Vascutek

What Vascutek does

Vascutek Ltd, operating commercially under the Terumo Aortic brand, is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of cardiovascular implant devices serving hospitals and vascular/cardiovascular surgeons globally. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the company employs between 501 and 1,000 people and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Terumo Corporation of Japan's aortic care division. Its device portfolio addresses aortic and peripheral vascular disease across the full anatomical range from ascending to descending aorta, with both standard and patient-specific (custom-made) offerings.

The product range combines surgical vascular grafts (Gelweave, Gelsoft Plus, AQUABRID), thoracic and abdominal stent-graft systems (Relay Pro, Relay Plus, TREO), and the Thoraflex Hybrid device that integrates surgical and endovascular techniques for complex aortic repair. A dedicated custom solutions line produces patient-specific implants including Anaconda, Fenestrated TREO, Relay Branch, Relay Proximal Scallop, Relay Multi Feature, and Custom Thoraflex Hybrid for complex anatomical cases. Devices are manufactured at the Inchinnan facility with associated US operations through Bolton Medical Inc. in Sunrise, Florida.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales of medical implants to hospitals, with custom devices priced per individual specification. The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales targeting tertiary and quaternary hospitals with cardiovascular surgery and interventional radiology programs, supplemented by clinical training, surgical support, and professional education. The company engages in medical conferences, clinical publications, social media (LinkedIn, X/Twitter), and the Vumedi medical video platform for clinical marketing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are typically multi-year. The firm received approximately $45.7 million in funding from Terumo Corporation in February 2018.

Name

Vascutek

Legal name

Vascutek Ltd

Website

https://vascutek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vascutek Ltd (Terumo Aortic) designs and manufactures vascular grafts, stent-graft systems, and hybrid devices for aortic and peripheral vascular disease, selling directly to hospitals and cardiovascular surgeons worldwide from its UK manufacturing base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiovascular Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR/TEVAR) & Aortic Grafts (HLAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cardiac Surgery Devices (Cannulas, Clamps, Closure, Grafts) (HLAHAFAH)

Keywords

• Vascular grafts
• Stent-graft systems
• Aortic implants
• Cardiovascular devices
• Endovascular repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Inchinnan

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Terumo Aortic generates revenue through the sale of cardiovascular implant devices including stent-grafts, surgical grafts, and custom-made devices to hospitals and healthcare providers globally.
2. Custom Solutions: Revenue from bespoke patient-specific medical devices manufactured to individual anatomical specifications for complex cases.
3. Product Support and Training: Clinical training and product support services for surgeons and hospital staff using the company's devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vascutek Ltd, operating as Terumo Aortic, designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of cardiovascular implant devices for the treatment of aortic and peripheral vascular disease. Its offerings include surgical vascular grafts (Gelweave™, Gelsoft™ Plus, AQUABRID™), thoracic and abdominal stent-graft systems (Relay®Pro, Relay®Plus, TREO®), and the Thoraflex™ Hybrid device, along with custom-made patient-specific solutions (Anaconda™, Fenestrated TREO®, Relay®Branch) for complex aortic anatomies.

