Kazufuku Nitta

Mr. Kazufuku Nitta is an inventor and pioneer in medical High Frequency Oscillatory (HFO) ventilation market. He is the founder of Metran Co., Ltd. and invented the first HFO ventilator for premature neonates in 1984. He has been at the forefront of ventilatory technology by developing new and unique products that meet the various clinical needs of customers worldwide. As a result of his leadership and personal involvement in research and development for over 30 years, Metran have successfully launched multiple easy-to-use products with very sophisticated functions using unique technology and became the leader in HFO market with the very best of Japanese technology and quality to deliver products that people can trust.

Thanks to his inventions, High Frequency Oscillatory ventilators have helped save thousands of lives of premature babies or patients recovering from life-threatening situations, and for that great cause, his company received an Honorable Imperial Visit by The Emperor of Japan.