Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.
Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in advanced wearable medical devices, including the ASSURE system, a wearable cardioverter defibrillator designed to enhance patient compliance and safety.
Company Overview
Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. provides innovative, intuitive medical technologies to protect and support at-risk patients. The company operates at the intersection of digital healthcare, smart wearables, mobile connectivity, and lifesaving medical technology. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Kestra is a portfolio company of Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm.
Medical Wearable Technologies
Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. offers the ASSURE system, a modern wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD). The system features integrated sensing, autonomous detection, and defibrillation therapy, designed to keep at-risk patients safe during their normal activities. The ASSURE WCD system enhances patient compliance and protection through its advanced technological features.
ASSURE System and Components
The ASSURE system offered by Kestra Medical Technologies includes the Kestra CareStation remote patient data platform and the ASSURE patient application. This comprehensive package ensures continuous monitoring and data transmission, enhancing the safety and health outcomes for patients by facilitating real-time connectivity and intervention when necessary.
FDA Approval and Awards
In August 2021, Kestra Medical Technologies received FDA Premarket Approval for the ASSURE Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) system. Further establishing the system's excellence, it earned the 2022 Medical Design Excellence Award. These accomplishments highlight the ASSURE system's contribution to advancing medical wearable technology.
Insurance Coverage Milestone
As of January 2024, Kestra Medical Technologies surpassed 200 million covered lives for its ASSURE Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) system. This milestone underscores the widespread acceptance and trust in the ASSURE system within the healthcare community, ensuring broad access and coverage for patients in need.