Orbisana Healthcare GmbH – The Ventilation and Respiration Therapy Specialist

Orbisana Healthcare GmbH is the leading manufacturer for ventilation, laryngectomy and respiratory therapy devices. At Orbisana Healthcare GmbH we combine cutting-edge technology and innovation with our first-rate expertise. All our products are developed in close collaboration with patients and physicians and are certified in accordance with the European Medical Device Directive. At Orbisana Healthcare GmbH, quality means state-of-the-art and resistant design, combined with a reliability and functionality perfectly attuned to the needs of patients.

Orbisana Healthcare GmbH

Was founded back in 1949 and is specialized in tracheotomy, laryngectomy and ventilation-related technology. As inventors of the first electronic speech aid in 1958, Orbisana Healthcare GmbH enjoys a reputation as one of the industry‘s leading manufacturers ever since. The SERVOX brand is associated worldwide with pioneering products of the highest quality.

HOFFRICHTER – Servona Respiratory Care

Since its acquisition by Servona GmbH in 2014, Hoffrichter GmbH is part of the Orbisana Healthcare GmbH. Our subsidiary offers high quality respiration therapy and ventilation devices. We show a clear focus on therapy reliability, patient safety and ease of use – all hallmarks of Hoffrichter GmbH since 1992. All Hoffrichter systems can be used with minimal instruction, quickly and easily due to their simple and self-explanatory operation procedures. The devices are also extremely versatile by offering a wide range of ventilation modes, and can be adapted to suit the patient’s needs. Whether intended for domestic or clinical use, Hoffrichter ventilation devices offer the highest quality – „Made in Germany“.

Global Network

Operating at a global level, Orbisana Healthcare GmbH cooperates with many established companies in the fields of ventilation, respiratory therapy, tracheotomy and laryngectomy as well as incontinence care. Our high-quality medical devices, particularly those from our well-known brands HOFFRICHTER, SERVOX, SERVOCURA and SERVOVENT are exported all around the world from our German headquarters in Troisdorf and Hoffrichter premises in Schwerin.

Important Milestones

2022

Servona GmbH becomes Orbisana Healthcare GmbH

2018

Certification according to DIN-EN ISO 13485:2016
Relaunch of SERVOX^® digital XL (speech aid)

2017

Market launch of SERVOVENT tube extension, SERVOVENT tubing systems
Market launch of HOFFRICHTER LAVI 30/40

2016

Market launch of SERVOX tracheo nose neo P, SERVOX tracheo tape M

2015

Market launch of SERVOX HME comfort module

2014

Acquisition: Nicolai-Vitalressort
Acquisition: Hoffrichter
Market launch of Servoport 3000 carrying case, SERVOX cleaning brush TEP, SERVOX rota tube duo, SERVOX aspiration catheter 72, SERVOX tracheo tape neo, SERVOX tracheo nose neo O2 adpater, Servoflex nutrition delivery system ENLock, SERVOX HME comfort skin module, TRENDvent home ventilation device, Carat pro home ventilation device, Cirri mask system

2013

Market launch of SERVOX tracheo tape soft plus with hook, SERVOX separating wedge RW 15, Servoflex transfer system for enteral nutrition

2012

Acquisition: Zieger, Dortmund
Market launch of SERVOX rota tube, SERVOX tracheo tape, SERVOX cleaning brush, SERVOS place holder following Wollenberg, ADEVA-/ESKA-Herrmann – larynx-products, SERVOX neo tracheal compress, SERVOX stoma-prep/stoma-AdEx

2011

Market launch of SERVOX tracheal compress – new version, SERVOX base plate sensitive, SERVOX tracheo nose F, SERVOX elasto tube, SERVOX seal pad, SERVOX a-traumatic aspiration catheter, SERVOX HME module, SERVOX 22/15 adapter, SERVOX neo tracheo pad, SERVOX soft tube connect

2010

Market launch of Servoclean (disinfectant solution for cannulae), SERVOCURA incontinence care, Servona aspiration catheter, SERVOX tracheo pad, SERVOX base plate, SERVOX soft tube 22, Hoffrichter Carat plus

2009

Market launch of Servona silver cannulae, Servotube silicone cannulae, PEG band set, stretch plaster, Servoport 3000 m & s, Servokids – artificial nose for neonates

2008

Servox GmbH becomes Servona (01 September 2008)
Market launch of Servosan nutrition solutions, Servosan enteral, Servoflex transfer system

2007

SERVOX AG becomes Servox GmbH
Market launch of Servona short silicone cannulae, Servoplast PU cannulae, Servomex – artificial nose for adults

2006

Merger of Vitalmed and SERVOX AG
Expansion of care to rehabilitation aids
Market launch of SERVOX eco (with battery operation) and Mediport 3000 mobile

2005

Complete care for laryngectomy and tracheotomy patients
Market launch of Servodrop MS – damp-warm inhalation device

2004

Acquisition: Sanitätshaus Keuchen, renamed as Vitalmed
Certification according to DIN-EN ISO 9001 & DIN-EN ISO 13485
Expansion of home care with home ventilation
Expansion of home care for children and newborns
Market launch of Passy Muir speech valve and Alphasan (enteral nutrition solution)

2002

Acquisition of the company Vitalmed
Market launch of SERVOX digital
Move to Troisdorf

2000

Change of name to Servox AG
Start of internal training of sales representatives
Start of nationwide supply in the home-care area
Expansion of home care to tracheotomy patients in need of care
Market launch of Mediport 2000 classic and mobile

1992

Expansion of home care to include enteral nutrition, wound care, and incontinence

1990

Companies merge into SMT Servox Medizintechnik

1988

Dr. Kuhn and Co. acquires Hassheider
Expansion of care to tracheotomy and laryngectomy patients

1987

Intonation is added to the SERVOX speech aid
Market launch: SERVOX inton speech aid

1968

International sales of SERVOX speech aids

1962

Market launch: SERVOX speech aid

1961

Dr. Kuhn merges with Madaus

1958

Kuhn and Co.: Development of speech aid

1949

Foundation of Dr. Kuhn and Co.

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