ergofinger®

What ergofinger® does

ErgoMedi Ltd, operating commercially as ergofinger®, is a Finnish dental device company that develops, manufactures, and sells the ErgoFinger® wearable High Volume Evacuator (HVE). The product was invented by dental hygienists Marianne Granlund and Gunilla Taddeo and is manufactured in Finland, with US operations handled through ErgoMedi LLC (Delaware). The core offering is a disposable, finger-attached suction tip that enables dental professionals to perform aerosol-generating procedures — ultrasonic scaling, air polishing, prophylaxis — without an assistant, addressing both musculoskeletal strain and cross-contamination risk in the operatory.

The flagship ErgoFinger® HVE is a single-use disposable tip featuring an 11mm bore nozzle, 360° rotating head, and variable length adjustability, operating on Bernoulli's principle. It is sold in S-M and L-XL sizes, in 50-piece refill packs ($99) or as Starter Kits ($189) bundled with the lightweight HVE Hose Kit (~4 oz, 6 ft), autoclavable Tailpieces, and a universal 2-IN-1 Adapter. An ErgoAirtip nozzle (14mm bore, $19/50pcs) extends the platform to air-polishing procedures. The underlying architecture is protected by granted patents in eight jurisdictions — Finland, USA, Russia, Japan, China, Canada, EPO, and South Korea — with corresponding US and international ErgoFinger® trademark registrations held by ErgoMedi Ltd.

The business model combines a one-time hardware sale (Hose Kit, Adapter, Tailpieces) with recurring consumable revenue from disposable tip refills. Distribution runs through a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer storefront at ergofinger.com in the United States, an exclusive distribution partnership with Andau Medical in Canada, and inquiry-based direct sales in the European Union via ErgoMedi Ltd. Sale is restricted under USA Federal Law to licensed dentists and dental hygienists. Marketing is anchored on peer-reviewed university research (Metropolia UAS in Finland, Insubria University in Italy), trade-press coverage in RDH Magazine, DPR, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, and Modern Hygienist, organic social, and CE-accredited webinars. The company is privately held with no external institutional capital disclosed and operates with a small founder-led team.

Name

ergofinger®

Legal name

ErgoMedi Ltd

Website

https://ergofinger.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ErgoFinger® (ErgoMedi Ltd, Finland) designs and sells a patented, disposable finger-attached High Volume Evacuator that lets dental hygienists perform aerosol-generating procedures one-handed, addressing ergonomic strain and cross-contamination. Distributed direct-to-consumer in the US and via Andau Medical in Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Espoo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disposable HVE Tips Sales: Primary revenue stream from sale of disposable ErgoFinger® HVE finger cup units sold in packs of 50. The disposable tips are the consumable recurring revenue component, requiring regular repurchase by dental professionals. Available in S-M and L-XL sizes to accommodate different finger sizes.
2. HVE Hose Kit and Accessories: One-time sale of the reusable HVE Hose Kit containing lightweight evacuation hose, autoclavable tailpieces, and 2-IN-1 adapter. The kit is a durable good purchase that enables use of the disposable ErgoFinger® tips. Additional accessories include replacement autoclavable tailpieces and adapters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ErgoFinger develops and manufactures a disposable, finger-worn High Volume Evacuator (HVE) for dental professionals. The device attaches to the operator's finger, enabling one-handed aerosol evacuation, fluid, and splatter removal during dental hygiene procedures performed without an assistant. The company sells consumable disposable tips (S-M and L-XL sizes), a lightweight HVE Hose Kit, universal adapters, tailpieces, and an air-polishing nozzle (ErgoAirtip).

