InHealth Technologies

What InHealth Technologies does

InHealth Technologies (legal entity Freudenberg Medical, LLC d/b/a InHealth Technologies) develops, manufactures, and distributes Blom-Singer voice restoration and ENT products for laryngectomy patients and otolaryngology clinicians worldwide. Founded on the pioneering work of Drs Blom and Singer in tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) and valved silicone voice prostheses in 1978-1979, the company's core technology centers on silicone voice prostheses (indwelling and patient-changeable in 16 Fr and 20 Fr diameters) and heat-and-moisture exchanger (HME) systems that restore pulmonary function and speech after total laryngectomy. The portfolio extends across the Total Solution continuum — pre-op (FirstFit surgical kits, TEP kits), intra-op and post-op (Classic, Advantage, Dual Valve, Low Pressure, Duckbill prostheses), and ongoing rehabilitation (SpeakFree hands-free valves, Day&Night HME, AccuFit/HydroFit/TruFit adhesive baseplates, StomaSoft tubes, EL 2000 electrolarynx, fistula and nasal septal perforation prostheses, Katz Extractor).

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining enterprise field sales (six US Territory Managers covering all regions plus a US Sales Director), a direct-to-consumer webstore at inhealth.com, the Medicare Assignment Program (which handles Part B claim submission on behalf of patients), the InHealth Canada subsidiary serving Canadian patients, and authorized distributors for EMEA and APAC markets. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of repeat-purchase consumables (voice prostheses, HME cassettes, adhesive baseplates) covered under Medicare Part B and provincial Canadian funding, supplemented by one-time surgical kit and accessory sales to ENT surgeons and hospitals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; US Medicare patients pay only a 20% co-payment under the Assignment Program.

InHealth is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Freudenberg Group (operating as Freudenberg Medical, LLC), holds ISO 13485 MDSAP, EN ISO 13485, and CE Mark certifications, and maintains flagship community partnerships with the International Association of Laryngectomees and Head and Neck Cancer Alliance. The company employs 11-50 people, is headquartered in Carpinteria, California, and reached millions of patients globally over its 40+ year operating history.

Name

InHealth Technologies

Legal name

Freudenberg Medical, LLC, d/b/a InHealth Technologies

Website

https://inhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

InHealth Technologies (Freudenberg Medical, LLC d/b/a) manufactures Blom-Singer voice prostheses, HME systems, and ENT surgical products for laryngectomy patients and otolaryngology clinicians worldwide, operating in the US, Canada, and internationally via distributors under Medicare Part B reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laryngectomy Care Medical Devices

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Laryngology & Voice/Airway Disorders (HLAKAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Otolaryngology (ENT) (HLAKAMAA), Anesthesia & Airway Management Equipment (Workstations, Laryngoscopy, Ventilation adjuncts) (HLAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Voice restoration devices
• Laryngectomy care products
• Medical device manufacturing
• HME systems medical
• ENT surgical instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpinteria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Voice Prostheses and Accessories: Sale of indwelling (clinician-placed) and patient-changeable voice prostheses along with accessories such as flushing devices, brushes, and plug inserts. Products available by prescription. Covered under Medicare Part B and other insurance plans. Revenue is recurring as prostheses require periodic replacement.
2. HME Systems (Cassettes, Baseplates, Tubes, Buttons): Sale of heat-and-moisture exchanger cassettes, adhesive baseplates, laryngectomy tubes, laryngectomy buttons, and skin care products. Consumable/repeat-purchase products requiring regular replacement. Covered under Medicare Part B for eligible patients.
3. Hands-Free Valves and SpeakFree HME: Sale of SpeakFree HME Hands Free Valves with EasyFlow or ClassicFlow technology. Enables hands-free speech for TEP users without finger occlusion. Repeat-purchase consumable cassettes.
4. Post-Operative Care Kits and Electrolarynx: Sale of post-operative care kits for immediate post-laryngectomy use and the Blom-Singer EL 2000 electrolarynx device for patients who cannot use TEP or esophageal speech.
5. ENT Products: Sale of ENT products including Katz Extractor, fistula prostheses, TEP surgical kits, nasal septal perforation prostheses, and related accessories. Sold to ENT surgeons and hospitals.
6. Medicare Assignment Program: InHealth submits Medicare claims directly on behalf of enrolled patients. Patients pay only the 20% Medicare co-payment; secondary insurance may cover the co-payment. This stream represents insurance reimbursement revenue rather than direct patient payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

