What Wy'East Medical does

Wy'East Medical Corporation is a privately-held U.S. medical device manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon, where it co-locates corporate offices and 21st-century manufacturing facilities. The company designs, produces, and sells Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) equipment to hospitals and healthcare facilities, with a portfolio spanning friction-reducing disposable and reusable slip tubes (PINK SLIP®, PINK SLIP Elite, Reusable Slip Tube), mobile lifts (DENALI 600 power-driven, Aerial full body), stand assists (Summit powered, Vista non-powered), transfer/treatment chairs (TotaLift 3-in-1, TC-300), the WHITNEY® safety platform walker, and a full sling and belt range (disposable, wipeable, reusable). Differentiated products include the DENALI 600's 600-lb powered drive designed for outdoor surfaces and vehicle extractions, and the PINK SLIP, which the company markets as having the lowest slip index rating on the market.

The business runs on a sales-led, quote-based B2B model with NET 30 payment terms, multi-year contracts, and no publicly disclosed pricing. Its primary go-to-market is enterprise field sales into hospitals, augmented by a contracted supplier agreement with Premier, Inc. (effective August 1, 2015) that gives Wy'East pre-negotiated access to roughly 3,400 U.S. hospitals and 110,000 other healthcare providers. Select enterprise references include Mayo Clinic Arizona (DENALI for safe car transfers) and Good Shepherd Hospital (multi-department disposable sling deployment). Revenue streams are predominantly one-time medical equipment sales, with a secondary recurring element via the PINK SLIP Compliance Program, which supplies dispensers and consumable slip tubes at discounted rates. The company holds FDA Class 1 device clearances (Product Code FSA, 21 CFR 880.5510), has secured GSA Approved status for federal procurement on two sling models, and owns registered trademarks PINK SLIP® and WHITNEY®.

Wy'East sponsors the Association of Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Professionals (ASPHP), publishes clinical white papers and cost-avoidance content, and runs a content-driven website plus LinkedIn and YouTube channels to support demand generation. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and currently operates with 11-50 employees serving the U.S. market only.

Name

Wy'East Medical

Legal name

Wy'East Medical Corporation

Website

https://wyeastmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wy'East Medical Corporation is a privately-held, Oregon-based manufacturer founded in 1987 that designs, produces, and sells Safe Patient Handling and Mobility equipment, including friction-reducing slip tubes, mobile lifts, stand assists, transfer chairs, platform walkers, and slings, primarily to U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities via a Premier GPO agreement and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Medical Equipment

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)

Keywords

• Safe patient handling
• Patient lift equipment
• Friction-reducing devices
• Medical mobility solutions
• Patient transfer aids

Headquarters

HQ city

Clackamas

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: Wy'East generates revenue through the sale of medical equipment including patient lifts, slip tubes, stand assists, slings, and transfer chairs. Products are sold directly to healthcare facilities with pricing provided via quotes.
2. Compliance Program Services: The PINK SLIP Compliance Program is offered at no charge but includes dispensers sold at discounted rates to new and current customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wy'East Medical manufactures and sells Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) medical equipment for hospitals and healthcare facilities, including friction-reducing slip tubes (PINK SLIP, Pink Slip Elite, Reusable), mobile patient lifts (DENALI 600 power-driven, Aerial full-body), stand assists (Summit powered, Vista non-powered), transfer and treatment chairs (TotaLift, TC-300), the WHITNEY safety platform walker, and a complete range of disposable, wipeable, and reusable patient slings and belts. The product line is designed to reduce caregiver musculoskeletal injuries and improve patient outcomes during transfers, repositioning, and early mobility programs. Wy'East operates manufacturing and corporate offices in Clackamas, Oregon, and has been a contracted supplier to Premier, Inc. since 2015.

Product overview

Wy'East Medical offers a comprehensive portfolio of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) equipment designed to reduce caregiver injuries and improve patient outcomes. The product line centers on friction-reducing devices (Pink Slip disposable and reusable slip tubes), mobile patient lifts (Denali power-driven and Aerial full body lifts), stand assists (Summit powered and Vista non-powered), patient transfer chairs (TotaLift 3-in-1 transfer/stretcher/chair and TC-300 treatment chair), platform walkers (Whitney safety walker), and a complete range of slings and belts (disposable, wipeable, and reusable options). These products work together as an integrated SPHM program supporting early mobility initiatives across care settings from ICU to outpatient.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pink Slip®: Disposable friction-reducing slip tube product for safe patient handling
• Pink Slip Elite
• Denali
• Aerial
• Summit
• Vista
• TotaLift
• TC-300
• WHITNEY®