Product overview

ErgoFinger® offers a portfolio of disposable finger-attached High Volume Evacuator (HVE) products designed for dental professionals working without an assistant. The core offering consists of ErgoFinger® HVE in two sizes (S-M and L-XL), each featuring an 11mm bore nozzle with 360-degree rotation and adjustable length for aerosol control and ergonomic use. These are complemented by the ErgoFinger® HVE Hose Kit (lightweight evacuation system), the ErgoFinger® HVE 2-IN-1 Adapter (universal valve connector), and HVE Tailpiece accessories. For air-polishing procedures, the ErgoAirtip (14mm bore) provides enhanced powder and aerosol collection. Products are available as individual refill packs (50 pieces) or bundled with the Hose Kit as starter kits. The company is headquartered in Finland with US operations through ErgoMedi LLC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ErgoAirTip: Interchangeable nozzle accessory for ErgoFinger® HVE, designed for air-polishing procedures with a 14mm bore size for efficient powder and aerosol removal.
• ErgoFinger® HVE Hose Kit
• ErgoFinger® HVE 2-IN-1 Adapter
• ErgoFinger® HVE Tailpiece

Products and services

• ErgoFinger® HVE S-M 50pcs Disposable finger-attached High Volume Evacuator (HVE) in small-to-medium size for dental professionals. Features 11mm bore nozzle, 360° rotating nozzle, adjustable length, and soft material with smooth edges for patient comfort and tissue retraction. Sold as 50-piece refill packs.
• ErgoFinger® HVE L-XL 50pcs Disposable finger-attached High Volume Evacuator (HVE) in large-to-extra-large size for dental professionals. Features 11mm bore nozzle, 360° rotating nozzle, adjustable length, and soft material with smooth edges for patient comfort and tissue retraction. Sold as 50-piece refill packs.
• ErgoFinger® HVE S-M Starter Kit Complete starter kit combining 50 pieces of disposable ErgoFinger® HVE S-M (11mm bore) with the lightweight HVE Hose Kit for new users. Priced at $189.00.
• ErgoFinger® HVE L-XL Starter Kit Complete starter kit combining 50 pieces of disposable ErgoFinger® HVE L-XL (11mm bore) with the lightweight HVE Hose Kit for new users. Priced at $189.00.
• ErgoFinger® HVE Hose Kit Lightweight HVE evacuation hose system weighing approximately 4 oz (120g) with 6 ft length. Includes autoclavable Tailpiece and 2-IN-1 Adapter for connection to dental unit HVE valves. Designed to reduce musculoskeletal strain compared to standard heavy hoses.
• ErgoFinger® HVE 2-IN-1 Adapter Universal autoclavable adapter that connects the ErgoFinger® HVE Hose to existing dental unit HVE valves. Fits all types of HVE valves with 11mm bore size. Priced at $25.00.
• ErgoFinger® HVE Tailpiece 3pcs Set of 3 autoclavable HVE Tailpieces designed for use with the lightweight ErgoFinger® HVE Hose. Provides connection between hose and ErgoFinger® disposable tips.
• ErgoAirtip 50pcs Interchangeable wider nozzle (14mm bore size) designed specifically for air-polishing procedures and powder-generating devices. Replaces standard ErgoFinger® nozzle for efficient powder and aerosol collection during air abrasion procedures. Priced at $19.00 per 50-piece pack.

