What Bone Foam does

BoneFoam, Inc. is a privately held Minnesota-based medical device manufacturer founded in 2007 by orthopaedic trauma surgeon Dr. Peter Cole and biomaterials expert Dr. Douglas Parsell. The company designs, produces, and sells more than 60 purpose-built foam patient-positioning solutions used in operating rooms, ambulatory surgical centers, clinics, and at home during rehabilitation. Its portfolio spans orthopaedic trauma, joints & sports (hip and knee), spine (cervical and lumbar), anesthesia airway management, multipurpose OR support, patient protection (the Guardian line of disposable pressure-injury prevention devices), rehabilitation/home recovery products, and — as of 2024 — OB/GYN applications via the Pelvic Cradle. The products are designed for use on standard OR tables, eliminating the need for specialized traction equipment, and include both reusable radiolucent foam positioners with dual-layer coatings and single-use disposables (e.g., Shin Guard, Head Guard, Arm Guard, Face Guard, Prone One) intended to mitigate cross-contamination and pressure injuries.

The underlying technology is mechanical and biomaterial-based rather than digital: purpose-built foam geometries engineered for specific procedures (lateral decubitus, prone, anterior cervical, direct anterior hip, airway ramped positioning, OB/GYN sacrum-free birthing position). The company is FDA registered under 21 CFR Part 820, CE Mark certified under EU MDR, and ISO 13485:2016 certified (through December 2028), with 70+ IP filings including utility and design patents and trademarks (BoneFoam®, Hippy, Zero Degree Knee, Pelvic Cradle, Guardian, Troop Elevation Pillow) protected across multiple geographies. Products are supported by 50+ peer-reviewed clinical references.

BoneFoam's revenue model is unit-based medical device product sales with no subscription or recurring software component. Reusable surgical positioning systems (e.g., Hippy Direct Anterior Hip System at ~$2,499 per unit, Leg Cradle at $599 per unit) are sold primarily via a clinical sales team through quote-based enterprise procurement to hospitals, ASCs, and health systems. Rehabilitation and consumer products (Zero Degree Knee, Knee Buddy, Leg Buddy, Restore Dual Leg) are sold direct-to-consumer through the e-commerce storefront (shop.bonefoam.com), and single-use disposable positioners are sold in boxes of 5-10 via the same channel and through distributor partners. The company is founder-led, with an 11-50 employee headcount, a headquarters/operations facility in Corcoran, MN, and reported deployment across 7,500+ facilities and 100,000+ clinicians in more than 20 countries.

Name

Bone Foam

Legal name

Bone Foam, Inc.

Website

https://bonefoam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BoneFoam manufactures 60+ foam-based patient positioning devices for hospitals, ASCs, and home rehabilitation across orthopaedic, spine, anesthesia, trauma, patient protection, and OB/GYN applications, selling via clinical sales, e-commerce, and distributor channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices - Patient Positioning Solutions

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Seating & Positioning Systems (Cushions, Backs, Pressure Relief) (HLAHAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Orthopedic Trauma & Extremities Fixation (Plates/Screws/Nails/External Fixation) (HLAHAEAB), Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Patient positioning solutions
• Surgical foam positioners
• Orthopaedic medical devices
• Patient protection devices
• Rehabilitation positioning aids

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Product Sales: Sale of foam patient positioning devices to healthcare facilities (hospitals, ASCs, clinics) and direct-to-consumer rehabilitation products. Products include reusable positioners and single-use/disposable positioners. Revenue generated through direct e-commerce purchases and clinical sales team transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bone Foam designs, manufactures, and sells FDA-registered foam-based patient positioning devices for orthopaedic surgery, spine surgery, anesthesia, trauma, OB/GYN, and rehabilitation applications. Its portfolio of over 60 reusable and single-use positioners, including the Hippy Direct Anterior Hip System, Nextend cervical systems, Sideline lumbar system, Troop airway management system, Guardian patient protection suite, Pelvic Cradle, and consumer rehab products (Zero Degree Knee, Knee Buddy, Leg Buddy), replaces improvised positioning with towels, blankets, and tape.

Product overview

Bone Foam offers over 60 patient positioning solutions for healthcare settings spanning ORs, ASCs, clinics, healthcare systems, and home rehabilitation. The portfolio includes positioning devices for joints and sports (hip, knee), spine (cervical, lumbar), anesthesia, trauma, multipurpose use, rehabilitation, and patient protection (Guardian line). Key products include the Pelvic Cradle for OB/GYN applications, Hippy Direct Anterior Hip System, Nextend cervical positioning systems, Sideline lumbar positioning, Troop Airway Management System, and the Guardian Patient Protection Suite (Arm Guard, Face Guard, Head Guard, Leg Guard, Shin Guard). The products are designed for use on standard OR tables and range from single-use disposable devices to reusable foam positioners with protective coatings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guardian: Guardian Patient Protection Solutions designed to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries including Arm Guard, Face Guard, Head Guard, Leg Guard, and Shin Guard.
• Scalpel At The Cross

