About us

Atos Medical develops and sells medical devices that improve quality of life for people living with a neck stoma in over 90 countries.

Since our foundation in 1986, we have cemented ourselves as the leaders in neck stoma care, and today our business includes innovative products in laryngectomy and tracheostomy care to help people breathe, speak and live well.

We want create the best experience for our customers, and we know this involves more than first-rate product development, which is why clinical research and education of both professionals and patients are integral parts of our business.

We are a truly global organization with Swedish roots made up of about 1200 employees. Atos Medical is a part of Coloplast A/S.

Atos Medical - Who we are & what we do

1986

Atos Medical was founded in the south of Sweden by the brothers Gert and Jan-Ove Persson.

1990

The first Provox® voice prosthesis was launched with the aim of improving voice rehabilitation after a total laryngectomy.

2000

We began our international expansion starting with subsidiaries in Europe and the United States.

2003

Provox® ActiValve™ was introduced incorporating magnets to prevent inadvertent opening.

2009

We launched Provox® Vega™, a voice prosthesis designed with airflow characteristics that are optimized for natural speaking.

2010

To improve breathing in every situation and for improved humidifcation and pulmonary rehabilitation, we introduced Provox® XtraFlow™ and Provox® XtraMoist™ HMEs.

2010

For improved humidification and pulmonary rehabilitation, we introduced Provox® XtraFlow™ and Provox® XtraMoist™ HMEs for use in various situations.

2014

To give more people the freedom to speak handsfree, we launched Provox® FreeHands FlexiVoice™, and with Provox® StabiliBase™ we introduced our most advanced adhesive, providing stability when speaking hands-free.

2016

Following its release, Atos Medical won the Red Dot award for Provox® Coming Home®.

2017

Provox® Luna® received the prestigious Red Dot Product Design Award for providing high-quality standards with regard to material, size and form in order to ensure healthy sleep.

2019

Our first app Atos MyLife app was released designed specifically for laryngectomized people and healthcare professionals. Instant access to products information, helpful tools and voice rehabilitation exercises.

2018

We launched the tracheostomy brand Freevent®, which stands for high-quality devices that are designed to meet high standards for comfort, reliability, and durability. Freevent Neckbands was the first product launched within this new branding. Following the launch of Neckbands, DualCare™, TrachPhone®, and XtraCare™ were incorporated under the Freevent branding.

2020

We introduced Freevent® XtraCare™ Mini, our first HME in the pediatric segment. Freevent® XtraCare™ Mini offers effective filtration along with good humidification providing vulnerable tracheostomized children with daily protection. We launched Provox® Life™ in several Nordic countries and the Netherlands. The new Provox® Life™ system, including HMEs with improved performance and a new range of adhesives, offers users a complete and flexible solution. Provox® Life™ continues to be launched in countries around the world.