Poiesis Medical LLC

FDA-cleared solution to Catheter-Associated Urinary Track (CAUTI) a leading source of hospital infections costing the US health care system $3B annually.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Medical Devices and Equipment
  • Location Jupiter, FL, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded May 2009
  • Employees 5
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website poiesismedical.com

Company Summary

Poiesis Medical was established to develop innovative indwelling urinary catheter technology as the solution to CAUTI, gain clinical and market validation with the goal of establishing a new standard of care, and ultimately to complete a sale to a strategic acquirer.

Two studies at level 1 trauma centers resulted in an 80% reduction in CAUTIs with the Duette™ Dual-Balloon catheter in comparison to the current Foley single balloon catheter

Team

  • Bruce E. Wiita, MD
    Founder

    Dr. Bruce Wiita is a company founder. Dr.Wiita is a practicing urologist who has served as Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery, and Chief of Cancer at two major medical facilities in South Florida. Dr. Wiita holds several medical product patents and is the inventor of the Duette. The University of Miami, BS in Science,1960. University of Miami, Leonard M.Miller School of Medicine, 1964. Internship at Travis AFB 1964-1965.

  • Greg D. Wiita
    President & CEO

    President and CEO Gregory D. Wiita successfully built three medical device companies with total sales exceeding $40 million, selling the group to a large publicly traded company . Education: University of Colorado, Bachelor of Science, 1989

  • Fred Corrado
    Managing Member

    Mr. Corrado is a New York State Certified Accountant, with over 40 years business experience. The last 30 years included 15 years with Nabisco Brands Inc. Four of those years, Mr.Corrado served as President of the Planter Snacks division for the U.S. and three years as President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of Canadian subsidiary. Mr.Corrado joined the Great Atlantic&Pacific Tea Company as Executive Vice President and CFO.

  • Charlene Johnson
    Vice President of Operations, Marketing and Clinical Education Officer

    Ms. Johnson joined Poiesis since inception. She holds dual bachelor degree in Business Administration/Marketing and Accounting. Prior to joining Poiesis, Charlene was a valuable member of the Jupiter Medical Center finance team as an accountant. She held an appointed seat on the Finance Department of Council and was a member of Employee Advisory Committee. Charlene's background has been a valued perspective in our strategic launch of the Duette.

Advisors

  • Available upon request
    Unconfirmed

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