What David Scott Company does

David Scott Company is a privately held medical device manufacturer and distributor founded in 1972 and headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts. The company specializes in operating-room patient positioning products, anchored by its proprietary Blue Diamond® Gel — a dry viscoelastic polymer that is latex-, silicone-, and plasticizer-free, radiolucent, antimicrobial, and engineered to redistribute pressure and reduce shear during surgical procedures. Its patented Gel Bean Bag combines this gel layer with a Vac Pac®-style vacuum-formed bean bag, marketed as the only such integrated product globally; the portfolio also includes three tiers of replacement surgical table pads (SheerCare, UltraCare, Combo), remanufactured Yellofin Elite stirrups, foam and mechanical positioners, OR accessories, and facility equipment spanning roughly 1,078 SKUs across nine categories. Additional sub-brands include Light Cloud™ reusable-disposable head positioners, UroCATCH™ urology drain systems, and the patent-pending StopGuard™ secondary safety support system launched in 2025, alongside a 2025 Radiation Protection category of lead aprons and imaging-protective products.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce through davidscottco.com supplemented by toll-free phone sales (800-804-0333), combined with a private-label/OEM channel in which premier surgical device manufacturers globally resell David Scott's positioning products under their own brands. Products reach all 50 US states and 75+ countries. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales at unit prices ranging from approximately $39 (motorcycle gel pads) to $6,995 (lift-assist stirrups), with custom/made-to-order surgical table pads sold under quote-based multi-year contracts. Customer segments are horizontal — primary buyers are hospital ORs, ambulatory surgery centers, and central supply departments; secondary segments include home healthcare/rehabilitation, equestrian, motorcycle, and workplace ergonomics users leveraging the same gel technology in non-medical applications.

David Scott Company has remained founder/family-controlled since inception with no disclosed private-equity or venture-capital backing, no parent company, and no M&A activity in the available record. The company continues to reinvest in product development (visible 2025 launches) and to extend its distribution network, while operating without a public software/API surface or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

David Scott Company

Legal name

David Scott Company

Website

https://davidscottco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

David Scott Company, founded 1972 in Franklin, Massachusetts, manufactures proprietary Blue Diamond® Gel surgical positioning products — patient positioners, gel bean bags, table pads, stirrups, and OR accessories — sold direct-to-consumer online and through private-label OEM channels with premier global surgical device manufacturers across 75+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Patient Positioning Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA)

Keywords

• Surgical patient positioning
• Medical gel positioners
• Operating room accessories
• Surgical table pads
• Medical facility equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical/Surgical Product Sales: One-time hardware sales of medical positioning products including gel positioners, bean bag positioners, stirrups, table pads, OR accessories, and facility equipment. Products are sold directly via e-commerce and through distribution partners globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

David Scott Company manufactures and distributes surgical patient positioning products and operating room accessories, anchored by its proprietary Blue Diamond® Gel technology. Its core offering includes viscoelastic gel positioners, gel-integrated surgical bean bag positioners, OR table pads, stirrups, secondary safety supports, and a broad facility equipment catalog sold to hospitals and surgical centers. The company also extends the same gel technology into ergonomics, equestrian, motorcycle, and home healthcare products.

Product overview

David Scott Company is a medical device manufacturer and distributor founded in 1972, specializing in surgical positioning products. The portfolio is organized around three core pillars: Blue Diamond® Gel positioners (proprietary viscoelastic polymer technology with pressure-reducing properties), traditional foam and mechanical positioners (bean bags, wedges, stirrups, restraints), and facility equipment (IV poles, carts, tables, warming cabinets). The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model across nine product categories spanning 1,000+ SKUs. Non-medical extensions include ergonomics (Blue Diamond® Gel desk cushions), equestrian saddle pads, and motorcycle seat pads—leveraging the same gel technology in consumer markets. Products are private-labeled and distributed globally through medical device manufacturers, while the company's own brand serves healthcare facilities and individual practitioners directly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Diamond Gel: Proprietary line of patient positioning products including viscoelastic polymer positioners, gel pads, and Light Cloud reusable-disposable head positioners. Products are designed to reduce pressure injuries and provide patient comfort during surgical procedures.
• Light Cloud
• StopGuard
• Yellofin Elite
• Urocatch

