“SOMAVAC was clean, easy to use and took away all of the frustrations of the JP bulbs. I even got my drains removed after 7 days. Game changer.”
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Leah S.
Bilateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction
FDA-Cleared Smart Technology
The Post-Surgical Experience, Reimagined
SOMAVAC® is the only smart surgical drain pump, replacing 50-year-old technology with continuous, sensor-controlled suction that enables drain removal up to 30% sooner.1
1,800+ units sold • Named “Five Companies to Watch” by LSI Market Insights
FDA Cleared
Continuous −100mmHg
Drains Out 30% Sooner*
1,800+ Units Sold
In Use at Leading Institutions
Ohio State University
Naval Medical Center
Baptist Memorial
UMMC
Hoag
The Problem
50 Years Without Innovation
“Diagnostics and treatments have advanced. But the post-surgical experience? Still stuck in the 1970s.” Elizabeth Hoff, CEO, SOMAVAC Medical Solutions
For Physicians
Clinical data, deep tissue therapy mechanism, economic impact, and how to bring SOMAVAC® to your practice.
View Clinical EvidenceFor Patients & Caregivers
Learn why SOMAVAC® transforms post-surgical recovery. Testimonials, how it works, and what to expect.
Learn MorePatient Instructions
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How It Works
Smart Suction, Simplified
The Old Way
JP bulbs require constant manual squeezing, safety-pinning to clothing, and messy emptying. Unchanged since 1974.
The SOMAVAC® Way
As flat as a phone. Worn discreetly under clothing. Continuous smart suction. No squeezing, no pins, no mess.
01
Connect
The surgeon connects SOMAVAC® to up to 4 surgical drains via one-way connectors, creating a clean, fully closed system that minimizes exposure to infectious materials.1
02
Wear & Go
As flat as a phone, the pump attaches to a belt worn discreetly under clothing. Fluid collects in a marked bag for easy measurement and disposal.1,2 No safety pins. No “grenade” bulbs.
03
Recover Faster
Continuous sensor-controlled suction maintains −100mmHg, delivering Deep Tissue Negative Pressure Therapy directly into the wound space, removing waste fluid continuously. Tissue layers heal together. Drains out up to 30% sooner.*1,3
The SOMAVAC Answer
The First & Only Deep Tissue Negative Pressure Therapy
Negative pressure wound therapy is proven and standard of care, but until now it only worked at the surface. SOMAVAC® uses continuous sensor-controlled suction to deliver −100mmHg negative pressure directly into the deep wound space1,4, where it matters most.
This deep tissue therapy removes stagnant fluid, creates tissue apposition so layers heal together properly, and enables integration of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) tissue. The result: drains out up to 30% sooner*, fewer seromas, and a reduced risk of complications.1
Worn discreetly on a belt under clothing and as flat as a phone, the fully closed system accepts up to 4 surgical drains through one-way connectors, eliminating manual bulb compression and minimizing infection risk.1
9.27
Satisfaction Score*1
30%
Earlier Drain Removal*1
11.4
Avg. Days to Removal*1
*9.27 mean satisfaction on the Likert scale (Walker study, p=0.008, n=49). 11.4 average days to drain removal, SOMAVAC group (n=45). Data on file.
Applications
Indicated Procedures
FDA-cleared for seroma prophylaxis in plastic and general surgery.
Mastectomy
Breast cancer surgery
Reconstruction
Breast restoration
Hernia Repair
Abdominal wall
Abdominoplasty
Body contouring
Paniculectomy
Excess tissue removal
Clinical Evidence
Early Data. Real Results.
SOMAVAC® removes surgical fluids more expeditiously than standard of care, enabling clinically meaningful impacts in patient experiences.
30%
Drains Out Sooner*1
11.4 days on average, as early as 8.3 days, vs. 16.3 days with JP bulbs. SOMAVAC group (n=45), p=0.003.
86%
Reduction in Reoperations2
86% reduction in return to the OR: 2% vs. 14% with JP bulbs in the Walker study (p=.05, n=49).
9.27
Patient Satisfaction2
Mean satisfaction on the Likert scale in the Walker study (p=0.008, n=49).
Average Time With Drains1
Prospective mastectomy study • N=45 • p=0.003 • Data on file
11.4 days
SOMAVAC®
16.3 days
JP Bulbs
Nearly 5 fewer days with drains
Ease of Use (SUS Score)1,6
Patient-reported • 0 to 100 scale • p=0.0008 • Data on file
46.7
JP Bulbs
93.2
SOMAVAC
82
Thermometer
78
Inhaler
Rated “best imaginable” on SUS scale. Thermometer & Inhaler: Kortum & Peres (2015). Data on file.
Our Why
It’s Time for a Surgical Drain Revolution
Influenced by surgeons who were frustrated by watching their patients struggle with 50-year-old technology. We set out to impact outcomes and change experiences.
Patient Stories
Real People. Real Recovery.
First-person accounts from patients and caregivers. Tap any story to read it in full.
“Somavac made my recovery so much better. I had my drains out at 9 days when they thought it’d be 2 weeks with bulbs. We were out eating pizza as a family after 2 days! I even got all the stupid shirts with pockets, and I didn’t have to wear any of it! I love that thing!!”
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Kelly M.
Bilateral Mastectomy
“I was given Somavac after my surgery and couldn’t believe how easy it was. When I needed another surgery, my surgeon was going to give me the bulbs and I refused. I demanded Somavac again. Bulbs cannot be justified anymore.”
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Jaime B.
Bilateral Mastectomy
“Somavac made my recovery so much better. I had my drains out at 9 days when they thought it’d be 2 weeks with bulbs. We were out eating pizza as a family after 2 days! I love that thing!”
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Kelly M.
Bilateral Mastectomy
“The SOMAVAC was so much easier than the JP drains I had with my first surgery. I didn’t have to strip them or squeeze bulbs. It just worked.”
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Cindy L.
Mastectomy Patient
A Caregiver’s Story
“Managing my wife’s post-surgical drains required constant attention. I emptied, measured, and sanitized them several times a day. The emotional toll was almost as heavy as the physical work. I ran myself ragged trying to keep up, to the point that stress caught up with me, and I came down with shingles.”
“Looking back, I wish I had known about the Somavac device earlier; it would have made drain management much easier and lightened the load both physically and emotionally.”
Michael Ker
Husband & Caregiver
Clinical Context
A 2025 peer-reviewed study demonstrates that traditional surgical drains are associated with increased postoperative pain, reduced mobility, and lower quality of life, extending the burden to both patients and caregivers.
Gadiraju et al. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2025
Recovery should be simple, comfortable, and worry-free.
SOMAVAC allows patients to enter the healing process sooner.1
Get In Touch
Ready to Transform Recovery?
Whether you’re a surgeon interested in SOMAVAC® for your practice, a patient with questions, or a caregiver seeking guidance, our U.S.-based team is here to help.
24/7 Patient Support
(833) 766-2822Headquarters
3144 Stage Post Drive, Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38133
Clinical Pilots
Memphis, TX, CA, VA, expanding nationally