Product overview

Vascutek operates as the UK entity of Terumo Aortic, a global medical device company specializing in solutions for aortic and peripheral vascular disease. The product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of vascular grafts (Gelweave™, Gelsoft™ Plus, AQUABRID™), thoracic stent-graft systems (Relay®Pro, Relay®Plus), and abdominal stent-graft systems (TREO®), along with the hybrid Thoraflex™ Hybrid device combining surgical and endovascular approaches. Additionally, the company offers custom-made solutions including Anaconda™, Custom TREO®, Fenestrated TREO®, Relay®Branch, Relay® Proximal Scallop, Relay® Multi Feature, and Custom Thoraflex™ Hybrid for patient-specific anatomical requirements. Vascutek manufactures these devices at its facility in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gelweave™ Woven polyester surgical vascular graft with gelatin sealing technology used in surgical procedures for aortic repair; targeted at cardiovascular surgeons performing open surgical aortic procedures.
• Gelsoft™ Plus Expanded PTFE (ePTFE) vascular graft for peripheral vascular reconstruction and surgical aortic procedures; used by vascular surgeons for peripheral bypass and reconstruction.
• AQUABRID™ Surgical graft product line for cardiovascular procedures, used in surgical aortic repair for cardiovascular surgeons.
• Relay®Pro Thoracic Stent-graft System Thoracic stent-graft system for endovascular thoracic aortic repair (TEVAR) delivering proven neurological results; for cardiovascular surgeons and interventional radiologists treating thoracic aortic disease.
• Relay®Plus Thoracic Stent-graft System Thoracic stent-graft system for endovascular aortic repair; used by cardiovascular surgeons and interventional radiologists for thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment.
• TREO® Abdominal Stent-graft System Abdominal stent-graft system for EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) supporting successful outcomes and aneurysmal sac regression; for vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists treating abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Thoraflex™ Hybrid Hybrid device combining surgical and endovascular approaches for complex aortic arch repair, enabling remodelling and aneurysmal regression; for cardiovascular surgeons performing complex aortic procedures.
• Anaconda™ Custom-Made Stent Graft Custom-made stent graft solution tailored to patient-specific aortic anatomy for complex aortic repair cases; designed for vascular surgeons treating patients with non-standard anatomy.
• Custom TREO® Customized version of the TREO Abdominal Stent-graft System tailored to individual patient anatomy; used by vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists for patients requiring bespoke EVAR solutions.
• Fenestrated TREO® Fenestrated configuration of the TREO system for patients with complex aortic anatomy requiring branch vessel preservation; for vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists performing complex EVAR.
• Relay®Branch Custom branched stent graft for complex aortic dissection involving branch vessels; designed for cardiovascular surgeons treating complex aortic dissection cases.
• Relay® Proximal Scallop (Custom) Custom proximal scallop configuration for the Relay system to accommodate patient-specific anatomy; for cardiovascular surgeons and interventional radiologists.
• Relay® Multi Feature (Custom) Custom multi-feature configuration of the Relay stent graft system combining multiple customization features for complex aortic cases; used by cardiovascular surgeons.
• Custom Thoraflex™ Hybrid Custom-made version of the Thoraflex Hybrid device for patient-specific complex aortic procedures; for cardiovascular surgeons performing complex aortic arch repair.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced bypass time leading to clearer mind and lungs post-surgery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Abbott Vascular: Abbott's vascular franchise includes endovascular and peripheral vascular devices serving overlapping physician customers; while Abbott focuses on different sub-segments, the broader vascular enterprise context makes it materially comparable to Terumo Aortic.
• Medtronic: Global medical device leader with Endurant and Valiant thoracic stent-graft systems directly competing in the EVAR/TEVAR space where Terumo Aortic plays. Comparable as a multi-product aortic franchise targeting vascular surgeons, but operates across a far broader device portfolio.
• Getinge / Maquet: Getinge (via Maquet) supplies surgical vascular grafts and cardiovascular surgery products comparable to Vascutek's Gelweave and AQUABRID graft lines, serving overlapping vascular surgery customers in surgical (open) repair settings.

Direct peers

• JOTEC (now Artivion): Prior to its acquisition by Artivion/CryoLife, Jotec was a German-based aortic stent-graft specialist directly comparable to Terumo Aortic's Relay and TREO platforms, particularly in European markets for EVAR/TEVAR procedures.
• Cook Medical: Cook Medical's Zenith line of aortic stent-grafts is a direct competitor to Terumo Aortic's TREO and Relay platforms, both targeting vascular surgeons performing abdominal and thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair with similar procedural use cases.
• W. L. Gore & Associates: Gore's EXCLUDER (abdominal) and TAG (thoracic) stent-graft systems directly compete with Terumo Aortic's TREO and Relay products, and Gore is recognized as a leading aortic repair franchise with strong US market position.
• Endologix: Endologix develops abdominal and thoracic aortic stent-graft systems (e.g., AFX, Alto) and is one of the focused aortic-repair specialists directly comparable to Terumo Aortic in clinical use case and customer base.
• Artivion (formerly CryoLife): Artivion's aortic franchise includes Jotec stent-grafts (acquired in Europe), making it a focused aortic repair specialist with similar product categories (thoracic and abdominal stent-grafts) and European manufacturing presence.
• LeMaitre Vascular: LeMaitre Vascular manufactures vascular grafts and carotid shunts and is a comparable surgical graft specialist serving vascular surgeons — overlapping with Vascutek's surgical graft product lines (Gelweave, Gelsoft Plus).

Regional players

• B. Braun / Aesculap: B. Braun's Aesculap division manufactures surgical vascular grafts comparable to Vascutek's Gelweave line, with particularly strong European (especially German) presence — comparable in product category though with geographic emphasis differing from Terumo Aortic's balanced UK/US footing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vascutek
• YouTubevumedi.com/channel/terumo-aortic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/28630553

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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