Empowering Quality and Vision! In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and transformative breakthroughs, the healthcare industry stands as a beacon of innovation, continually pushing the boundaries of possibility to enhance patient care and outcomes.
At the forefront of this dynamic landscape is Angela Spang, a visionary leader whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the industry. As President and Owner of a prominent healthcare organization, Angela's leadership and expertise have propelled the company to the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of healthcare delivery and accessibility.
Founded on principles of excellence and a commitment to societal welfare, Angela's company, JUNE MEDICAL, embodies a mission-driven approach to business. With a focus on philanthropy and social responsibility, JUNE MEDICAL leverages its resources and expertise to make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide, epitomizing the intersection of business acumen and compassion in the healthcare sector.
Angela established the company as a proactive solution to address a prevalent issue, reflecting her characteristic approach to problem-solving. Motivated by a desire to reduce the extensive travel demands present in her previous role, Angela recognized the inadequacy of her employer's decision to delegate the UK market to a distribution partner. Consequently, she formulated a comprehensive business plan and presented it to her superiors, demonstrating the viability and merit of her proposed solution.
With a diverse background characterized by early departure from traditional schooling and immersion in ballet, Angela's journey has been anything but conventional. Despite facing significant challenges, including a prolonged battle with eating disorders and personal struggles, her ballet training instilled in her a profound sense of discipline and resilience. This unique background has proven invaluable in navigating the intricacies of the highly regulated healthcare sector, allowing her to approach product development with a nuanced perspective. Angela's keen observation skills, honed through years of studying movement and posture in dance, have translated seamlessly into the design of medical devices such as the Galaxy retractor.
Since its launch in 2018, Angela's Galaxy retractor has garnered widespread acclaim, evident in its sustained customer loyalty. This success underscores Angela's ability to blend her diverse experiences and insights, resulting in innovative solutions that resonate with healthcare professionals worldwide.
Angela embarked on the establishment of the company with a multifaceted mission aimed at creating positive impacts across various spheres. Under her leadership, JUNE MEDICAL has implemented an extensive charity program focused on donating Galaxy retractors to underserved regions globally. Notably, during the onset of the conflict in Ukraine, the company swiftly collaborated with an organization facilitating medical supply shipments to the affected areas. To date, JUNE MEDICAL has successfully dispatched 13 lorries filled with essential medical aid directly to Ukraine, offering vital support to surgeons operating on the frontline.
Feedback from frontline surgeons underscores the invaluable nature of the Galaxy retractor, described as an enduring tool amidst the harsh realities of conflict zones. This testament highlights the profound impact of JUNE MEDICAL's contributions in alleviating the challenges faced by medical professionals operating in crisis environments. Additionally, the company has sustained a longstanding support program dedicated to addressing fistula healing in countries such as Uganda and beyond.
In a testament to the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, Angela and her team made a collective decision to allocate all profits towards charitable endeavors in the previous year, foregoing traditional employee bonuses. This exemplifies the company's ethos of prioritizing societal welfare and underscores Angela's dedication to fostering positive change through its endeavors.
JUNE MEDICAL occupies a distinctive position within the industry due to its close collaboration with surgeons and various healthcare organizations. Direct feedback from these sources serves as the primary driver for the continuous development of medical devices within the company. By maintaining a streamlined process where information flows seamlessly from the source to the laboratory, June Medical ensures that device designs precisely align with surgeons’ needs, minimizing potential misinterpretations and optimizing final product designs.
The company places significant emphasis on rigorous testing protocols to guarantee the quality and efficacy of its devices. For instance, JUNE MEDICAL's Galaxy retractor underwent extensive testing across 12 NHS trusts in the UK, involving nearly 4000 patients. The outcome of this comprehensive study revealed a remarkable 100% satisfaction rate among surgeons, marking it as the largest retractor study of its kind conducted to date. This commitment to meticulous testing underscores its dedication to delivering innovative solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and satisfaction within the medical community.
Upon donating Galaxy retractors to surgeons conducting fistula operations in Africa, Angela Spang and her team at JUNE MEDICAL gathered valuable feedback from these medical professionals upon their return. Surgeons emphasized the significant impact of the Galaxy retractor, noting its pivotal role in facilitating surgeries under challenging conditions, particularly in terms of limited access to adequate lighting.
This insight prompted Angela to recognize a recurring need expressed by surgeons for improved illumination during surgical procedures. Driven by this realization, Angela embarked on the development of Lux Connect, an innovative solution designed to address the critical issue of illumination in surgical settings. Lux Connect, a compact black lead, directs light precisely to the surgical site, enhancing visibility and enabling more efficient surgical procedures. Compatible with the Galaxy retractor or for standalone use, Lux Connect represents Angela's commitment to innovation inspired by the direct feedback and needs expressed by surgeons. This initiative underscores JUNE MEDICAL's dedication to creating practical solutions that enhance surgical outcomes through attentive listening and responsive action.
