Vivax Medical Corporation
Medical Equipment ManufacturingConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
Vivax Medical Corporation is a medical equipment manufacturer focused on increasing mobility for bedridden individuals by facilitating transfers between bed and wheelchair. Its Vivax Mobility System, introduced in 1995, aims to let patients transfer themselves, reducing dependence on caregivers and enabling home-based care rather than admission to long-term facilities. In 1997, the Soma Safe Enclosure was launched as a less restrictive option for patient welfare, offering an alternative to active restraints and continuous observation. Based in Naugatuck, Connecticut, the company distributes its products through independent distributors and Soma Safe consultants to reach patients, caregivers, and care institutions. It emphasizes a patient-safety program called Soma Care, described as reducing sitter costs and improving outcomes, and positions it as an industry standard. In November 2016 the company appointed Ron Capone as Vice President of Sales.