Hygie

What Hygie does

Hygie Canada Inc. is a privately held medical device manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Brossard, Quebec, that designs and produces single-patient body fluid management systems for healthcare institutions. Its core technology combines super-absorbent polymer pads (gelifying up to 700ml of liquid in under 30 seconds) with proprietary Hygienic Cover® polyethylene bags and ties that contain urine, stool, and vomit at the point of care, eliminating equipment transport, traditional bedpan-washer cycles, and cross-contamination between patients. The product portfolio spans six integrated systems: urinal, vomit, bedpan, commode chair, gloves, and absorbent, plus a Swash® sub-brand of bathing wipes, shampoo caps, and incontinence care consumables.

The company manufactures approximately 90% of its products in-house at a 10,000 sq ft ISO 13485-certified facility in Drummondville, Quebec, opened in 2014, with all suppliers located within a 50 km radius and 99% recycled-content materials used in the super-absorbent pads. Products carry FDA Class I (510(k) exempt) and CE Mark Class I certifications. Hygie distributes through a global network of 11 named regional partners covering 15+ countries including Cardinal Health Canada, Kerma Medical (US), Moraine Corporation (Japan), Adhesia (France), and Hospithera (Belgium), supported by direct institutional sales and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at boutique.hygie.com. Peer-reviewed institutional case studies documenting 48-50% reductions in C. difficile infection rates form the core of its evidence-based B2B sales motion targeting hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outbreak management contexts.

Revenue derives from hardware sales of consumable single-patient-use kits and reusable supports (urinals, bedpans, commode chairs) sold to acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care consumers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; institutional sales follow a trial-then-roll-out motion, and the company provides on-site and virtual training, sales playbooks, and ongoing account support to distributor partners. No external funding rounds are disclosed, indicating founder/management ownership of the equity.

Name

Hygie

Legal name

Hygie Canada Inc.

Website

https://hygie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hygie Canada Inc. is a Quebec-based medical device manufacturer of single-patient-use body fluid management systems (urinal, bedpan, vomit, commode, gloves, absorbents) for hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care, distributed across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices — Body Fluid Management & Infection Prevention

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Care Tools & Consumables (Sponges, Wipes, Brushes, Gloves, Mop Refills) (CRADAKAM)

Keywords

• Medical device manufacturing
• Infection control products
• Body fluid management
• Single-patient hygiene systems
• Healthcare consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Brossard

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Product Sales: Hygie generates revenue primarily through the sale of single-patient body fluid management products including urinal systems, bedpan systems, vomit management systems, commode chairs, gloves, and absorbent products. Products are sold in kit and consumable formats to healthcare institutions and directly to consumers via e-commerce.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hygie designs, manufactures, and sells single-patient-use medical devices and hygiene products for body fluid management in healthcare settings. The portfolio includes Urinal Systems, Vomit Systems, Bedpan Systems, Commode Chair Systems, Gloves, and Absorbent Systems, plus the Swash® personal hygiene line, all built on proprietary Hygienic Cover® technology that uses super-absorbent polymer pads to gelify body fluids at the point of care, eliminating cross-contamination, equipment transport, and the need for traditional washing or reusable handling. Products are manufactured in-house at Drummondville, Quebec and sold to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care patients globally.

Product overview

Hygie offers a comprehensive portfolio of single-patient-use medical devices and hygiene products for body fluid management in healthcare settings. The core product line is organized into six integrated systems: the Urinal System (Urinal Support Hy21, Urinal Hygienic Cover®, and Urinal ProKit), the Vomit System (Vomit Support Hy21, GO VOM vomit bags in 35/50-count, Vomit Hygienic Cover®, and Vomit ProKit), the Bedpan System (Bedpan Support Hy21, Bedpan/Commode Hygienic Cover®, Bedpan ProKit, Hy-SO Kit, Hanging Scale, Extender, Wall Support System, Hygienic Cover® dispenser, Toilet Bowl Hygienic Cover, and protective covers), the Commode Chair System (Aluminum Commode chair, Steel Commode Chair, Facili-T folding commode, and Hygienic Covers® for Commode Chairs), Gloves (GO GLOV disposable toilet glove, Wet Wash Glove, and Nitrile powder-free examination gloves), and the Absorbent System (Extra-absorbent pad, Super-absorbent pad, Super-absorbent powder, and Super-absorbent stick). All core products employ a single-patient-use concept with super-absorbent technology to contain body fluids at the point of care, eliminating cross-contamination, splashing, equipment transport, and the need for traditional washing or disinfection. Hygie also offers the Swash® sub-brand, a complete line of personal hygiene products for bedridden and incontinence care patients including Perineum Wipes+, Perineum Wipes, Cleansing Wipes (fragrance-free and fragranced), Bathing Wipes (Orange, Green, No Fragrance, and Antiseptic with 2% Chlorhexidine), Bathing Gloves (Orange, Green, No Fragrance, and Antiseptic), Dry Gloves, Perineum Gloves (with 3% Dimethicone), Foot Cap, and Shampoo Caps (Orange, Fragrance Free, and Antiseptic). Products are manufactured in Hygie's own factory in Drummondville, Quebec (90% of products), with a focus on sustainable production using recycled materials (super-absorbent pads are 99% made from post-production incontinence product waste; plastic bags contain 30% recycled material; packaging is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials). Hygie is ISO 13485 certified, and products carry FDA Class I and CE Class I markings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inter.med: A range of products developed with Didactic for oral infection prevention and hygiene care for dependent patients.

