September 2024— Korion Health, a pioneering startup in healthcare innovation, has won the prestigious $1 million Hult Prize for its groundbreaking electronic stethoscope that empowers patients to conduct at-home heart and lung screenings. This monumental achievement is a significant step forward in improving access to healthcare, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Hellbender, a leading provider of advanced hardware design and engineering, played a key role in Korion Health’s success by designing and engineering the hardware for the stethoscope. In addition, Hellbender will achieve ISO 13485 certification in Q1 of 2025, and handle the full-scale manufacturing of the device, ensuring the highest quality standards. This certification positions Hellbender as a trusted partner for medical device companies, signaling its readiness to further expand into the healthcare sector.
Korion Health’s innovative stethoscope allows patients to monitor their cardiovascular and respiratory health at home, addressing the increasing demand for telemedicine solutions. By partnering with Hellbender for the design and manufacturing of this device, Korion ensures the stethoscope meets rigorous healthcare standards and provides patients with reliable, easy-to-use technology.
“Hellbender’s engineering expertise has been essential to our success,” said Anna Li, CEO of Korion Health. “Their commitment to excellence in design and manufacturing has made our vision a reality. We are excited to continue working with them as we enter the next phase of development.”
Both Korion Health and Hellbender are proud Benefit Corporations (B-Corps), sharing a commitment to ethical business practices and social responsibility. As B-Corps, the two companies are dedicated to using business as a force for good, focusing on sustainability and positive community impact. This shared ethos underpins their collaboration, creating a partnership that not only drives innovation but also aligns with broader societal goals.
Hellbender is actively seeking new collaborations with other businesses in the healthcare industry in to provide public benefit and deliver impactful solutions through cutting-edge design, engineering, and manufacturing services.
Hellbender is fully equipped to partner with healthcare innovators like Korion Health, providing end-to-end solutions from initial design through manufacturing. Hellbender is now open to new projects in the healthcare space, eager to bring its technical expertise and commitment to quality to more life-saving products.
For more information about Hellbender’s design, engineering, and manufacturing services, visit hellbender.com.