I sat there waiting for the diagnosis that would identify the ailment that had plagued me for a little over a year. I grimaced from the pain as I alternately massaged the golf ball-sized knots in my back and neck (I now know these muscles are called my trapezius). The Neurosurgeon concentrated on his computer… Read More >>
Acquisition Enhances Innovation Focus, Product Offering of Wisconsin Manufacturer of Medical Devices NEENAH, WI. (November 6, 2014) – TIDI Products, LLC (TIDI), a leading manufacturer of clinically differentiated, single-use, medical devices, has acquired CFI Medical Solutions (CFI) of Fenton, MI., a diversified medical device manufacturer and engineering resource for hospitals, distributors, and global original equipment… Read More >>
Summer is over and the fall harvest is upon us. The Halloween season starts the fall festivities and on into the Thanksgiving holiday. My name is Cory Klockenga, and I am part of the Engineering department at CFI Medical. We have been working hard creating new products for the medical industry. I enjoy designing and… Read More >>
Medical practice is increasingly subjected to regulatory “influence.” Many of these rules and regulations improve health care, while others seem to add work without discernible benefit. Still others have a sound rationale, yet require a change in clinical practice which can be frustrating to a clinician, especially if it requires changing a comfortable practice. I… Read More >>
CFI Medical and BIOTRONIK Announce CE Mark for Zero-Gravity™ Suspended Radiation Protection System Technology to Reduce Clinician Fatigue and Orthopedic Injuries Surpasses Partial Radiation Protection of Conventional Heavy Protective Apparel FENTON, MI, US and BERLIN, Germany, September 23, 2014 – CFI Medical, a leading manufacturer of innovative radiation protection products, announced CE (Conformité Européenne) approval… Read More >>
Few people need somebody they can relate to and trust more than a physician-inventor does. The early process is expensive, time-consuming, confusing, ever-changing, and statistically likely to fail. The waters are shark-ridden, and it’s not always clear whether the hand that shakes yours plans to let go after achieving a hidden goal. But if one… Read More >>
FENTON, Mich.—September 8, 2014—The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) bestowed their Seal of Recognition on CFI Medical Sterile-Z™ Technology on August 12, 2014, acknowledging the design’s education materials are consistent with AORN’s Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. CFI Medical (cfimedical.com) officially launched the Sterile-Z™ Back Table Cover in August. It is the first in… Read More >>
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are now considered to be a ‘healthcare-associated infection,’ previously referred to as a nosocomial or hospital acquired infection. According to the World Health Organization, healthcare-associated infections are the most frequent adverse events in healthcare delivery worldwide. It is estimated that 750,000 to 1 million SSIs occur in the U.S. annually, requiring… Read More >>
What is more heart wrenching for a parent than to see their child undergo a medical procedure? I vividly remember my mother chasing me around the doctor’s office as I attempted to avoid getting a shot as a child (one much too old to be doing that!). I don’t know whether watching my discomfort or… Read More >>
CFI Medical started its business with humble beginnings in a 3,000 square foot pole barn with six employees. How things have changed during the past 44 years for CFI Medical and for the medical device industry. During my 35-year career as a sales representative, regional manager, consultant, and founder of an independent sales agency in… Read More >>