Memphis-based SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc., a medical device company that creates solutions for the post-op recovery, announced two personnel changes as it prepares for commercialization of its flagship device the SOMAVAC 100 Sustained Vacuum System.

Phil Ryan has been named vice president of operations and will focus on product development, quality management, vendor partnerships and purchasing. Ryan has 20 years of experience in electromechanical medical device development from design to manufacturing operations. Prior to SOMAVAC, Ryan held executive roles at Olympus Corporation of America in Memphis.

Joelle Goan has been named vice president of commercialization. Goan joined SOMAVAC as program manager earlier this year. Prior to joining SOMAVAC, Goan was in marketing, developing and launching new products at Olympus as a senior product manager. Before joining the firm, she held leadership roles in marketing at Hospira and Abbott Laboratories.

The SOMAVAC® 100 is indicated for use in a range of surgeries which lead to large surgical flaps requiring drains, such as abdominal surgery, mastectomy, cosmetic surgery, hernia surgery, orthopedic procedures, etc.