StubMed

StubMed manufactures AAMI Level 4 surgical togas and Level 2 hoods specifically designed for orthopedic procedures, joint arthroplasty, and outpatient surgical environments. Founded and developed by Dr. Christian Christensen, an orthopedic surgeon based in Lexington, Kentucky, the company addresses cost inflation in operating room consumables while maintaining clinical safety and sterility standards. The StubMed SterileBack Toga features 360-degree coverage with emphasis on backside sterility during surgery, thicker material at the neck and hood to prevent contamination during mask adjustment, and reduced positive airflow leakage at the wrist-glove junction to minimize surgical site infection risk. The product is compatible with multiple helmet designs from different manufacturers. The company operates a direct-to-facility model eliminating middleman costs, allowing significant cost savings (approximately $250–$300 per case reduction) without volume commitments or long-term contracts. The toga has been used in Dr. Christensen's own surgery center for over three years across approximately 25,000 procedures with infection rates below 0.2%. StubMed partners with FDA-approved manufacturers and maintains full regulatory compliance. The company serves orthopedic surgical centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital operating rooms focused on cost optimization in surgical supplies.