To the future of people, to the field of medicine. Creating useful products for daily life.

Sofken Co., Ltd. has been providing products that make life more comfortable using its unique patented technology.

Now, we are taking on a new challenge in the medical device field.

From my own illness, from my exposure to the current state of the medical field, and from my interactions with doctors working on cutting-edge medicine, I became convinced that Sofken could solve this problem.

Our product philosophy is to “simplify functionality, make it more user-friendly and effective than existing products, and offer it to the market at a lower cost.”

Our recent project involves developing disposable electrodes for electromyography (EMG) devices. This addresses the need for affordable solutions in elderly healthcare.

Until now, the high cost of EMG probes for pelvic floor muscle strength tests hindered the widespread adoption of biofeedback therapy for issues like incontinence.

To tackle the cost problem, we transitioned from traditional cable-integrated electrodes to disposable, separated electrodes. This eliminates the need for disinfection for reusability, reducing waste. Costs are now one-third of traditional methods.

If proven effective in numerous hospitals, this could lead to a significant market for versatile therapeutic diagnostic devices.

For patients and hospitals dealing with issues like incontinence, these disposable electrodes bring new value.

Let’s work together to open and nurture this new market for a better life and improved healthcare.

Takeo Komamura, the founder of Sofken.

LEFT : Takeo Komamura, Founder and Chief Development Officer
RIGHT : Shinji Komamura, President and Representative Director