Products and services

• PINK SLIP Disposable Slip Tube Disposable friction-reducing slip tube that glides on itself, reducing skin shear and facilitating lateral patient transfer and repositioning for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Pink Slip Elite Disposable Slip Tube Premium disposable friction-reducing slip tube with enhanced features for patient transfers and repositioning in clinical settings.
• Reusable Slip Tube Reusable friction-reducing device for multiple-patient use, designed for lateral transfers and repositioning.
• DENALI 600 Power-Driven Mobile Lift Fully-powered mobile patient lift with 600 lb weight capacity featuring powered drive for outdoor surfaces and an adjustable mast and strap system for vehicle extractions; used by hospitals and EMS for non-weight-bearing patients.
• Aerial Mobile Full Body Lift Mobile full-body lift designed for non-weight-bearing patient transfers between bed, chair, or commode requiring maximum assistance.
• Summit Powered Sit-to-Stand Powered stand-assist device that enables caregivers to assist partially weight-bearing patients transferring between bed, chair, or commode.
• Vista Non-Powered Stand Aid Non-powered stand assist for patients who are partially weight-bearing and need moderate assistance with transfers.
• TotaLift Transfer Chair Versatile 3-in-1 transfer device, stretcher, and chair for lateral patient transfer and transport through medical facilities.
• TC-300 Treatment Chair Transport and treatment chair designed for patient comfort and caregiver efficiency in medical settings.
• WHITNEY Safety Platform Walker Platform walker that helps stabilize users with poor balance and mobility, supporting early mobility initiatives, gait training, and fall prevention in clinical settings.
• Disposable High-Back Sling One-size-fits-most disposable patient lift sling with 600 lb capacity, made from breathable cotton and polyester blend, compatible with most loop-and-hook-style lifts; available in a GSA-approved version for federal procurement.
• Disposable Sit-to-Stand Sling with Leg & Seat Strap Buckles Disposable sling supporting safe sit-to-stand transfers and assisted ambulation for patients who can bear partial weight, with adjustable leg and seat straps.
• Wipeable & Washable SPL Sling High-back patient lift sling designed for vehicle extraction and complex transfers with wipeable surface for quick cleaning between uses; friction-reducing, low-friction material aids placement behind seated patients.
• SAFE PATIENT LIFTING (SPL) Sling Specialty sling designed for vehicle extraction and complex transfers, manufactured with friction-reducing wipeable low-friction material for easy placement behind seated patients.
• Disposable Sling & Belts Single-patient use slings and belts for infection control and simplified inventory management in healthcare facilities.
• Wipeable/Washable Slings & Belts Reusable patient slings and belts that can be wiped clean or machine washed between patient uses.
• Reusable Slings & Belts Multi-patient use slings and belts designed for laundering and repeated use across multiple patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pull/push forces almost halved and lifting nearly eliminated when transferring a patient with the Pink Slip
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Premier, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2015Wy'East Medical was awarded a group purchasing agreement for Patient Lifts and Lateral Transfer Devices with Premier, Inc., effective August 1, 2015. The agreement allows Premier's approximately 3,400 U.S. hospital members to access special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier.
• Association of Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Professionals (ASPHP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWy'East Medical is a proud sponsor and supporter of ASPHP's mission to advance safe patient handling and mobility in healthcare settings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Invacare: Long-standing DME manufacturer of mobility, lift, and transfer products serving hospitals, long-term care, and home care. Overlaps Wy'East on lifts and patient transfer equipment, though broader portfolio extends into respiratory and homecare DME.
• Medline Industries: Largest privately-held medical supplies manufacturer and distributor, offering a broad portfolio that includes patient handling and DME products. Competes with Wy'East via bundled supply contracts to hospitals and IDNs.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large diversified DME manufacturer with significant product breadth across mobility, lifts, transfer benches, and patient aids. Overlaps Wy'East in transfer aids and mobility DME, though distributed more through DME dealers than direct hospital sales.
• Hillrom (now part of Baxter): Global medical technology incumbent offering hospital beds, patient lifts, and therapy surfaces alongside a broad med-device portfolio. Competes with Wy'East on lifts and lateral transfer devices through bundled hospital contracts.
• Stryker: Large diversified medical device company whose medical and acute care segments include stretchers, hospital beds, and patient handling equipment. Competes broadly for hospital SPHM and capital equipment budgets.

Direct peers

• Arjo: Swedish-headquartered medical device company specializing in patient handling, lifts, slings, and transfer equipment for hospitals and long-term care. Closely overlaps Wy'East's mobile lifts, stand assists, and sling portfolio, serving the same SPHM buying centers.
• Prism Medical (now AccessQuip / Handle with Care): Specialist in patient lifts, ceiling lifts, and safe patient handling solutions for healthcare and accessibility markets. Directly comparable to Wy'East's lift and transfer equipment portfolio.
• GF Health Products (Graham-Field): Manufacturer and distributor of patient handling, hospital, and long-term care equipment including lifts, transfer chairs, and slings. Directly comparable SPHM product mix to Wy'East across acute care and post-acute channels.
• Joerns Healthcare: U.S.-based medical equipment company focused on patient handling and wound care, offering lifts, slings, and therapeutic support surfaces. Direct overlap with Wy'East's lifts, stand assists, and sling categories.

Regional players

• Etac: Nordic-based mobility and patient handling manufacturer offering transfer aids, lifts, and slings primarily across Europe. Comparable product mix to Wy'East but geographically focused outside the U.S. market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXskG5UAdDu-Tqg7hdq-AVg/featured
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wy'east-medical

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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