Medical Murray

What Medical Murray does

Medical Murray is a privately held contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) founded in 1996 by Phil and Andy Leopold, specializing in complex catheters, implants, and interventional devices for minimally invasive medical procedures. The company provides end-to-end services spanning design, prototyping, verification and validation, testing, pilot production, and full-scale manufacturing for medical device OEMs, startups, hospitals, and clinician inventors. It operates FDA-registered facilities (Registration #20054) with ISO 13485:2016 certification and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 testing accreditation, enabling production of Class II and Class III devices.

The company's technical capabilities center on advanced materials — nitinol, ePTFE, bioresorbable polymers, and biomedical textiles — supported by proprietary processes including patented Sesame micro/nano injection molding (parts as small as 0.1 cubic millimeter), proprietary ePTFE sintering for covered stents and frames, and humidity-controlled bioresorbable polymer processing. It produces multi-lumen, steerable, balloon, and imaging catheters with sensor integration in ISO Class 7 cleanroom environments. Following the January 2025 divestiture of its Charlotte, NC facility to Aptyx, operations are concentrated in Illinois with a 74,000-square-foot Lake Zurich manufacturing operation (44,000 sq ft base plus a 30,000 sq ft expansion) and a North Barrington headquarters for R&D and pilot production, retaining a San Carlos, CA West Coast design presence.

Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based professional services contracts with OEMs, supplemented by an e-commerce channel selling prototype samples (uncovered and covered nitinol braids, custom stent coverings) priced at $155–$215. The customer base spans unnamed Fortune 50 OEMs, mid-tier medical device companies, early-stage startups (e.g., Utepreva LLC), and clinician inventors (e.g., Boston Children's Hospital), with approximately 90% of business domestic. The company remains wholly owned and operated by the Leopold family with no institutional or venture funding disclosed.

Name

Medical Murray

Legal name

Medical Murray Inc.

Website

https://medicalmurray.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Medical Murray is a privately held CDMO founded in 1996 that designs, develops, and contract-manufactures complex catheters, implants, and interventional devices for medical device OEMs, startups, hospitals, and clinician inventors from FDA-registered Illinois facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sterile Fill-Finish & Aseptic Manufacturing CDMO (HLAGABAH)

Keywords

• Medical device contract manufacturing
• Complex catheter development
• Implant manufacturing services
• Medical device prototyping
• Minimally invasive device CDMO

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Development and Manufacturing Services: Medical Murray provides end-to-end CDMO services including design, prototyping, testing, pilot production, and full-scale manufacturing of complex catheters and implants for medical device companies. Revenue is generated through service fees and product manufacturing contracts with customers ranging from startups to large OEMs. The company also operates an e-commerce store selling sample prototype products (braids, stents) directly.
2. Finished Device and Component Sales: Sale of finished medical devices and components/subassemblies manufactured at FDA-registered facilities. Online store sells sample prototypes of nitinol braids, covered stents, and custom stent/frame coverings for R&D purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Medical Murray is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for minimally invasive medical devices and implants, providing end-to-end services spanning design, prototyping, verification and validation, testing, pilot production, and full-scale manufacturing of complex catheters, covered stents, bioabsorbable implants, and delivery systems. The company also sells prototype sample products (nitinol braids, covered stents, custom stent and frame coverings) directly through an online store.