Products and services

• Pelvic Cradle A reusable patient positioning device designed for OB/GYN applications including sacrum-free birthing position, pelvic exams, colposcopy, IUD placement, IVF, and various clinical procedures. Provides coccyx alignment and supports a wide range of BMIs.
• Face Guard Guardian Patient Protection Solution that protects patients against pressure injuries and airway compromise while achieving neutral neck alignment during prone-position surgeries. Features ergonomic design with universal compatibility.
• Zero Degree Knee Surgeon-designed post-operative foam cushion that promotes optimal knee extension following total knee replacement, arthroscopic knee surgery, or ACL surgery. Elevates lower extremity allowing gravity to gently pull knee into extended position.
• Hippy Direct Anterior Hip Positioning System Tabletop positioning system for direct anterior approach hip arthroplasty. Designed for use on standard OR tables, enables stabilization of pelvis for dislocation/relocation and improves femoral access during anterior hip procedures.
• Troop Airway Management Elevation System Head elevated laryngoscopy position (H.E.L.P.) system for obese patients. Created by Dr. Troop to provide stable platform for head and neck with arm elevation for proper body alignment during intubation.
• Universal Prone Positioning System Positioning system for prone surgical procedures. Designed to facilitate surgical access as prone position is increasingly used for various surgical techniques.
• Nextend Anterior Cervical Positioning System Cervical spine positioning system that optimizes visualization of lower cervical spine while providing safe and stable operative surface. Eliminates need for tape-based positioning configurations.
• Nextend Lite Anterior Cervical Positioner Streamlined version of Nextend system with integrated traction strap for optional intermittent or permanent traction. Engineered for simplicity, mobility, and efficiency to replace complex tape configurations.
• Sideline Lateral Lumbar Positioning System Stabilizes patient in lateral decubitus position with adjustable straps allowing manipulation of pelvic anatomy without breaking the table. Includes lateral decubitus arm and torso stabilizer.
• Arm Guard Guardian Patient Protection Solution that optimizes positioning of non-operative arm, ensuring patient safety without compromising surgical access. Single-use design helps mitigate cross-contamination.
• Head Guard Guardian Patient Protection Solution with ergonomic contoured head support and unique tear-away layers for precise adjustability. Reduces risk of nerve compression and respiratory distress.
• Leg Guard Guardian Patient Protection Solution ensuring proper pelvic, hip and lower back alignment by stabilizing hips and cradling legs. Eliminates need for bulky pillows that shift during surgery.
• Shin Guard Guardian Patient Protection Solution meeting AORN prone positioning guidelines. Disposable single-use positioner with adjustable tear-away layers allowing knees to flex comfortably and feet to maintain neutral position.
• Leg Buddy (ERLE) Post-operative leg elevation device that elevates and cradles the leg above heart level for proper blood circulation and edema control. Designed for patients with leg casts, post-trauma, or lower extremity surgical procedures.
• Leg Buddy Heel Cut Helps reduce swelling after ankle, foot or lower-extremity surgeries. Innovative cutout design reduces pressure-related heel sores when elevating leg at home.
• Restore Dual Leg Dual leg support designed to overcome post-surgery sleeping challenges at home. Medically informed design maximizes comfort, promotes proper positioning, and enhances recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surgeons can save up to 20 minutes of valuable OR time by eliminating towels, makeshift bumps, and complex tape configurations during lateral lumbar procedures
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Medical Alley AssociationminorOthersBoneFoam is a proud member of the Medical Alley Association, Minnesota's leading healthcare industry association supporting medical technology companies in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Getinge: Getinge is a global medical technology company offering surgical equipment, OR tables, and patient positioning solutions. It is comparable to BoneFoam because both serve the surgical positioning workflow, though Getinge operates as a much larger, diversified medical device incumbent.
• Schaerer Medical: Schaerer Medical is a Swiss manufacturer of operating room tables, surgical accessories, and patient positioning solutions sold globally. It is comparable to BoneFoam because both supply positioning solutions for surgical specialties, though Schaerer primarily focuses on integrated table systems.
• Trumpf Medical: Trumpf Medical produces surgical tables, OR lighting, and patient positioning solutions for acute care hospitals. It is comparable to BoneFoam because both address positioning in surgical settings, with Trumpf focused on integrated OR infrastructure and BoneFoam on foam-based accessories.
• Mizuho OSI: Mizuho OSI is a leading manufacturer of specialty surgical tables and patient positioning systems for orthopaedic, spine, and trauma procedures. It is directly comparable to BoneFoam because both supply positioning solutions to the same surgical specialties, though Mizuho OSI focuses on capital tables while BoneFoam supplies foam accessories.
• Allen Medical Systems (Baxter/Hillrom): Allen Medical Systems, now part of Baxter, is a major provider of surgical patient positioning equipment, frames, and accessories used in orthopaedic and spine surgery. It is a comparable peer because it addresses the same surgical positioning workflow BoneFoam targets, but with a broader capital-equipment portfolio.
• Skytron: Skytron manufactures surgical tables, lights, and patient positioning equipment for hospitals and ASCs. It is a comparable peer because both companies target the same surgical positioning workflow, with Skytron offering capital tables that compete for the same OR budgets as BoneFoam's accessories.

Regional players

• Medifa: Medifa is a German manufacturer of operating tables, surgical accessories, and patient positioning solutions primarily serving the European market. It is comparable to BoneFoam as a positioning solutions provider but is regional and focused on integrated table systems rather than foam-only accessories.

Direct peers

• Innovative Medical Products (IMP): IMP designs and manufactures patient positioning devices and pressure-management products for orthopaedic and surgical applications. It is a direct peer to BoneFoam because both specialize in disposable and reusable foam-style positioning accessories targeting the same surgical specialties.
• Xodus Medical: Xodus Medical manufactures single-use patient positioning devices and surgical accessories for orthopaedic and spine procedures. It is a direct peer to BoneFoam because both focus on disposable and reusable foam positioning products sold into the same hospital and ASC channels.
• David Scott Company: David Scott Company supplies medical positioning devices including foam positioners, leg holders, and surgical accessories used in orthopaedic, urological, and gynecological procedures. It is a direct peer to BoneFoam because both serve the same surgical positioning workflow with overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BoneFoam
• Facebookfacebook.com/BoneFoam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bonefoam
• Xx.com/BoneFoam

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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