Icu Medical Inc/de
A maker of infusion therapy and IV safety products headquartered in San Clemente, California, ICU Medical produces the Plum family of infusion pumps, needle-free connectors like the MicroClave, and IV sets used by hospitals and clinics around the world. Physician Dr. George "Doc" Lopez founded the company in 1984 after inventing a device to better secure intravenous lines; the name comes from the Intensive Care Unit. Its best-known invention is the Clave needleless connector, which lets staff connect syringes and IV lines without ever touching a needle.