Aqua Shield

What Aqua Shield does

AquaShield is a U.S. medical device manufacturer, operated by Orthomed Products, Inc. and headquartered in Grass Valley, California, that has produced latex-free polyurethane waterproof cast and bandage protectors continuously since 1988. The company's core product is a reusable, single-piece protective cover constructed from a proprietary polyurethane formulation stated to be 40-50 times stronger than competitor materials, with a pre-formed opening that stretches to approximately five times its resting circumference and recovers to within 3 percent of its original dimension, creating a watertight seal without straps, pumps, rings, or diaphragms. Leg models additionally feature a SkidSafe anti-slip sole, and a specialized PICCGard sub-line addresses PICC line and mid-arm dressing protection. The product line spans pediatric through adult sizing across arm, leg, hand, foot, knee, and PICC line applications, with consumer pricing of $26.50-$32.50 per unit inclusive of Priority Mail postage.

The company operates a hybrid B2B/B2C go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer sales are conducted via phone order and the aquashieldusa.com website, supplemented by Amazon Marketplace listings for the six most popular models. Institutional revenue is generated through wholesale pricing to healthcare offices, hospitals, and a network of medical supply distributors (including M&M Medical, Motion Medical, Norco, Black Bear Medical, Cornell Orthotics & Prosthetics, OrthoCare Medical Equipment, and Sonoma Surgical Supply), dispensing relationships with orthopedic and podiatric practices, certification into the Good Neighbor Pharmacy retail network, and a specialty retail partnership with CastCoverZ!. International reach is limited to European distribution via Medzorg Nederland BV in Hillegom, Netherlands. End users include post-surgical and fracture patients, PICC line and IV therapy patients, chronic wound care patients, and prosthesis users, with healthcare professional endorsements serving as a primary demand-generation lever.

Commercially, AquaShield generates revenue through one-time unit sales with no subscription or recurring contract model. The business is privately held by Orthomed Products, Inc. with no disclosed external equity funding, and operates with a headcount of 51-100 employees. Strategic posture reflects a mature niche manufacturer that has incrementally extended its channel and product footprint through partnerships (CastCoverZ!, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Medzorg Nederland BV) and product-line extensions (PICCGard), rather than pursuing scale capital or platform expansion.

Name

Aqua Shield

Legal name

Orthomed Products, Inc.

Website

https://aquashieldusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AquaShield, manufactured by Orthomed Products, Inc. since 1988, produces latex-free polyurethane waterproof cast and bandage protectors sold direct-to-consumer and through healthcare professional, pharmacy, and medical supply channels across the U.S. and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices - Orthopedic Accessories

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced Wound Dressings (Foam, Hydrocolloid, Alginate, Hydrogel, Film) (HLAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)

Keywords

• Waterproof cast protectors
• Medical bandage covers
• PICC line protection
• Orthopedic patient accessories
• Reusable medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Grass Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase of durable waterproof cast and bandage protectors sold directly to patients via phone, website, and Amazon. Products are reusable and designed to outlast a patient's convalescence period.
2. Wholesale/Distribution Sales: Professional wholesale pricing offered to healthcare offices, hospitals, and medical supply distributors. Substantial discount from patient pricing with better pricing available for case purchases (10 units).
3. Partner/Marketplace Sales: Products sold through CastCoverZ! partnership and Amazon marketplace with standard retail pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AquaShield manufactures and sells latex-free, reusable polyurethane waterproof cast and bandage protectors that keep casts, bandages, dressings, burns, prostheses, and PICC lines completely dry during showering, bathing, swimming, and water therapy. The single-piece product stretches over the limb and forms a watertight seal without straps, pumps, or diaphragms, and is offered across pediatric and adult sizes for arm, leg, hand, foot, and knee applications. A specialized PICCGard sub-line protects PICC lines and mid-arm dressings while keeping the hand free for normal showering.

