ThermaZone
Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC develops and markets ThermaZone, a portable, non-opioid, thermoelectric pain management device that provides hot and cold therapy without the use of ice. The device is used in various medical departments and supports veterans, clinicians, and patients by offering targeted, localized therapy for acute and chronic pain. The company's mission is to provide effective, convenient, and safe pain relief solutions that reduce reliance on opioids.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
ThermaZone
23950 Commerce Park, Suite 100, Beachwood, Ohio 44122, United States
Products
Portable programmable thermoelectric heating/cooling device
Compact electronic medical device that uses thermoelectric elements to heat or cool a small volume of distilled water and deliver controlled surface thermal therapy via connectable pads.
Reusable neoprene microchannel therapy pads
Durable reusable pads made from neoprene with welded TPU micro-channel water delivery systems, available in anatomically contoured sizes for common anatomical regions.
Single-patient-use laminated pads (30-day)
Disposable single-patient pads constructed from laminated material with TPU interior to create a barrier against fluid transfer, intended for typical short-term rehabilitation periods.
Accessories and mounting hardware
Accessory components including vehicle power cord, replacement tubing assemblies, carrying case, bed bracket, IV pole with basket, extender straps, and spare power supply.
Range-of-motion knee brace compatible with thermal pads
Polycentric-hinged adjustable knee brace compatible with therapy pads to provide controlled flexion/extension while delivering thermal therapy; identified for insurance reimbursement under a specified billing code.
Portable programmable thermoelectric heating/cooling device
Compact electronic medical device that uses thermoelectric elements to heat or cool a small volume of distilled water and deliver controlled surface thermal therapy via connectable pads.
Reusable neoprene microchannel therapy pads
Durable reusable pads made from neoprene with welded TPU micro-channel water delivery systems, available in anatomically contoured sizes for common anatomical regions.
Single-patient-use laminated pads (30-day)
Disposable single-patient pads constructed from laminated material with TPU interior to create a barrier against fluid transfer, intended for typical short-term rehabilitation periods.
Accessories and mounting hardware
Accessory components including vehicle power cord, replacement tubing assemblies, carrying case, bed bracket, IV pole with basket, extender straps, and spare power supply.
Range-of-motion knee brace compatible with thermal pads
Polycentric-hinged adjustable knee brace compatible with therapy pads to provide controlled flexion/extension while delivering thermal therapy; identified for insurance reimbursement under a specified billing code.
Services
Short-term rental of portable thermoelectric heating/cooling devices via approved third-party rental partners.
Distributor inquiry and onboarding process for DME suppliers interested in carrying the thermal therapy system and accessory SKUs.
Clinical prescribing inquiry forms, clinician demo scheduling, and materials to support prescription use in clinical settings including institutional facilities.
Guidance documents, insurance forms, recommended submission steps, and referenced billing codes to assist patients and providers in reimbursement and appeals processes.
Publication and distribution of retrospective cohort analyses evaluating thermal therapy effects on specialty care utilization and opioid prescribing.
Online surveys to gather device usage patterns, self-reported opioid-use reduction estimates, testimonials, and consent for follow-up contact or customer service outreach.
Short-term rental of portable thermoelectric heating/cooling devices via approved third-party rental partners.
Distributor inquiry and onboarding process for DME suppliers interested in carrying the thermal therapy system and accessory SKUs.
Clinical prescribing inquiry forms, clinician demo scheduling, and materials to support prescription use in clinical settings including institutional facilities.
Guidance documents, insurance forms, recommended submission steps, and referenced billing codes to assist patients and providers in reimbursement and appeals processes.
Publication and distribution of retrospective cohort analyses evaluating thermal therapy effects on specialty care utilization and opioid prescribing.
Online surveys to gather device usage patterns, self-reported opioid-use reduction estimates, testimonials, and consent for follow-up contact or customer service outreach.
Expertise Areas
- Thermal therapy device engineering (thermoelectric systems)
- Localized heat/cold therapy for musculoskeletal and cranial pain
- Pad materials engineering and laminated microchannel design
- Clinical deployment and observational outcomes evaluation
Key Technologies
- Thermoelectric (Peltier) heating and cooling
- Microchannel water-circulation pads
- Programmable electronic temperature control and timers
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) laminated pad barriers
News & Updates
A medical company hopes a clinical study on one of its devices will help efforts to reduce drug prescriptions that have played a role in fueling the state’s opioid epidemic. Cleveland-based Innovative Medical Equipment was among the seven 2017 recipients of funding from an Ohio Third Frontier Commission initiative seeking new technological solutions to address the opioid crisis.
Ohio Third Frontier awarded $1.9 million to businesses and institutions in Cuyahoga County to fight the opioid epidemic. 'This is an opportunity to save lives,' David Goodman, director of the Ohio Development Services Agency and chair of the Ohio Third Frontier Commission, said in a news release.
Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC introduces ThermaZone®, a powerful and practical device that uses thermoelectric technology to provide heating and cooling therapy without the use of ice. The compact ThermaZone device safely and effectively administers therapy at the optimal temperature for pain relief.
Established in 2008 by a renowned plastic surgeon and migraine research pioneer, the company has developed the ThermaZone device to provide effective, non-opioid pain management solutions.
A review of ThermaZone's features and benefits, highlighting its effectiveness in pain management and its use in various clinical settings.
A medical company hopes a clinical study on one of its devices will help efforts to reduce drug prescriptions that have played a role in fueling the state’s opioid epidemic. Cleveland-based Innovative Medical Equipment was among the seven 2017 recipients of funding from an Ohio Third Frontier Commission initiative seeking new technological solutions to address the opioid crisis.
Ohio Third Frontier awarded $1.9 million to businesses and institutions in Cuyahoga County to fight the opioid epidemic. 'This is an opportunity to save lives,' David Goodman, director of the Ohio Development Services Agency and chair of the Ohio Third Frontier Commission, said in a news release.
Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC introduces ThermaZone®, a powerful and practical device that uses thermoelectric technology to provide heating and cooling therapy without the use of ice. The compact ThermaZone device safely and effectively administers therapy at the optimal temperature for pain relief.
Established in 2008 by a renowned plastic surgeon and migraine research pioneer, the company has developed the ThermaZone device to provide effective, non-opioid pain management solutions.
A review of ThermaZone's features and benefits, highlighting its effectiveness in pain management and its use in various clinical settings.