Product overview

Medical Murray is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for minimally invasive medical devices and implants. Their product portfolio includes prototype samples (ePTFE Covered Nitinol Stent, Bioabsorbable Braid, Covered Nitinol Braid, Nitinol Braid) available through their online store, alongside core technology capabilities in Complex Catheters (including delivery systems, steerable/deflectable catheters, balloon catheters, and sensor integration), Implants (covered stents, frames, bioabsorbables, biomedical textiles), Material Technologies (Nitinol, ePTFE, Polyester, Polyurethane), and Injection Molding (including nano-molding). They provide comprehensive services spanning development (design, prototyping, V&V, pilot production), testing (ISO 10555, 25539, 80369, 7886, power injection, radiopacity), and manufacturing (finished devices, components, subassemblies).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Development Services Full-service development services including design, prototyping, verification and validation, and pilot production for medical devices. Targeted at medical device OEMs, startups, and clinician inventors needing early-stage through pre-commercial device development.
• Testing Services Comprehensive medical device testing services including ISO 10555 catheter testing, ISO 25539 stent testing, ISO 80369 luer testing, ISO 7886 syringe testing, power injection testing, and radiopacity testing. Performed under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. Targeted at medical device manufacturers requiring certified mechanical and functional testing.
• Manufacturing Services Finished medical device and components/subassemblies manufacturing from FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016 certified facilities featuring ISO Class 7 cleanroom assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution. Targeted at medical device OEMs and startups scaling to commercial production.
• ePTFE Covered Nitinol Stent Covered nitinol stent prototype samples with ePTFE covering used for evaluating specific catheter or implantable device needs. Sold through the Medical Murray online store for R&D and evaluation purposes.
• Bioabsorbable Braid Bioabsorbable braid prototype samples made from resorbable polymers for temporary structural support in catheter or implantable devices. Sold through the Medical Murray online store.
• Covered Nitinol Braid Polyurethane-covered nitinol braid prototypes with various wire sizes, braid patterns, and covering wall thickness options for catheter or implantable device evaluation. Priced at $155.00 (excl. tax) through the online store.
• Nitinol Braid Uncovered nitinol braid prototypes with various wire diameters and braid patterns for catheter shaft reinforcement and implantable device evaluation. Priced $155.00–$215.00 (excl. tax) through the online store depending on braid pattern and length.
• Custom Stent & Frame Covering Custom covering services for stents or frames with unique shapes and profiles using materials such as ePTFE, Polyester, Polyurethane, and Silicone, with wall thicknesses as low as 20 micron. Quote-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 170 different SKUs produced at Lake Zurich manufacturing facility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MergecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Medical Murray and Merge announced a strategic partnership to accelerate early medical device innovation by combining Merge's early-stage design, prototyping, and commercialization planning capabilities with Medical Murray's expertise in complex catheters, implants, and interventional devices. The collaboration is designed to help early-stage teams, startups, and clinician inventors access specialized expertise and move projects forward before entering regulated development pathways, while maintaining speed, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. Both CEOs highlighted that the partnership enables smoother transitions to cleanroom manufacturing when projects are ready for regulated development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Donatelle: Medical device contract manufacturer specializing in complex assemblies, catheters, and implantables for Class II and Class III devices. Closely comparable in size and customer profile to Medical Murray.
• Creganna Medical (TE Connectivity): TE Connectivity's medical CDMO business focused on catheter shafts, delivery systems, and minimally invasive device components. Competes head-to-head with Medical Murray for OEM catheter and delivery system programs, with the added backing of a global strategic parent.
• Tegra Medical: Contract manufacturer of complex medical devices and components, including catheters and minimally invasive surgical instruments. Shares Medical Murray's end-to-end CDMO service model and customer base of medical device OEMs.
• Helix Medical (Freudenberg Medical): Medical device CDMO within Freudenberg specializing in catheter components, silicone molding, and minimally invasive device assemblies. Comparable in catheter manufacturing focus and cleanroom-based delivery model.
• Cirtec Medical: Contract manufacturer specializing in minimally invasive and implantable medical devices, including active implants and catheter-based delivery systems. Comparable in technical scope and customer base to Medical Murray.
• Confluent Medical Technologies: Specializes in nitinol components, braided catheters, and implantable medical devices through contract development and manufacturing. Directly comparable to Medical Murray's catheter and implant CDMO focus, with overlapping materials expertise in nitinol and ePTFE.
• Nordson Medical: Medical device manufacturing solutions business of Nordson providing catheter and interventional component manufacturing, test equipment, and fluid management components. Overlaps with Medical Murray's catheter and implant manufacturing focus.
• Cretex Medical: Medical device contract manufacturing division of Cretex with catheter and interventional device capabilities. Direct competitor for OEM catheter programs and shares the same Midwest U.S. manufacturing base.

Broad incumbents

• Integer Holdings: Large publicly traded medical device contract manufacturer and OEM serving cardio, vascular, and neuromodulation markets. Operates at greater scale than Medical Murray across broader device categories but competes for the same complex catheter and implant programs.
• Jabil Healthcare: Division of Jabil providing large-scale contract manufacturing for medical devices, diagnostics, and consumer health. A platform-scale incumbent that competes with Medical Murray for complex device programs, particularly from large OEMs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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