Product overview

AquaShield offers a family of reusable, latex-free polyurethane waterproof cast and bandage protectors for medical use. The core product line includes the AquaShield Cast & Bandage Protector available in multiple sizes for arm (pediatric, small, regular; half and full arm), leg (pediatric, small, regular; half and full leg), hand, foot, and knee applications. The specialized PICCGard sub-line protects PICC lines and mid-arm dressings. All products feature SkidSafe anti-slip soles on leg models and are manufactured by Orthomed Products, Inc. in California since 1988. Pricing is $26.50 for arm models and $27.50 for leg, knee, and PICCGard models (including postage).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AquaShield Cast & Bandage Protector Latex-free, reusable polyurethane waterproof protective cover for casts, bandages, dressings, burns, and prostheses. Available in pediatric and adult sizes across arm (pediatric, small, regular; half and full), leg (pediatric, small, regular; half and full), hand, foot, and knee variants with SkidSafe non-slip soles on leg models. Keeps limbs dry during showering, bathing, swimming, and water therapy and is priced at $26.50 for arm models and $27.50 for leg, knee, and PICCGard models including Priority Mail postage.
• PICCGard PICC Line Protector Specialized waterproof polyurethane protector for PICC lines, IV sites, and mid-arm dressings that keeps the hand free for normal showering and hair washing. Available in Small (E14), Regular (E16), and XL (E22) sizes, priced at $32.50 including Priority Mail postage, and for showering use only.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products used daily by hundreds of thousands of patients for up to 4 years without a tear or leak
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CastCoverZ!coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 April 2016CastCoverZ!, America's #1 trusted brand for cast covers, crutches and accessories, partnered with AquaShieldUSA. CastCoverZ! exclusively offers AquaShieldUSA for all waterproof cast cover needs. As the largest one-stop orthopedic shop, they offer AquaShield through orthopedic patient clinics and medical supply stores.
• Good Neighbor PharmacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAquaShieldUSA became a certified supplier for Good Neighbor Pharmacy network. The AquaShield Reusable Cast and Bandage Protector can now be purchased at various Good Neighbor Pharmacies around the U.S.
• Medzorg Nederland BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized European distributor for AquaShield. Located in Hillegom, Netherlands. Handles distribution across European markets where pharmacies, private clinics and hospitals are the primary market.
• Rehabmart.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized online retailer for AquaShield products. Part of the authorized online retail network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DryCorp (DryPro): Direct competitor offering waterproof cast and bandage protectors using a different seal mechanism (diaphragm/pump). Closest product substitute for AquaShield across arm, leg, and PICC line use cases.
• Seal-Tight (Brownmed): Brownmed's Seal-Tight brand is one of the most widely distributed waterproof cast protectors in US hospitals and pharmacies. Direct competitor in the same retail and prescriber channels as AquaShield.

Broad incumbents

• McKesson Medical-Surgical: Major US medical distributor supplying hospitals, pharmacies, and DME providers. Distribution overlap with AquaShield's pharmacy and medical supply channels, and carries competing cast protection products.
• Enovis (DJO Global): Orthopedic medical device company with broad DME and bracing portfolio serving the same orthopedic prescriber channel as AquaShield. Competes for cast, bracing, and recovery accessory share.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Global wound care leader (Mepilex, Mepitel) addressing similar patient needs for keeping wounds dry during bathing. Comparable customer base (wound care nurses, post-surgical patients) and channel access to hospitals.
• 3M Health Care: Diversified healthcare giant with Futuro orthopedic supports and various wound/skin care products. Broad incumbent competing for the same waterproofing and orthopedic patient need via retail pharmacy.
• Medline Industries: One of the largest US medical supply manufacturers and distributors. Broad incumbent offering waterproof cast protectors, bandages, and wound care products to hospitals, pharmacies, and DME channels where AquaShield competes.

Emerging players

• CastCoverZ!: A specialty retailer of cast covers and orthopedic accessories that is also AquaShield's exclusive distribution partner for cast cover needs. Comparable target customer (post-injury/surgery patients) with adjacent fabric-based and designer covers.
• Rehabmart: Specialty online retailer of rehabilitation and orthopedic products, including AquaShield (authorized online retailer). Comparable D2C channel reaching orthotic, prosthetic, and rehab patients.

Regional players

• Vitality Medical: Online medical supply retailer that distributes multiple waterproof cast cover brands, including AquaShield competitors. Comparable distribution model competing for direct online patient purchases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aquashieldusa

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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