Company Story
1995 - Bactiguard was founded by Dr. Lars-Åke Svensson and Professor Viveca Östlund.
1997 - The company developed its first product, the Bactiguard Infection Protection (BIP) coating.
2001 - Bactiguard received its first CE mark for the BIP-coated urinary catheter.
2004 - The company launched its first product, the BIP-coated urinary catheter, in Europe.
2007 - Bactiguard received FDA clearance for the BIP-coated urinary catheter in the US.
2011 - The company launched its BIP-coated central venous catheter in Europe.
2014 - Bactiguard listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
2015 - The company launched its BIP-coated endotracheal tube in Europe.
2018 - Bactiguard received FDA clearance for the BIP-coated endotracheal tube in the US.
2020 - The company launched its BIP-coated urinary catheter with hydrophilic coating in Europe.