Emodial

What Emodial does

Emodial Srl is an Italian medical device manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered in Ferrara, near the Mirandola biomedical district. The company designs, produces, and distributes advanced dressings and devices for vascular access management in dialysis patients, serving hospitals, dialysis centers, nephrologists, dialysis nurses, and patients undergoing hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and home dialysis across more than 30 countries.

The company's portfolio spans more than 200 SKUs organized around three vascular access categories: CVC/PICC/Midline catheters, arteriovenous fistulas (AVF), and peritoneal dialysis. Core technologies include silver-ion antimicrobial dressings (the AG product family covering EXIT-PAD AG, EXIT-PRO AG, EXIT-POCKET AG, NOVASOVAN AG, and NOVABETAFIX AG), the patented EXIT-POCKET WP waterproof catheter protection device, the EXIT-POCKET PT peritoneal catheter belt, fistula fixation and hemostasis devices (SOVAN, BETAFIX, BETAFIX ALG, DIAFIX, EMOSTAN), and the PROTECT needle safety disposal system. All products are manufactured in an ISO14644-compliant cleanroom that undergoes annual validation.

Emodial operates a primarily direct-to-hospital sales model through field engagement with nephrology professionals, supplemented by a D2C e-commerce channel (exitpocketwp.it) for select patient-purchased products and a value network of regional distribution partnerships for international markets. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through hardware sales of medical devices and consumables; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Emodial

Legal name

EMODIAL Srl

Website

https://emodial.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emodial is an Italian medical device manufacturer (founded 1982, Ferrara) producing 200+ specialized vascular access dressings and devices, including patented silver-ion antimicrobial dressings and waterproof catheter protection, for dialysis hospitals, clinics, and patients across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dialysis Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHAKAE

Vascular Access Devices (AV Grafts, Catheters, Fistula Accessories)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Renal & Dialysis Devices

SECONDARYHLAHAKAB

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Systems & Supplies

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Renal & Dialysis Devices

SECONDARYHLAHAIAH

Infusion Sets, Catheters & Pump Consumables

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Drug Delivery Devices (Injectors, Pumps, Inhalers)

Keywords

• Vascular access devices
• Dialysis medical devices
• Antimicrobial dressings
• Catheter protection products
• Fistula management supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferrara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Emodial generates revenue through the sale of medical devices and advanced dressings for vascular access management. The company manufactures and distributes over 200 different products including silver-ion dressings, waterproof catheter pockets, fistula compression devices, and needle disposal systems to hospitals, dialysis centers, and directly to patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Emodial manufactures and supplies a portfolio of more than 200 medical devices and advanced dressings for vascular access management in dialysis patients. Products include silver ion antimicrobial dressings for CVC/PICC/Midline, arteriovenous fistula, and peritoneal catheter exit-sites, waterproof catheter protection pockets, fixation and compression devices, and needle safety disposal devices. The portfolio is produced in an ISO14644-validated cleanroom and sold to hospitals, dialysis centers, and directly to patients.

Product overview

Emodial is a biomedical company specializing in advanced medical devices and dressings for dialysis and vascular access management. The product portfolio includes over 200 devices focused on three main vascular access categories: CVC/PICC/Midline catheters, arteriovenous fistulas (AVF), and peritoneal dialysis. Core products feature silver ion antimicrobial technology (AG variants) for infection prevention. Key product lines include EXIT-PAD/PRO/POCKET AG dressings with antimicrobial silver ions for catheter exit-sites, NOVASOVAN/BETAFIX AG products for fistula management, waterproof EXIT-POCKET-WP and EXIT-POCKET PT for water protection during bathing/showering, EMO STAN compression pads for fistula hemostasis, and PROTECT needle safety disposal devices. The portfolio also includes SOVAN, BETAFIX, and DIAFIX for fixation and fistula access preparation. Products are manufactured in an ISO14644-compliant cleanroom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EXIT-PAD AG Antimicrobial dressing incorporating silver ions designed for CVC, PICC, and Midline catheter exit-site protection, intended for healthcare professionals and dialysis patients.
• EXIT-PRO AG Advanced silver ion antimicrobial dressing for central venous catheter (CVC) exit-site management, used by dialysis nurses and vascular access specialists.
• EXIT-POCKET AG Silver ion antimicrobial pocket dressing for catheter exit-site protection, providing infection prevention for dialysis and vascular access patients.
• EXIT-PRO AG SoftTouch Gentle-touch version of EXIT-PRO AG with soft material designed for sensitive skin, used for CVC exit-site management in patients requiring a softer interface.
• EXIT-POCKET WP Patented waterproof adhesive pocket for catheter protection during bathing and showering, available in square and rectangular versions. Sold both to healthcare institutions and directly to patients via exitpocketwp.it.
• EXIT-POCKET WP (Round) Round waterproof pocket version of the patented EXIT-POCKET WP, designed specifically for peritoneal catheter protection during water activities such as showering and bathing.
• EXIT-POCKET PT Peritoneal catheter pocket made of non-woven fabric with an elastic belt and Velcro adjustment system, designed to contain peritoneal catheter lumens between dialysis sessions while protecting the exit-site and ensuring patient comfort.
• NOVASOVAN AG Silver ion antimicrobial dressing for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) access management, used by dialysis nurses during hemodialysis needle insertion and site care.
• NOVABETAFIX AG Antimicrobial fixation device with silver ions for arteriovenous fistula management, used to secure and protect fistula access sites.
• NOVASOVAN AG SoftTouch SoftTouch version of NOVASOVAN AG designed for fistula care in patients with sensitive skin, providing silver ion antimicrobial protection with a gentler material interface.
• BETAFIX ALG Alginate-based fixation and compression dressing for arteriovenous fistula needle sites, used after needle removal during hemodialysis to support hemostasis.
• EMOSTAN Compression pad or tampon used to achieve hemostasis at the arteriovenous fistula site after hemodialysis needle removal.
• SOVAN Fixation device for arteriovenous fistula access management and needle insertion sites during hemodialysis.
• BETAFIX Standard fixation device for fistula access and needle site management in hemodialysis patients.
• DIAFIX Premifistula device used for fistula preparation and access facilitation prior to or during hemodialysis needle insertion.
• PROTECT Safety device for safe disposal of fistula needles, protecting healthcare workers from accidental needle-stick injuries and blood exposure using a two-cylinder system with sealant.

Quantifiable outcome

• Silver ion dressings reduce vascular access infections
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Healthcare Operators (Value Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmodial has built a network of alliances and collaborations with major healthcare operators covering over 30 countries worldwide. This value network is designed to interact with local healthcare situations and includes partnerships with regional operators and healthcare institutions.
• Research CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmodial maintains collaborations with research centers as part of their international network. The company works with healthcare professionals to develop innovative solutions and advance vascular access management practices.
• Nephrology Experts and KOLsmoderateOthersEmodial collaborates with key opinion leaders in nephrology including Prof. Maurizio Alberto Gallieni (University of Milan) and Dr. Marisa Pegoraro (Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital) who contribute educational content and clinical guidance on vascular access management.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/emodial.it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emodial-srl

Compliance1 record

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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