Joe Brandmeyer founded Medi-Flex Hospital Products in 1985 with an entrepreneurial vision and the support of his mentor, the late Ewing Kauffman. The privately held medical company, known today as Enturia, has grown from two antiseptic applicators to a full range of products.
1985 Founded as Medi-Flex by Joe Brandmeyer
He started the company by purchasing two antiseptic applicators from an international pharmaceutical company
1987 Manufacturing and distribution center relocated to El Paso, Texas
1991 Acquired IV kit business from a Johnson & Johnson division
1999 Became ISO 9002 Certified for meeting quality standards
2000 FDA approved ChloraPrep® 3mL applicator
ChloraPrep, a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% isopropyl alcohol solution, and its applicators provide a proven system for patient preoperative skin preparation
2001 Divested IV kit business
2005 Expanded El Paso, Texas manufacturing facility
Expansion increased manufacturing production capacity
2005 Achieved ISO 9001–2000 certification
Received certification for the manufacturing and distribution center’s fully auditable quality management system and ISO 13488 for meeting international standards
2005 Launched 10.5mL tinted applicator
The ChloraPrep 10.5mL Applicator is used as a patient preoperative skin preparation for medical procedures such as prosthetic device placement and removal. Its tint aids in site visualization and efficient disinfection prior to invasive procedures
2005 FDA approved 26mL tinted applicator for operating rooms is launched
The ChloraPrep 26mL Applicator, is used for implantable device placements, CVC catheter placements, cardiac catheterizations and other major procedures
2005 Jim Mitchum joined company, serving as CEO and president today
2005 UK MHRA approved 1.5mL applicator
2006 Opened Enturia Ltd. office in Reigate, Surrey (London)
Launched ChloraPrep in United Kingdom
Within five months, more than 30% of the total acute hospital trusts in the United Kingdom approved and ordered ChloraPrep
2006 Repositioned the company as Enturia Inc.
The new name encompasses the company's global vision and commitment to develop innovative preventative healthcare solutions
2006 Company revenues exceed $100 million
2006 Enturia receives two industry awards from Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in the world
2006 UK MHRA approved 3mL clear applicator.
2007 UK MHRA approved Sepp®, Frepp®, 10.5mL and 26mL clear applicators
2007 Enturia and Brandmeyer family jointly fund patient resource center
Named for Enturia's founder, the Brandmeyer Patient Resource Center, part of the University of Kansas Hospital, provides accurate and clear information for cancer patients and their families
FDA is the Food and Drug Administration.
MHRA is the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.