Who We Are
Our driving purpose is to continuously challenge traditional healthcare practices by developing innovative, high-quality solutions that enhance patient care and outcomes globally.
Who We Are
Finding a Better Way
We are committed to improving the healthcare experience by creating products that prioritize patient safety, comfort, and efficiency, reflecting our dedication to making a positive impact on lives around the world.
Under Founder Lee McDonald’s leadership, Southmedic has thrived by adhering to a core philosophy of “Finding a Better Way,” challenging traditional thinking, and delivering innovative solutions that improve healthcare globally. This philosophy is embedded in every aspect of our operations, from product development to customer service.
How Do We Accomplish This?
We achieve our mission through relentless research and development, focusing on creating proprietary medical products that set new industry standards. For example, our in-house R&D team pushes the boundaries of innovation, resulting in products like the Oxy2Mask and Precision Plus Safety Scalpels (PPSS), which not only meet but exceed the expectations of healthcare providers.
Our commitment to quality is unwavering, as seen in our cleanroom manufacturing processes and our rigorous quality assurance protocols. Moreover, our customer-centric approach ensures that we are not just a supplier, but a trusted partner in healthcare, providing technical support, knowledge, and solutions that truly address the needs of our clients.
Oxy2Mask™
A globally patented respiratory solution that enhances patient safety, comfort, and operational efficiency.
Precision Plus Safety Scalpels
The first of its kind, our PPSS offer unmatched precision and control, ensuring the sharpest and smoothest cutting edge available for delicate procedures.
Polymer-Coated Blades and Scalpels
Renowned for their unmatched sharpness and smooth cutting edge, these tools represent the pinnacle of surgical excellence.
Certified Cleanroom Manufacturing
Our state-of-the-art facilities and advanced 3D solid modeling capabilities allow us to deliver rapid, cost-effective, and high-quality production for a wide array of medical devices.
In addition, Southmedic’s global distribution network, coupled with our Canadian Distribution Division, ensures that our innovative products are available and supported in over 80 countries, making us a trusted leader in healthcare innovation.
Research and Development Excellence
Canadian Distribution Division
Medical Manufacturing Capabilities
Awards and Recognition
Southmedic’s in-house Research and Development team has a proven track record of innovating proprietary anesthetic and respiratory products designed to enhance the healthcare experience. Our focus on continuous innovation has led to the development of cutting-edge products such as the Oxy2Mask, which is engineered for optimal patient safety and comfort, and the Precision Plus Safety Scalpels, one of the first safety scalpel cartridge compatible with standard surgical scalpel handles. Additionally, our polymer-coated blades and scalpels are recognized for their precision and smooth cutting edge.
Our dynamic Canadian Distribution Division has grown into one of the largest independent distributors of specialty medical products. We emphasize technical support and deep product knowledge, both of which are essential in delivering a superior healthcare experience to our clients. This division plays a critical role in ensuring that our products are available and supported across a broad network.
Southmedic’s medical manufacturing division specializes in certified cleanroom injection molding and cleanroom assembly. Our class 100,000 cleanroom is equipped with modern injection molding machines ranging from 35 to 300 tons, enabling us to deliver rapid and cost-effective tooling. Our design team leverages state-of-the-art 3D solid modeling capabilities, ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality products with the fastest turnaround times. Emphasizing customer service, our manufacturing team provides the technical support and knowledge essential to all our customers.
Southmedic’s commitment to quality and innovation has been recognized through its status as a Platinum Member of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies. Additionally, the company’s leadership under Lisette McDonald was honored with the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, highlighting the company’s impact and success in the healthcare industry.
The Southmedic Brand
At Southmedic, our logo isn’t just a mark of our identity; it’s a visual representation of our commitment to innovation and care in healthcare.
The waveform integrated into our logo, resembling the rhythm of a heartbeat or the flow of breath, symbolizes our unwavering dedication to sustaining life and improving patient outcomes.
This pulse represents the lifeblood of our mission: to always “Find a Better Way”.
Through Southmedic, every innovation, every product, and every solution is carefully crafted to create a seamless connection between our offerings and the positive impact they have on lives.
In essence, our logo in its varied forms is a powerful visual metaphor for how Southmedic not only brings together diverse healthcare solutions under one brand but also forges vital connections between technology and the people it serves. It’s about creating unity and synergy in the pursuit of better healthcare, ensuring that every step we take is a step toward a better outcome.
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