What Match Grade Medical does

Match Grade Medical is a privately held medical device manufacturer founded in 2014 and headquartered at 2415 Augustine Rd, Neenah, Wisconsin, that designs and produces precision orthopedic surgical positioning systems for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the United States and internationally. Its product portfolio covers four procedure categories: knee (Ladderloc ZR, Solorail, Ladderloc original), hip and lateral (Broadhead Pegboard, Broadhead Bariatric, ABMS Broadhead), ankle (Speedloc Ankle Distractor), and upper extremity (Wingmaster Elbow Tower, Mobile Arm Table), supported by accessories and consumables such as dual-layer foam pads, sterilization trays, and ankle straps. Core technical differentiation rests on four granted US patents (Broadhead pegboard, Fieldloc sterile-field mounting, Speedloc zero-travel traction, continuous-weld foot holder) plus a patent-pending Broadhead Mini system; key quantitative claims include 75% reduction in patient pressure versus traditional round pegs and complete disassembly for autoclave sterilization, positioning the Ladderloc ZR as a direct replacement for recalled Alvarado-style knee positioners.

The company generates revenue through one-time capital equipment sales and a recurring consumables stream, with quote-based pricing tailored to each facility's needs, no public price list, and a 30-day full-refund return policy. Go-to-market is built on a network of Independent Sales Representatives across the United States, direct website quote requests, and recurring presence at the AORN Global Conference (2022 New Orleans, 2023 San Antonio, 2024 Nashville), supplemented by thought-leadership content such as the Transmission Control podcast appearance on contamination in positioning devices. Products are designed and manufactured in the USA using locally sourced aircraft-grade aluminum and autoclavable polymers. Leadership is led by David Kettner (President & CEO); the company has 1-10 employees and a single disclosed funding round of $1.2M in 2016 with no identified external investors, indicating a capital-light, founder-controlled operating model.

Name

Match Grade Medical

Legal name

Match Grade Medical

Website

https://matchgrademed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Match Grade Medical is a privately held US medical device manufacturer (founded 2014, Neenah, WI) that designs and sells patented orthopedic surgical positioning systems for knee, hip, ankle, and elbow procedures to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers via independent sales reps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Surgical Positioning Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Navigation, Tracking & Intraoperative Guidance (Ortho/Neuro/ENT) (HLAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM), Surgical Navigation, Robotics & Patient-Matched Instrumentation (Ortho/Spine) (HLAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Orthopedic surgical positioning
• Knee arthroplasty equipment
• Hip positioning systems
• Ankle distraction devices
• Surgical patient positioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Neenah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Positioning Equipment Sales: Match Grade Medical generates revenue through the sale of orthopedic surgical positioning systems and accessories. Products are sold as complete systems with various configuration options, along with replacement parts, accessories, and consumables like sterile pads and ankle straps. The revenue model is primarily one-time capital equipment purchases with recurring accessory and disposable product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Match Grade Medical designs, manufactures, and sells precision orthopedic surgical positioning equipment for lower extremity and elbow procedures. Its product lines include the Ladderloc ZR and Solorail knee positioning systems, Broadhead pegboard hip positioning systems, Speedloc ankle distraction system, and Wingmaster elbow tower, supported by a Fieldloc sterile-field mounting platform, autoclavable accessories, and consumables. Products are built in the USA from aircraft-grade aluminum and premium autoclavable polymers and are sold as capital equipment plus recurring consumables to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

