Shippert Aesthetics

Name

Shippert Aesthetics

Legal name

Summit Medical, LLC

Website

https://shippertmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ENT and Aesthetic Surgical Medical Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ENT) (HLAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Otolaryngology (ENT) (HLAKAMAA), Otology & Neurotology (Ear/Hearing/Balance) (HLAKAMAC), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

Keywords

• ENT medical devices
• Nasal splints
• Liposuction cannulas
• Myringotomy instruments
• Aesthetic surgery supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

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 Device Sales: Sale of proprietary medical devices and surgical instruments for ENT and aesthetic/reconstructive procedures. Products include nasal splints, sinus packing, ventilation tubes, myringotomy blades, and liposuction cannulas sold in unit/bulk quantities to medical professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shippert Aesthetics manufactures and sells proprietary medical devices for ENT (ear, nose, throat) and aesthetic/reconstructive surgical procedures. The product portfolio spans nasal splinting (Denver Splint series, Aquaplast thermoplastics, airway splints), nasal and sinus packing (Rhino Rocket, PVA foam packs, balloon catheters), otology (ventilation tubes, myringotomy blades, forceps, suction devices), and liposuction instruments (cannulas, aspiration tubing, Toomey syringes). Products are sold exclusively to medical professionals and accredited healthcare facilities.

Product overview

Shippert Aesthetics is Innovia Medical's leading aesthetic and reconstructive brand, offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical supplies for ENT (ear, nose, throat), otology, and cosmetic/aesthetic surgery procedures. The product portfolio centers on six main categories: Nasal Splinting (featuring the Denver Splint® series, Aquaplast thermoplastics, and airway splints), Nasal and Sinus Packing (including Rhino Rocket® with applicator, PVA foam packs, and balloon catheters), Otology (ventilation tubes, myringotomy blades, forceps, and suction devices), Liposuction (cannulas, aspiration tubing, and syringes), Fat Grafting, and Waste Canisters. The company sells exclusively to medical professionals and accredited facilities. Shippert Aesthetics operates under Summit Medical, LLC, with products designed for post-surgical and post-trauma care applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Denver Splint: Product line of nasal splints for post rhinoplasty and post trauma applications, including Denver Splint Series 1500, 1800, 2000, 4000, and 5000
• Rhino Rocket
• Aquaplast
• PhenolPro
• VacuTIP
• Vacutract

