Innovative Healthcare

What Innovative Healthcare does

Innovative Healthcare Corporation (IHC), headquartered in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, is a privately held US manufacturer and direct distributor of medical gloves, patient cleansing wipes, face masks, and disposable apparel for healthcare and adjacent professional markets. The company operates six sub-brands — DermAssist, NitriDerm, Pulse, Prestige, Radiaxon, and BLACKWORK — spanning nitrile, latex, vinyl, chloroprene, and polyisoprene chemistries across non-sterile exam, sterile exam, surgical, radiation-attenuating, mask, and cleansing wipe categories. Differentiated technologies include COATS® colloidal oatmeal barrier coatings, biodegradable nitrile additive chemistry, accelerator-free Pulse® PURE™ formulations, Radiaxon® radiation-attenuating gloves for fluoroscopic procedures, and Multi-Vac ozone-resistant sterile packaging.

The business model is direct B2B sales to hospitals, dental offices, hospital pharmacies, law enforcement and corrections, EMS/fire, and tattoo and piercing professionals in the United States, executed through the ihcsolutions.com catalog, phone and fax ordering, and a dedicated sample-request program. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time purchase transactions with recurring reorder patterns from healthcare buyers, supported by ISO 13485, NFPA, USP 800, chemotherapy drug, and fentanyl exposure certifications that function as procurement gating requirements. The company has 11–50 employees, no disclosed parent or subsidiary structure, no institutional investors, and no publicly disclosed revenue.

Name

Innovative Healthcare

Legal name

Innovative Healthcare Corporation, Inc.

Website

https://ihcsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Innovative Healthcare Corporation is a US private manufacturer and direct B2B distributor of medical gloves (exam, surgical, sterile, radiation-attenuating), face masks, and patient cleansing wipes sold to hospitals, dental, EMS, and first-responder buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Disposable Gloves and Healthcare Consumables

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

Keywords

• Medical exam gloves
• Surgical gloves
• Radiation attenuating gloves
• Patient cleansing wipes
• Disposable medical apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Sand Springs

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Gloves Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling premium exam gloves, surgical gloves, and radiation attenuating gloves to healthcare facilities, hospitals, dental offices, and first responders. Revenue generated through direct B2B transactions with recurring reorder patterns.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Innovative Healthcare Corporation manufactures and directly distributes premium medical exam gloves (nitrile, latex, vinyl, chloroprene, polyisoprene), surgical gloves, sterile exam gloves, radiation attenuating gloves (Radiaxon®), disposable face masks, and patient cleansing wipes to healthcare facilities, hospitals, dental offices, first responders, and pharmacies across the United States. Products are sold under proprietary sub-brands including NitriDerm®, DermAssist®, Pulse®, Prestige®, Radiaxon®, and BLACKWORK®, with specialty certifications for chemotherapy drug handling (USP 800), NFPA hazmat use, and fentanyl exposure.

Product overview

Innovative Healthcare Corporation (IHC) offers a diversified portfolio of medical gloves and patient care products. The core product lines include: Non-Sterile Exam Gloves under the NitriDerm®, DermAssist®, Pulse®, ProDerm™, BLACK WOLF™, and BLACKWORK® brands featuring various materials (nitrile, latex, vinyl, chloroprene) and specialized technologies (COATS® with colloidal oatmeal, biodegradable formulations, accelerator-free PURE™ technology); Surgical Gloves under the DermAssist® and Prestige® brands including latex, chloroprene, nitrile, and polyisoprene options; Radiation Attenuating Gloves under the Radiaxon® brand for fluoroscopic procedure protection; Sterile Exam Gloves under the NitriDerm® brand with extended cuff options for pharmacy and medical use; Masks and Apparel under the DermAssist® PREMIER™ brand for general patient care; and Cleansing Wipes under the DermAssist® brand including adult wipes, baby wipes, and incontinence care products. The company has over 30 years of experience providing premium exam and surgical gloves, patient cleansing products, and disposable apparel to healthcare settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DermAssist: Brand for vinyl, latex exam gloves, cleansing wipes, and face masks
• NitriDerm
• Pulse
• Prestige
• Radiaxon
• BLACKWORK

