Galt Medical

What Galt Medical does

Galt Medical Corp. is a Garland, Texas-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1991 that designs, produces, and sells vascular and interventional access products. The company operates two complementary distribution channels: an OEM Solutions division that supplies standard, modified, and custom-kit vascular access components to medical device companies (including private label options), and a For Clinicians division that sells directly to vascular surgeons, endovascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and interventional cardiologists. The company is a subsidiary of Theragenics Corporation and maintains a secondary operational site in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.

The product portfolio spans micro-introducers, tearaway introducers, hemostasis valve introducers, valved tearaway introducers, guidewires, drainage catheters, needles, dilators, and accessories. Named product lines include the GaltStick® hydrophilic coaxial introducer, Centeze® over-the-needle centesis catheter, Elite HV® MB micro-access introducers, MicroSlide® pediatric MST introducer, Galt VTI®, Gateway HV® valved adaptor, and QuikTork™. Differentiated features include echogenic needles with depth markers, radiopaque marker bands, embedded marker bands, hydrophilic coatings, large skived drainage holes, and pediatric-specific miniaturized form factors. The Centeze catheter is positioned with claimed 200% larger drainage surface area and 50% lower insertion force versus the leading competitor.

Galt Medical generates revenue through hardware sales of medical devices priced on a quote basis via sales representatives, with OEM contracts reportedly structured on a multi-year cadence. The company is privately held as a subsidiary within the Theragenics Corporation group of companies and does not publicly disclose revenue, headcount, or financial details. The company claims global reach as a leading global provider of vascular and other access products, supported by a corporate website, eIFU documentation infrastructure, and a LinkedIn presence for clinician engagement.

Name

Galt Medical

Legal name

Galt Medical Corp.

Website

https://galtmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Galt Medical Corp., founded in 1991 and based in Garland, Texas, manufactures vascular and interventional access medical devices — including micro-introducers, tearaway introducers, guidewires, and drainage catheters — selling both to medical device OEMs (under private label and custom kits) and directly to clinicians. It operates as a subsidiary of Theragenics Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vascular Access Medical Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Vascular Access & Closure Devices (Sheaths, Guidewires, Closure Systems) (HLAHAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vascular Access Devices (AV Grafts, Catheters, Fistula Accessories) (HLAHAKAE), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

Keywords

• Vascular access devices
• Interventional medical devices
• Micro-introducer kits
• OEM medical manufacturing
• Drainage catheters

Headquarters

HQ city

Garland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Manufacturing: Galt Medical generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of vascular and interventional medical devices including micro-introducers, tearaway introducers, hemostasis valve introducers, valved tearaway introducers, guidewires, and drainage catheters. Products are sold directly to OEM partners and to clinicians/healthcare providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Galt Medical manufactures and sells vascular and interventional medical devices including micro-introducers, tearaway introducers, hemostasis valve introducers, valved tearaway introducers, guidewires, drainage catheters, needles, dilators, and accessories. The company sells both as OEM solutions (standard, modified, custom kits, and private label products for medical device companies) and directly to clinicians for vascular surgery, endovascular surgery, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, pediatric access, and non-vascular interventional procedures.

