Company Profile
Turbett Surgical, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of instrument sterilization pods, headquartered in 245 Summit Point Drive, Suite 2A, Henrietta, New York 14467, United States. Founded in 2013 by Robert Turbett and Rick Richmond, the company operates as an independent private entity, led by CEO Mike Zimmer and Chairman Alex Zapesochny, serving hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers across the United States. The company employs approximately 30 staff and is a graduate of RIT Venture Creations, Rochester Institute of Technology's business incubator. In January 2026, the company closed a recapitalization and growth investment from J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital to scale commercial operations.
Core Products ＆ Technologies
Instrument Pod Sterilization Systems
• TS1500 Instrument Pod: The original 15-tray capacity pod designed for large hospital sterilizers, validated for loads up to 375 lbs.
• TS1200 Instrument Pod: A 12-tray capacity pod for medium and large sterilizers, ideal for ASCs and total joint procedures; enhanced in 2025 to support loads up to 300 lbs.
• TS1000 Instrument Pod: An 8-tray compact pod for lower tray-count surgeries, fitting medium and large sterilizers
Consumables ＆ Accessories
• Single-Use Filter Cartridges: Disposable filters with built-in gaskets that eliminate reusable gasket maintenance and simplify inspection
• Transfer Carts: Dedicated carriage systems for loading pods into autoclaves
Proprietary Design Features
• Patented Multi-Tray Container: A rigid stainless steel enclosure holding multiple open instrument trays with dividers for maximum steam exposure
• No Reusable Gasket Design: A single-use filter cartridge system eliminating contamination risks from failed reusable gaskets
• 30-Day Sterility Maintenance: Validated for maintaining sterility of enclosed instruments for up to 30 days post-sterilization
• Enhanced Lumen Compatibility: Validated for rigid and flexible lumens including 0.7 mm x 500 mm and 1.0 mm x 850 mm lengths (2025 FDA clearance)
Market Position ＆ Certifications
Turbett Surgical holds a differentiated position in the US surgical instrument sterilization market, competing with Innovative Sterilization Technologies and Case Medical. Key strengths include:
• 10+ years of US engineering heritage in perioperative efficiency innovation
• Clinical validation: Brooke Army Medical Center trial demonstrated significant reduction in surgical turnover time and SPD processing efficiency
• Regulatory compliance: FDA 510(k) cleared for prevacuum steam sterilization (2021, enhanced 2025); validated for rigid and flexible lumens
• Waste reduction: Eliminates blue wrap, substantially reducing surgical waste per procedure
• OR throughput: Designed to enable additional surgical capacity through reduced turnover and setup time
Corporate Timeline
2013 — Founded by Robert Turbett and Rick Richmond in Rochester, New York, as a graduate of RIT Venture Creations
2021 — FDA 510(k) clearance (K202593) for the TS1500, TS1200 and TS1000 Instrument Pod portfolio
2023 — Named a Top 10 MedTech Startup by Medical Tech Outlook; Mike Zimmer appointed CEO
2024 — Wins AHF SharkTank award for surgical innovation
2025 — FDA 510(k) clearance (K250011) for enhanced Instrument Pod line with increased TS1200 weight capacity to 300 lbs and expanded lumen compatibility
2026 — Closes recapitalization and growth investment from J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital to fuel product innovation and commercial scaling
Target Markets ＆ Applications
• Hospital Operating Rooms: TS1500 pods for high-volume orthopedic and general surgery instrument sets in large hospital sterilizers
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers: TS1200 and TS1000 pods optimized for ASC workflows and medium sterilizers
• Military and Federal Healthcare: Instrument Pods deployed at Brooke Army Medical Center and other military treatment facilities
• Sterile Processing Departments: SPD efficiency solutions reducing tray processing time and increasing throughput
Contact Information
Global Headquarters
Address: 245 Summit Point Drive, Suite 2A, Henrietta, New York 14467, United States
Corporate Online Presence
Website: turbettsurgical.com
Email: customerservice@turbettsurgical.com
