11.23.11
Genesis Plastics Welding, a medical device contract manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) welded products, signed an agreement with Future Path Medical Holding Company LLC, to produce the company’s breakthrough iBag urine management bag.
The iBag System combines a disposable, sensor-enabled urine collection bag with software, wireless communications and an optional thermistor-equipped Foley catheter, to provide constant urine monitoring and—with the addition of the catheter—continual core body temperature readings. The display and alarms enable caregivers and patients to reduce urine spills and urine backup, in addition to providing core body temperature data, helpful in making decisions on care options.
“Hundreds of thousands of spinal cord injured and other handicapped individuals struggle with urine management and urinary tract infections and are frequently catheterized for months and even years,” said Ty Bryant, founder of Future Path Medical. “This population is often dependent on caregivers and manual processes. The iBag System represents a step forward in safety, freedom and dignity for this ‘at-risk’ population.”
Bryant first conceived the idea for the iBag System after his son became a quadriplegic as a result of a diving accident in 1997.
After his son experienced frustration with the existing methods of urine monitoring, Bryant decided to develop a better solution for fill rate and caregiver notification. The result was the iBag fluid management system, which was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2011.
“We were honored to be selected by Future Path to manufacture this innovative medical device through our proven plastics welding expertise,” said Tom Ryder, Genesis Plastics Welding President and CEO. “As an added benefit, Future Path’s location outside of Cleveland, Ohio, and ours near Indianapolis, Indiana, gives both companies logistical advantages, resulting in further costs savings.”
Genesis Plastics Welding specializes in radio frequency plastics welding of thermoplastic products and components for industries including medical, military, automotive, marine and consumer products. The company's proprietary heat sealing technology allows RF plastics welding of polyethylene, polypropylene and nearly any low-loss polymer in film, foam and fabric layers.
The iBag System combines a disposable, sensor-enabled urine collection bag with software, wireless communications and an optional thermistor-equipped Foley catheter, to provide constant urine monitoring and—with the addition of the catheter—continual core body temperature readings. The display and alarms enable caregivers and patients to reduce urine spills and urine backup, in addition to providing core body temperature data, helpful in making decisions on care options.
“Hundreds of thousands of spinal cord injured and other handicapped individuals struggle with urine management and urinary tract infections and are frequently catheterized for months and even years,” said Ty Bryant, founder of Future Path Medical. “This population is often dependent on caregivers and manual processes. The iBag System represents a step forward in safety, freedom and dignity for this ‘at-risk’ population.”
Bryant first conceived the idea for the iBag System after his son became a quadriplegic as a result of a diving accident in 1997.
After his son experienced frustration with the existing methods of urine monitoring, Bryant decided to develop a better solution for fill rate and caregiver notification. The result was the iBag fluid management system, which was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2011.
“We were honored to be selected by Future Path to manufacture this innovative medical device through our proven plastics welding expertise,” said Tom Ryder, Genesis Plastics Welding President and CEO. “As an added benefit, Future Path’s location outside of Cleveland, Ohio, and ours near Indianapolis, Indiana, gives both companies logistical advantages, resulting in further costs savings.”
Genesis Plastics Welding specializes in radio frequency plastics welding of thermoplastic products and components for industries including medical, military, automotive, marine and consumer products. The company's proprietary heat sealing technology allows RF plastics welding of polyethylene, polypropylene and nearly any low-loss polymer in film, foam and fabric layers.