Regina Herzlinger, a Harvard University business professor and founder of Belmont Medical
Technologies, has donated 50 life-saving medical devices to Israeli hospitals. These devices, which replace blood lost during hemorrhaging, are especially crucial in the aftermath of the tragic October 7 attack by Hamas.
The medical systems, widely used in emergency rooms and trauma centers across the U.S., were distributed to about 20 Israeli hospitals and trauma centers that immediately ramped up operations in response to the attack—the most severe assault on the Jewish people since the Holocaust.
“We should do all we can to save the wounded men and women who are defending Israel,” Herzlinger stated. Her rapid blood infuser device, priced between $35,000 and $40,000, quickly warms blood to the human body’s temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, eliminates air bubbles to prevent embolisms, and can infuse up to a liter of blood per minute. Typically stored at 5 degrees Celsius, this rapid warming is critical for patient safety.
With an average adult body holding about five liters of blood, the device can theoretically replace an entire blood supply within five minutes. Israeli medical professionals have praised the device for its simplicity, reliability, and life-saving capabilities. Professor Moti Klein, head of the Trauma Unit at Soroka Medical Center in Beersheva, emphasized its impact across trauma rooms, operating theaters, and intensive care units.
Moshe Sade, CEO of Clalit Medical Engineering, expressed appreciation for the equipment’s contributions, acknowledging its significant role in preserving lives amid ongoing conflicts with Hamas. Herzlinger, originally from Tel Aviv, is a distinguished entrepreneur and academic with deep roots in Israel. Her family fled Nazi Germany to pre-state Israel before moving to the U.S., where Herzlinger pursued an influential career advising U.S. Congress and President George W. Bush on healthcare policy.
Her donation highlights the crucial intersection of medical innovation and humanitarian aid, reinforcing the bonds between American-Israelis and their homeland. As Israel continues to face security challenges, the support of the global Jewish community remains indispensable. — Israfan
