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This Simple Medical Device Solves a Problem Everyone Overlooked
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In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, Jon LaClare sits down with Chris and Jason Abboud, co-founders of Pressure on Wounds, to discuss how they developed an entirely new approach to bleeding control—and what it took to bring their patented invention to market.
The idea began when a dialysis nurse described having to manually apply pressure to patients’ wounds for at least 15 minutes after treatment. Because these patients are often older, have sensitive skin, and take blood-thinning medications, stopping the bleeding can be especially challenging. Chris, a mechanical engineer and inventor, immediately began developing a bandage that could apply constant, targeted pressure automatically.
Chris and Jason share how they tested early prototypes in a dialysis clinic, refined the product through repeated iterations, and solved the challenge of combining textiles, plastic components, gauze, and adhesives into something simple enough for anyone to use. By proving the product in one of the most difficult bleeding-control environments, they created what marketers call a “torture test”—demonstrating that a product capable of solving an extreme problem can also handle more common situations.
The conversation also explores the business behind the invention. Chris and Jason explain how live demonstrations at trade shows helped them validate the product, improve their messaging, earn support from experienced first responders and military professionals, and form a strategic partnership with another exhibitor. They also reveal how much work remains after a product is finished—from packaging and product photography to Shopify, Amazon, social media, trade-show materials, and other essential launch assets.
If you’re developing an original product, testing a new idea, or preparing to launch a brand, this episode offers valuable lessons about identifying real problems, validating difficult use cases, improving through customer feedback, and building the marketing infrastructure needed to reach the market successfully.
In today’s episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we cover:
- How a dialysis nurse inspired the creation of Pressure on Wounds
- Why constant, targeted pressure can be more effective than applying pressure manually
- How Chris and Jason validated the concept through real-world testing
- Why testing against the most difficult use case can strengthen your marketing
- The challenges of combining textiles, plastics, gauze, and adhesives
- How repeated prototyping helped simplify the final product
- Why an effective product demonstration can communicate value instantly
- How trade-show conversations helped refine the brand’s messaging
- Why fellow exhibitors can become valuable customers and strategic partners
- The hidden work required between completing an invention and launching it
- How Harvest Growth helped accelerate the brand’s path to market
- And so much more!
Want to learn more about Pressure on Wounds?
Visit PressureOnWounds.com or search for Pressure on Wounds on Amazon to explore its pressure strips, pressure wraps, and first-aid solutions.
Do you have a product you’d like to launch or scale?
Visit HarvestGrowth.com to book a free consultation and learn how our team has helped launch hundreds of products and generate more than $2 billion in sales.