Product overview

Match Grade Medical is a surgical equipment manufacturer specializing in orthopedic patient positioning systems. The product portfolio consists of core positioning systems for knee, hip, ankle, and elbow procedures, along with accessories, components, and consumables. Key product lines include the Ladderloc ZR Knee Positioning System (flagship knee positioner replacing the recalled Alvarado knee holder), Broadhead Pegboard System (lateral hip positioning with patented pegs reducing pressure injury by 75%), Solorail Knee Positioning System (full-range TKA solution with Fieldloc technology), Wingmaster Elbow Tower (elbow positioning), and Speedloc Ankle Distractor (ankle traction system). Supporting infrastructure includes the patented Fieldloc Mounting Platform that maintains sterile field integrity, various positioning brackets and bases, sterilization trays, and dual-layer foam consumables. Products are designed and manufactured in the USA using locally sourced components, featuring aircraft-grade aluminum construction and autoclavable materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ladderloc ZR Knee Positioning System Flagship surgical knee positioner for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), built from aircraft-grade aluminum with hook-shaped rungs for quick adjustments, maximum knee flexion, and 100% wipeable surfaces. Sold to orthopedic surgeons and surgical facilities performing knee replacement.
• Broadhead Pegboard System Lateral hip positioning system with patented Broadhead pegs featuring over 3-inch wide contact surface, reducing pressure injury by up to 75% versus traditional round pegs. Pegs are fully radiolucent and machine washable. Used by surgeons performing hip replacement and lateral hip procedures.
• Solorail Knee Positioning System Patented full-range surgical knee positioner for total knee arthroplasty with Fieldloc Technology that maintains sterile field integrity. Includes adjustable rail, friction block, and pivot foot holder. Sold to orthopedic surgical facilities performing TKA.
• Wingmaster Elbow Tower Elbow positioning device for olecranon and humerus fracture positioning and elbow arthroscopy with a 500 lbs weight limit. Allows precise adjustments, rigid positioning, and flexion support. Used by orthopedic surgeons performing upper extremity procedures.
• Speedloc Ankle Distractor State-of-the-art ankle traction system for arthroscopy and trauma featuring intuitive design with zero back travel, compact profile eliminating cables and knobs, and quick adjustment capability. Used by foot and ankle surgeons performing ankle arthroscopy, tibial fracture procedures including suprapatellar nailing, and ankle trauma surgery.
• Broadhead Mini Patent-pending arthroscopic patient positioning system that can sit inside or outside the sterile field, compatible with all Broadhead pegs, 100% wipeable and autoclave compatible. Designed for minimally invasive orthopedic procedures.
• Broadhead Lateral Positioning System Lateral positioning system using patented Broadhead pegs with adjustment brackets, compatible with the full range of Broadhead pegs in various lengths with fixed or pivot options. Used for hip surgery and lateral procedures requiring stable patient positioning.
• Broadhead Bariatric Pegboard System Complete bariatric positioning system for lateral ABMS hip procedures with patients exceeding standard dimensional capacity. Includes bariatric pegboard and various peg configurations.
• Ladderloc Knee Positioning System Original surgical knee positioner for total knee arthroplasty, built from aircraft-grade aluminum and longer than competing ladder systems, designed for surgeons familiar with the Alvarado knee holder. Superseded by the Ladderloc ZR.
• Solorail Deluxe Knee Positioning System Deluxe version of the Solorail Knee Positioning System for total knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Ladderloc ZR with Pivot Foot Holder Complete Ladderloc ZR knee positioning system bundled with a pivot foot holder offering 180 degrees of rotation for precise and flexible positioning during TKA surgeries.
• Fieldloc Mounting Platform Patented universal mounting system compatible with both Solorail and Ladderloc knee positioning systems. Sandwiches drapes without breach to preserve sterile field integrity during TKA and other orthopedic procedures.
• Rail Clamp Fully autoclavable surgical rail clamp accepting both round and rectangular posts, usable under or over drape and completely disassemblable for deep cleaning. Sold to surgical facilities as a general accessory.
• Mobile Arm Table Radiolucent adjustable arm table with C-Arm access, fully adjustable for use with surgical tables or carts with high-performance locking casters. Used for upper extremity (elbow and wrist) procedures.
• Foot Holder Pads Sterile, individually wrapped dual-layer foam pads for knee positioners with a soft urethane top layer, supportive compressible base layer, and 3M Coban cohesive wrap. Fits Ladderloc and Solorail systems and reduces pressure points and shear forces.
• Tibia/Femur Triangle Knee support triangles for pinning, fractures, and ligament repair positioning, available in 11", 14", and 16" lengths. Radiolucent and autoclavable, constructed of heavy-duty aluminum.
• Rail Extension Surgical table rail extensions in 18" and 24" lengths, stainless steel construction with quick connection clamp for ankle distraction and positioning applications.
• ABMS Broadhead Pegboard with Leg Support Lateral positioning pegboard system with integrated leg support for Anterior Based Muscle Sparing (ABMS) hip procedures, designed as a solution for surgical tables without split leg supports.
• Broadhead Bariatric Pegboard Solid one-piece bariatric pegboard spanning the full width of the surgical table from rail to rail, supporting patients exceeding standard pegboard dimensional capacity.
• Lateral Surgical Positioning Pad - (47") Deluxe Disposable multi-layer lateral positioning pad set with closed cell foam, designed as a defense against pressure injury. Case includes 5 sets each with body pad and 8 peg pads.
• Ladderloc Traction Tower Set Fully autoclavable lateral thigh bolster system for sterile field use with integrated mounting and foot holder adjustment rail, ideal for robotic surgical techniques.
• Ladderloc Sterilization Tray Precision-made high-strength sterilization cases designed specifically for the Ladderloc Knee Positioning System.
• Ankle Distractor Straps Universal sterile ankle straps compatible with most ankle distraction systems, featuring strong nylon webbing, metal clasp, and soft foam pads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Broadhead pegs reduce patient pressure by up to 75% compared to traditional round pegs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mizuho OSI: Mizuho OSI is a leading US-based manufacturer of surgical tables and orthopedic positioning equipment for spine, hip, and trauma procedures. It is the most direct competitor to Match Grade's positioning accessories and the established incumbent in many of the same US hospital accounts.
• Allen Medical Systems (Hillrom / Baxter): Allen Medical Systems specializes in surgical patient positioning devices, including hip and knee arthroplasty positioners, and is now part of Baxter following the Hillrom acquisition. It sells directly competing knee positioning, lateral hip, and extremity positioning products through a much larger global sales force.
• Innovative Medical Products (IMP): IMP designs and manufactures orthopedic surgical positioning and distraction devices, including knee, hip, and ankle positioners. It is a similarly sized niche competitor with comparable product categories (knee positioners, hip positioners, ankle distraction) targeting the same orthopedic surgeon customer base.

