Sonex Health
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UnclaimedSonex Health is a medical technology company founded in 2014 that develops ultrasound-guided solutions, including the UltraGuideCTR device for carpal tunnel release.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Sonex Health is a medical technology company founded in 2014 by Mayo Clinic physicians Darryl Barnes, MD and Jay Smith, MD together with business operations expert Aaron Keenan. The company focuses on ultrasound-guided procedures intended to reduce invasiveness, improve safety and lower the cost of care. Its technology centers on the UltraGuideCTR device, which allows carpal tunnel release to be performed in a clinic setting using ultrasound guidance. Sonex Health also offers education and training through The Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures, including mini-fellowship programs. J. Robert Paulson, Jr. serves as President and CEO.
History
Sonex Health was founded in 2014 by Mayo Clinic physicians Darryl Barnes, MD and Jay Smith, MD, together with business operations expert Aaron Keenan. The founders were brought together by a shared desire to create safe, effective treatments for common orthopedic conditions. They started in Dr. Barnes's garage, where they built the first prototype of UltraGuideCTR, a device that allows carpal tunnel release to be performed safely and effectively in a clinic setting using ultrasound guidance. The company states that UltraGuideCTR is at the center of its technology, and that it believes in the ability of ultrasound guidance to advance and improve healthcare.
Products and positioning
Refined simplicity; empowering physicians with ultrasound-guided solutions that transform the patient experience.
UltraGuideCTR
A device that allows carpal tunnel release to be performed safely and effectively in a clinic setting using ultrasound guidance.
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