Product overview

Galt Medical is a leading global provider of vascular and other access products for interventional and endovascular procedures. The company's product portfolio is organized into two main segments: OEM solutions (for medical device companies) and clinician products. The core product lines include micro-introducers, tearaway introducers, hemostasis valve introducers, valved tearaway introducers, guidewires, and drainage catheters. Named products include the Centeze® Centesis Catheter, GaltStick® Introducer, Elite HV® MB Micro-Access Introducers, Micro-Access/MST Introducer Kits & Sets, MicroSlide® Pediatric MST Introducer, QuikTork™, Galt VTI®, Gateway HV® Valved Adaptor, and the SP-Pro GWI Guide Wire Introducer. Products are designed for clinical applications in vascular surgery, endovascular surgery, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, pediatric access, and non-vascular interventions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Micro-Introducers Precision vascular access devices designed for minimally invasive interventional procedures, enabling safe insertion of catheters and other devices into blood vessels. Sold as standard catalog products and via OEM channels.
• Tearaway Introducers Introducer sheaths with peel-away design that facilitate easy insertion and removal during interventional procedures. Available as standard catalog items and through OEM partnerships.
• Hemostasis Valve Introducers Introducer devices with integrated hemostasis valves that prevent blood backflow while allowing catheter passage during vascular procedures. Sold direct to clinicians and through OEM channels.
• Valved Tearaway Introducers Combination introducer sheaths combining peel-away functionality with hemostasis valve technology for enhanced procedural efficiency during interventional procedures.
• Specialty Guidewires Specialized guidewires in various lengths for vascular access guidance and navigation, available in lengths less than or equal to 90cm and greater than 90cm. Used in interventional radiology, cardiology, and vascular procedures.
• Drainage Catheters Catheter systems designed for fluid drainage in non-vascular interventional procedures, sold through both the OEM Solutions and For Clinicians divisions.
• Centeze® Centesis Catheter Over-the-needle centesis catheter system with large skived holes, smooth tip, and secure slip-fit needle design. Features echogenic tip, bevel-up indicator, and clear hub for needle location and fluid flashback confirmation. Marketed as providing 200% larger drainage surface area and half the insertion force compared to a leading competitor.
• GaltStick® Introducer Hydrophilic, coaxial introducer system with dilator and stiffening stylet for drainage, interventional, and non-vascular percutaneous procedures. Features embedded marker band, radiopaque marker band, echogenic needles with depth markers, gold guidewire tip, and parallel accommodation of .018" safety wire and .038" working wire.
• Elite HV® MB Micro-Access Introducers Micro-access introducers with hemostasis valve technology designed for vascular access procedures, emphasizing smooth insertion to minimize injury, discomfort, and access-site related complications.
• Micro-Access/MST Introducer Kits & Sets Comprehensive introducer kits and sets for micro-access procedures in interventional radiology and cardiology.
• MicroSlide® Pediatric MST Introducer Specialized pediatric introducer designed for pediatric vascular access procedures, emphasizing smooth insertion and minimal trauma for young patients.
• Needles Medical needles for vascular access procedures, including echogenic options with depth markers for enhanced visualization during interventional procedures.
• Tearaway Introducer Kits & Sets Complete kits containing tearaway introducers along with necessary accessories for interventional procedures.
• QuikTork™ Drainage product for vascular interventions, available with eIFU documentation. Sold through OEM and clinician channels.
• Dilators Medical dilators for vascular access procedures, used to enlarge puncture sites during interventional interventions.
• Galt VTI® Vascular access product for interventional procedures, sold as a standalone catalog offering.
• Gateway HV® Valved Adaptor Valved adaptor for use with introducer systems, providing hemostatic seal during interventional procedures.
• SP-Pro GWI Guide Wire Introducer Guide wire introducer for procedural access in interventional procedures.
• Introducer System Complete introducer systems for vascular access procedures.
• Percutaneous Guidewires Guidewires designed for percutaneous vascular access procedures.
• Trocar Needle Needle with trocar tip design for penetrating tough anatomy during drainage and interventional procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Centeze catheter provides 200% larger drainage surface area compared to leading competitor
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TheragenicscoreOthersTheragenics is Galt Medical's parent company. Galt Medical Corp. is listed as a subsidiary operating under the Theragenics Corporation umbrella. The company operates as part of the Theragenics family of companies with shared corporate policies including equal opportunity employment.
• ArrotekminorOthersArrotek is referenced as a sister company of Galt Medical, both operating under the Theragenics corporate umbrella. The relationship appears to be a shared corporate affiliation rather than a formal business partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Smiths Medical (ICU Medical): Smiths Medical, now part of ICU Medical, supplies vascular access and introducer products that compete with Galt in hospital and clinical channels.
• Cook Medical: Cook Medical is an established interventional device manufacturer with deep portfolios in introducers, guidewires, and drainage catheters — competing with Galt across vascular and non-vascular intervention.
• Medline Industries: Medline is a large medical supply manufacturer and distributor with vascular access kits and procedure packs that compete with Galt's OEM/private-label offering on price and supply chain scale.
• Becton Dickinson (BD): BD (including the legacy Bard Access Systems franchise) is a major player in vascular access devices and competes with Galt in introducers, needles, and procedural kits across hospital systems.
• Teleflex: Teleflex is a broad medical device incumbent with a significant vascular access franchise (including the legacy Vascular Solutions portfolio) that directly competes with Galt's introducer, guidewire, and catheter lines.
• Abbott: Abbott's vascular division offers introducer sheaths, guidewires, and access devices alongside its broader interventional portfolio — competing with Galt particularly in cardiology and endovascular accounts.

Emerging players

• Penumbra: Penumbra is an emerging interventional player with overlapping access device technology and growing neurovascular/vascular portfolios that compete in selected accounts served by Galt.

Direct peers

• Merit Medical Systems: Merit Medical is a direct competitor in vascular access, offering micro-introducers, guidewires, sheath introducers, and drainage catheters across interventional radiology and cardiology — overlapping almost entirely with Galt Medical's product portfolio.
• AngioDynamics: AngioDynamics competes directly with Galt in vascular access, drainage catheters, and introducer kits for interventional radiology and oncology procedures.
• Oscor: Oscor is a niche manufacturer of specialty introducers, guidewires, and pacing leads — a closely comparable specialist competing with Galt in vascular access and electrophysiology-adjacent accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galt-medical

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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