InHealth Technologies develops, manufactures, and distributes Blom-Singer voice restoration and ENT products worldwide. Its core offerings include silicone tracheoesophageal voice prostheses (indwelling and patient-changeable), heat-and-moisture exchanger (HME) cassettes and hands-free speaking valves, adhesive baseplates, laryngectomy tubes and buttons, post-operative care kits, and ENT surgical instruments for laryngectomy and related procedures.

Product overview

InHealth Technologies, operating as Freudenberg Medical, LLC, offers a comprehensive portfolio of voice restoration and laryngectomy care products under the Blom-Singer brand. The portfolio centers on voice prostheses (indwelling and patient-changeable), which are silicone valved devices enabling tracheoesophageal speech after laryngectomy, complemented by HME (Heat and Moisture Exchanger) systems including the SpeakFree hands-free valve and Day&Night HME for pulmonary rehabilitation. The product line extends to adhesive housings and baseplates (AccuFit, HydroFit, TruFit), laryngectomy tubes (StomaSoft) and buttons, post-operative care kits, FirstFit surgical kits, the EL 2000 electrolarynx, and ENT products (nasal septal perforation prosthesis, Katz Extractor, fistula prostheses, TEP surgical kits). Accessories including plug inserts, shower guards, and stoma covers complete the offering. Together, these products provide a total solution from pre-operative planning through long-term post-laryngectomy rehabilitation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blom-Singer: Brand for voice prostheses, HME systems, laryngectomy tubes, and related accessories for voice restoration and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Day&Night
• SpeakFree
• StomaSoft
• FirstFit
• Katz Extractor

Products and services

• Blom-Singer Voice Prostheses Silicone valved voice prostheses for tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP), enabling post-laryngectomy speech restoration. Includes clinician-placed variants (Duckbill, Low Pressure) and indwelling variants (Dual Valve, Advantage, Classic), available in 16 Fr and 20 Fr diameters.
• Blom-Singer Special Order Voice Prostheses Custom voice prostheses for patients with unique anatomical needs, available in special lengths (1mm increments), large esophageal flanges, increased resistance options, and combinations thereof.
• Blom-Singer SpeakFree HME Hands Free Valves Hands-free HME (Heat and Moisture Exchanger) valve cassettes that enable tracheoesophageal speech without manual stoma occlusion, available with EasyFlow or ClassicFlow technology.
• Blom-Singer Day&Night HME Cartridge Dual-function HME cartridge designed for both day and night use, providing 24-hour pulmonary rehabilitation support across different activity levels throughout the day.
• Blom-Singer FitSeries Adhesive Housings (AccuFit, HydroFit, TruFit) Adhesive housing/baseplate systems that secure HME cassettes and voice prostheses to the peristomal skin, available in AccuFit, HydroFit, and TruFit configurations to accommodate varying anatomies.
• Blom-Singer StomaSoft Laryngectomy Tubes Soft silicone laryngectomy tubes designed for post-operative care and ongoing stoma management following total laryngectomy.
• Blom-Singer Laryngectomy Button Tracheostoma button device for maintaining stoma patency and facilitating voice prosthesis use in laryngectomee patients.
• Blom-Singer Post-Operative Care Kits
• Blom-Singer FirstFit Surgical Kit Pre-packaged surgical kit designed to facilitate tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) procedure during laryngectomy, containing specialized instruments and components for primary voice restoration at time of surgery.
• Blom-Singer EL 2000 Electrolarynx
• Blom-Singer Adjustable Bi-Flanged Fistula Prosthesis
• Blom-Singer Nasal Septal Perforation Prosthesis
• Katz Extractor Oto-Rhino Foreign Body Remover ENT instrument designed for removal of foreign bodies from the ear and nose.
• TEP Surgical Kits
• Voice Prosthesis Fitting Products
• Blom-Singer Plug Inserts Temporary plug inserts for voice prostheses (16 Fr and 20 Fr) designed to prevent leakage through the prosthesis while awaiting clinician evaluation and replacement.
• Blom-Singer Shower Guards
• Blom-Singer Stoma Covers