Angela Spang acknowledges the intimidating aspect of the current lack of regulation in the field of AI but expresses optimism regarding the ongoing efforts to implement measures and approvals to address this issue. She recognizes that the management of surgical waste remains a significant challenge, with differing practices between countries highlighting the complexity of the issue.
In particular, Angela notes the stark contrast in waste management approaches between the USA and other nations. While the USA typically disposes of all surgical waste in landfills, many other countries, such as the UK, opt for incineration. Angela highlights the efficiency of incineration in the UK, where approximately 6 1/2 kilograms of waste per surgical procedure are incinerated, with the resultant heat contributing to the National Grid and providing heating for homes. This example underscores the importance of exploring innovative waste management solutions to mitigate environmental impact and optimize resource utilization within the healthcare sector.
At JUNE MEDICAL, stringent quality standards are upheld as a top priority, and Angela takes pride in the consistent overachievement of these goals on a monthly basis. The company's commitment to maintaining high-quality standards is facilitated by ongoing dialogue and engagement with users. For instance, Angela recounts a recent incident where feedback from a surgeon acquaintance prompted a thorough investigation into a singular occurrence. This proactive approach led to the identification and resolution of an issue well before it could impact the market or customers.
Internally, JUNE MEDICAL maintains rigorous processes to ensure comprehensive quality assurance. For instance, each Cam locks on the Galaxy retractor undergoes individual manual testing to guarantee functionality before the retractors are packed for shipment. Quality considerations are prominently featured in monthly meetings, where discussions revolve around aligning with the company's quality goals, in adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Quality Management System standards. This systematic approach underscores JUNE MEDICAL's unwavering commitment to delivering products of the highest quality while adhering to stringent regulatory requirements.
The team has established partnerships with humanitarian organizations like Direct Relief and others to deliver aid to areas experiencing acute needs. The company's organizational structure, characterized by its flat hierarchy, coupled with regular compliance training initiatives, fosters a culture where quality is consistently prioritized in every facet of daily operations. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are meticulously implemented across all aspects of work, reflecting a commitment to upholding the highest standards.
With a steadfast dedication to excellence, JUNE MEDICAL recognizes its responsibility to ensure the delivery of superior products and services. By upholding rigorous quality standards, the company honors its commitment to supporting healthcare professionals who tirelessly care for patients in need.
Angela emphasizes three fundamental principles:
Angela dedicates an hour each day to reading various news sources, with a particular focus on healthcare while also exploring adjacent fields. By immersing herself in diverse topics, Angela not only stays informed about current events but also gains insights into potential intersections and future trends that may impact the medical field. This holistic approach to reading fosters out-of-the-box thinking and enables Angela to anticipate forthcoming influences on the healthcare landscape.
Angela maintains her passion for dancing in various capacities, seizing any opportunity to engage in the art form. Light-hearted banter aside, Angela humorously quips that any prospective offer to acquire JUNE MEDICAL should include unconventional perks, such as a purple helicopter and the opportunity to showcase her dancing skills on popular television shows like Strictly Come Dancing or Dancing with the Stars.
During Angela Spang 's early days in sales, she vividly recalls a pivotal encounter while demonstrating the Versapoint cutting device to a surgeon. Following rigorous training at JNJ headquarters in New Jersey, Angela found herself back in her native Sweden, embarking on her role as a sales representative. When the surgeon inquired, "Do I cut deeper?" Angela was momentarily at a loss for words, uncertain how to respond.
Reflecting on this moment, Angela made a decisive resolution: she vowed never to instruct surgeons on patient treatment. Instead, she committed to discussing the device's intended purpose and functionality, emphasizing its design and capabilities. This principle, rooted in a profound respect for the surgical profession, has guided Angela throughout her career. She firmly believes in empowering surgeons to exercise their expertise while providing them with the necessary tools and information to make informed decisions. This approach has proven instrumental in fostering trust and collaboration within the medical community.
JUNE Medical Group is a women-owned medical devices company with offices in the UK, USA, and Sweden. The company supplies selected products from leading manufacturers and develops its own medical instruments, including the Galaxy II self-retaining retractor – an extraordinary tool featuring the world’s first-ever light attachment, Galaxy II™ LUX
Approved Supplier:
Galaxy II is already on the system in NHS Supply Chain, The Mount Sinai Hospitals, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs approved (DAPA number is SP0200-21-H-0057) Circle Health Group, Baylor Scott & White Health
"JUNE MEDICAL’s ethos prioritizes
societal welfare, evident through extensive charity programs and commitment to
corporate social responsibility."