Turner MedTech Announces MOU for Contract Manufacturing for KyphoLift™ MRI Device

Key Takeaways

  • Turner MedTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with KyphoLift to manufacture its innovative MRI device designed to improve patient comfort and efficiency during scans.
  • The KyphoLift device helps position patients with spinal injuries, fusions, degenerative disk disease, and kyphosis for more accurate imaging.
  • This partnership brings together an approved manufacturing company certified for all medical device manufacturing with a groundbreaking solution to a common problem in the MRI suite.

Orem, Utah – October 21, 2024– Turner MedTech, a leading contract manufacturer of medical devices, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with KyphoLift to manufacture its innovative MRI device designed to improve patient comfort and efficiency during scans. The KyphoLift device helps position patients with spinal injuries, fusions, degenerative disk disease, and kyphosis for more accurate imaging.

This partnership brings together an approved manufacturing company certified for all medical device manufacturing with a groundbreaking solution to a common problem in the MRI suite. Turner MedTech is ready to collaborate with KyphoLift to bring this much-needed product to more markets and create a win-win for both companies.

"It's exciting to bring in a new product that can help so many people with such a simple idea," said Clark Turner, CEO of Turner Innovations, parent company of Turner MedTech. "We are confident in our ability to manufacture the KyphoLift to the highest quality standards and are eager to contribute to its success."

"We are very excited that KyphoLift is aligned with Turner MedTech," said Brandon Johnson, Kypholift CEO and Founder. "We look forward to making it a big success!"

"We're excited to bring in yet another innovative product into our fold at Turner MedTech," said Charles Jensen, Managing Director of Turner MedTech. "This will create new advancements for our manufacturing processes and drive growth, allowing us to expand our team as we bring this product to more markets."

This announcement follows Turner MedTech and Turner Innovations' inclusion in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.




About Turner MedTech

Turner MedTech is an ISO 13485 certified contract manufacturer, supporting companies in the transfer of medical and other technology products into manufacturing. From design support and rapid prototyping to process development and on to commercialization through product assembly and testing, Turner MedTech is rapidly emerging as the go-to resource for prototyping and contract manufacturing of medical device components and products.

About KyphoLift™

Getting patients with spinal injuries, fusions, degenerative disk disease, and kyphosis in the necessary position for MR exams can be challenging. It often requires more time than allotted or reimbursed for, but the KyphoLift™ device makes it less burdensome on patients and providers. Standardizing patient positioning using KyphoLift enhances efficiency throughput for the entire patient workflow, from preparation to image acquisition, reducing labor and turnaround times.

Conventional methods of positioning kyphotic patients involve multiple clinicians, pillows, and sponges, which can be physically taxing, uncomfortable for the patient, and prone to shifting during scans. KyphoLift provides a solid, adjustable surface operated by a single technologist, eliminating manual lifting and ensuring consistent positioning. This innovative product is designed to enhance the overall MRI procedure for both patients and MRI staff.



Key Takeaways

  • Turner MedTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with KyphoLift to manufacture its innovative MRI device designed to improve patient comfort and efficiency during scans.
  • The KyphoLift device helps position patients with spinal injuries, fusions, degenerative disk disease, and kyphosis for more accurate imaging.
  • This partnership brings together an approved manufacturing company certified for all medical device manufacturing with a groundbreaking solution to a common problem in the MRI suite.

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It's exciting to bring in a new product that can help so many people with such a simple idea. We are confident in our ability to manufacture the Ky...
Clark TurnerCEO of Turner Innovations, parent company of Turner MedTech
We're excited to bring in yet another innovative product into our fold at Turner MedTech. This will create new advancements for our manufacturing p...
Charles JensenManaging Director of Turner MedTech
We are very excited that KyphoLift is aligned with Turner Med Tech and look forward to making it a big success!
Brandon JohnsonKypholift CEO and Founder

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