Products and services

• Denver Splint® Series The Denver Splint® series (1500, 1800, 2000, 4000, 5000) provides post-rhinoplasty and post-trauma nasal splinting. The 4000 series features thermoplastic material that softens when heated for custom fitting. Sold exclusively to medical professionals.
• Breeze Nasal Splint with Airway Internal nasal airway splint designed to maintain airway patency while providing splinting support following nasal surgery or trauma.
• Bivalve Nasal Splint Bivalve design nasal splint for post-surgical nasal support and protection.
• Protecto Nose Strips Special porous tape with oxygen circulation designed for placement under nasal splints, also used as butterfly tape. Pre-cut sizes help control edema. Sold in quantities of 50, sterile.
• Shikani Stent Nasal stent for maintaining nasal airway patency following surgical procedures.
• RhinoGuard Atomizer Tip Cover Precision-molded soft polymer tip cover designed to prevent cross-contamination during nasal atomizer procedures. Fits most commonly used DeVilbiss® Atomizer models (163 and 286). Reduces splash-back and trauma. Single-use, non-sterile.
• Aquaplast Thermoplastic Products Thermoplastic sheet and squares material for custom splint fabrication. Available in 3x3 inch squares and 9x12 inch sheets. Softens when heated for molding.
• Rhino Rocket® with Applicator PVA foam Expandacell epistaxis management product for post-surgery or post-trauma. Features patented applicator that protects foam from moisture prior to insertion, aids placement, and minimizes blood containment. Expands to six times its compressed diameter upon moisture contact. Available in multiple sizes from pediatric to posterior bleeds.
• Standard Nasal Packs PVA foam nasal packs for post-surgery or post-trauma packing in ENT applications.
• Airway Nasal Packs Nasal packing products with integrated airway channel to maintain nasal breathing during recovery.
• Anatomical Nasal Packs Anatomically-shaped nasal packing designed for improved fit and comfort during post-surgical or post-trauma recovery.
• Epistax™ Balloon Catheter Balloon catheter for epistaxis management and control of nasal bleeding following trauma or surgery.
• Sinus Packs PVA foam sinus packing for post-sinus surgery applications.
• Ventilation Tubes Ear ventilation tubes (myringotomy/tympanostomy/pressure equalization tubes) for treating otitis media. Available in multiple designs including Armstrong, Donaldson, Shepard, Paparella, Shah, T-Tube, and Mini-Grommet configurations.
• MicroEdge Myringotomy Blades Hollow-ground surgical blades producing thin edges for unsurpassed sharpness during myringotomy procedures. Available in Arrow, Bevel, Narrow Arrow, and Armstrong designs with compatible handles.
• Alligator Forceps ENT surgical forceps for otological and laryngeal procedures.
• PhenolPro Safety Applicator Double-barrier vial safety applicator for safe, simple phenol application in ENT procedures. All-in-one self-contained design with integrated 0.27ml phenol ampoule. Reduces exposure to patient, physician and staff.
• VacuTIP Suction Tip Foreign body removal suction tip that fits most 7 French Baron Suction devices. Disposable, non-sterile. Suction cup conforms to various shapes for safe object removal from ear and nasal cavities.
• Vacutract Suction Device Single-use suction device designed for safe removal of difficult objects from nasal and ear cavities. Suction cup conforms to various shapes, works with standard suction tubing. Non-sterile.
• Liposuction Cannulas Disposable and autoclavable liposuction cannulas available in multiple hole patterns, diameters and lengths. Features Luer Lock and Toomey hubs. Products include 6-hole, 8-hole, and 24-hole harvest cannulas for fat grafting procedures.
• Aspiration Tubing PAL MicroAire tapered aspiration tubing and standard 8-foot and 10-foot aspiration tubing for liposuction procedures.
• Toomey Syringes 60mL Monoject Toomey syringes for liposuction fat harvesting and reinjection procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products cannot be sold to general public - exclusively to medical professionals

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Innovia MedicalcoreOthersShippert Aesthetics is operated as 'Innovia Medical's leading aesthetic and reconstructive brand.' The company is part of the Innovia Medical family of companies, which includes Summit Medical, LLC as the operating entity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MicroAire Surgical Instruments: Specialty manufacturer of powered surgical instruments including PAL liposuction systems and related cannulas/aspiration tubing. Directly overlaps Shippert's liposuction and fat grafting product line with comparable customers.
• Anthony Products: Specialty ENT and facial plastic surgery instrument distributor. Comparable niche focus to Shippert in otology, rhinoplasty, and head-and-neck surgical instrumentation, serving similar surgeon customers.
• Integra LifeSciences: Mid-sized specialty medical device company with strong ENT, otology, and surgical instrument portfolios. Closely comparable in scale and category focus to Shippert, serving similar ENT and reconstructive surgeon customers.
• Invotec International: ENT and otology-focused manufacturer of ventilation tubes, myringotomy instruments, and ear/nose/throat surgical disposables. Closely comparable specialty medical device peer to Shippert's otology line.
• BVI Medical (Beaver-Visitec): Specialty manufacturer of single-use ophthalmic and ENT surgical instruments, including blades and procedural disposables. Comparable specialty medical device peer with overlapping ENT surgical instrument customers.

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Large diversified medical device company with surgical instruments and aesthetic/cosmetic surgery exposure, including liposuction and ENT-adjacent product lines. Overlaps Shippert in liposuction cannulas and select surgical consumables.
• Medtronic (ENT / Surgical): Global medical device leader with a meaningful ENT and surgical instrumentation franchise. Competes with Shippert in otology and rhinoplasty adjacent categories but as part of a much broader portfolio rather than focused specialty.
• Olympus (ENT): Global endoscopy and surgical solutions leader with a dedicated ENT business. Overlaps Shippert in ENT surgical instrumentation and sinus-related devices via a much broader capital equipment portfolio.
• Smith & Nephew: Global medical device company with ENT, wound care, and aesthetic/orthopedic surgical offerings. Larger and broader than Shippert but overlaps in select ENT consumables and surgical instruments.

Others

• Symmetry Medical / Integer Holdings: Contract manufacturer and supplier of surgical instruments and medical device components. Relevant as a potential OEM partner or competitor in instrument manufacturing for Shippert's otology and surgical lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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