I.V. House

What I.V. House does

I.V. House, Inc. is a privately held medical device company founded in 1991 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes ergonomic IV therapy joint stabilization and IV insertion site protection products — most notably the patented TLC Splint line (wrist, elbow, foot), the I.V. House UltraDome (clear plastic IV site shield), and the I.V. House UltraDressing (tape-free fabric wrap). Products are Class I, non-sterile, 510(k)-exempt devices that support the "Touch, Look, and Compare" nursing assessment method, allowing visual inspection and access to IV sites without removing the support. The TLC Splint is protected by U.S. Patent No. 12,213,904 (granted April 2025), and the company also holds registered trademarks for TLC, UltraDome, UltraDressing, and I.V. House. The company was founded by pediatric nurse Lisa Vallino and developed the TLC Splint in collaboration with St. Louis-based product development firm Metaphase.

I.V. House generates revenue primarily through unit-based sales of medical devices sold in boxes (TLC Splints in boxes of 100 or 24; UltraDome in boxes of 100; UltraDressing in boxes of 24) under net-30 terms for domestic accounts, with international orders requiring 100% wire-transfer prepayment. Distribution is dual-channel: medical device distributors resell to hospitals globally, while direct orders are accepted via phone, fax, email, and EDI. A free sample program supports product trials at eligible facilities, and the company actively engages healthcare professionals at conferences such as the Society of Pediatric Nurses Annual Conference, ANCC National Magnet Conference, and various pediatric trauma and nursing events. CE Mark certification via EU representative Wellkang Ltd (Derry, Northern Ireland) supports European market access.

The customer base consists of hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide, with 70% of the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll list reported as I.V. House customers, and over one million TLC Splints sold cumulatively since launch. Target end users span pediatric patients (neonates through teens) and adult/geriatric patients, with nurses and healthcare professionals as the primary decision-makers and recommenders. The company has been recognized with the 2019 Edison Award (Silver) for innovation in medical and patient experience, and its products have demonstrated clinical impact including a St. Louis Children's Hospital trial showing zero IV infiltrates with TLC Splints versus 12 with traditional armboards. No funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

I.V. House

Legal name

I.V. House, Inc.

Website

https://ivhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

Keywords

• IV site protection
• IV joint stabilization
• Medical armboards
• IV catheter protection
• Pediatric IV therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: I.V. House generates revenue through the sale of medical devices including TLC Splints, UltraDome, and UltraDressing products. Products are sold in boxes with minimum order of one box. Pricing is in US dollars with net 30 day payment terms for domestic accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

I.V. House manufactures and sells medical devices for IV therapy joint stabilization and IV insertion site protection. The product portfolio includes ergonomic TLC Splints (wrist, elbow, foot), the UltraDome clear ventilated plastic catheter shield, and the UltraDressing tape-free fabric wrap site protector, sold primarily to hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide.

Product overview

I.V. House provides a portfolio of IV therapy joint stabilization and IV insertion site protection products developed by nurses for nurses since 1991. The product line consists of three main categories: (1) TLC Splints (wrist, elbow, and foot splints) for ergonomic joint stabilization during IV therapy, supporting the Touch, Look, and Compare assessment method; (2) I.V. House UltraDome (clear ventilated plastic dome shields for IV sites); and (3) I.V. House UltraDressing (tape-free fabric wrap IV site protectors available in 330 and 730 series). Products are designed for both pediatric and adult/geriatric patients and are sold primarily to leading hospitals worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UltraDome: IV site protector with a clear, ventilated plastic dome that protects IV insertion sites
• UltraDressing
• TLC Splint