Products and services

• Urinal System Complete single-patient urine management system including the Urinal Support Hy21 (unisex, easy-grip, splatter-free polypropylene support), Urinal Hygienic Cover® (single-use polyethylene bag with super-absorbent pad gelifying up to 700ml of urine in 30 seconds), and the Urinal ProKit (value bundle of support with 200 covers). Eliminates cross-contamination, splashing, and the need to transport contaminated equipment.
• Vomit System Single-patient vomit management system comprising the Vomit Support Hy21, GO VOM vomit bags (boxes of 35 or 50), Vomit Hygienic Cover®, and Vomit ProKit. Contains vomit at the point of care to prevent environmental contamination and cross-infection from norovirus, influenza, and other pathogens.
• Bedpan System Comprehensive stool/body waste management system including the Bedpan Support Hy21, Bedpan Hygienic Cover®, Bedpan ProKit, Hy-SO Kit (support plus 6 covers), Hygienic Cover® dispenser, Extender, Hanging Scale with protective covers, Toilet Bowl Hygienic Cover, and Wall Support System. Isolates stools and contaminants at the point of care for single-patient use.
• Commode Chair System Commode chair lineup including the Aluminum Commode Chair (lightweight), Steel Commode Chair (durable), Facili-T folding commode (easy storage and transport), and Hygienic Covers® for Bedpans/Commode Chairs. Trusted by Infection Control Professionals for preventing cross-infection through single-patient disposable covers instead of traditional reusable pails.
• Gloves Disposable gloves for body fluid handling and patient hygiene care, including GO GLOV disposable toilet gloves (soft, tear-resistant, with Vitamin E/Hyaluronic Acid/Glycerin), Wet Wash Gloves (pre-moistened, no-rinse), and nitrile powder-free examination gloves. Designed to minimize cross-contamination during incontinence and bedside care.
• Absorbent System System of super-absorbent products — Extra-absorbent pad, Super-absorbent pad (99% made from recycled post-production incontinence product waste), Super-absorbent powder, and Super-absorbent stick — that solidify body fluids within seconds. Used in suction canisters, urine containers, and other collection vessels to gelify liquids and limit healthcare worker exposure to body fluids and cytotoxic drug residues.
• Swash® Personal Hygiene Line Swash® sub-brand personal hygiene line including Perineum Wipes (Trixotric® formula with hyaluronic acid, hydrogel, natural clay, and 3% Dimethicone), Perineum Wipes, Cleansing Wipes (fragrance-free and fragranced), Bathing Wipes (Orange, Green, No Fragrance, and Antiseptic with 2% Chlorhexidine), Bathing Gloves (Orange, Green, No Fragrance, and Antiseptic), Dry Gloves, Perineum Gloves, Foot Cap, and Shampoo Caps (Orange, Fragrance-Free, and Antiseptic). Designed for full body and hair washing of bedridden patients as an infection prevention measure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in nosocomial C. difficile infection incidence (from 13.1 to 6.4 per period) at Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis after adopting Hygie technology
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Didactic (InterMed by Didactic)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Hygie joined Didactic, a world expert in infection prevention and control, and introduced the Inter.med range to prevent oral infections and improve hygiene and comfort of dependent patients. This partnership expands Hygie's product portfolio into oral care and strengthens its infection prevention positioning.
• Cardinal Health CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCardinal Health Canada is listed as a distributor of Hygie products. Head office at 1000 Tesma Way, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5R8. Hospital Care: 1.888.291.5033, Continuing Care: 1.877.878.7778. Serves as a major healthcare distribution partner in Canada.
• Kerma Medical ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based distributor for Hygie products, located at 215 Suburban Dr., Suffolk, VA 23434. Represents Hygie in the US market.
• Moraine Corporation (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapan-based distributor at Unison Mall 3F, 5-1-1 Higashinakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0003. Distributes Hygie products in the Japanese market.
• Adhesia (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance-based distributor at 26 rue de la montée, 68720 Flaxlanden, France. Distributes Hygie products in the French market.
• Hospithera (Belgium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgium-based healthcare distributor at Rue de la Petite Île 3, 1070 Bruxelles. Distributes Hygie products in the Belgian market.
• DispoCare (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands-based distributor at Fruitlaan 12, 6515 BS Nijmegen. Distributes Hygie products in the Dutch market.
• Alpha MedTech Limited (Hong Kong)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong-based distributor at Room 14, 5/F Block A, Hi-Tech Industrial Centre, 5-21 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan NT, Hong Kong. Distributes Hygie products in Hong Kong and broader Asian markets.
• ALME Niaga Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysia-based distributor at No. 13, Jalan MJ 16, Taman Industri Meranti Jaya, 47120 Puchong, Selangor. Distributes Hygie products in the Malaysian market.
• Mayba (Switzerland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwitzerland-based distributor with locations at Piccardstrasse 13, 9015 St. Gallen and Chemin des Anciens-Moulins 2a, 1009 Pully. Distributes Hygie products in the Swiss market.
• Ansh Therapeutics (India)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndia-based distributor at 220/1, 1st floor, Nangal Raya, New Delhi – 110046. Distributes Hygie products in the Indian market.
• JTC Proveedor Medico S.A. DE C.V. (Mexico)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexico-based distributor at Oniente 140 no 717 bodega d, col. Industrial Vallejo, c.p. 02300, Azcapotzalco, Mexico D.F. Distributes Hygie products in the Mexican market.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vernacare: UK-based manufacturer of single-use body fluid management systems including bedpan support products, pulp bedpans, and macerators. Direct competitor to Hygie's bedpan and urinal systems, particularly in UK/Commonwealth markets, with a similar single-use infection-prevention value proposition.
• Cleanis: French manufacturer of the CareBag brand of super-absorbent hygienic liners for bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs. Directly comparable to Hygie's Hygienic Cover technology, serving the same healthcare infection-prevention use case across Europe and North America.
• DDC Dolphin: UK-based manufacturer of bedpan washer-disinfectors, pulp macerators, and single-use pulp consumables for healthcare waste management. Competes with Hygie by offering the reusable/automated alternative to single-patient source containment.
• Arion (Stephan & Partner / Arion Nederland): Manufacturer of disposable bathing gloves, wash gloves, shampoo caps, and incontinence wipes for patient hygiene. Comparable to Hygie's Swash sub-brand portfolio of single-use hygiene products for bedridden and dependent patients.