Products and services

• Non-Sterile Exam Gloves (NitriDerm®, DermAssist®, Pulse®, BLACKWORK®, BLACK WOLF™) A broad portfolio of non-sterile exam gloves offered in nitrile, latex, vinyl, chloroprene, and polyisoprene materials with specialty variants for chemotherapy drug handling, fentanyl protection, NFPA hazmat use, sensitive skin (COATS® and Pulse® PURE™), biodegradability, and extended-cuff high-risk protection. Sold to hospitals, dental offices, law enforcement, EMS, fire, tattoo, and general healthcare buyers.
• NitriDerm® Sterile Exam Gloves Sterile nitrile exam gloves packaged in pairs in ozone-resistant Multi-Vac packaging; tested for use with chemotherapy drugs and designed to meet USP 800 requirements for hazardous drug handling. Cleanroom-processed variants are lint-free and intended for hospital pharmacy compounding.
• Surgical Gloves (DermAssist® and Prestige®) Sterile surgical gloves offered in latex, chloroprene, nitrile, and polyisoprene materials for general surgery, microsurgery/ophthalmic procedures, and deep-cavity procedures requiring elbow-length protection. Features ultra-low modulus formulations, damp-don interiors, and powder-free designs for allergy and fatigue reduction.
• Radiaxon® Radiation Attenuating Gloves Sterile, disposable radiation protection gloves designed to shield users from scattered secondary radiation during fluoroscopic procedures. Available in polyisoprene (latex-free) and natural latex variants.
• DermAssist® PREMIER™ Face Masks Comfortable, highly breathable latex-free disposable face masks appropriate for general patient care situations across healthcare facilities.
• DermAssist® Patient Cleansing Wipes Premium hypoallergenic, alcohol-free spunlace cleansing wipes offered in adult, baby, incontinence/perineal care, and dry wipe variants. Features include aloe and lanolin formulations, 3% dimethicone perineal care, fragrance-free options, and stay-open lid packaging.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IntertekcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntertek provides third-party quality certification and testing services for Innovative Healthcare Corporation's medical products, ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare and safety standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ansell: Global leader in healthcare and industrial protection solutions, manufacturing surgical and exam gloves across latex, nitrile, and polyisoprene materials. Ansell is a direct competitor with a much larger scale and broader international presence, serving similar hospital and clinical customer segments as IHC.
• Medline Industries: Large privately-held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies including exam and surgical gloves, serving hospitals, healthcare facilities, and first responders across the US. Medline is a direct competitor with a much broader product portfolio and significantly larger distribution network.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish medical device company specializing in wound care and surgical solutions, including single-use surgical gloves and procedure-related products. Mölnlycke is a direct peer in surgical glove and single-use medical products sold to hospitals and surgical centers.
• Hartalega Holdings: Major Malaysian nitrile glove manufacturer and one of the world's largest producers, with strong R&D in nitrile compounding technology. Hartalega is a direct competitor in the medical exam glove market, known for proprietary technology similar in spirit to IHC's approach.
• Top Glove Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of gloves with extensive nitrile, latex, and vinyl product lines serving global healthcare markets. Top Glove competes in the same medical exam glove category as IHC, though at vastly larger scale and with international reach.
• Sempermed: Specialty manufacturer of medical and industrial gloves offering nitrile, latex, and vinyl exam gloves to healthcare professionals. Sempermed is comparable in focus area (specialty glove manufacturing) and serves the same hospital and clinical channels as IHC.

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Health: Major US healthcare distributor and medical products manufacturer with extensive surgical and exam glove lines sold to hospitals and healthcare systems. Cardinal Health is a broad incumbent competitor that serves the same customers as IHC through distribution rather than direct-only sales.
• Henry Schein: Large healthcare distributor serving dental, medical, and animal health practitioners with extensive medical supply offerings including exam gloves. Henry Schein is a broad incumbent in healthcare distribution, particularly strong in the dental professional channel that IHC also serves.
• McKesson: Largest US pharmaceutical and medical supply distributor serving hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare providers. McKesson's medical-surgical division distributes medical gloves and related supplies, making it a broad competitor in the same customer channels as IHC.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Global personal care and healthcare products company with exam glove lines (Kleenguard, Kimtech) sold through healthcare and industrial channels. Kimberly-Clark is a broad incumbent with overlapping product categories, particularly in exam gloves and protective apparel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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