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Your life is filled with family, work, and activities. Minimizing your downtime after surgery is key to helping you return to what matters most. Watch our videos, interviews and read the various articles about our company and product.

  • SOMAVAC® Selected to Present at TLSF 2024

    SOMAVAC® presenting at the 13th Annual Texas Life Science Forum, co-hosted by BioHouston and Rice Alliance, is Texas’ premier life science and health-tech event, taking place on November 7, 2024 to unite industry professionals, investors, and executives.
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  • SOMAVAC® Receives Strong Reception at ASPS Annual Meeting

    There was strong recognition at ASPS that seroma mitigation and elimination are essential to transforming outcomes for breast reconstruction patients. Attendees were particularly excited by SOMAVAC’s FDA-cleared technology.
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  • SOMAVAC® CEO Elizabeth Hoff Presents at LSI Europe: Technology Receives Enthusiastic Response

    Elizabeth Hoff’s presentation focused on SOMAVAC’s negative pressure wound therapy device, which is designed to address the unmet needs of patients recovering from large flap surgeries, including breast cancer reconstructions.
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  • SOMAVAC® Welcomes Dr. Aldona Spiegel as New Strategic Advisor

    We are honored to have Dr. Spiegel on board and look forward to her guidance as we continue to push the boundaries of patient care and innovation. Dr. Spiegel’s passion for advancing medical technology aligns perfectly with SOMAVAC’s commitment to…
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  • Brief conversation with Phil Ryan (COO, SOMAVAC® Medical)

    The transcript features a conversation between Abigail and Phil Ryan, who is the Chief Operating Officer at Silverback, a company he joined in 2019 after working at a large medical device manufacturer. Phil discusses his transition from a large company…
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  • SOMAVAC® Medical Granted US Patent (11,078,898)

    The SOMAVAC® SVS is the ONLY smart surgical drain pump cleared by the FDA to prevent seromas in plastic and general surgery. Most commonly used for mastectomies, breast reconstructions, hernia repairs, tummy tucks and complex orthopedic procedures.
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  • Welcoming Keith Gordon, RN as a Senior Clinical Support Team Member

    Keith Gordon discussed his positive transition and busy schedule at Silverback as a new clinical specialist, highlighting his enthusiasm for being on the road, interacting with doctors and patients, and introducing new technology. He expressed excitement about the S-VHS device,…
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  • ‘Smart’ pump latest medical device created in Memphis

    The article discusses the innovations made by SOMAVAC in surgical drain technology, led by CEO Esra Roan. SOMAVAC has developed a device that automates the draining and collection of surgical fluids, improving upon the traditional Jackson-Pratt bulb, which has been…
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  • Suzanne’s Experience with Drains Speaks Volumes

    As a three time, nine year breast cancer survivor, I have had multiple surgeries that have required Jackson Pratt drains. I found these drains to be inconvenient, messy and quite frankly, gross. They were a nightmare. As I was being…
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  • PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE CARE: Mental Wellness of Breast Cancer Patients

    Research shows that many breast cancer patients fight a secondary battle with mental health as they return home from cancer treatment. They suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and other mental health conditions which can have a negative impact on patients’ path to recovery.
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  • What You Need To Know about Surgical Drains with Suction & Infection after Breast Surgery

    The article discusses the importance and challenges of surgical drains, such as JP drains, used after procedures like mastectomies to prevent fluid accumulation and minimize the risk of complications like seromas and infections. It highlights the significant impact of these…
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  • SOMAVAC Shows Commitment to Women’s Health as a Sponsor of Essentially Women FOCUS Conference

    Thank you to our sponsors, American Breast Care, Brightree, VGM Insurance, and all of our exhibitors for helping make the conference a success.
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  • The Rewarding Life of Mastectomy Fitters

    The article explores the role of mastectomy fitters who provide essential support to women recovering from breast cancer surgery by fitting them for external breast prostheses and other post-mastectomy products. It details the fitting process, the emotional and practical considerations…
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  • SOMAVAC® participates in the virtual Focus Conference organized by Essentially Women

    We are excited to be participating in this year’s Focus 2021 Conference organized by Essentially Women, A Division of the VGM Group – virtually! Check out the On Demand session by our CEO Esra Roan, PhD titled “Closed Suction Drain…
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  • Revolutionary SOMAVAC® SVS in Essential Advantage by Essentially Women

    Read about SOMAVAC in the latest issue of Essentially Advantage. Jane Berz, RN, MSN, FNCBC wrote a wonderful article about what SOMAVAC means to the future of drain care. We are so very proud to be part of this amazing…
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