Leadership

Meet the partnership leading DPNCheck - TES and Alera Medtech bringing innovative neurodiagnostic solutions worldwide

DPNCheck is driven by a strategic partnership between The Electrode Store (TES) and Alera Medtech. TES, a subsidiary of Impulse Medical Technologies, brings decades of expertise in product innovation and precision manufacturing. Alera Medtech adds strength with its global distribution network and deep market experience. Operating as TES Wholesale and Alera TES across various regions, we are united by a shared mission: to deliver high-quality, affordable diagnostic and monitoring solutions that empower neurology and cardiology professionals worldwide.

About the Companies

Impulse Medical Technologies

Building devices that help doctors help people

Impulse Medical Technologies is the parent corporation of The Electrode Store (TES). Dedicated to advancing medical care through innovative neurodiagnostic technologies and uncompromising quality, Impulse Med was born out of a passion for design and problem-solving in the medical device industry. We are determined to invent new medical technologies that expand human diagnostic capabilities and improve patient outcomes.

Our Mission

To build medical devices that help doctors help people by delivering the highest quality neurodiagnostic devices to every market worldwide, ensuring affordable, uncompromised excellence in medical diagnostics and patient care.

Core Values

  • Safety First - Prioritizing safety in every product design
  • Uncompromising Quality - "Better, not cheaper" philosophy
  • Continuous Innovation - Constantly re-evaluating and improving
  • Global Accessibility - Quality medical technology worldwide

Manufacturing Excellence

Our U.S.-based manufacturing facilities maintain both general and clean room assembly capabilities for sterile Class II medical devices. We use only high-grade surgical stainless steel and maintain rigorous quality control processes that exceed industry regulations, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of American manufacturing.

Quality Certifications

  • FDA Registered
  • ISO 13485 Certified
  • MDSAP Compliant
  • CE Mark Approved

The Electrode Store (TES)

Premium Neurodiagnostic Solutions Since 1975

The Electrode Store (TES) is a subsidiary of Impulse Medical Technologies and serves as an FDA-registered designer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialized neurodiagnostic supplies. Established in 1975 in California and relocated to Buckley, Washington in the early 1990s, TES was acquired by Impulse Medical Technologies in 2015. Our motto, "Better, not cheaper," embodies our dedication to creating superior medical devices that prioritize patient comfort and clinical efficiency.

Specialized Technologies

  • EMG & NCS: Premium monopolar and concentric needle electrodes
  • EEG & aEEG: Advanced cup electrodes and electrode caps
  • IONM: Specialized monitoring and stimulating devices
  • Peripheral Neuropathy: Point-of-care DPNCheck technology

Product Portfolio

Our products are generally used in the diagnosis of neurological and neuromuscular disorders including carpal tunnel syndrome, epilepsy and many others. We offer high quality needle electrodes, disposable and reusable EEG cups and other surface electrodes, electrode-caps, contact lens electrodes, electrode gels/pastes/creams and related accessories for both human and veterinary applications.

Our needles are made from the highest quality surgical suture stainless steel, coated with a proprietary coating for insulation and ease of insertion, and are conically sharpened (cone-shaped or pencil-pointed) to produce minimal bleeding during and after the examination.

Alera Medtech

Global Medical Device Distribution Excellence

Alera Medtech is our strategic partner in global distribution, working with TES to form TES Wholesale and operating as Alera TES in various international markets. This partnership combines TES's manufacturing expertise with Alera's worldwide distribution networks, ensuring healthcare professionals have access to cost-effective, high-quality diagnostic devices for neurology and cardiology applications across diverse healthcare systems.

Partnership Benefits

  • Combined manufacturing and distribution expertise
  • Global reach across multiple continents
  • Cost-effective solutions for healthcare systems
  • Reliable supply chain management

Market Focus

  • Neurology and cardiology applications
  • Both disposable and reusable formats
  • Diverse healthcare system requirements
  • Emerging market accessibility

DPNCheck Acquisition

We're proud to announce that our partnership has jointly acquired DPNCheck® from NeuroMetrix, Inc. This strategic acquisition, led by Impulse Medical Technologies and Alera Medtech, brings an important diagnostic technology into our combined portfolio of medical devices.

DPNCheck® is a revolutionary point-of-care medical device that provides fast, accurate, and quantitative testing for peripheral neuropathies, particularly diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The device measures sural nerve conduction velocity and response amplitude in just 30-60 seconds per test, enabling healthcare providers to objectively detect, stage, and monitor peripheral neuropathies with clinical precision.

This acquisition perfectly complements our partnership's focus on high-quality neurodiagnostic equipment and ensures this vital technology reaches healthcare providers worldwide through our established TES-Alera distribution network.

Global Presence

United States

The Electrode Store (TES)
Buckley, Washington
Phone: (360) 829-0400

Alera Medtech
Boston, Massachusetts
Phone: (617) 678-4593

Canada

Alera Medtech
Oakville, Ontario
Phone: (365) 400-7066

Middle East & North Africa

Alera TES
Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 52 731 2159

India

Alera Medtech Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, India
Phone: +91 70325 24413

Asia Pacific

Alera Medtech Pvt Ltd
Penang, Malaysia
Phone: +60 17-336 5157

Expansion Markets

Our partnership is actively seeking distributor partners in Latin America, Europe, and the United Kingdom to expand our global reach and provide healthcare professionals with access to our premium diagnostic solutions.

Connect With Our Partnership

Interested in partnering with us or learning more about our opportunities? We're committed to expanding access to innovative neurodiagnostic solutions worldwide.

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