Critical Innovations LLC


Critical Innovations LLC is a medical research and development company focused on creating cutting-edge solutions to health threats across pre-hospital, hospital, and military environments. The company is dedicated to developing innovative medical devices and technologies that enhance emergency care and trauma management, particularly in military settings.

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Critical Innovations LLC

4228 Marine Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260


What We Do

BurRapid™ Intracranial Access Platform

A medical device designed for rapid access to the cranial cavity, previously funded under Defense Health Agency (DHA) Phase I, Phase II, and Phase IIE SBIR awards.

Donaldson Decompression Needle™

A specialized needle for decompression procedures, previously funded under DHA Phase I and Phase II SBIR funding awards.

Eye-Aid™ System for Acute Ocular Injuries

A device for treating acute ocular injuries, developed under funding from the US Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA).

Fast Onset Abdominal Management™ (F.O.A.M.™)

An award-winning program for managing abdominal trauma, funded by the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA).

PleuraPath™ Thoracostomy System

A thoracostomy system developed under various SBIR awards, designed for emergency chest decompression.

Succor™ Combat Foam for Traumatized Tissue

A foam product for treating traumatized tissue, developed under multiple SBIR awards from the US Army.


FDA Regulated Medical Devices

Battlefield Resuscitation


Key People

Ross I. Donaldson

President & CEO

John Cambridge

Chief Medical Officer

Jonathan Armstrong

Chief Scientific Officer

Perry Lew

Director of Operations

Oliver Buchanan

Director of Engineering

Arghavan Farzadi

Director of Research


Funded Projects

BurRapid Epidural Drainage Attachment for Traumatic Brain Injury

Epidural bleeding from traumatic brain injury (TBI) is immediately life-threatening and can quickly lead to brain herniation and death unless there is immediate neurosurgical intervention. BurRapid™, developed by Critical Innovations, is a medical device that provides hematoma drainage and intracranial pressure monitoring to sustain TBI patients on the battlefield. This allows for provision of these life-saving interventions earlier in the roles of care, including at the point-of-injury.


News & Updates

A study demonstrating the benefits of Eye-Aid™ in treating ocular injuries in a large animal model, published in Military Medicine.

Critical Innovations hosted visitors from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity to review ongoing projects.

Critical Innovations presented at the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium, showcasing its developing technologies.

MTEC 2020 Prototype of the Year Award

Critical Innovations was awarded the MTEC 2020 Prototype of the Year for its innovative medical technology solutions.