Lineus Medical
We are the makers of SafeBreak, a breakaway connector that goes in any IV line anywhere in the world that is designed to prevent IV dislodgement
- Stage Product In Market
- Industry Medical Devices and Equipment
- Location Fayetteville, AR, US
- Currency USD
- Founded May 2015
- Employees 5
- Incorporation Type C-corp
- Website lineusmed.com
Company Summary
Lineus Medical was founded in May of 2015 by a registered nurse, Spencer Jones. The company's first product, SafeBreak Vascular, is a breakaway connector, that fits into any IV line, anywhere in the world. When a damaging level of force comes down the line, SafeBreak separates to protect the line. SafeBreak was FDA cleared in May of 2021. The company is raising a $4.5M Series C equity funding round to scale sales and expand internationally.
Team
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Chief Executive OfficerVance has over 27 years of medical device experience having worked in various roles in manufacturing, marketing and sales at several different companies. Lineus is his fourth start-up, and he handles all sales, marketing, finance and accounting projects at the company. He has a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA.
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Chief Technology OfficerSpencer worked bedside as a registered nurse for 3 years before founding Lineus Medical in 2015. He leads all activities for the company related to clinical studies, intellectual property, and clinical education for customers.
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VP of EngineeringWill has over 17 years of medical device experience, with his most recent position being head of product development for Medtronic's cervical spine division. He has over 30 issued patents and has a degree in mechanical engineering.
Previous Investors
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Gary Stevenson - MB VenturesUnconfirmed
Chris Scalet - F&S InvestmentsUnconfirmed
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