CompactCath, Inc.

What CompactCath, Inc. does

CompactCath, Inc. is a privately-held, Palo Alto–headquartered medical device company founded in March 2011 at Stanford University's d.school that designs, manufactures, and distributes compact intermittent urinary catheters and related supplies. Following FDA 510(k) clearance in 2017, the company markets two core intermittent catheter brands — CompactCath (Classic and Lite variants) and OneCath (Classic, Lubricated, and Hydro variants) — plus the SecureSoft Female External Catheter line for incontinence management. The products center on proprietary design elements: medical-grade pre-lubricated silicone oil coatings with antimicrobial properties, non-touch protective PVC sheath insertion systems, fire-polished eyelets that reduce urethral micro-abrasions, and a Case-Up/Tip-Up form factor that fits in a palm or pocket, differentiating CompactCath from conventional bulkier catheters in a category that is otherwise largely commoditized.

Revenue is generated through three complementary streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via store.compactcath.com (one-time purchases and a Subscribe & Save subscription at 15% off across 30/60/90-day cadences), insurance-based fulfillment as a Medicare Part B DMEPOS supplier handling Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance end-to-end on behalf of the patient, and wholesale distribution through Cardinal Health, McKesson, Liberator, and Byrum. Catalog SKUs typically price in the $40–$66 range per 30-count box (roughly $2.20 per catheter), with the SecureSoft line at $30 (3-pack), $100 (10-pack), and $300 (30-pack). Marketing combines a product-led growth motion with $1–$6 sample packs and free-sample codes, content marketing via user-story blog content, verified reviews (4.9/5 across 178 reviews), and clinician/HCP referrals.

The customer base is fragmented and consumer-facing: individuals requiring intermittent self-catheterization for spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, prostate conditions, and similar chronic bladder disorders, plus bedridden or limited-mobility female patients managed by caregivers. The company operates with a 1–10 employee footprint, has disclosed only a single StartX (Stanford-StartX Fund) financing event, and lists co-founder Daniel Wei-Chen Hong, MD, as its named executive. Strategic emphasis has shifted toward extending the SecureSoft line (with active PDAC application for a Medicare HCPCS code) and embedding the product into PureWick and Medline suction equipment installed bases.

Name

CompactCath, Inc.

Legal name

CompactCath Inc.

Website

https://compactcath.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CompactCath is a privately-held medical device company that designs compact, pre-lubricated intermittent urinary catheters and the SecureSoft external catheter, serving individuals with chronic bladder conditions such as spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, and female incontinence via D2C e-commerce, insurance billing, and medical-supply distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intermittent Urinary Catheters

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Urinary Catheters & Drainage (Intermittent/Foley Catheters, Bags, Securement) (HLAHALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Incontinence & Urological Supplies (Catheters, Briefs, Ostomy Supplies) (HSABAKAH)

Keywords

• Intermittent urinary catheters
• External urinary catheters
• Urological medical devices
• Bladder management supplies
• Intermittent self-catheterization

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase of catheters and related products through e-commerce website. Products include CompactCath Classic, CompactCath Lite, OneCath Lubricated, OneCath Hydro, OneCath Classic, and SecureSoft external catheters. Also includes accessories like lubricating jelly and urinary leg bags.
2. Subscription (Subscribe & Save): Recurring subscription model offering 15% discount on monthly deliveries. Customers can set delivery every 30, 60, or 90 days. Provides predictable revenue and customer retention.
3. Insurance Billing: Company handles Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance claims directly. Products covered include CompactCath Classic, CompactCath Lite, OneCath Lubricated, and OneCath Hydro. Company submits claims and handles the entire process for insured customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CompactCath, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells compact intermittent urinary catheters (CompactCath Classic, CompactCath Lite, OneCath Classic/Lubricated/Hydro) and a female external catheter (SecureSoft) for individuals requiring self-catheterization due to chronic bladder conditions. The company also distributes accessory supplies (leg bags, lubricating jelly) and handles insurance billing (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance) on behalf of customers. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via e-commerce, via insurance-based fulfillment through DME partners, and through major medical supply distributors.

Product overview

CompactCath, Inc. offers a comprehensive portfolio of intermittent urinary catheters and related medical supplies designed to enable active, independent lives for users with chronic bladder management needs. The product line centers on two main catheter brands: CompactCath® (featuring Classic and Lite models) and OneCath® (offering Classic, Lubricated, and Hydro variants), complemented by the SecureSoft™ Female External Catheter for non-invasive urine collection. All CompactCath and OneCath products feature innovative design elements including pre-lubrication with antimicrobial silicone oil, non-touch insertion sleeves, fire-polished eyelets, and DEHP/BPA/latex-free materials. The company also provides supporting accessories including disposable urinary leg bags and lubricating jelly, with most products covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OneCath: Product line featuring lubricated and hydrophilic coated intermittent catheters including OneCath Classic, OneCath Lubricated, and OneCath Hydro variants.
• SecureSoft

