BioDerm

What BioDerm does

BioDerm, Inc. (now operating as Bravida Medical) is a privately held medical device company that develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary products for urinary incontinence management, catheter securement, and—following a 2024 merger with Argentum Medical—silver-based antimicrobial wound care and infection prevention. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Largo, Florida (with a secondary site in Geneva, Illinois), the company serves hospitals, GPOs, distributors, and direct-to-consumer patients in the United States and select international markets. Its portfolio spans male external catheters (Men's Liberty, Men's Liberty Acute), securement devices (CathGrip), penile clamps (KindKlamp), accessory consumables (BioPlus skin prep, FreeDerm adhesive remover, Faceplate Strips), and a wound care/infection prevention line acquired via Argentum including Silverlon silver-plated dressings, Anasept antimicrobial cleansers and gels, Silversept silver gels, and TheraBond 3D wound care products. BioDerm also owns Wound Care Resources, Inc., a wholly-owned DME subsidiary acquired in 2015 that serves VAD and wound care patients with insurance billing.

The company's core technology rests on two proprietary platforms: (1) silver-plated nylon fabric technology (Silverlon/SilverTrak) that delivers sustained antimicrobial activity without staining skin or increasing bioburden, and (2) proprietary hydrocolloid adhesive systems that enable extended-wear, skin-friendly securement for urinary and catheter devices. The patent portfolio includes 8+ US patents covering urine collection assemblies, male external incontinence devices, atmospheric equilibrium valve assemblies, catheter securement devices, and penile clamps, with parallel international protection in Canada, Japan, the UK, the Netherlands, and the EU. The Silverlon line has been adopted by the U.S. Army for burn and blast injuries and is included in tactical combat casualty care kits.

BioDerm monetizes through a hybrid revenue model combining institutional medical device sales (direct to hospitals plus GPO contracts with Vizient, Health Trust, Premier, and Ascension), distribution partnerships (Medline for acute care in USA/Canada from Q1 2018, plus kitting partnerships with Trinity, Cardinal Health, and Owens & Minor), and direct-to-consumer e-commerce through the company website and Amazon with Medicare Part B billing under HCPCS code A4326. The company reports 5 million cumulative Men's Liberty catheters sold, 450+ US hospital partnerships, and 20,000+ direct consumers served. Ownership is held by Denver-based middle-market private equity firm Mountaingate Capital (strategic investment in 2021), with founder Gary Damkoehler retaining the Executive Chairman role and family member Shawn Damkoehler serving as Executive Vice Chairman; Gaet Tyranski has been President & CEO since 2016.

Name

BioDerm

Legal name

BioDerm, Inc.

Website

https://bioderminc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioDerm (now Bravida Medical) is a privately held medical device company developing urinary incontinence products, catheter securement devices, and—following a 2024 merger—silver-based antimicrobial wound care dressings, serving hospitals, GPOs, and direct-to-consumer patients across the US and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

First Aid & Wound Care (Bandages, Dressings, Antiseptics, Burn Care) (CRADAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK), Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA)

Keywords

• Medical device manufacturing
• Urinary incontinence management
• Antimicrobial wound dressings
• Catheter securement devices
• Advanced wound care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Largo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Product Sales: Direct sales of disposable medical devices including male external catheters, securement devices, and incontinence management products to healthcare institutions and direct consumers.
2. Insurance/DME Billing: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) billing through Medicare Part B and other insurance plans. Products carry Rx reimbursement code A4326 for catheter coverage.
3. Direct-to-Consumer Sales: E-commerce sales through company website with insurance billing integration for individual patients, complementing institutional sales channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BioDerm designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary disposable medical devices for male urinary incontinence management, catheter securement, and advanced antimicrobial wound care. Its portfolio spans the Men's Liberty external catheter line (home and acute variants), CathGrip securement devices, KindKlamp penile clamp, and (post-2024 Argentum Medical merger) the Silverlon silver-plated wound dressings, Anasept cleansers, TheraBond 3D, and Silversept antimicrobial products. The company sells these devices to hospitals through GPO and distributor contracts and directly to individual patients via e-commerce with Medicare Part B reimbursement.