Quantifiable outcome

• Removes 90-98% of aerosols from operative sites (with 8mm+ bore HVE)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Helsinki, Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2022Collaborative research partnership conducting the study 'Reducing Aerosol Contamination During Oral Hygienist's Procedures.' Two Oral Hygienist students and two Biomedical Laboratory Scientist students evaluated aerosol control comparing traditional HVE, LVE, and ErgoFinger® HVE Tip. The university provides independent academic validation of product efficacy.
• Insubria University (Varese, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2021Research partnership conducting study on 'Effectiveness of ErgoFinger® on the patient disabled to improve the comfort of the professional oral hygiene session.' The study involved 17 Dental Hygienist students and 115 patients, demonstrating product effectiveness for treating disabled patients.
• IDH CDE World (CE Webinar)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 April 2021Partnership hosting a free CE (Continuing Education) webinar titled 'The Teeth are Talking: Dental Hygiene Trends You Need to Know About!' sponsored by ErgoFinger® to educate dental hygienists on industry trends and product solutions.
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Helsinki, Finland) - Ergonomic Comparison StudycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Original ergonomic comparison study conducted by Kati Saarinen and Kirsi Taalikka comparing ErgoFinger® HVE to standard HVE. The study proved that working with ErgoFinger® is more ergonomic, reducing static neck flexion, shoulder abduction, and non-neutral wrist positioning.
• Andau MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAndau Medical serves as the authorized Canadian distributor for ErgoFinger® products. The partnership enables ErgoFinger® availability in the Canadian market through Andau Medical's dental products distribution network.
• Shopify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering the ergofinger.com online store, enabling direct-to-consumer sales, payment processing, and order fulfillment infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hu-Friedy (Envista): Hu-Friedy is a leading dental instrument and HVE manufacturer (now part of Envista), offering a broad portfolio of evacuation tips, scalers, and hygiene consumables. It is comparable to ErgoFinger® as an established dental evacuation and hygiene consumable supplier with overlapping end users (dental hygienists) and recurring revenue models, though ErgoFinger® focuses on a specialized wearable niche.
• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is one of the largest dental equipment and consumables manufacturers globally, with a broad hygiene and prevention portfolio including HVE products, ultrasonic scalers, and air-polishing devices. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the dental device space where ErgoFinger® competes for hygienist mindshare and chairside budgets.
• Young Innovations: Young Innovations manufactures and distributes preventive dental products including prophy angles, fluoride, and hygiene consumables sold through distribution. Comparable as a recurring-revenue dental consumable peer selling into dental hygiene practices with overlapping end-customer relationships.
• Air Techniques: Air Techniques manufactures dental equipment including evacuation systems, air-polishing devices, and imaging. Comparable as a dental equipment and evacuation-systems manufacturer with overlapping end-user customers (dental practices) and adjacent product categories to ErgoFinger®'s HVE offerings.

Direct peers

• Crosstex (now part of Medicom): Crosstex manufactures single-use dental evacuation products, saliva ejectors, and infection-control consumables used by dental professionals. Directly comparable to ErgoFinger® as a maker of disposable dental evacuation products sold to dental practices, with overlap on suction/ejection consumables and recurring revenue dynamics.
• Vista Dental Products: Vista Dental Products specializes in ultrasonic scaling tips, air-polishing devices, and hygiene-focused consumables sold directly to dental professionals. Comparable as a niche dental hygiene device and consumable manufacturer targeting the same solo-hygienist workflow that ErgoFinger® addresses.
• Sultan Healthcare: Sultan Healthcare produces preventive and consumable dental products including prophy paste, fluoride, and disposable hygiene items. Comparable as a recurring-consumable peer addressing dental hygienist needs with overlapping distribution channels and end-user buyers.
• Mydent International: Mydent International distributes disposable dental products and infection-control supplies, including HVE and evacuation consumables. Comparable as a recurring-revenue disposable dental consumable supplier serving the same hygienist and practice customer base as ErgoFinger®.
• Premier Dental Products: Premier Dental Products manufactures dental hygiene consumables including prophy angles, fluoride, and evacuation-related disposables. Comparable as a dental hygiene consumable manufacturer serving the same hygienist buyer segment with recurring revenue dynamics similar to ErgoFinger®'s disposable tip business.

Emerging players

• Parkell: Parkell manufactures dental equipment and consumables including ultrasonic scalers, electrosurgery devices, and hygiene-focused products sold to dental professionals. Comparable as a niche dental device manufacturer with similar GTM targeting solo dental practitioners and hygienists, though serving broader preventive and restorative categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/ergofinger
• Facebookfacebook.com/ergofingerusa
• Instagraminstagram.com/ergofingerusa
• TikToktiktok.com/@ergofingerusa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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