & Mobility – and the completion of the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP’s accelerator program. “This...
Kalogon highlights research that validates Orbiter
February 15, 2024HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. - Kalogon’s Orbiter smart cushion improves blood flow and circulation in the gluteal tissue, according to a new study that the company conducted with EC-Service Labs and published in the Journal of Tissue Viability. By utilizing a high-resolution image system to measure blood flow during different seating experiences, researchers analyzed the effects of using Orbiter's offload sequence compared to static modes. The results indicate that when using Orbiter's offload sequence...