About

Big Vision. Bold Execution.

What We Make:

Breakthrough cordless medical devices built around a revolutionary battery ecosystem whereby one battery supports multiple instruments–all designed to become the natural extension of a surgeon’s or combat medic’s hand.

Precision. Anywhere.

Fulmer is bringing hand-held, battery powered instruments into the OR, and next to the battlefield. We are developing meticulously crafted, affordable, next generation technology, made easier to use through exceptional design and engineering. Fulmer is creating devices for those who require the best.

Why It Matters:

Operating rooms worldwide still rely on outdated, corded instruments that tangle, limit precision, and introduce avoidable risks. Furthermore, uncontrolled hemorrhage represents a leading cause of young adult and preventable battlefield deaths. Fulmer’s engineering and advanced medical devices will soon begin to address these universal problems that have long been tolerated—until now.

Where We Are Today:

We have an operational prototype currently in pre-clinical development in preparation for our 510(k) submission.

Our Company

Fulmer Instruments is a medical device company that combines leading innovations in electrical, mechanical and industrial design with extensive end user expertise to create solutions designed to enhance patient care and help improve surgical team performance while reducing cost to the system.

We are growing in Alabama, where our founders have deep roots, to tap into the region’s strengths in medical research, engineering talent, student pipeline, and contract manufacturing—while reinforcing our commitment to American manufacturing.

Our first instruments are designed to solve universal problems in the surgical environment: the mess, danger, and inefficiency of cords. Our first product, the Fulmer F1, is an electrocautery instrument designed to intuitively seat into the surgeon’s hand. Future devices are in the works all designed and engineered to simplify the operating room environment while sharing the same innovative battery platform.

In a world where every second matters and every decision counts, Fulmer Instruments are designed and engineered by those who know, feel and understand the difference.

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OUR MISSION

To make surgery more natural by crafting tools designed to be an extension of the surgeon’s hand–cordless, precise, and always ready—so focus remains on what matters most, the patient.

OUR VISION

To be a leading force in human-centered surgical devices—shaping a future where elegantly designed technology enhances human skill, and every Fulmer Instrument elevates hands that heal.

Our Founders

Benjamin B. Fulmer, M.D.

Founder & CEO, Neurosurgeon

Dr. Fulmer is a native of Mobile, Alabama, and attended Duke University before training at UAB Medical School. He has extensive training in Neurosurgery, including complex spinal surgery, stereotactic brain surgery and Gamma Knife. Dr. Fulmer is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, and is a member of numerous organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.

Lloyd Cooper, IDSA

Founder & Chief Design Officer

Lloyd Cooper is a designer with backgrounds in both industrial design and mechanical engineering. In addition to Chief Design Officer at Fulmer, Lloyd is the managing principal at PUSH, with projects spanning advanced jet-skis for Yamaha to pioneering medical devices for Medtronic and Smith+Nephew. His focus is on combining pragmatic engineering with an industrial designer’s mindset to fully leverage a unique design methodology called “bending constraints.” Numerous projects and extensive patents reflect how constraints can be shifted from being barriers to becoming core creative catalysts.

Gene Eighmy

Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Gene Eighmy is an experienced technology professional with a career spanning consumer electronics, medical devices, finance, automotive, video games, and cybersecurity. With deep expertise in mobile applications, embedded software, and advanced consumer technologies, Gene has contributed to innovation across multiple industries.

He specializes in application security, binary code hardening, anti-tampering and reverse engineering defense, and white-box cryptography—helping Fortune 500 companies safeguard critical products and platforms. Gene combines strong technical knowledge with practical industry experience, delivering solutions that strengthen security while enabling innovation.

Our Founders

Benjamin B. Fulmer, MD

Founder, CEO & Neurosurgeon

Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive experience, including complex spinal surgery, stereotactic brain surgery and Gamma Knife.

Lloyd Cooper, IDSA

Founder & Chief Design Officer

Co-founder and principal of PUSH Product Design with 25+ years of providing industrial design services to companies and universities nationwide.

Gene Eighmy

Founder & Lead Hardware Designer

Experienced technology professional with a career spanning consumer electronics, medical devices, finance, automotive, video games, and cybersecurity.

“I don’t think I have ever seen someone who has raised outside money be a better steward of those resources.”

– Current Fulmer Instruments Investor