About Us
At PICC Guard, we believe in transforming lives through medical innovation. Our co-founders are seasoned healthcare professionals who emphasize accountability, quality, and improving the communities where we live and work. Committing to protecting our communities means creating solutions to help the most vulnerable among us. PICC Guard embodies this commitment by advancing a powerful new medical device.
Better tools mean better outcomes.
Who We Are
Some of our most vulnerable patients are those who require PICC lines. Appropriate options for outpatient post-acute care have long been limited for those at risk of PICC line tampering. The result has often been costly inpatient stays to monitor treatment and compliance.
PICC Guard introduces a new option for healthcare providers previously reluctant to deviate from directly observed care: the first FDA cleared medical device that resists unwarranted access to PICC lines. Providers can now protect patient safety and improve medical outcomes while reducing healthcare costs and inpatient stays.
With PICC Guard, patients previously prevented from transitioning out of inpatient care can successfully be monitored on an outpatient basis.
PICC Guard is owned and operated by a nurse
The Idea
While in medical school, Jesse Justus recognized that peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) were at risk of dislodgement, removal, and tampering. To find a solution, he worked with his father, who has an engineering background, to create prototypes. After several iterations, Jesse developed the final design, which featured a two-part lock mechanism. The product was later cleared by the FDA, thanks to the efforts of Katie Justus, a registered nurse with experience in NICU and med-surg. Today, Katie is the owner and operator of PICC Guard, bringing the benefits of this innovative solution to healthcare providers and patients alike.