Products and services

• CompactCath Classic Pre-lubricated intermittent urinary catheter with the world's first Case Up, Tip-Up design, antimicrobial silicone oil coating, and protective sleeve for 100% touch-free insertion. Designed for adult self-catheterizing patients who want discreet, pocket-sized portability.
• CompactCath Lite The most compact pre-lubricated intermittent catheter in the CompactCath line, fitting in the palm of a hand. Includes upgraded packaging and a detachable tube, with silicone oil lubrication and a non-touch insertion sleeve. Targeted at users prioritizing maximum discretion and portability for travel and evenings out.
• SecureSoft Female External Catheter External female urinary catheter with proprietary SecureFit design featuring ultra-soft, flexible foam edges that contour to anatomy, V-Tail edge design, and a 95-100% urine capture rate during movement. Compatible with standard home suction systems including PureWick and Medline aspirators, requiring no new equipment purchase. Targeted at bedridden or limited-mobility female patients and their caregivers for incontinence management.
• OneCath Classic Uncoated intermittent urinary catheter sold with a free lubricating gel packet, allowing users to apply their preferred lubricant. The most affordable option in the OneCath product line. Targeted at self-catheterizing patients seeking a lower-priced alternative within the CompactCath portfolio.
• OneCath Lubricated Ready-to-use pre-lubricated intermittent catheter coated with antimicrobial silicone oil. The protective sheath doubles as a drain tube, providing enhanced protection from UTIs during self-catheterization. Targeted at adult self-catheterizing patients who want an all-in-one, no-prep catheterization solution.
• OneCath Hydro Hydrophilic-coated intermittent urinary catheter with an integrated sterile water sachet that activates the coating for a slick, low-friction surface. Includes a non-touch sheath design for reduced friction during insertion and withdrawal. Available in male and female lengths. Targeted at self-catheterizing patients preferring hydrophilic catheter technology.
• Disposable Urinary Leg Bag Disposable urinary leg bag available in 500ml and 1000ml capacities, equipped with flexible straps, anti-reflux valve, and twist valve for odor containment and leak resistance. Sold as a complementary accessory for self-catheterizing catheter users.
• Lubricating Jelly Sterile, water-soluble lubricating jelly packets for use with uncoated intermittent catheters. Available in boxes of 144 packets; latex-free and DEHP-free.
• CompactCath Sample Pack Sample pack containing 3 catheters of a selected type for trial use. Most packs are priced at $1-3; free samples are available using the code 'FreeSample'. Bundles include the Classic Bundle ($6.00: CompactCath Classic + OneCath Lubricated) and Lite Bundle ($6.00: CompactCath Lite + OneCath Lubricated). Maximum one order per person. Designed to drive product-led trial adoption.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cardinal HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor medical supply distributor offering CompactCath products through their extensive healthcare provider and pharmacy network across the United States.
• McKessoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading healthcare services and IT company distributing CompactCath catheters through their medical supply distribution network serving hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities.
• LiberatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical supply distributor carrying CompactCath products for home healthcare and retail pharmacy fulfillment.
• PureWickcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecureSoft external catheter is designed for universal compatibility with PureWick suction systems, allowing patients to use CompactCath's improved external catheter with their existing PureWick equipment without purchasing new machinery.
• Stanford BiodesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompactCath was founded in Stanford d.school's Design for Service Innovation course in March 2011. The company applies design thinking methodologies developed at Stanford and continues to leverage the Stanford Biodesign network for innovation and credibility.
• Medicare, Medicaid, and Private InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducts covered by Medicare Part B, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. Company acts as a Medicare Part B DMEPOS supplier, handling all insurance claims and providing free shipping through their DME partner network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BD (Becton Dickinson): Global medical technology giant that owns the PureWick female external catheter system, which competes directly with CompactCath's SecureSoft. As a broad incumbent, BD offers an extensive portfolio of medical devices, drug delivery, and life sciences products beyond urology.
• Medline Industries: Largest privately held medical supply manufacturer and distributor in the U.S., carrying its own intermittent catheter line plus suction equipment compatible with SecureSoft. Acts as both a competitor and a CompactCath distribution partner.
• Stryker (Sage Products): Through its Sage Products division, Stryker markets the Prevalon and related incontinence management systems used in hospital and long-term care settings. Adjacent competitor in the female external catheter / incontinence management space.

Direct peers

• ConvaTec: Global medical products company offering the Cure Medical intermittent catheter line (acquired 2019) alongside ostomy and advanced wound care. Directly competes in intermittent catheterization with strong U.S. DME presence.
• Teleflex Incorporated: Large medical technology company with urology portfolio including Rusch intermittent catheters and the FloCath Quick series. Directly competes across the intermittent catheter and urological supplies category.
• Wellspect Healthcare: A Mölnlycke Health Care company offering the LoFric line of hydrophilic intermittent catheters. Directly competes in intermittent self-catheterization with similar clinical positioning around reducing UTI risk and trauma during insertion.
• Coloplast: Danish global leader in intermittent catheters (SpeediCath, SpeediCath Compact Set) and ostomy/continence care. Directly competes in the same product category with similar pre-lubricated/hydrophilic technology and overlapping customer base of spinal cord injury, MS, and urology patients.
• B. Braun Medical: Major medical device manufacturer offering the Actreen line of intermittent catheters. Competes in the same urological supplies category with established hospital and homecare distribution networks.
• Hollister Incorporated: Privately held medical device manufacturer with a significant intermittent catheter portfolio (VaPro, Apogee, InCare) plus ostomy and continence products. Directly competes in intermittent catheters with broad DME and hospital distribution.

Others

• 180 Medical: One of the largest U.S. catheter and ostomy supply specialists, accepted by Medicare and most private insurance. Functions as both a distribution channel and an alternative supplier of intermittent catheters — making it a channel-adjacent peer to CompactCath.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/compactcath
• Facebookfacebook.com/compactcath
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compactcath

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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