Laborie

Laborie designs and manufactures diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices for gastroenterology, urology, urogynecology and maternal and child health. Founded in 1967 by Ray Laborie, a pioneer in urodynamics, the company grew from its Montreal origins into a global operation and now employs more than 1,000 people worldwide. Its stated mission is to develop technologies that preserve and restore human dignity.

The product portfolio spans urodynamic and urological diagnostic and therapeutic systems, a gastroenterology and colorectal range supporting patients with gastrointestinal conditions, and maternal and child health products intended to support safe deliveries. Alongside the hardware, Laborie runs a Clinical Education & Information Program that provides clinicians and hospitals with education and information. Technical work sits within the domains of urodynamics, urology, urogynecology, colorectal diagnostics, gastroenterology and maternal and child health technology.

Laborie is privately held as part of Patricia Industries, a division of the Investor AB network. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and operates worldwide, selling into hospitals and clinical care settings. Engineering and clinical-facing teams work alongside the education programme, with an emphasis on progressive technology, best practice and supporting the clinicians who use the devices.