Montreal · Medtech R&D Studio
We design and develop medical safety technologies, built from the bedside up, validated for real clinical environments.
Ecosystem & programs
Part of a strong research, clinical and innovation ecosystem.
Who we are
We're a medical R&D studio, not a product company, not a consultancy.
We identify unmet clinical needs, design tools to address them, and develop them to clinical readiness, either directly under Sononurse VS, or through dedicated product entities like Safestra Solutions. When a product is ready to scale independently, it does. That's the studio model.
How we work →We surface unmet needs directly from clinical environments, through field research, clinical partnerships, and the lived experience of our team.
We build human-centered solutions with clinicians, not around them. Safety, usability, and workflow fit are non-negotiable from day one.
We take innovations to clinical readiness, navigating technical development, regulatory, and validation requirements, under Sononurse VS or a dedicated entity built for scale.
Device
Concept to market designs that solve real clinical challenges and measurably improve patient outcomes, built to work in the messiness of real care environments.
Design
Designing intuitive, effective experiences for clinicians and patients, through rigorous field research and co-design, not assumptions about how care is delivered.
Systems
Robust architecture and seamless integration with clinical systems, devices, and existing workflows, without disrupting the flow of care that clinicians depend on.
Regulatory
Built with quality by design from the first sketch. We navigate regulatory pathways, ISO 13485, FDA, Health Canada, as a core part of the development process, not an afterthought.
Our portfolio
Four active projects. Two developed under Sononurse VS directly, two scaled under Safestra Solutions, our dedicated IV therapy product entity.
Ask about a product →DVI-Station
A smart device that integrates onto existing medication carts. Uses computer vision to scan drug vials and display key clinical information in real time, reducing IV medication errors at the point of care.
Visit Safestra Solutions →Install-Vasc
An exoskeleton-assisted system that attaches to ultrasound machines and guides needle alignment during IV catheter insertion, improving first-attempt success and reducing hand fatigue in high-acuity settings.
Visit Safestra Solutions →ExpirLot
A platform that optimizes expiry management and lot traceability for medical products, reducing waste, improving inventory control, and eliminating a preventable source of medication error.
Stay informed →TrioPerf
An automated infusion system that regulates flow, simplifies intravenous injections, and improves hygiene, making infusion procedures safer and more efficient at the bedside.
Stay informed →News & features
A closer look at the clinical problems we are addressing, the programs supporting our development, and the conversations helping move healthcare innovation toward real-world adoption.
Install-Vasc · Product story
Discover the clinical need behind Install-Vasc and how Sononurse translated frontline experience into a tool designed for real care environments.
Watch the full video →
Conference
FMSQ · Persée · June 2026
A discussion on what it takes to move clinician-led innovation from a strong idea to meaningful adoption in healthcare.
View the feature →
Founder profile
Innovateurs en résidence
Dr. Yahia Zine reflects on Sononurse’s mission, its clinical-validation work and the journey behind the company.
Read the profile →The team
Founded by anesthesiologist Dr. Yahia Zine, Sononurse VS brings together the disciplines that clinical safety work actually requires, technical specialists, clinicians, pharmacists, and researchers working from a shared understanding of what happens at the bedside.
Meet the full team →12+
Team Members
Clinical, technical, quality, research, and strategy, strengthened by specialized collaborators.
4
Active Projects
Two in market under Safestra. Two in development at the studio.
2022
Founded
Born from the bedside. Built in Montreal.
Let's talk
We welcome conversations with hospitals and clinics interested in procuring or deploying our products, as well as clinical partners, research collaborators, and strategic investors. Whether you're evaluating a solution for your care setting or working on a problem at the intersection of clinical reality and technical ambition, we want to hear from you.
contact@sononurse.com
