U-Sana Medical AG
Swiss Competence Since 2005
Years of expertise in developing a simple toe CPM device for hallux.
3 patents
granted: 2 in the EU and USA
1 divisional application in the EU
2 more
registered 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 turn Dr. Franz Freuler’s vision into a marketable medical device. The idea originated back in 2005, when the orthopedic surgeon developed a first functional prototype.
Our goal is an innovative, easy-to-use and esthetically appealing motorized toe CPM device for rapid recovery after bunion surgeries, with a focus on efficacy, safety, user friendliness and quality.
History
From the Idea to Marketability
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 registrations
Further development of prototypes in collaboration with foot orthopedists. First patent registrations 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 forward the market launch.
Successful financing round and patent successes
Major financing round completed. Positive test reports for patent registrations. First presentations to the professional audience at Swiss orthopedic conferences.
Patents issued, trademark and design protected
European and US patent issued. Design protection secured. Presentations at Swiss orthopedic, rheumatology and sports medicine conferences.
CE marking & market launch in Switzerland
Hall-U-Sana® receives CE mark as a medical device pursuant to MDR 2017-745 The device is now available in Switzerland via the distributor Lüdi Medical Rehab AG.
Medical recommendation and conference presence
Dr. Gérard Farkas, Crossklinik Basel, gives a positive clinical assessment and recommends the device for broad clinical use. Presence at the SAMM conference in Interlaken.
Two further patent registrations
The existing patent protection was expanded by 2 patents, to further increase patient safety.
CE marking of the second product generation
Launch of the revised second product generation with improved use.
Industrialization and market development
Industrialization of production. Expansion of distribution to Germany and France, as well as website relaunch.
The Team
Top Class Expertise
Thomas Fünfschilling
CEO, Founder & Chairman
Dipl. Wirtsch.-Ing. ETH. Business 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 hallux since 2005.
Niklaus Freuler
Technical Advisor, Founder and Board of Directors
Valérie Szabo
HR, Finance and Founder
Dipl. Accounting Marketing, Finance and Business Management
Dr. Urs Breitenstein
Financial Advisor
Prof. Dr. Markus Knupp
Medical Advisor
Urs Laubscher
Production & Regulatory Affairs
Markus Adam
Development
Thomas Meier
Sales International
Hans-Peter Haug
Sales DE & AT
Katja Penny
Marketing
MBA GM, Dipl-Ing (DH), MBC. Graphic Design, Web Design, SEO. 30+ years 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, Schwitzerland
info@usanamedical.com · usanamedical.com
Effectum Medical AG
Legal Manufacturer
Legal manufacturer of Hall-U-Sana® according to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR), class IIa, certified by NB 0297.
Kirchgasse 11
4600 Olten, Switzerland
+41 77 493 72 72 · info@effectummedical.com
Latest
News & Conference Appearances
Latest
23–26 September 2026, Düsseldorf
Hall-U-Sana® at REHACARE
REHACARE International, trade fair for rehabilitation and care. Partner stand with Haug Management Consulting.
24–26 September 2026, FRANCE
With Medirent in Lyon
Lyon Knee Congress, 22èmes Journées Lyonnaises de Chirurgie du Genou. At the stand of Medirent, the specialist for rental and sale of devices for rehabilitation and postoperative care.
26–28 November 2026, Interlaken
Hall-U-Sana® in Switzerland
Swiss Society for Manual Medicine (SAMM) Annual Conference 2026. At the stand of Lüdi Medical Rehab.
10–12 December 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 rental and sale of devices for rehabilitation and postoperative care.
Archive
November 2025
Hall-U-Sana® at the SAMM conference in Interlaken
Lüdi Medical Rehab presented the Hall-U-Sana®toe CPM device at the annual conference of the Swiss Society for Manual Medicine.
September 2025
Positive clinical assessment by Crossklinik Basel
Dr. Gérard Farkas confirms impressive functionality of the device and recommends it for broad clinical use.
March 2025
Hall-U-Sana® remobilizes stiffened toes
Patient case shows: The device achieves around 70% of preoperative mobility after 30 days even in already stiffened toes.
CE marking in accordance with to MDR: Hall-U-Sana® now available to order
The toe CPM device receives CE marking as a medical device in accordance with MDR 2017-745 and can be purchased through Lüdi Medical Rehab AG.
June 2023
Hall-U-Sana® at the 83rd Swiss Orthopedics Conference in St. Gallen
Presentation at the most important Swiss orthopedics conference. Lüdi Medical Rehab demonstrated the innovative hallux rehabiliation at stand 4.
Presence at the Swiss Foot and Ankle Society in Schaffhausen
U-Sana Medical AG and Lüdi Medical Rehab presented the hallux toe CPM device at the annual symposium.