Emerging players

• Schaerer Medical: Swiss manufacturer of surgical tables and positioning accessories with growing US presence through its MTP and Schmitz product lines. Competes with Match Grade in hip and knee positioning accessories, particularly for ambulatory surgery centers.
• Medifa: German manufacturer of surgical tables, operating room equipment, and positioning accessories with growing international presence. Overlaps with Match Grade in positioning accessories for orthopedic procedures and offers comparable specialized tables and clamps.

Broad incumbents

• Skytron: Skytron manufactures a broad portfolio of surgical tables, lights, and OR equipment with positioning accessories for orthopedic procedures. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping positioning product lines but a much wider portfolio and larger sales footprint.
• Steris: Steris is a large global provider of infection prevention, sterilization, and surgical equipment, including surgical tables and positioning solutions. While not a direct positioner specialist, it competes broadly in OR equipment purchasing decisions and offers bundled positioning and sterile-processing solutions.
• Stryker: Stryker is one of the largest orthopedic medical device companies globally, offering orthopedic implants, surgical navigation, and Mako robotic systems alongside positioning accessories. It competes with Match Grade primarily through bundled capital sales and integrated OR solutions.
• Smith+Nephew: Smith+Nephew is a global medical device company with a substantial orthopedics franchise (hips, knees, sports medicine) and positioning/OR equipment offerings. Competes indirectly through bundled solutions and surgeon relationships that include positioning accessories.
• Getinge: Getinge is a large global medical technology company offering surgical workplaces, including tables, lights, and OR integration. Its Maquet brand competes in the broader surgical positioning category where Match Grade sells its accessories into hospital ORs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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