ewimed expands European Footprint with launch of ewimed Norway AS
ewimed expands European Footprint with launch of ewimed Norway AS
14 May 2024
Hechingen, Germany, May 14, 2024 – ewimed, a prominent medical technology company specializing in drainage products for treating pleural effusion and ascites, takes a significant leap forward in its European expansion with the establishment of ewimed Norway AS. Egon Wiest, owner of the ewimed group of companies, announced the exciting news today, welcoming the Norwegian branch into the growing ewimed family.
ewimed is established in Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Hungary and is headquartered in Germany. With over 30 years in the industry, it stands as one of the largest distributors of drainage products in Europe. ewimed places a strong emphasis on improving the patient quality of life and ensuring patient safety.
In a statement today, Tomas Jalrup, CEO of ewimed Norway said, “We are thrilled to fortify our presence in Scandinavia and across Europe. Our products make a substantial difference in the lives of patients and their families.”
ewimed’s strategic move into Norway aims to foster collaboration with the local healthcare community and contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge and sustainable medical solutions. The company is looking forward to cultivating robust partnerships in Norway.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Claudia Wennberg
Sr. Scandinavian Marketing Manager
Claudia.wennberg @ ewimed.com
+46 76 311 9027
About ewimed:
ewimed is a medical technology manufacturer and distributor company specializing in drainage products for treating pleural effusion and ascites. Originally founded in 1991 and headquartered in Germany, ewimed has established branch companies in Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Netherlands, and now Norway. Together, ewimed is one of the largest suppliers of indwelling catheters and accessories in Europe.
Our core values revolve around patient safety and quality of life. Our distinctive approach entails a full-service offering, which includes comprehensive training by experienced local nurses for medical staff and patients in their homes. We are dedicated to providing top customer service and support precisely when and where it’s needed.
Our portfolio includes products designed for draining pleural effusions and ascites. These offerings cater to the diverse needs of patients, physicians, and nurses both in hospitals and at the patient’s home. As innovative developers and partners to high quality suppliers, we offer the industry’s finest products, with the widest range of accessories.
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ewimed report 2024
ewimed Report 2024
We are pleased to present the third edition of the ewimed report. This year we have collaborated with our home countries to deliver an international edition. The intention for this report is to provide an additional perspective on the treatment options for pleural effusion and ascites and shows that the subcutaneously tunnelled pleural or peritoneal indwelling catheter (IPC) is used internationally for this treatment.
The report shares detailed results and evaluations of our unique ewimed patient survey. We have been gathering this data from the German patients for the last 14 years. In this report we show and compare the last 5 years of data. Read about changes in the underlying indications for Pleural effusions and ascites, data on punctures before IPC implantation stats and other interesting findings.
Furthermore, the report has a chapter featuring two studies published during 2023. One study is on the efficacy and safety of indwelling catheters for malignant pleural effusions related to the timing of
cancer therapy. (Porcel et al. 2023) The second study is (Tergast et al. 2023). Daily low-volume paracentesis and clinical complications in patients with refractory ascites; A retrospective cohort study.
In the chapters of “Quality of Life in patients with an Indwelling Peritoneal Catheter (IPC)” and “IPC with Ongoing Chemotherapy,” we share two interviews with physicians which talk about the subject from a clinical perspective. We also share a patient case study from Sweden who describes how his quality of life improved significantly after the implantation of the IPC and a successful self-care routine.
Finally, we end the report with a brief overview of the current situation in the healthcare markets in our European locations.
We hope you find this report valuable and insightful and look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Thank you for your time and attention. Please don’t hesitate to contact us!
ewimed Switzerland AG merged with Nufer Medical
ewimed Switzerland AG merged with Nufer Medical AG as of 01.01.2024
The strengths of two companies join forces!
We are pleased to inform you that Nufer Medical AG, a leading Swiss manufacturer, and trading partner in the fields of medical technology and biomedical test devices, has been legally acquired by ewimed Switzerland AG as of 1 January 2024. ewimed, with its locations in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, and Hungary, is one of Europe’s largest providers of drainage systems for the treatment of pleural effusions and ascites.
