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Safeheal

France, FR · Founded 2015 · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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SafeHeal is a medical device manufacturer developing anastomosis protection devices for colorectal surgery. Its investigational device, Colovac, aims to protect the anastomosis after colorectal surgery and eliminate the need for diverting ostomy in patients undergoing colectomy, serving colorectal surgeons and cancer patients.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

CRChris Richardson
Chris RichardsonPresident & CEOChris Richardson is President and CEO of SafeHeal, a medical device company developing anastomosis protection devices for colorectal surgery. He has built commercial organizations across sales, marketing, R&D, and finance in the medical device industry, with experience taking startups through commercialization.
KBKarl Blohm
Karl BlohmVP, International
SD
Scott DePierroVP, US OperationsScott DePierro is VP of US Operations at SafeHeal, a medical device company developing anastomosis protection devices for colorectal surgery. He brings over 20 years of experience in surgical device marketing, product development, and commercialization.
MVMarcos Velez-Duran
Marcos Velez-DuranVP, Regulatory Affairs and Quality
BMBrent Metzler
Brent MetzlerCFO
MAMichael Augelli
Michael AugelliVP, R&D, ManufacturingMichael Augelli is VP of R&D and Manufacturing at SafeHeal, a medical device company developing anastomosis protection devices for colorectal surgery. He has experience in biomedical product development and engineering.
HCHeather Cronin
Heather CroninVP, Clinical AffairsHeather Cronin is VP of Clinical Affairs at SafeHeal, a medical device company developing anastomosis protection devices for colorectal surgery. She has expertise in clinical research, regulatory affairs including PMA and 510(k) submissions, quality, and operations.
JGJenny Gaffney
Jenny GaffneyVP, Health Economics & Market AccessJenny Gaffney is VP of Health Economics & Market Access at SafeHeal, a medical device manufacturer developing anastomosis protection devices for colorectal surgery. She has over 17 years of experience in market access and reimbursement strategy for medical devices and procedures.

Investors · 2

Sofinnova Partners✓ confirmed by SafehealParis · $540K – $27M

How we know: Sofinnova Partners's portfolio page · the company's own site · a partner's Signal profile · Not right? Tell us

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Safeheal went on to found or lead other companies.

Cécile DupontClinical, Regulatory and Market access directorFounded Heptamed +1Anne OsdoitBoard director (formerly CEO)Founded Moon Surgical +1Andy WeissChair of the Board of DirectorsFounded ReCor Medical

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Sofinnovapartners4 shared keywordsSofinnova Partners is a venture capital and private investment firm that invests across multiple strategies including biotech, digital health, industrial biotechnology, and capital markets. The firm manages multiple specialized investment strategies focused on life sciences and healthcare innovation.
Bioworld4 shared keywordsBioWorld is a suite of daily news and data services covering therapeutics, medical technology, biopharma business transactions, and drug R&D, serving biopharmaceutical and medtech industry professionals. Owned by Clarivate, it publishes products including BioWorld, BioWorld Science, and BioWorld Asia with reporting from writers stationed globally.
SafeGuard Surgical3 shared keywordsSafeGuard Surgical develops a surgical platform centered on LeakGuard, an FDA-cleared stent designed to prevent post-operative complications without requiring removal. The company serves healthcare systems and surgeons seeking to reduce recovery time, complications, and costs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Safeheal do?
SafeHeal is a medical device manufacturer developing anastomosis protection devices for colorectal surgery. Its investigational device, Colovac, aims to protect the anastomosis after colorectal surgery and eliminate the need for diverting ostomy in patients undergoing colectomy, serving colorectal surgeons and cancer patients.
Who are Safeheal's investors?
Safeheal's investors include Asabys Partners, Sofinnova Partners.
Where is Safeheal headquartered?
Safeheal is headquartered in France, FR.