LUMINA MEDICAL
A medical technology company developing clinically grounded devices for pelvic health.
About Lumina Medical
Our Mission
Lumina Medical is a Los Angeles–based medical device company focused on the design and clinical development of girth-adjustable vaginal and anorectal dilators.
Our devices enable controlled, incremental dilation within a single device, addressing the limitations of conventional fixed-size dilators and aiming to improve tolerability, adherence, and therapeutic outcomes.
Our Patented Technology
Lumina Medical holds a 26-country patent portfolio covering its girth-adjustable dilator technology, including the United States, Europe, China, Japan, and other key jurisdictions.
Our Team
Clinical collaborators for the Company’s vaginal dilation programs include Keith Aqua, MD (OB/GYN), and Michael Krychman, MD (OB/GYN), contributing to clinical strategy and study development.
The Company is further supported by a clinical advisory board including:
Michael Krychman, MD (OB/GYN)
Lisa Kachnic, MD (oncology)
Krystyna Holland, PT, DPT (pelvic floor therapy)
Marco Zoccali, MD (colorectal surgery)
Carmen Fong, MD (colorectal surgery)
Statistical oversight is provided by Cheongeun Oh, PhD.
Engineering is led by Stephane Gobron, MS.
Lumina Medical's Facilities and Network
Lumina Medical operates from its Los Angeles sites, where management and research and development activities are based.
Engineering and manufacturing are supported by established U.S.-based partners.
Lumina Medical's Clinical Program
Lumina Medical’s development programs are supported by NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards (including NINDS/NICHD for the vaginal program and NIDDK for the anorectal program), as reflected in publicly available NIH RePORTER records.
• Vaginal program: https://reporter.nih.gov/search/EsdiPcAsjUm9wRFRUnu4kg/project-details/11067421
• Anorectal program: https://reporter.nih.gov/search/EsdiPcAsjUm9wRFRUnu4kg/project-details/11069996
The Company has also received financial support from the National Vulvodynia Association (NVA): https://www.nva.org/research/nih-funding/
Lumina Medical is actively preparing for its Phase II clinical program.
Benjamin Jayol
CEO/Founder