About FlexDex Surgical

Bringing the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to more patients around the world.

Proudly Designed, Developed and Manufactured in the USA

We are united by a passion to solve the challenges faced by surgeons every day. From an engineering concept to an assembled device ready for shipment, our products are developed and manufactured at our facility in Brighton, Michigan.

With more than 100 combined years in mechanical engineering, our experienced R&D and Quality team uses advanced technology in 3D printing, precision manufacturing and component inspection to ensure the highest quality in every device.

Our devices are developed in close collaboration with surgeons, ensuring the customer’s needs are at the forefront of the design.

Quality is at the Core of our Business

Our articulating needle drivers are designed, manufactured, and distributed under an NSAI registered I.S. EN ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System, ensuring the highest quality and compliance with international standards.

Company Timeline

2007

FlexDex technology was invented by pioneering laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Jim Geiger, and award-winning engineer, Prof. Shorya Awtar, at the University of Michigan

2014

FlexDex, Inc. was founded in Brighton, Michigan

2017

Our first generation FlexDex Needle Driver was FDA listed and launched in the USA

2018

First generation FlexDex Needle Driver CE marked and launched internationally

2017—2023

4000+ FlexDex Needle Driver procedures completed across multiple specialties, bringing the advantages of increased suturing precision and dexterity to surgeons globally

2021

$13 million financing led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation (JJDC) and Almeda Ventures to fund development of FlexDex’s second generation technology, AXIUS

2023

AXIUS Needle Driver FDA listed and first 100 AXIUS procedures completed

Supported by venture capital and healthcare investors

Board of Directors

James Geiger, MD
Chief Executive Officer,
Co-Founder & 
Chief Medical Officer,
FlexDex Surgical
Richard Hylant
President,
Sales & Innovation,
Hylant
Hirak Parikh, PhD
Principal,
Venture Investments,
Johnson & Johnson Innovation (JJDC)
Limor Sandach
Venture Advisor,
Almeda Ventures
Robert L. Gershon
Chief Executive Officer,
Convergent Dental

Management Team

Brian DeBoda
Commercial Consultant
Julie Caudill
Vice President,
Finance and Administration
Katherine Montes
Vice President,
Marketing
Matthew Weber
Vice President,
R&D and Operations