Products and services

• Blue Diamond® Gel Positioners Reusable viscoelastic polymer (Blue Diamond® Gel) positioners — arm pads, chest rolls, foot/ankle pads, head donuts, sandbags, table pads, and specialty pads — designed to minimize pressure, shear, and friction during medical and surgical procedures. Targeted at hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and surgical facilities.
• Gel Bean Bag Surgical Positioners Vacuum-formed surgical bean bag positioners with an integral Blue Diamond® Gel layer that uses free-float gel architecture and a urethane bladder. Patented by David Scott Company as the only Vac Pac®-style bean bag with an integral gel layer; available in multiple sizes with optional shoulder cutouts for surgical positioning.
• Patient Positioners (Foam, Mechanical, and Specialty) Comprehensive line of foam, gel, and mechanical patient positioners — foam wedges, knee supports, lateral/hip positioners, leg preppers, patient restraints, pediatric and prone positioners, peg board positioners, spinal frames, stirrups, and upper extremity positioners — for operating rooms and surgical facilities.
• Operating Room Accessories Operating room accessory line spanning anesthesia products, arm boards/supports and shields, bariatric equipment, clamps/sockets/rails, endoscopy accessories, hand surgery tables, nerve stimulators, OR safety equipment, sterilization trays, stress posts, table extenders/footboards, and urology products for surgical and perioperative teams.
• Facility Equipment & Furnishings Medical facility equipment and furnishings — anti-fatigue floor mats, bassinets, cabinets/shelving, cart covers, case carts, PPE holders, hampers, IV poles, mayo stands, medical/ER/anesthesia carts, MRI-safe equipment, patient transfer devices/roller boards, scrub sinks, seating, solution stands, stainless steel tables, step stools, utility carts, and warming cabinets — for hospitals and surgical facilities.
• Support Surfaces & Foam Pads Pressure-redistribution support surfaces — disposable covers, foam positioners, imaging/x-ray pads, gel table overlays, hand table pads, side rail bumpers, stirrup boot pads, stretcher pads, and surgical table pads — for patient support and pressure management on OR tables, stretchers, and other surfaces.
• Surgical Table Pads Series (SheerCare / UltraCare / Combo) Three-tier replacement surgical table pad system with 3–5 year lifespan: SheerCare Series (Level I, high-density foam), UltraCare Series (Level II, foam + visco memory foam), and Combo Series (Level III, foam + visco + Blue Diamond® Gel). Made-to-order for current and legacy OR tables with custom quotes for non-standard sizes.
• Yellofin Elite Stirrups (Remanufactured) Remanufactured Allen Yellofin® Elite Stirrups with Lift Assist technology for lithotomy positioning. 500 lb weight capacity, lithotomy range +84° to -33°, fin design to protect the fibula and peroneal nerve, 2-year warranty. Targeted at hospitals and surgery centers performing lithotomy procedures.
• StopGuard™ Secondary Safety Support Patent-pending secondary safety support system for OR tables that installs in seconds on railed tables, preventing patient falls during tilt procedures and Trendelenburg positioning. Adjustable multi-tiered, non-contact protection; addresses the gap in AORN recommendations for lower extremity safety during tilting.
• UroCATCH™ Urology Drain Frame and Collection System Urology drain frame with integral clamps for collecting specimen matter during surgical procedures. Compatible with disposable 6mm or 8mm adapters and sterile/non-sterile drain bags; disposable and bulk packaged for surgical teams performing urology procedures.
• The Ultimate Anti-Fatigue Floor Mat Closed-cell anti-fatigue floor mat with 45° safety bevel, NSF approved, non-slip, antimicrobial, latex- and silicone-free; reduces spine compression and increases circulation. 3/4 inch thick, 15 sizes available, 18-month warranty with 3–8 year lifespan. Made in USA; targeted at surgical and clinical staff standing for long periods.
• Motorcycle Gel Seat Pad Medical-grade viscoelastic gel seat pad for motorcycles; reduces vibration and road shock, eliminates pressure points, increases circulation. Latex-free, antimicrobial, trimmable to universal fit; regular (17") and small (11") sizes in 1/4" or 1/2" thickness. Made in USA; targeted at individual motorcycle riders.
• Equestrian Gel Saddle Pads High-performance gel saddle pads for equestrian use providing shock absorption and pressure reduction; available in rectangular, split, western, and tombstone designs. Optional covers in white, black, and faux lambswool. Targeted at horse riders seeking rider-and-horse comfort on long rides.
• Desk Edge Cushion (Blue Diamond® Gel) Ergonomic desk edge cushion made of medical-grade Blue Diamond® Gel that reduces pressure on arms, wrists, and elbows at the desk edge. 24" L x 4.5" W with 2.5" gel surface; antimicrobial, latex-free, easy to clean. Sold direct-to-consumer for office and home office ergonomics.
• Rehab / Home Healthcare Products Home healthcare product line — mobility and daily living aids, peel-n-stick gel pads, seating/wheelchair pads, shower safety mats, patient transfer slide sheets, oxygen tank holders, overbed tables, bed step systems, and SafetySure transfer aids — supporting fall management, pressure management, and patient transfer for home use.
• LightCloud® Reusable-Disposable Head Positioners Reusable-disposable head positioning products within the Blue Diamond® Gel portfolio, designed for single-use or reusable head positioning applications in the operating room.
• Disposable Face Masks & PPE Personal protective equipment including KN95 and disposable face masks; part of the broader PPE category for healthcare facilities and clinical staff.
• Radiation Protection Products Radiation protection equipment for OR and imaging environments, including lead aprons and related protective products for staff and patient shielding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly less displacement during surgery compared to Pink Pad® (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology study)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 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

One partnership is on record.

• Premier Surgical Device CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDavid Scott Company partners with many of the premier surgical device companies across the world. Products are private labeled and distributed by some of the medical industries largest OR table and positioning manufacturers. This partnership model enables global reach and distribution of their positioning products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/davidscottcompany

Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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