FDA Selects ThermoTek for Its Opioid Innovation Challenge

Metro Medical is proud to offer advanced recovery solutions from ThermoTek, an industry leader in cold therapy technology. The FDA’s recognition of ThermoTek highlights the growing importance of non-opioid pain management options that help patients recover more comfortably following orthopedic surgery and injury.

Opioid Crisis

Opioid Crisis


As part of the FDA’s ongoing commitment to address the opioid crisis, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) launched Innovation Challenge in May 2018. This effort resulted in ThermoTek being chosen by the FDA as one of only eight out of more than 250 applications to participate in the Opioid Innovation Challenge.

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Orthopedic Recovery Products

Metro Medical offers a specialized line of orthopedic recovery equipment designed to help patients recover safely and comfortably following surgery, injury, and rehabilitation. Our product offerings include advanced cold therapy systems, compression devices, wearable LED light and ultrasound technologies, continuous passive motion (CPM) devices, and DVT prevention equipment from trusted medical manufacturers.

VascuTherm 2

Iceless Cold Therapy, Compression & DVT Prophylaxis Therapy

The VascuTherm 2 combines advanced cold therapy, compression, and DVT prophylaxis in one portable recovery system designed to help patients recover comfortably following orthopedic surgery and injury.

Using advanced solid-state technology, the VascuTherm 2 eliminates the need for ice while providing precise temperature control that helps reduce the risk of thermal tissue damage. Its dependable design delivers consistent therapy throughout the recovery process.

The system also features programmable vascular compression and multiple treatment modes to support circulation, improve patient comfort, and promote effective post-operative recovery at home or in clinical settings.

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VascuTherm 2

VascuTherm 4

Iceless Cold Therapy, Compression & DVT Prophylaxis Therapy

The VascuTherm 4 provides advanced cold therapy, compression, and DVT prophylaxis in a versatile recovery system designed to support patient comfort and healing following orthopedic surgery, injury, and rehabilitation.

Featuring advanced solid-state technology, the VascuTherm 4 delivers precise temperature management without the need for ice, helping reduce the risk of thermal tissue damage while providing dependable, consistent therapy throughout recovery.

Its programmable treatment options combine heating and cooling therapy with vascular compression to help improve circulation, reduce swelling, manage pain, and support a more comfortable recovery both at home and in clinical settings.

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VascuTherm 2

VascuTherm 5

Advanced Cold, Heat, Compression & DVT Therapy System

The VascuTherm 5 is ThermoTek's most advanced recovery system, combining cold therapy, heat therapy, intermittent pneumatic compression, and thermal contrast therapy into one physician-customizable unit. Designed for orthopedic recovery, rehabilitation, and vascular therapy, it helps patients recover more comfortably while supporting improved circulation and pain management.

Pneumatic Compression Therapy

Using specially designed therapy wraps, the VascuTherm 5 delivers intermittent pneumatic compression to the calf or foot, helping increase venous blood flow and reduce the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE). Compression therapy also assists in managing post-surgical swelling, edema, and lymphedema by encouraging healthy circulation and reducing fluid buildup.

Cold & Heat Therapy

The system provides precisely controlled cold therapy to help reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling following surgery or injury. When prescribed, therapeutic heat can also be used to help relieve muscle discomfort, improve circulation, and promote patient comfort during recovery.

Thermal Contrast Therapy

One of the VascuTherm 5's unique capabilities is Thermal Contrast Therapy, which automatically alternates between cold and heat treatments. This physician-directed therapy helps manage pain and swelling while encouraging circulation throughout the recovery process, offering patients an advanced rehabilitation option in a single system.

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Vascutherm 5

OnLux MVP

Wearable LED Light Therapy & Gentle Micro Vibration for Recovery

The OnLux MVP is an FDA-registered photobiomodulation (PBM) device that combines advanced LED light therapy with gentle micro vibration to support the body's natural healing process. This lightweight, wearable system provides a convenient, drug-free option to help manage pain, reduce inflammation, and promote recovery following orthopedic surgery, injury, or rehabilitation.

Using multiple therapeutic light wavelengths together with gentle micro vibration, the OnLux MVP helps improve circulation, increase oxygen delivery to injured tissue, and support normal cellular repair. Its flexible wearable design allows targeted treatment for multiple areas of the body, making it an excellent option for patients recovering from a wide range of orthopedic conditions.

Whether used as part of a physician-directed rehabilitation program or for continued recovery at home, the OnLux MVP offers a safe, non-invasive therapy that helps improve comfort, encourage mobility, and support a return to everyday activities without relying solely on prescription pain medications.

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OnLux

sam® 2.0

Wearable Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM) Ultrasound Therapy

The sam® 2.0 is an FDA-cleared wearable ultrasound therapy system that delivers continuous low-intensity ultrasound to help reduce pain, support tissue healing, and improve recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. Designed for convenient home use, it provides a drug-free treatment option for patients recovering from orthopedic injuries or surgery.

Unlike traditional ultrasound treatments performed during brief clinical visits, the sam® 2.0 delivers sustained acoustic therapy over several hours. This extended treatment helps increase circulation, support collagen production, and encourage the body's natural healing process for muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.

Whether prescribed as a stand-alone therapy or as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program, the sam® 2.0 offers a convenient, non-invasive solution that may help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support a faster return to normal daily activities without relying solely on prescription pain medications.



sam® 2.0

Flex-Mate 500

Anatomical Knee Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Device

The Flex-Mate 500 is a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) device designed to help restore knee mobility following orthopedic surgery or injury. By gently moving the knee through a controlled range of motion, it helps support rehabilitation, reduce joint stiffness, and encourage a smoother recovery.

Featuring an anatomical design that accommodates both the right and left leg without adjustment, the lightweight Flex-Mate 500 is ideal for use in the hospital or at home. Its portable design makes it easy for patients to continue physician-prescribed therapy throughout the recovery process.

Simple handheld controls allow patients or caregivers to adjust flexion, extension, speed, and pause settings for a customized therapy experience. The unit also accommodates a wide range of patient sizes, including both adult and pediatric users, making it a versatile solution for post-operative knee rehabilitation.

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Flex-Mate 500

PlasmaFlow™

Sequential Compression Therapy for Circulation & DVT Prevention

The PlasmaFlow™ is a physician-prescribed sequential compression therapy system designed to help improve circulation and reduce the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Suitable for use at home or in clinical settings, it provides a comfortable, non-invasive therapy that supports recovery following surgery, injury, or periods of limited mobility.

By gently stimulating muscle contractions in the lower extremities, the PlasmaFlow™ helps encourage healthy blood flow while supporting the body's natural healing process. It is commonly prescribed to assist patients recovering from orthopedic procedures as well as those with certain vascular and circulatory conditions.

Benefits of PlasmaFlow™
  • Helps reduce the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
  • Promotes healthy circulation in the lower extremities.
  • May help reduce post-operative pain and swelling.
  • Supports the body's natural healing process during recovery.
  • May be prescribed to assist in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, edema, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and other circulatory conditions.


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