Verathon Inc.
| Subsidiary | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Medical devices |
| Founded 📆 | 1984 |
| Founder 👔 | Dr. Gerald McMorrow |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
Key people | Natasha Dixon (President & CEO) Kevin Filo (SVP & Corporate Secretary) |
| Products 📟 | BladderScan, GlideScope, Verathon View |
| Services | Diagnostic imaging, airway management systems |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| Parent | Roper Technologies (2009–present) |
| 🌐 Website | www.verathon.com |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
Verathon Inc. is an American medical device company headquartered in Bothell, Washington. It specializes in diagnostic tools and advanced airway management systems, notably the BladderScan® portable ultrasound and GlideScope® video laryngoscope. Verathon serves the global healthcare market with solutions used across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and emergency services.
Founded in 1984 as Diagnostic Ultrasound Corporation, Verathon became a wholly owned subsidiary of Roper Technologies in 2009. It plays a critical role in Roper’s medical technology portfolio and is recognized for its innovation and patient-centered product design.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
History
Verathon was founded in 1984 by Dr. Gerald McMorrow, initially developing portable ultrasound devices for urological applications. The company gained prominence with the release of the BladderScan system, a revolutionary non-invasive bladder volume measurement tool.
In 2007, the company rebranded as Verathon Inc. to reflect its expanded mission in airway and surgical technology. Following its acquisition by Roper Technologies in 2009[7], Verathon increased its investment in international expansion and R&D capabilities.[8]
Research and Development
Verathon maintains dedicated R&D labs at its Bothell headquarters, with research initiatives in:
- Embedded AI and machine learning for anatomy recognition.
- Wireless diagnostic device miniaturization.
- Interoperable software compliant with ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and FDA QSR.
Regulatory Certifications
Verathon products are registered and cleared in multiple jurisdictions:
- FDA (United States)
- Health Canada
- CE Mark (European Union)
- TGA (Australia)
- ISO 13485 certified quality management system
- MDSAP-compliant for multi-region regulatory approval
Global Operations
Verathon operates globally with its corporate headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in Bothell, Washington, United States. The company also maintains a regional distribution and service center in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, which supports Canadian logistics, bilingual customer service, and technical operations.
In addition to its North American presence, Verathon has commercial offices and authorized distributors in several international markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. Its international distribution is supported by a hybrid model combining direct sales and regional partners, enabling localized delivery and clinical support.
See Also
References
- ↑ "About Us | Verathon". www.verathon.com. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ Staff, R. T. (2024-11-01). "Verathon Debuts First Video Laryngoscope Made with Bio-based Plastics". Respiratory Therapy. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ Yao, W.; Li, M.; Zhang, C.; Luo, A. (2022). "Recent Advances in Videolaryngoscopy for One-Lung Ventilation in Thoracic Anesthesia: A Narrative Review". Frontiers in Medicine. 9. doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.822646. PMC 9235869 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 35770016 Check|pmid=value (help). Unknown parameter|article-number=ignored (help) - ↑ "Diagnostic Ultrasound Corporation Maker Of BladderScan(R) And GlideScope(R), Updates Company Name To Verathon Inc". BioSpace. 2006-10-11. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Verathon launches sustainable single-use laryngoscope - Yahoo Finance".
- ↑ Staff, R. T. (2025-04-02). "Verathon Expands Portfolio of GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes". Respiratory Therapy. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Verathon Acquired by Roper Technologies." Bloomberg News, 2009.
- ↑ "Roper Industries Completes Verathon Acquisition". Manufacturing.net. 2009-12-08. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
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