Boehringer Laboratories
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical technology |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Founder | Jack Boehringer |
| Headquarters | Phoenixville , United States |
| Products | Respiratory care products, autologous blood recovery systems, suction control devices, minimally invasive surgical equipment, anesthesia equipment, suction control systems, autotransfusion devices |
| Website | www |
Boehringer Laboratories, LLC. is a family-operated medical technology firm based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States. The organization focuses on areas such as respiratory care, autologous blood recovery systems, suction control devices, and minimally invasive surgical equipment, holding numerous patents both domestically and internationally.
Market segments
Boehringer targets five primary market sectors:
- Anesthesia Equipment
- Suction Control Systems
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Solutions
- Respiratory Care Products
- Autotransfusion
History
Established in 1972 by Jack Boehringer, this FDA-registered enterprise initially introduced instruments for anesthesia and respiratory therapy, later expanding its portfolio to include suction regulators and autologous blood transfusion devices. In 2007, the company broadened its product line to incorporate negative pressure wound therapy through the Engenex brand. The headquarters were moved from Norristown to Phoenixville in 2010. Significant innovations include the 2013 FDA approval of the ViSiGi 3D gastric sizing tube—the pioneering single-use calibration system designed for sleeve gastrectomy—and the 2015 launch of the industry’s only suction regulator featuring four operational modes.
Boehringer’s spirometers gained prominence when employed by the American Medical Research Expedition to Everest to assess respiratory function at extreme altitudes. These instruments have contributed to studies on high-altitude pulmonary edema, treatments for acute mountain sickness, and mechanical interventions addressing altitude-related illnesses. Furthermore, Boehringer spirometers are widely used in clinical settings for anesthesia monitoring and patient respiratory assessment.
The company’s Inspiratory Force Meters with memory capabilities have been clinically utilized to forecast extubation outcomes in neonates and to refine measurement approaches for individuals with chronic airflow limitations.