University Medical Devices

University Medical Devices (UMD) is a medical technology company based in Omaha, Nebraska, that specializes in advanced specimen collection systems for respiratory diagnostics. Founded in 2021, the company commercializes innovations developed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, including its flagship product, MicroWash. MicroWash is a self-contained nasal lavage device designed to provide a more comfortable and effective alternative to traditional nasal swabs, offering increased sensitivity for detecting pathogens like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Led by a team of experts in emergency medicine and biocontainment, UMD aims to improve the patient experience and diagnostic accuracy in clinical and laboratory settings. The company's leadership brings extensive experience from the National Quarantine Unit and other leading medical institutions.