Compression Works
Compression Works is a veteran-owned Birmingham, Alabama medical device company that develops and manufactures the AAJT-S, the only FDA-cleared external abdominal aortic tourniquet, serving U.S. and allied militaries, EMS, trauma hospitals, and international humanitarian channels across 23+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersBirmingham, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Compression Works does
Compression Works, Inc. is a veteran-owned medical device company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, that develops and manufactures the AAJT-S (Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized), a single-use, non-invasive hemorrhage control device. The AAJT-S uses a belt-and-bladder architecture with an 8-inch wide wedge-shaped inflatable bladder to apply external aortic compression; it is FDA-cleared for four application sites (abdomen/Zone 3 REBOA equivalent, axilla, inguinal, and pelvic fracture stabilization), CE-marked, and MDR-certified, making it the only FDA-cleared device for external abdominal aortic compression. The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of the AAJT-S to U.S. military and Special Operations, EMS/first responders, hospitals and trauma centers, and, increasingly, to allied international markets and conflict-zone humanitarian channels. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to military and federal agencies with a coast-to-coast U.S. EMS distribution network of five partners and humanitarian/channels partnerships (SICH-Ukraine, Leleka Foundation, Mission to the World) for international and conflict-zone reach; pricing is not publicly disclosed and procurement is primarily inquiry-based through government and distributor channels.
The device is supported by more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and has been deployed in 23+ countries, including active combat operations in Ukraine and Israel. Clinical case series include 100% return of spontaneous circulation in six consecutive battlefield traumatic cardiac arrest cases in Ukraine and 100% hemorrhage control in refractory postpartum hemorrhage case series, validating use across military, EMS, hospital, and emerging obstetric indications. Compression Works has raised approximately $5.5M–$7.5M across a 2022 convertible note, a 2023 $2M oversubscribed seed-growth round, and a January 2025 $3.5M oversubscribed seed round, with proceeds funding U.S. EMS scale-out, U.S. military expansion, and global commercialization via MDR-driven EU/UK entry. The leadership team of fewer than 10 employees includes CEO Scott Dodson and inventor/CMO Dr. John Croushorn, with recent additions including a COO (Scott Garrett, 2022), a National Director of Training (Bob Huebner, 2023), and a VP of Global Sales (Nicole Iezzi, 2024). Note: the input contains a discrepancy on founding year (firmographics list 2008; company history states 2013); the company history is treated as more specific and authoritative for this description.
Compression Works firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Compression Works
- Legal name
- Compression Works, Inc.
- Website
- https://compressionworks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Compression Works is a veteran-owned Birmingham, Alabama medical device company that develops and manufactures the AAJT-S, the only FDA-cleared external abdominal aortic tourniquet, serving U.S. and allied militaries, EMS, trauma hospitals, and international humanitarian channels across 23+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Compression Works industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hemorrhage Control Medical Devices
- NAICS
- Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)
Keywords
Where Compression Works is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Birmingham
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Compression Works business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- AAJT-S device sales: Compression Works generates revenue primarily through the sale of its AAJT-S medical device. The device is a single-use disposable product sold to military, EMS, hospital, and law enforcement customers. Revenue is one-time per unit, with repeat purchase driven by field consumption and restocking cycles. The company sells directly and through distribution partners.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
Compression Works product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Compression Works develops and manufactures the AAJT-S (Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized), a single-use, FDA-cleared and CE-marked medical device that applies external aortic compression via a belt-and-bladder system to control non-compressible hemorrhage. The device is cleared for four application sites — abdomen (equivalent to Zone 3 REBOA), axilla, inguinal area, and pelvic fracture stabilization — and is sold to military, EMS, hospital, and law enforcement customers.
Product overview
Compression Works offers a single unified product: the AAJT-S (Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized), a FDA-cleared and CE-marked hemorrhage control device. The AAJT-S is a mechanical medical device designed to apply external aortic compression for controlling non-compressible hemorrhage across four application sites: abdomen, axilla, inguinal area, and pelvic fractures. The company complements its core device with training resources (AAJT-S Training Kit) and commemorative challenge coins for recognition of life-saving deployments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AAJT-S (Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized) FDA-cleared and CE-marked single-use hemorrhage control medical device that applies external aortic compression to control non-compressible bleeding in the abdomen, axilla, inguinal area, and pelvic fractures. It is the only external device cleared for abdominal aortic compression and is intended for military medics, EMS providers, trauma surgeons, and first responders at the point of injury.
