Class Medical Partners with Best Buy Medical to Enhance Catheter Safety Across Canada

Class Medical, a leader in innovative patient safety solutions, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Best Buy Medical, a premier Canadian distributor of home healthcare products and medical supplies. This partnership will bring Class Medical's groundbreaking Trans Urethral Catheter Safety Valve (TUCSV®) to healthcare providers and patients throughout Canada, to eliminate the risk of catheter balloon injuries.

The TUCSV® is a unique, patented device designed to prevent the painful and debilitating injuries that can occur from the accidental inflation of a catheter balloon in the urethra. Such injuries are a significant concern in clinical settings, often leading to severe complications and increased healthcare costs. The TUCSV® provides a simple and effective solution by ensuring that the catheter balloon can only be inflated once it is correctly placed in the bladder.

Danny Forde, CEO of Class Medical, commented on the new partnership "We are delighted to partner with Best Buy Medical to introduce the TUCSV® to Canada. Best Buy Medical's extensive distribution network and commitment to improving patient outcomes make them the ideal partner to help us achieve our mission of eliminating catheter balloon injuries. This collaboration is a significant milestone in our international growth strategy and comes as we see growing adoption of the TUCSV® in multiple markets.

With a vast portfolio of over 16,000 healthcare products and five distribution centers across Canada, Best Buy Medical is a trusted supplier for pharmacies, healthcare stores, and long-term care facilities nationwide. The addition of the TUCSV® will complement their existing range of urology and continence care products, offering a vital new tool for enhancing patient safety, reducing healthcare costs, and providing peace of mind for clinicians.

"We are excited to bring Class Medical's innovative TUCSV® to the Canadian healthcare market", said Jamie Church, CEO of Best Buy Medical. "This product directly addresses a critical and preventable patient safety issue during urinary catheterisation. By adding the TUCSV® to our offerings, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing Canadians with access to the highest quality medical supplies that make a real difference in patient care. We look forward to a successful, long-term partnership with Class Medical."

This agreement marks another key step in Class Medical's global expansion, as the company continues to build on the strong adoption of the TUCSV® in Ireland and other international markets.

About Class Medical:

Class Medical is an award-winning medical device company based in Limerick, Ireland, dedicated to improving patient safety. Its flagship product, the Trans Urethral Catheter Safety Valve (TUCSV®), is clinically proven to prevent injuries caused by the incorrect inflation of urinary catheter balloons. These injuries affect over a million patients annually, leading to serious complications. Class Medical is committed to establishing the TUCSV® as the global standard of care to create a world without catheter balloon injuries.

About Best Buy Medical:

Best Buy Medical is a leading Canadian distributor of home healthcare products and medical supplies. Since 2003, they have been serving pharmacies, healthcare organizations, and long-term care centers across Canada. With a comprehensive offering of over 16,000 Health Canada-approved products and a network of five distribution centers, Best Buy Medical is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare solutions and bilingual support to the Canadian market.