Founded in 1972

Boehringer Laboratories High Quality and Precision Medical Products

1972

Founded by Jack R. Boehringer and First Waterless Peep Valve Released

Jack Boehringer set out to develop, manufacture, and market high quality and precision medical products. The first waterless peep valve was released the same year for use in enhancing oxygenation in ventilated patients.

1975

First Sterilizeable Spirometer Released

Our Spirometers were indicated for use in anesthesia monitoring and bedside ventilator assessment.

1980

End-Title Co2 Meter Introduced

The Co2 Meter was developed to eliminate costly blood gas sampling.

1985

Introduction of the 7700 Series Blood Suction Regulators

1989

Introduction of the 7702 Intermittent Blood Suction Regulators

The 7702 Intermittent Suction Regulators were developed for use in nasogastric suctioning procedures.

1990

AUTOVAC® Product Line Released

AUTOVAC® is a postoperative Orthopedic Autotransfusion System with the AUTOWIC™ lipid filter.

1994

Suction Regulators Warranty

Boehringer introduced the industry’s first 5 year warranty.

1999

Introduction of 3704 and Warranty Extension

Boehringer went on to introduce the industry’s first suction regulator warranty for 10 years. The 3704 Suction Regulator was also created the same year with the first magnetically shifted intermitter.

2005

Introduction of the Longest Warranty in the Industry

In 2005 Boehringer introduced the longest warranty available in the industry at 12-years.

2007

Introduction of the Engenex® Product Line

Expanding its presence into the negative pressure wound therapy market, Boehringer introduced the Engenex® product line.

2013

ViSiGi 3D® is Released

Boehringer received clearance for its newest innovation – the ViSiGi 3D® gastric sizing tube for single patient use. This is the first FDA-approved calibration system intended for sleeve gastrectomy.

2015

Care4™ Suction Regulator

The world’s first and only 4-mode suction regulator is introduced defining the standard of care. The Care4™ Suction Regulator was designed to allow you to use the same suction regulator throughout every department in your hospital.

2016

Care 4™ Patent

In 2016 the world’s first and only four-mode suction regulator was awarded a patent.

2017

ViSiGi 3D® Patent

The world’s best selling calibration system, ViSiGi 3D® is issued a patent.

85

Us Patents and Applications

38

Countries

256

Open Heart Programs

372

Bariatric Programs

Our Visions and Values

Caring for Lives Through Innovation, Quality and Service

We make best in class medical devices that improve patients’ lives, help clinicians do a better job and add value to the healthcare system.

INTEGRITY

In all aspects of the business, we do the right thing.

RESPECT

We maintain an open environment where we respect each other’s ideas, beliefs, and opinions. We provide a safe and secure work environment. Our employees are our most important asset, and we seek to provide a caring environment for them and their families.

PASSION

We care deeply about our Mission of caring for lives. Consequently, we seek the best people that share this ideal, we set demanding goals for ourselves, and we work hard to achieve them.

IMPROVEMENT

We adapt to the changing needs of the business. We improve our skills, products, and processes continually to enable us to better serve our customers, community, and each other.

GROWTH

We view growth as the natural output of our business. Growth provides new products to make our future more secure for our employees and their families while fulfilling our Mission. Growth provides the opportunity for us to grow professionally in our respective careers.