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% hemorrhage control achieved in 4/4 refractory postpartum hemorrhage cases within 90 seconds of AAJT-S application
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Compression Works
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Compression Works technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Compression Works partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SICH-UkrainecoreCompression Works partnered with SICH-Ukraine — creators of the SICH-Tourniquet and official supplier to Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, National Guard, and National Police — to expand AAJT-S availability in Ukraine. SICH-Ukraine brings local market expertise, trusted brand recognition, and an established distribution network. Together the organizations aim to deliver innovative trauma care solutions to save lives on the battlefield and beyond.
- Leleka FoundationminorCompression Works continues humanitarian support through the Leleka Foundation to deliver life-saving bleeding control solutions in Ukraine. The Leleka Foundation is a humanitarian organization working to improve maternal and neonatal health in Ukraine.
- Mission to the World (MTW) / Crates for UkrainecoreCompression Works partnered with Mission to the World's Crates for Ukraine humanitarian relief operation to supply AAJT-S devices to the war-torn region. Aid is shipped to Lviv via Flexport and delivered to front-line areas. The partnership was established in March 2023, with Compression Works providing devices and translated training materials in Ukrainian.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Compression Works competitors and assessment
Company assessmentPeers
Direct peers
- SAM Medical: SAM Medical manufactures the SAM Junctional Tourniquet, the most direct competitor to the AAJT-S in the junctional hemorrhage control category. Both companies target military, EMS, and pre-hospital markets with external compression devices addressing inguinal and axillary hemorrhage.
- North American Rescue: North American Rescue (NAR) is a leading supplier of tactical medical products including junctional tourniquets and hemostatic dressings to U.S. military, law enforcement, and EMS markets. NAR competes directly with Compression Works for military and federal procurement contracts in hemorrhage control.
- PerSys Medical: PerSys Medical manufactures the BLAST (Bandage, Laceration, Arterial, Stabilization, Tourniquet) and other emergency hemorrhage control devices. It serves the same military, EMS, and emergency responder customer base as Compression Works.
- Z-Medica (QuikClot): Z-Medica manufactures QuikClot hemostatic gauze and dressings used widely by military and first responders for hemorrhage control. The company competes in adjacent product categories targeting the same DoD, EMS, and trauma center customers as Compression Works.
- Combat Medical Systems: Combat Medical Systems produces tactical medical devices and kits for military medics, special operations, and law enforcement. The company overlaps with Compression Works in junctional and tactical hemorrhage control product offerings for defense customers.
Emerging players
- RevMedx: RevMedx develops novel hemorrhage control and wound management products including XSTAT (hemostatic sponge applicator) and is a participant in the tactical and pre-hospital trauma space overlapping with Compression Works' AAJT-S use cases.
Broad incumbents
- Teleflex: Teleflex is a large diversified medical device company with significant presence in surgical, emergency medicine, and tactical combat casualty care markets (including acquisition of Z-Medica/QuikClot). It competes broadly with Compression Works for hospital and military contracts across multiple product lines.
- Stryker: Stryker is a major global medical device company with a Medical division that includes emergency medical services products (stretchers, ambulance equipment) and a Surgical division that competes in trauma and surgical instruments. Its scale and distribution reach make it a formidable incumbent in the broader trauma care space.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Compression Works social profiles
Digital presenceCompression Works compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Compression Works financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Compression Works leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Compression Works funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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Compression Works M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Compression Works
What does Compression Works do?
Compression Works develops and manufactures the AAJT-S (Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized), a single-use, FDA-cleared and CE-marked medical device that applies external aortic compression via a belt-and-bladder system to control non-compressible hemorrhage. The device is cleared for four application sites — abdomen (equivalent to Zone 3 REBOA), axilla, inguinal area, and pelvic fracture stabilization — and is sold to military, EMS, hospital, and law enforcement customers.
Is Compression Works a public or private company?
Compression Works is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Compression Works founded?
Compression Works was founded in 2013. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Compression Works based?
Compression Works is headquartered in Birmingham, United States, in the North America region.
How does Compression Works make money?
One revenue line is on record: AAJT-S device sales.
Who are Compression Works's main competitors?
Smith+Nephew is listed as a peer. Direct peers are SAM Medical, North American Rescue, PerSys Medical, Z-Medica (QuikClot) and Combat Medical Systems. RevMedx is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Teleflex and Stryker.
Does Compression Works have an API?
No public API is recorded for Compression Works.
What industry is Compression Works in?
Compression Works's product category is Hemorrhage Control Medical Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHADAL, Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets). Its NAICS code is 339112 and its SIC code is 3841.