Somavac
Memphis, US · Founded 2016 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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SOMAVAC makes a smart surgical drain pump that delivers continuous sensor-controlled negative pressure therapy to the deep wound space, replacing traditional JP bulb drains and enabling earlier drain removal after surgery. The FDA-cleared device is used by surgeons and patients for seroma prophylaxis in plastic and general surgery, including breast cancer surgery, reconstruction, and body contouring.
Founders & leadership
Somavac was founded in 2016 by Elizabeth Hoff.
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Elizabeth HoffinCEOElizabeth Hoff is CEO of Somavac, which manufactures an FDA-cleared smart surgical drain pump for post-operative wound management. She has previously led commercialization efforts for medical device and software companies in cardiovascular, neurology, and breast reconstruction.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Somavac do?
- SOMAVAC makes a smart surgical drain pump that delivers continuous sensor-controlled negative pressure therapy to the deep wound space, replacing traditional JP bulb drains and enabling earlier drain removal after surgery. The FDA-cleared device is used by surgeons and patients for seroma prophylaxis in plastic and general surgery, including breast cancer surgery, reconstruction, and body contouring.
- Who founded Somavac?
- Somavac was founded by Elizabeth Hoff in 2016.
- Who are Somavac's investors?
- Somavac's investors include Innova Memphis, Inc., Launch Tennessee.
- Where is Somavac headquartered?
- Somavac is headquartered in Memphis, US.

