Rampart - FloodGate Medical

Redefining Radiation Protection For the Whole Team

About Us

Rampart is a mission-driven medical technology company focused on transforming protection in interventional medicine. The company was founded by interventional cardiologist Dr. Bob Foster after experiencing firsthand the physical toll of traditional lead aprons, leading to a clear mission: build a better way to protect clinicians and care teams without compromising their health. Rampart’s solutions are designed from clinical experience, driven by purpose, and rooted in data-first innovation. The company emphasizes a set of core values captured in the acronym H.E.A.R.T. — High Character, Engaged Gifting, Analytical rigor, Respect, and Tenacity — which guide how they develop and deliver products. Rampart stands out by offering exclusive, apron-free radiation protection technologies that provide total body and team coverage, backed by clinical evidence and trusted by leading institutions. Their approach couples proprietary technology with deep expertise to advance safety and performance in the procedure room.

Look at the Leaders of Rampart

Tom Livingston

Chief Executive Officer

Bob Foster

Founder & Chief Medical Officer

Brian Chambless

Chief Commercial Officer

Featured Services and Innovations

RAMPART Guardian

Designed to deliver the most comprehensive full-body protection for the entire interventional team, Guardian features a flexible shield design that enables operators to perform the widest array of interventional procedures—safely and efficiently.

RAMPART Defender

99% scatter reduction¹ in a mobile, rapid-deploy unit – Defender eliminates lead, preserves full access and visibility, and is the only next-gen system that moves easily room to room.

RAMPART Bunker Table Shield

The Bunker is a high-performance under-table radiation shield that dramatically reduces scatter radiation exposure at the table level. Designed for use with Rampart systems or as a standalone upgrade to existing table shielding.

RAMPART Sentry

The Sentry is a compact, mobile radiation barrier designed to protect anesthesia, circulating staff, techs, and assistants from scatter radiation, especially at the head of the patient table.

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News and Stories

Dr. Patrick Muck Highlights Breakthrough Radiation-Safety Results Using Rampart System at VEITH Symposium

Dr. Patrick Muck, Chairman of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Program Director of the Vascular Surgery Fellowship and Residency at Good Samaritan Hospital, presented compelling new data on radiation safety during the Radiation Safety, Devices, and Techniques session at the VEITH Symposium in New York City—one of the premier global meetings for Vascular Surgeons and Vascular Specialists. The five-day symposium showcases the most current developments in clinical practice and research, with this year’s program emphasizing innovations that enhance safety and outcomes for both patients and healthcare teams.

Rampart IC Secures Series B Financing to Fuel Strategic Growth and Expand Access to Radiation Safety Solutions

Rampart IC, a Birmingham-based medical technology company, announced the successful close of its $21.6 million Series B funding round led by Vensana Capital. The investment will accelerate Rampart’s global commercialization, product development, and clinical expansion into new service lines. Rampart’s radiation protection systems—designed to eliminate the need for lead aprons—offer full-body shielding for interventional teams, addressing both radiation exposure and the orthopedic injuries commonly caused by traditional protective gear.

Rampart IC Announces the Acquisition of ClearShield

Rampart IC, the leader in next-generation radiation protection for interventional suites, has announced its acquisition of ClearShield, a U.S.-based manufacturer of patented, lead-free radiation-attenuating acrylic. ClearShield’s proprietary bismuth-infused acrylic delivers high-performance radiation shielding with enhanced safety, sustainability, and transparency compared to traditional leaded glass. This acquisition secures Rampart’s supply chain for a critical component in its shielding systems and strengthens the company’s ability to meet rising global demand for safer, lead-free radiation protection.

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