Pelvalon (acquired by Laborie)
Medical DeviceCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Pelvalon is a medical equipment manufacturer based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2010. The company focuses on developing solutions aimed at improving quality of life for women who experience loss of bowel control, with products designed to restore confidence and control for its users. Operating within the medical devices industry, Pelvalon emphasizes user-driven innovation that originated from Stanford University’s Biodesign program, and it remains privately held with a specialty in advancing biomedical technology for its target market. The business serves women seeking practical devices to address bowel control issues, positioning itself as part of a niche segment that pursues simple, effective solutions for a challenging condition. A recent development noted is the continuation of its biomedical innovation lineage from the Biodesign program, reflecting ongoing project work within its focus area.