U-Sana Medical AG
Swiss expertise since 2005
Years of expertise in the development of a simple toe CPM device for the hallux.
3 patents
granted: 2 in the EU and USA,
1 divisional application in the EU
2 further
filed in May 2025,
proceedings ongoing
Worldwide
Trademark and design protection
in all relevant countries
About us
A Swiss company with a clear mission
U-Sana Medical AG was founded in 2018 in Oberwil (BL) to transform the vision of Dr. Franz Freuler into a market-ready medical device. The idea originated back in 2005 when the orthopedic surgeon developed the first functional prototype.
Our goal is an innovative, easy-to-use, and aesthetically pleasing motorized toe CPM device for rapid recovery after hallux valgus surgery. Effectiveness, safety, user-friendliness, and quality are our central focus.
History
From idea to market maturity
Initial idea and successful prototype
Dr. Franz Freuler, orthopedic surgeon, develops the first functional prototype and successfully tests the concept for the first time.
Development and patent applications
Further development of prototypes in collaboration with foot orthopedists. First patent applications in Europe and the USA.
Founding of U-Sana Medical AG
The company U-Sana Medical AG is founded in Oberwil (BL), Switzerland, to drive the market launch forward.
Successful financing round and patent successes
Major financing round completed. Positive examination reports for patent applications. Initial presentations to professional audiences at Swiss orthopedic congresses.
Patents granted, trademark and design protected
European and US patents granted. Design protection secured. Presentations at Swiss orthopedic, rheumatology, and sports medicine congresses.
CE certification & market launch in Switzerland
Hall-U-Sana® receives CE certification as a medical device according to MDR 2017/745. The device is now available in Switzerland through the distributor Lüdi Medical Rehab AG.
Medical recommendation and congress presence
Dr. Gérard Farkas, Crossklinik Basel, provides a positive clinical assessment and recommends the device for broad clinical application. Presence at the SAMM congress in Interlaken.
Two further patent applications
The existing patent protection was supplemented by 2 patents to further increase patient safety.
CE certification of the second product generation with significantly improved performance & reliability.
Introduction of the revised second product generation with improved application.
Industrialization and market development
Industrialization and ramping up of production completed. Expansion of distribution to Germany and France as well as relaunch of the website.
The Team
High-level expertise
Thomas Fünfschilling
CEO, Founder & Chairman
Dipl. Wirtsch.-Ing. ETH. Corporate management, strategy, and market development.
Dr. Franz Freuler
CTO, Inventor & Founder
Dr. med. FMH, orthopedist. Has been developing the concept of the motorized toe CPM device for the hallux since 2005.
Niklaus Freuler
Technical Advisor, Founder and Board Member
Valérie Szabo
HR, Finance, and Founder
Dipl. Accounting Marketing, Finance, and Corporate Management
Dr. Urs Breitenstein
Financial Advisor
Prof. Dr. Markus Knupp
Medical Advisor
Urs Laubscher
Production & Regulatory Affairs
Markus Adam
Development
Thomas Meier
International Sales
Hans-Peter Haug
Sales DE & AT
Katja Penny
Marketing
MBA GM, Dipl-Ing (DH), MBC. Graphic design, web design, SEO. 30+ years of B2B marketing.
Legal manufacturer & distributor
Who is behind Hall-U-Sana®
U-Sana Medical AG is the inventor, developer, and official distributor. The legal manufacturer is Effectum Medical AG.
U-Sana Medical AG
Inventor, developer, official distributor
Patent and trademark owner of Hall-U-Sana®. Swiss medical technology from Oberwil (BL), founded in 2018.
Hohlegasse 4
4104 Oberwil, Switzerland
info@usanamedical.com · usanamedical.com
Effectum Medical AG
Legal manufacturer
Legal manufacturer of Hall-U-Sana® according to EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR), Class IIa, certified by NB 0297.
Kirchgasse 11
4600 Olten, Switzerland
+41 77 493 72 72 · info@effectummedical.com
Latest News
News & Congress Presences
Latest News
September 23 – 26, 2026, Düsseldorf
Hall-U-Sana® at REHACARE
REHACARE International, trade fair for rehabilitation and care. Partner stand with Haug Management Consulting.
September 24 – 26, 2026, FRANCE
With Medirent in Lyon
Lyon Knee Congress, 22èmes Journées Lyonnaises de Chirurgie du Genou. At the stand of Medirent, the specialist for the rental and sale of equipment for rehabilitation and postoperative care.
November 26 – 28, 2026, Interlaken
Hall-U-Sana® in Switzerland
Swiss Medical Society for Manual Medicine (SAMM) Annual Congress 2026. At the stand of Lüdi Medical Rehab.
December 10 – 12, 2026, France
With Medirent in Paris
Congrès d’hiver de la Société Francophone d’Arthroscopie – Paris 2026. At the stand of Medirent, the specialist for the rental and sale of equipment for rehabilitation and postoperative care.
Archive
November 2025
Hall-U-Sana® at the SAMM Congress in Interlaken
At the annual congress of the Swiss Society for Manual Medicine, Lüdi Medical Rehab presented the Hall-U-Sana® toe CPM device.
September 2025
Positive clinical assessment by Crossklinik Basel
Dr. Gérard Farkas confirms the convincing functionality of the device and recommends it for broad clinical application.
March 2025
Hall-U-Sana® remobilizes stiffened toes
Patient case shows: The device achieves around 70% of pre-operative mobility after 30 days, even with already stiffened toes.
CE certification according to MDR: Hall-U-Sana® now available for order
The toe CPM device receives CE certification as a medical device according to MDR 2017/745 and is available through Lüdi Medical Rehab AG.
June 2023
Hall-U-Sana® at the 83rd Swiss Orthopaedics Congress in St. Gallen
Presentation at the most important Swiss orthopedic conference. Lüdi Medical Rehab demonstrated the innovative hallux rehabilitation at stand 4.
Presence at the Swiss Foot and Ankle Society in Schaffhausen
U-Sana Medical AG and Lüdi Medical Rehab present the hallux toe CPM device at the annual symposium.