Profound Medical Corp..
PROF.US | Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
Profound Medical Corp. is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing customizable, incision-free therapies for prostate disease. The company's primary product, TULSA-PRO, is a technology that combines real-time MRI with transurethral ultrasound ablation to provide precise...Show More
Better Health for All
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The company's primary product, TULSA-PRO, is designed to treat prostate disease and aims to preserve urinary and sexual function.
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While it offers benefits like being minimally invasive, reducing prostate size, and nearly 80% of patients remaining free from additional treatment at five years,
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company-affiliated clinical data presents contradictory outcomes. Specifically, for focal ablation, 0% of men reported preservation of erectile function and urinary continence at 1-2 years, and for whole-gland ablation, 0% of men reported maintenance of urinary continence at 5 years.
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This directly contradicts the stated benefit of preserving these functions. Additionally, an adverse event report noted prolonged increased pain post-TULSA, with severe bladder neck and rectal spasms.
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The TULSA-PRO system is FDA cleared and CE-marked, and Medicare coverage began in January 2025,
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making it more accessible. However, the procedure's cost can range from $680 to $12,992,
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with Medicare out-of-pocket costs around $1,630.
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The company's products were used in a study that included ethnic minorities,
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who often face later diagnoses, suggesting some reach to vulnerable populations.
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However, there is limited transparency regarding the specific risks and benefits of the procedure, with some claims directly contradicted by reported outcomes. The company has developed innovative, incision-free therapies,
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including the AI-powered TULSA-PRO and Sonalleve,
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demonstrating investment in health innovation.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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As of December 31, 2024, 19 out of 142 employees, representing approximately 13.38% of the workforce, are covered by a labor union or collective bargaining agreement.
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The company's 10-K report mentions no substantiated labor-law or human-rights violations.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, concrete evidence regarding fair trade certifications, supplier audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed for violations, ethical clause coverage in supplier contracts, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend was found in the provided articles.
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The available documents, including a management information circular and a code of conduct, explicitly state a lack of data or do not provide quantitative metrics for these areas.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Profound Medical Corp. on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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The company utilized 8 canine subjects in a preclinical study for its TULSA-PRO technology.
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This volume falls within the tier for fewer than 500 animals used per year.
No War, No Weapons
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific evidence was found in the provided articles regarding Profound Medical Corp.'s performance on the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value. Information in Articles and pertained to 'Profound Impact,' a different entity, and was therefore excluded.
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provided company identification for Profound Medical Corp. but no data relevant to any of the specified KPIs.
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Articles , , and were generic placeholders and contained no relevant information.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Profound Medical Corp. integrates circular design principles, including a repair-first strategy, the use of recyclable materials, and the collection, testing, repair, and refurbishment of customer equipment for redeployment, alongside recycling of obsolete equipment.
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The company implements multiple waste reduction initiatives such as waste reduction, waste avoidance, and waste management strategies for all materials (plastic, metal, water, cardboard), segregation, recycling, and proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and reuse of materials like alcohol and water.
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Hazardous waste is managed through segregation, recycling, and proper disposal.
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The company has not reported any waste disposal violations or citations.
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A repair-first strategy is in place for products.
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While there is a commitment to waste minimization and circular economy principles, no specific waste reduction targets with metrics or deadlines are mentioned.
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