Product overview

BioDerm, now operating as Bravida Medical, offers a diversified portfolio of proprietary medical devices and wound care products. The portfolio spans two main product lines: (1) urinary management products including Men's Liberty™ and Men's Liberty™ Acute external catheters, KindKlamp™ penile clamp, and related accessories like Faceplate Strip; and (2) a comprehensive wound care and infection prevention portfolio developed through merger with Argentum Medical. The wound care line includes the Silverlon® sub-brand of silver-plated antimicrobial dressings (burn, wound contact, island, surgical, negative pressure, calcium alginate, digit sleeves, adhesive strips, catheter dressings, combat medic, and torso dressings), the Anasept® line of FDA-cleared antimicrobial cleansers, gels, and irrigation solutions, Silversept® silver antimicrobial gels, and TheraBond 3D® wound care products using SilverTrak technology. Supporting products include CathGrip® securement devices, FreeDerm® adhesive removers, and BioPlus™ barrier prep wipes. The company also operates Wound Care Resources™, a subsidiary providing DME supplies and insurance billing for VAD and wound care patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Men's Liberty: Male external catheter for male urinary incontinence management for home and acute care settings.
• CathGrip
• BioPlus+
• FreeDerm
• KindKlamp
• Silverlon
• Anasept
• Silversept
• TheraBond 3D
• Wound Care Resources

Products and services

• Men's Liberty™ A male external catheter designed for home use that seals gently and securely to the tip of the penis with proprietary hydrocolloid adhesive, directing urine away from the skin. Sold direct-to-consumer with Medicare Part B reimbursement.
• Men's Liberty™ Acute A male external catheter designed for institutional and hospital use that is completely external and seals to the tip of the penis with proprietary hydrocolloid adhesive, replacing indwelling Foley catheters, condoms, and diapers. Distributed via Medline and GPOs.
• KindKlamp™ Penile Clamp A penile clamp for managing male urinary incontinence through controlled compression.
• CathGrip® Universal Catheter Securement A universal securement device for tubes 3-42 Fr made from proprietary hydrocolloid material that moves like a second skin for up to 7 days. Used in hospitals for catheter securement to reduce CAUTI risk.
• BioPlus+ Skin Barrier Prep Wipes Skin prep wipes providing a barrier film layer on the skin to improve adhesion of hydrocolloids, appliances, tapes, and bandages, and to protect from incontinence/body fluids and adhesive stripping.
• FreeDerm® Adhesive Remover A trademark adhesive remover formulated to instantly remove hydrocolloid tapes and bandages, available in spray or wipe form for external use.
• Faceplate Strip A hydrocolloid strip designed to protect caregivers and patients from skin irritation due to excessive wear of PPE on the face.
• Silverlon® Antimicrobial Wound Dressings A proprietary range of silver-plated nylon wound dressings delivering antimicrobial benefits without staining skin or increasing bioburden. Includes burn contact, burn pad, burn wrap, wound contact, wound packing strips, island, surgical island, negative pressure, calcium alginate, digit sleeves, adhesive strips, torso, combat medic, acute burn gloves, and catheter/IV dressings.
• Anasept® Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Cleanser, Gel, and Irrigation Solution FDA-cleared broad-spectrum antimicrobial cleanser, gel, and irrigation solution containing sodium hypochlorite that inhibits growth of bacteria including MRSA, VRE, and fungi. Available in cleanser, gel, and irrigation formulations for clinical and consumer use.
• TheraBond® 3D Antimicrobial Wound Care System A wound care product line utilizing SilverTrak technology that transfers excess fluid and exudate away from wounds through capillary-like action while delivering antimicrobial protection. Includes surgical site care, wound care, and burn care SKUs.
• Silversept® Silver Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Gels Silver-based antimicrobial skin and wound gel products for antimicrobial wound management in clinical and consumer settings.
• Wound Care Resources™ DME Service Durable Medical Equipment (DME) service providing expert knowledge, customer service, and insurance billing for wound care supplies and VAD patient populations across the United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 million Men's Liberty catheters sold
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MedlinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Strategic distribution partnership for Men's Liberty Acute launch in USA and Canada in Q1 2018. Medline serves as primary acute care distribution partner for hospital and healthcare institution sales.
• VizientcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroup Purchasing Organization (GPO) partnership for hospital procurement of incontinence management products through Vizient's member network.
• Health TrustcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGPO partnership for supply chain procurement of medical devices and incontinence management products.
• PremiercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGPO partnership for hospital purchasing programs and value-based care initiatives.
• AscensioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGPO partnership with Ascension health system for medical device procurement.
• TrinityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKitting partner for product assembly and distribution services.
• Cardinal HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKitting and distribution partner for medical device supply chain integration.
• Owens and MinorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare supply chain partner for kitting and product distribution services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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