MellingMedical and Lexington Medical Expanding Access to Advanced Surgical Stapling Technology Across Federal Healthcare

U.S.-designed and manufactured AEON™ surgical stapling systems to support minimally invasive care for veterans, service members and their families

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MellingMedical today announced a strategic relationship with Lexington Medical, a U.S. medical device manufacturer focused exclusively on surgical stapling technology. Through the collaboration, MellingMedical will leverage its federal healthcare contracting expertise and status as an SBA-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to expand access to Lexington Medical's AEON™ surgical stapling systems for providers caring for veterans, active-duty service members and their families.

"Lexington Medical brings a rare combination of focused engineering, clinical innovation and American manufacturing to surgical stapling," said Chris Melling, founder and CEO of MellingMedical. "Its AEON platform gives surgeons versatile options for tissue management in minimally invasive procedures. We look forward to helping federal healthcare providers evaluate and access this technology."

EXPANDING FEDERAL ACCESS
The collaboration is intended to streamline federal customers' access to Lexington Medical's surgical stapling portfolio through MellingMedical's established contracting channels. Designed and manufactured in Bedford, Massachusetts, Lexington Medical's products pair domestic manufacturing with a specialized approach to surgical instrument development.

PURPOSE-BUILT SURGICAL STAPLING TECHNOLOGY
Lexington Medical's AEON platform includes the AEON+™ manual stapler and AEON™ Powered Stapling System, both supported by a broad range of specialized reload configurations. The reload portfolio includes proprietary Short Tip options designed for access in confined anatomy, along with choices suited to different tissue types and surgical applications. AEON Powered incorporates intelligent firing technology that adjusts firing speed in response to tissue feedback, while AEON+ offers smooth firing and articulation. The systems are designed to support superior staple formation in thoracic, bariatric, colorectal, hepatopancreatobiliary and general surgical procedures. With millions of units shipped globally and backed by superior head-to-head clinical data, the singular focus on stapling and continuous innovation offers a superior surgical stapling option.

"Our mission is to advance surgical stapling through focused engineering and continuous innovation informed by surgeons," said Leon Amariglio, founder and CEO of Lexington Medical. "We design and manufacture AEON in the United States, with both powered and manual options and a specialized reload portfolio built for the demands of minimally invasive surgery. Working with MellingMedical creates an important pathway to bring these capabilities to surgeons serving veterans and military families."

UNDERSTANDING THE MARKETPLACE
The federal healthcare system represents a significant opportunity to broaden access to innovative medical technologies. As procurement processes and care delivery needs evolve, MellingMedical's federal contracting infrastructure and experience can help Lexington Medical navigate purchasing pathways and engage providers across the Veterans Health Administration, Department of Defense and other federal healthcare settings.

A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
In conclusion, Chris Melling said, "As federal healthcare systems modernize and cut the red tape that has often slowed down procurement, we have an unprecedented opportunity to elevate the standard of care. By aligning with forward-thinking innovators like Lexington Medical, we are leaning into this new momentum to ensure that state-of-the-art surgical tools reach our clinicians faster—ultimately delivering the exceptional, high-value outcomes our veterans have earned." 

About MellingMedical
MellingMedical, an SBA-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), holds a Medical Equipment and Surgical Federal Supply Schedule (Med/Surg), as well as a Pharmaceutical Schedule and ECAT capabilities, providing innovative and cost-effective healthcare solutions to all 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 VA Outpatient Clinics, all seven (7) VA CMOPs, 95 DoD Medical Facilities and Health and Human Services (HHS), including Indian Health Services (IHS) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). To learn more, visit MellingMedical.com.

About Lexington Medical
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, Lexington Medical, Inc is a U.S. medical device company dedicated exclusively to surgical stapling. Its AEON™ platform includes manual and powered endoscopic staplers and a broad portfolio of specialized reloads designed to support precision, access and consistent staple formation across a range of minimally invasive procedures. Lexington Medical combines product development, manufacturing and quality control in a vertically integrated U.S. operation, enabling rapid innovation informed by surgeon feedback. AEON staplers have been used in more than 100,000 procedures globally. To learn more, visit lexington-med.com.

SOURCE MellingMedical