To remain competitive and innovative in the highly regulated medical technology environment, Egon Wiest, sole owner of Nufer Medical AG since 2014 and co-owner of the ewimed Group, has decided to combine the strengths of the two companies Nufer Medical AG and ewimed Switzerland AG.
ewimed Switzerland AG merges – New company headquarters in Bern
We would like to emphasise that the new company is trading under the name ewimed Switzerland AG and has moved its headquarters from Neuhausen am Rheinfall to Bern.
For all customers and business partners, nothing has changed apart from the company name and address. The contact persons for both companies have remained the same, as all employees have been taken on and are in direct contact with customers as usual.
Renate Marti (ewimed Switzerland AG) and Daniel Urfer (Nufer Medical AG) share the management of the new ewimed Switzerland AG and will continue to build up sales activities in Switzerland together.
ewimed Switzerland AG merges – service remains at the highest level
In the area of service, ewimed Switzerland AG will of course continue to operate at the highest level and the new team is looking forward to continuing to work together in a spirit of trust.
Inspiration days at the Palliative care center in Norrbotten2
Inspiration days at the Palliative care center in Norrbotten
On November 28 and 29 Helén Eriksson and Marie Lidén were invited to participate in the “Inspiration Days at the Palliative Center in Norrbotten” The Inspiration Days event is aimed at nurses and assistant nurses who work both in the region and under municipal management. Ewimed was one of the few selected exhibitors and Helén was asked to be a part of the program and talk about PleurX and PeritX.
“It was incredibly fun and rewarding to meet so many colleagues from the northern parts of the country. There is no doubt that we are passionate about our products and know that they make a difference for our patients! “says Marie.
Helén says “I was honored to be invited to an inspirational fair in palliative care and to represent our indwelling catheter. The products give patients both quality of life and symptom relief at the end of life. It is with great commitment and joy that I work every day to ensure that patients can be cared for at home with loved ones. In this way, the patient avoids long journeys to and from the hospital and the patient avoids troublesome symptoms as a result of their fluid
Contact us if you need any type of support at info.se@ewimed.com
About Helén and Marie
Helén Eriksson Has over 40 years of experience in the industry. In 1984 she started working at the pediatric emergency department at St. Göran’s in Stockholm, where she remained for 13 years. After that, she worked in the ambulance service in Stockholm until 2013. She worked for another 6 years in Ljusdal/Delsbo in the ambulance. At the same time, she worked for 3 years in home care and met patients who used PeritX/PleurX. She joined Ewimed in 2016, formerly known as Fenik. Today she lives in Järvsö as a very valuable and knowledgeable Key Account Manager for Norrbotten, Västerbotten, Västernorrland, Jämtland, Gävleborg, Dalarna and Västmanlands. Helén graduated as a nurse from Mälardalen University.
Marie graduated as a nurse from Sofiahemmet University in 1996 and has worked in the industry for over 20 years. For the past 15 years, Marie has worked in palliative care as an ASIH nurse. She has extensive experience with PleurX drainage as she has cared for patients with PleurX since they were first used in Sweden. Marie has also worked a few years in emergency care, mainly at Danderyd Hospital. In addition to working as a nurse, she has worked for several years as a store manager at Villeroy & Boch in Stockholm. Marie started working as a training nurse at ewimed in 2022 in parallel with her work as an ASIH nurse. For almost a year now, she has been a full-time employee at ewimed with a variety of tasks.
This is how patients with pleural effusion and ascites can celebrate Christmas and New Year at home
This is how patients with pleural effusion and ascites can celebrate Christmas and New Year at home
03 september 2020
Patients who need a tunneled drainage catheter (PleurX/PeritX) should have the implantation early to avoid repeated punctures and drainage. Plan well in advance!
Here are some tips from us. Does your patient have symptomatic recurrent pleural effusion or ascites? Can the patient take care of the drainage themselves or with the help of a relative? Self-care gives freedom and higher quality of life!
If the patient wants to perform the drainage themselves at home, we are happy to help by educating the patient and or relatives. We also train healthcare professionals, but during the Christmas holidays, we only train via Teams.
Do care units have educational materials and drainage products at home?
Keep in mind that there are limited weekdays during the Christmas holidays, so it may be advisable to order well in advance.
Orders for training and materials: Email: info.se@ewimed.com
Phone: 08-25 11 69
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at ewimed
Christina, Claudia, Gana, Helen, Johanna, Kerstin, Lena, Marie, Tomas, Rosita and all our instructional nurses.
