This Simple Medical Device Solves a Problem Everyone Overlooked

Stanley Igboanugo
11 minutes ago
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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’ll 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!