Products and services

• TLC Wrist Splint Ergonomic foam-padded wrist splint with straps and Velcro closure for joint stabilization during IV therapy. Supports the Touch, Look, and Compare assessment method for early detection of IV complications. Available in infant, toddler, child, and youth/adult sizes with standard or wide strap options.
• TLC Elbow Splint Foam-padded elbow splint with three straps and Velcro closure designed to stabilize the elbow joint during IV therapy. Available in extra-small (newborn) through extra-large (youth/adult) sizes.
• TLC Foot Splint Foam-padded foot splint with two straps and Velcro closure for IV joint stabilization. Designed for pediatric patients from neonates through older children to protect IV sites in the foot area.
• I.V. House UltraDome Clear, ventilated plastic dome that shields IV catheters from accidental bumps and protects the IV insertion site while providing additional comfort. Available in small (727SFP) and large (750LFP) sizes with foam padding.
• I.V. House UltraDressing (330 Series) Tape-free IV site protection device with soft fabric wrap and adjustable Velcro closure. Designed for smaller anatomical areas; 330M (smaller dome size) and 330L (small dome size) options for pediatric and adult patients.
• I.V. House UltraDressing (730 Series) Full line of tape-free IV site protection devices available in sizes from neonate to adult. Features soft fabric wrap and adjustable Velcro closure that is comfortable and gentle on fragile skin. Includes small hand (730S), medium hand (730M), large hand (730L), and arm size (730Arm) options.

Quantifiable outcome

• ZERO IV infiltrates vs. 12 infiltrates in control group
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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 and minor.

• MetaphasecoreTechnology or IntegrationSt. Louis-based product development firm that partnered with I.V. House to develop the TLC Splint product line. Metaphase contributed expertise in ergonomic design and worked with pediatric healthcare professionals to bring the concept to life.
• Wellkang LtdminorOthersEU representative based in Derry, Northern Ireland that provides CE Mark regulatory compliance services for I.V. House products in the European market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Smith+Nephew: Global medical device company with significant wound care and orthopedics franchises, including products used in clinical and surgical settings. While not a direct IV therapy competitor, Smith+Nephew overlaps with I.V. House in clinical medical appliances and supplies sold to hospitals.
• B. Braun Medical: Global medical device and IV therapy company that manufactures peripheral IV catheters, infusion sets, and IV site securement products. B. Braun competes with I.V. House in the broader IV consumables category and has substantially larger distribution and capital resources.
• Cardinal Health: Major medical product distributor that supplies hospitals with IV therapy consumables, dressings, and other clinical supplies. Cardinal Health competes with I.V. House both indirectly through its private-label offerings and as a channel partner.
• Becton Dickinson (BD): One of the largest global manufacturers of IV catheters, infusion therapy products, and vascular access accessories. BD competes with I.V. House across the IV therapy workflow and has deep relationships with hospital systems worldwide.
• 3M Health Care: Diversified healthcare division with wound care, securement, and skin integrity products sold to hospitals. 3M overlaps with I.V. House in clinical securement and skin-friendly hospital consumables, particularly in pediatric and adult skin-sensitive applications.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Manufacturer of wound care and surgical medical devices, including single-use products used in hospitals. Mölnlycke overlaps with I.V. House as a hospital-channel specialty medical device vendor with similar go-to-market through distributors.

Emerging players

• Dale Medical Products: Niche medical device manufacturer specializing in post-surgical and clinical hold-down/securement devices used in hospital settings. Dale competes with I.V. House in clinical securement applications and shares a similar hospital-channel go-to-market motion.
• TIDI Products (Tidipro): Specialty manufacturer of single-use medical products for hospitals including IV site protection and patient safety accessories. TIDI Products is a focused emerging competitor in the IV therapy accessories category.

Direct peers

• ICU Medical: Specialist in IV therapy and critical care medical devices, including IV connectors, infusion sets, and needle-free products. ICU Medical is a focused direct peer in IV consumables serving similar hospital customers to I.V. House.
• Medline Industries: Largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, offering a broad portfolio of IV therapy consumables, dressings, and clinical accessories. Medline competes head-to-head with I.V. House across hospital channels and benefits from scale advantages in distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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