35+ years of innovation Driving creative thinking

Pioneering subcutaneous infusion therapy for over three decades, putting patients first in everything we design.

Our story,
milestone by milestone.

From our founding in 1991 to today, every innovation has been driven by a singular focus: making subcutaneous infusion simpler, safer, and better for patients everywhere.

1991
1991

Founded

EMED Technologies is established as a hybrid patient-centric organization and contract manufacturer, with a founding vision to improve the lives of patients receiving subcutaneous therapy.

1994
1994

Nipro partnership

Technology transfer agreement with Nipro Corporation for Huber needle set manufacturing. EMED's first major manufacturing partnership.

1999
1999

Kimberly-Clark

Manufacturing contract established with Kimberly-Clark, expanding EMED's contract manufacturing capabilities into a global market.

2001
2001

3M & Arrow

Manufacturing contracts signed with 3M and Arrow (a Teleflex Company), cementing EMED as a trusted contract manufacturer for leading medical device companies.

2004
2004

CSL Behring

Collaborative agreement with CSL Behring results in the development of the first multi-needle set specifically designed for subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy.

2012
2012

VersaRate® breakthrough

First patent and 510(k) clearance for VersaRate®, a first-of-its-kind variable flow rate controller giving patients unprecedented independence and comfort during infusion.

2013
2013

SAF-Q®

Patent granted for SAF-Q®, the world's first dedicated safety needle set for SCIg therapy, designed to protect patients and caregivers during subcutaneous infusion.

2015
2015

SCIg60® system FDA approved

First mechanical syringe pump system to receive 510(k) clearance for SCIg therapy. The FDA assigned an entirely new pump category code, recognizing the uniqueness of the SCIg60® system for Hizentra.

2016
2016

SCIg60®, expanded indications

First comprehensive validation of expanded SCIg indications through a joint regulatory submission with Takeda and Gammagard Liquid, opening new therapeutic possibilities for patients.

2019
2019

OPTFlow® industry first

OPTFlow® launches as the industry's first needle set combining the highest flow rate with the lowest penetration force in the SCIg market, a breakthrough in patient comfort.

2022
2022

R&D expansion

Continued investment in R&D partnerships with global pharmaceutical leaders, driving the next generation of subcutaneous infusion systems and drug delivery technologies.

2023
2023

Global growth

EMED expands its global reach, deepening partnerships across North America, Europe, and Asia as demand for subcutaneous therapy continues to grow worldwide.

EMED 2026
2026

The future

Building on 35+ years of innovation, EMED continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in drug delivery, always with the patient at the centre of every decision.

The future

Since 1991

we are
EMED Technologies.

Three decades of patient-centered innovation.
Every milestone, every breakthrough, for them.

Our values

What we
stand for

The principles below aren't aspirational. They're how decisions actually get made at EMED Technologies, every single day.

01

Patient Safety Above All

Every product decision begins and ends with the well-being of the patients who depend on our technology.

02

Engineering Excellence

We hold our work to the highest standard, from regulatory compliance to the smallest design detail.

03

Transparency & Integrity

We communicate openly, own our mistakes, and earn trust through consistent, honest action.

04

Always Getting Better

We ask "how could this be better?" about everything: our products, our processes, and ourselves. That curiosity is what keeps us ahead.