Avitar, Inc. (AVTI)

Overview

Avitar, Inc., established in 1986 and based in Canton, Massachusetts, operates as a versatile holding company with additional offices in Calgary, Canada. Through its subsidiaries, Avitar is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of diagnostic test products alongside proprietary hydrophilic polyurethane foam disposables. These products find application across a range of fields including medical, diagnostics, dental, and consumer sectors within the United States. The company sets itself apart by offering innovative solutions for drug testing and wound care, catering to a diverse clientele that includes employers, diagnostic test distributors, medical supply companies, governmental agencies, schools, and corporations. Avitar facilitates access to its products and services through a combination of direct sales forces, strategic partners, and a network of distributors, ensuring broad reach and availability.

Products and Services

• ORALscreen 4 and ORALscreen DRUGOMETER:

  These oral fluid-based onsite assay systems provide rapid and reliable detection of drugs of abuse. They are capable of identifying a broad range of substances including opiates (heroin, morphine, codeine, synthetic opiates like oxycocone-oxycontin, percoset, hydrocodone-vicodin), cocaine (including crack), marijuana, and methamphetamines (meth and ecstasy). These products offer a convenient, non-invasive method for drug testing that can be used in various settings.

• Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Disposables:

  Avitar's line of foam disposable products includes medical-grade hydrophilic polyurethane foam disposables. Among these, Hydrasorb stands out as a premium wound dressing product designed for exudating wounds. The company also offers custom foam products tailored to specific needs, such as sinus dressings and a unique device used by astronauts to relieve ear pressure in pressurized space suits.

• Specialty Wound Dressings:

  Avitar develops specialized wound dressings for niche markets, including the cardiac catheter lab market and the Illizarov Dressing, which is specifically designed for dressing external bone fixators in orthopedic procedures. These products address the unique needs of medical professionals in specific fields, providing high-quality, effective solutions for patient care.