Quantifiable outcome

• Fluent conversational speech may be acquired within a few days after TEP and voice prosthesis placement.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Freudenberg Medical, LLCcoreOthersFreudenberg Medical, LLC is the parent company operating as InHealth Technologies. The company operates under Freudenberg's ownership, leveraging the parent company's medical device manufacturing expertise and global infrastructure. Corporate policies, quality certifications (ISO 13485, CE Mark), and terms of sale reference Freudenberg Medical, LLC as the parent entity.
• Wiptec (Canada)minorOthersWiptec is Canada's premier logistics provider that handles fulfillment of InHealth Canada orders. Orders are shipped from Wiptec's Sherbrooke, Quebec location, enabling fast and accurate delivery to Canadian patients. Orders received before 3PM Eastern process same day.
• International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAL is an affiliate of the American Cancer Society and serves as the national support organization for laryngectomees. InHealth partners with IAL for patient education and community support. IAL volunteers visit recovering patients in hospital, provide peer counseling, and support rehabilitation. IAL board members participate in InHealth's Virtual Happy Hour events. IAL has over 325 member clubs nationwide.
• Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHNCA is an advocacy organization serving head and neck cancer patients. InHealth features HNCA representatives in its Virtual Happy Hour patient events, such as Leonard Black who shares his personal journey and discusses HNCA resources for laryngectomees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atos Medical (Coloplast): Atos Medical, acquired by Coloplast in 2021, is the direct global competitor with the Provox brand of voice prostheses, HME systems, and laryngectomy accessories. They serve the same laryngectomy patient population with overlapping product categories and compete head-to-head in hospital and SLP channels worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Coloplast: Coloplast acquired Atos Medical in 2021 and is the parent company of InHealth's main rival. It operates broadly across ostomy, continence, wound care, and voice/airway care, providing the global platform that competes against InHealth's Blom-Singer brand across multiple clinical settings.
• Teleflex Incorporated: Teleflex is a diversified medical device company with an airway management portfolio (endotracheal tubes, laryngoscopy, supraglottic airways) that overlaps with InHealth's airway management and laryngectomy care products. They sell into similar hospital and ENT clinical channels, though their core focus is broader acute-care airway.
• Sonova: Sonova is a global leader in hearing care solutions including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and audiology services. While not a direct competitor in voice prostheses, Sonova operates in adjacent ENT/audiology channels and serves a similar patient demographic with chronic sensory and communication conditions.
• Cochlear Limited: Cochlear is a leading manufacturer of cochlear implants and acoustic implant solutions for hearing loss. Adjacent to InHealth's laryngectomy care business, Cochlear operates in ENT and rehabilitation channels and addresses communication impairment after medical intervention.
• Medtronic: Medtronic is a global medical device leader with an ENT and surgical portfolio. While primarily focused on broader surgical and therapeutic areas, Medtronic's ENT solutions overlap with InHealth's surgical kits and voice restoration products in hospital and surgical channels.
• Karl Storz SE & Co. KG: Karl Storz is a major manufacturer of endoscopes and surgical instruments widely used in ENT surgery. They sell into the same otolaryngology surgeon and hospital channels as InHealth's TEP surgical kits and ENT instrument products.
• Olympus Corporation: Olympus is a global leader in endoscopy and related medical devices, including ENT endoscopy systems. They overlap with InHealth in the ENT surgical channel and address similar otolaryngology clinical decision-makers.
• CONMED Corporation: CONMED is a medical device company with ENT and general surgery product lines. They serve otolaryngologists and hospitals with surgical and patient care products, making them a tangential competitor in ENT channels.

Others

• Freudenberg Medical: Freudenberg Medical is the parent company of InHealth Technologies and is a global contract manufacturer of medical devices and components. They share infrastructure, certifications (ISO 13485, CE Mark), and quality systems and represent the manufacturing and corporate group behind InHealth's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@INHEALTH_TECHNOLOGIES_1

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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