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HR HealthCare Expands Its Urology Product Offerings Through Strategic Acquisition

In a significant move to enhance its portfolio, HR HealthCare announced the acquisition of SteriGear LLC and its renowned Fig Leaf brand, known for its innovative urinary drainage devices. This acquisition aims to strengthen HR HealthCare’s ability to deliver seamless bladder management solutions across the complete care continuum, spanning from acute care environments to home health settings.

A Focus on Patient Dignity and Care Quality

SteriGear has garnered recognition for its Fig Leaf urinary drainage bag, designed thoughtfully to protect patient dignity with an ingenious built-in privacy cover that conceals fluid visibility. This product, alongside SteriGear's range of covers and drapes that ensure equipment protection while enhancing procedural efficiency, is especially well-received in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

The synergy between HR HealthCare and SteriGear offers a remarkable opportunity to extend these vital products into broader markets. With the company's established relationships in acute care, health systems, and home-based care, there is a golden opportunity to adapt and provide customized solutions that meet various unique needs across different care environments.

Enhancing the Care Experience

Colby Wiesman, President and CEO of HR HealthCare, emphasized that this acquisition transcends simply adding new products to the lineup. Instead, it enables HR HealthCare to fulfill its mission—to protect patient dignity with innovative solutions like Fig Leaf and to leverage an extensive range of products to provide tailored solutions for clinicians, patients, and caregivers. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of care delivered throughout the healthcare system.

The integration of SteriGear’s solutions with HR HealthCare's existing TruCath products and urology platform will result in a comprehensive product portfolio. This unified approach will allow channel partners and healthcare systems to access all necessary solutions from a single, reliable source, streamlining procurement processes and enhancing educational resources for healthcare providers and caregivers alike.

Meeting Customer Needs

Chris Wiesman, HR HealthCare's Chief Commercial Officer, indicated that clients are increasingly seeking clinically effective urology solutions that are readily accessible and easy to implement. By consolidating this expanded portfolio, HR HealthCare positions itself as a true partner to healthcare providers, facilitating streamlined sourcing and smoother integration alongside its broader urological offerings.

The transition plan following this acquisition indicates that the Fig Leaf brand will continue to operate in the market, while SteriGear's branding will gradually shift to HR HealthCare's identity. This careful integration ensures that there will be no changes to item numbers, quality, specifications, or performance of existing products, assuring customers of continued reliability and effectiveness.

As noted in the announcement, the SteriGear website will also transition and be fully incorporated into the HR HealthCare platform by August 1, 2026. Further details relevant to the integration process and customer transitions will be provided directly to partners and clients.

Legal Advisors and Acknowledgments

In this acquisition, Miles Stockbridge P.C. served as legal counsel to HR HealthCare, while Capital Eleven acted as the exclusive financial advisor. Legal services related to SteriGear's interests were provided by the Dorsey & Whitney LLP firm.

About HR HealthCare

Founded and headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, HR HealthCare is a family-owned and professionally managed company renowned in the U.S. medical technology sector. The company specializes in the development and supply of healthcare products that integrate technology and support services tailored to diverse healthcare demands. With a guiding vision of positively impacting people’s lives, HR HealthCare continues to deliver innovative solutions to healthcare professionals and patients across all care settings. Visit hrhealthcare.com for more information and follow them on social media platforms like LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.