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About LifeProtect

Building the future of personal protective equipment through innovation, domestic manufacturing, and unwavering commitment to safety.

Our Mission

Protecting Lives Through Innovation

LifeProtect, LLC is a private equity-backed holding company committed to developing the next generation of personal protective equipment (PPE) and strengthening domestic health resilience. We own and operate Nexera Medical and MidAmerica Safety Corp, two leaders in antimicrobial PPE technology and domestic medical-grade manufacturing. Together, we serve government, healthcare, and industrial partners.

Our mission is grounded in a simple belief: the people who protect others deserve protection they can count on. From frontline healthcare workers to industrial professionals and first responders, we deliver PPE that is safer, more sustainable, and manufactured right here in the United States.

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Our History

A Legacy of Innovation

Nearly two decades of advancing antimicrobial PPE technology and domestic manufacturing.

2006

Government Demand Emerges

US Government agencies seek reusable respirators due to growing influenza concern; Nexera responds with antimicrobial solutions.

2007

Federal Engagement & NIOSH Approval

Meeting with the Assistant Secretary of HHS marks a pivotal partnership; Foss receives NIOSH N95 and N99 approval.

2008 – 2009

International Expansion

Applications and approvals secured in the EU and Canada for the antimicrobial respirator platform.

2011

FDA & NIOSH Clearance

FDA and NIOSH clearance obtained for the antibacterial N95; EU approval granted for two reusable models.

2014 – 2015

Antiviral Breakthrough

FDA Antiviral 510(k) clearance achieved, expanding the product line to combat viral threats.

2018

Pandemic Preparedness

HHS releases pandemic plan supporting reusable respirators, validating the strategic direction of LifeProtect’s portfolio.

2020

Emergency Use Authorization

Filed for EUA for reusability to support an HHS $100M order during the global health crisis.

2021

Domestic Manufacturing Capability

Domestic manufacturing capability stood up, reducing dependence on foreign supply chains.

2025

US Manufacturing Goes Live

US domestic manufacturing for the reusable antimicrobial respirator goes live, marking a new era of American-made PPE.

Certifications & Compliance

Trusted by Regulators Worldwide

Our products meet the most stringent safety and quality standards across multiple regulatory bodies.

FDA 510(k)
NIOSH N95/N99
Health Canada
CE Mark (EU)
ASTM Standards
Made in USA

Ready to Partner?

Whether you represent a government agency, healthcare system, or industrial enterprise, we are ready to discuss how LifeProtect can serve your needs.