Broad incumbents

• Sage Products (Stryker): Stryker's Sage Products division offers single-use bathing, oral care, and skin care products for hospital patient hygiene, including CHG bathing cloths. Competes with Hygie's Swash and Inter.med lines in the inpatient hygiene category as part of Stryker's broader MedSurg portfolio.
• Medline Industries: Largest privately-held medical supplies manufacturer and distributor in North America, with extensive skin care, incontinence, and patient hygiene product lines that overlap with Hygie's Swash range and partially overlap with body fluid management consumables.
• PDI Healthcare: Infection prevention products manufacturer offering surface disinfectants, hand hygiene, and patient care products. Competes in the broader healthcare infection prevention category that Hygie addresses with its body fluid management consumables.
• Essity (Tork / TENA): Global hygiene and health company with Tork (institutional hygiene/wiping) and TENA (incontinence care) brands. Provides adjacent incontinence and hygiene consumables to healthcare customers, overlapping with parts of Hygie's Swash and absorbent product range.

Others

• Cardinal Health: Major US healthcare distributor and manufacturer; serves as Hygie's Canadian distribution partner. While Cardinal Health distributes Hygie products, it also offers competing patient hygiene and medical consumable lines that compete indirectly with Hygie's portfolio.

Emerging players

• Didactic: World expert in infection prevention and control that partnered with Hygie in 2023 to launch the Inter.med oral care range. A strategic partner rather than direct competitor, but operates in overlapping infection-prevention clinical training and product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HygieCanada

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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