Compact Medical Solutions is a medical device startup, working to design a new type of bag valve mask resuscitator called the Butterfly BVM. A bag valve mask resuscitator is a device you’ve probably seen on tv shows that helps someone breathe when they can’t breathe on their own. It helps to blow air into the lungs and help them to breathe. These devices haven’t had many updates since they were first designed in 1957, and CEO Johnathan Merrell and his team are working to change that to make them slimmer and better for patients.

In my conversation with Jonathan, he explains why the current solution can be so damaging and can cause hyperventilation when used. He also details his experience of going through the G Beta accelerator program, different avenues of FDA approval, and how he’s able to juggle being a father of four, a practicing physician, and CEO of a startup.

Topics in this episode

The progress they’ve had over the last year

How pitching is different during COVID

Adding these devices to AED boxes in order to have devices available for heart and lung support

The damage of hyperventilation

Taking a medical device to market and how that might have changed recently with COVID

The difficulties in regulations and bringing a medical device to the market

Future sales strategy once they secure FDA approval

Contact Info

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.compactmedicalsolutions.com/