Bedal

Bedal International, a Belgian medical device company, develops and markets solutions for securing catheters. The company was founded in 2011 to create more effective and comfortable catheter securement options, inspired by the personal experiences of one of its founders, David D., who faced challenges with catheter care during his cancer treatment. The company is led by co-CEOs Alexander Van Damme, one of the founders with a background in bio-engineering and economics, and Steve Bierman, MD, an industry veteran and the original creator of the catheter securement market.

Bedal's core product line is the FlexGRIP®, a next-generation catheter stabilization system designed to securely fixate various types of catheters, including vascular, urinary, and drainage catheters. The product aims to reduce complications such as dislodgement, infection, and kinking, thereby improving patient outcomes and comfort. The FlexGRIP line includes several variations tailored for specific needs, such as the Universal, PICC/CVC, Drainpatch, EPI/PNB, Alpha, and Foley, as well as a pediatric range. A key feature is the proprietary 'air pillow technology,' which uses small air-filled cushions to ensure high fixation forces while maintaining patient comfort. The devices are designed to be user-friendly for healthcare professionals and are made of soft, flexible materials that move with the skin, allowing patients more freedom of movement.

The company operates in the global medical device market, serving hospitals and healthcare providers. Its products are used in over 34 countries in applications like cancer treatment, post-operative care, and in intensive care units. Bedal has established a global presence with offices in Diepenbeek, Belgium, and Anaheim, California. The company's business model involves direct sales and strategic partnerships with leading catheter companies. In February 2024, Bedal announced a collaboration with Cook Medical to include FlexGRIP devices with Cook's percutaneous drainage products in Europe, Canada, and the United States. To fund its global expansion, particularly in the US market, Bedal secured €10.2 million in a 2024 funding round led by White Fund and SFPIM, bringing its total funds raised to €17 million.

Keywords: catheter securement, medical device, FlexGRIP, catheter stabilization, patient comfort, sutureless fixation, MARSI prevention, percutaneous drainage, vascular access, urinary catheters, drainage catheters, pediatric medical devices, hospital supplies, infection prevention, medical adhesives, post-operative care, intensive care unit supplies, nephrostomy securement, PICC line securement, CVC securement, Foley catheter stabilization