About Us
Care Essentials is a leading Australian medical device manufacturer committed to advancing medical technology to improve patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care for patients.
The flagship product Cocoon™ Forced Air Patient Warming System has been providing high quality care for patients for over 30 years. Cocoon™ Forced Air Warmer provides gentle, effective warming to maintain normothermia and prevent hypothermia during surgeries. The Warming System can be used pre and post surgery as well.
The company is recognised for delivering high-quality, innovative healthcare solutions to hospitals both locally and globally. Today, Care Essentials products are trusted in over 60 countries worldwide.
Care Essentials’ core philosophy is to design devices around the needs of patients and healthcare providers. We are committed to ongoing product development based on valuable feedback from our clinical users. We work collaboratively with clinicians and all other stakeholders for the design and continuous improvement of our products.
Care Essentials offers a comprehensive range of products, including:
- Cocoon™ Forced Air Patient Warming System
- CareGUARD™ Sterilisation Wraps
- Cocoon™ CareFIT ™ N95/P2 Respirators
- Cocoon™ Veterinary Warming Blanket Range
- Cocoon™ Surgical Mask
- Surgical skin preparation solutions (PharmAust)
- MediAlarm Fall prevention products
- Allusive™ Incontinence products
Company Value Statement
At Care Essentials, our values guide every product we design, every partnership we build, and every patient we serve. As an Australian medical device manufacturer, we are committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and clinically focused solutions that improve healthcare outcomes locally and globally.
Our Core Values
Patient First
We place patient safety, comfort, and outcomes at the centre of everything we do.
Quality Without Compromise
We are committed to the highest standards of manufacturing, compliance, and continuous improvement across all areas of our business.
Innovation with Purpose
We develop practical healthcare solutions that support clinicians, improve workflows, address real-world challenges in healthcare environments and offer more affordable products.
Integrity and Accountability
We operate with honesty, transparency, and responsibility in every interaction with our customers, partners, and employees.
Australian Manufacturing Excellence
We take pride in designing and manufacturing high-quality medical products in Australia, supporting local capability while serving healthcare providers worldwide.
Collaboration and Respect
We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and inclusion, recognising that strong partnerships drive better outcomes.
Sustainability and Responsibility
We are committed to responsible business practices that support our people, our communities, and the future of healthcare.
Awards
Company History
Care Essentials established. Manufacture and supply of reusable patient warming blankets.
Launched the first-generation of the Patient Warming Machine and introduction of the disposable patient warming blankets range.
Received CE Marking for the Cocoon™ Patient Warming Systems for sale in European markets
FDA 510(k) (USA) approval of the Cocoon™ Patient Warming Machine. Partnered with Medical Solutions Inc. as the USA distributor.
PMDA (Japan) approval of the Cocoon™ Patient Warming Machine. Partnered with Nihon Kohden as the distributor, one of the largest medical device manufacturers in Japan.
Accelerated global growth and received our first export award – Regional Exporter award at the Governor of Victoria Export Awards.
Launched the Cocoon™ and CareFIT™ N95/P2 Respirators and Surgical Masks. Established a 12,000 m² manufacturing facility in Geelong, with rapid expansion to 24 manufacturing lines within 2–3 years.
Introduced CareGUARD™ Sterilisation Wraps, which received FDA (USA) Approval.
Acquired PharmAust Manufacturing, based in Perth, Australia. PharmAust Manufacturing manufactures surgical skin preparations solutions.
Launched the compact version of the Cocoon™ Patient Warming Machine (CWS7000) for pre- and post-warming applications in USA (510(k) cleared) and Australia. Introduced a complementary range of warming gown blankets.
Established manufacturing of non-woven fabric which is the main raw material for Patient Warming Blankets.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Care Essentials continues to instil a culture of quality within all processes and employees, which is reiterated by a globally recognised quality assurance system. The Company’s rigorous quality assurance system addresses all medical and manufacturing regulatory requirements including:
- ISO 13485 Quality Systems – Medical Devices
- FDA (USA)
- CE Mark (Europe), EU-MDR 2017/745
- TGA (Australia)
- UKCA Mark (UK)
- Health Canada
- PMDA Japan
- IEC 60601- Medical Device Electrical Safety standards by UL LLC
- Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP)
- India MDR
- China FDA