Alzet Osmotic Pumps

What Alzet Osmotic Pumps does

Alzet Osmotic Pumps (legal entity ALZET LLC) is a privately held Cupertino, California-based manufacturer founded in 1977 that designs and sells implantable infusion pumps and accessories for preclinical laboratory animal research. Its flagship ALZET Osmotic Pumps use a semipermeable membrane and osmotic pressure differential to deliver test agents at controlled, predetermined rates (0.08 to 10 µL/hr) independent of drug molecular weight or physicochemical properties, across 13 models in three reservoir sizes (100µl, 200µl, 2ml) and durations from one day to six weeks. The portfolio also includes iPRECIO Programmable Pumps (SMP-200 for rats and SMP-310R for mice) using a patented Rotary Finger peristaltic-like mechanism for refillable, programmable dosing up to six months, distributed under partnership with manufacturer PRIMETCH.

The company monetizes through one-time unit sales of disposable pumps (packs of 10), iPRECIO pumps (boxes of 5), and accessories including Brain Infusion Kits, PEEK MRI-compatible tubing, specialized catheters, wound closure systems, cannula holders, the ALZAID chemical compatibility kit, and Loctite adhesive. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines direct online ordering, phone/email sales, and a global network of international distributors, complemented by a deep content-marketing presence (website, LinkedIn, Special Delivery newsletter, scientific conferences, webinars, and technical resources including formulation calculators and bibliography requests). Customer segments are academic and institutional research laboratories and pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies conducting preclinical drug delivery, neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular, endocrinology, immunology, pharmacology, physiology, and toxicology studies, supported by a 20,000+ publication ALZET bibliography and 1,500+ iPRECIO publication track record spanning 45+ years.

Name

Alzet Osmotic Pumps

Legal name

ALZET LLC

Website

https://alzet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alzet Osmotic Pumps (ALZET LLC), founded 1977 in Cupertino, California, manufactures implantable osmotic and programmable infusion pumps plus accessories for continuous drug delivery in preclinical laboratory animal research, serving academic and pharmaceutical R&D customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Preclinical Research Infusion Pumps

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Infusion Pumps (Ambulatory/Stationary) (HLAHAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Infusion Sets, Catheters & Pump Consumables (HLAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Osmotic infusion pumps
• Preclinical research equipment
• Laboratory animal infusion
• Implantable drug delivery
• Continuous dosing pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Cupertino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Osmotic Pump Sales: Alzet generates revenue through the sale of implantable osmotic pumps and accessories for laboratory animal research. The ALZET pumps are single-use, disposable devices sold in packs of 10. Different pump models vary by reservoir volume (100µl, 200µl, 2ml), duration (1 day to 6 weeks), and flow rates (0.08 to 10 µl/hr).
2. iPRECIO Programmable Pump Sales: iPRECIO programmable, refillable infusion pumps sold as an advanced alternative for complex dosing studies. The SMP-200 and SMP-310R models offer programmable dosing, wireless programming, and refillable reservoirs for extended studies up to 6 months.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Revenue from supporting products including Brain Infusion Kits, specialized catheters, wound closure systems, cannula holders, flow moderators, filling tubes, and chemical compatibility test kits (ALZAID).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ALZET LLC manufactures implantable osmotic infusion pumps for continuous administration of drugs, hormones, and test agents to unrestrained laboratory animals in preclinical research. The portfolio spans 13 single-use ALZET osmotic pump models in three reservoir sizes (100µl, 200µl, 2ml) with durations from 1 day to 6 weeks, plus the iPRECIO line of programmable, refillable infusion pumps (SMP-200 and SMP-310R) for complex dosing studies up to 6 months, supported by surgical accessories such as brain infusion kits, catheters, wound closure systems, and cannula holders.

Product overview

Alzet Osmotic Pumps offers a portfolio of implantable infusion pumps and programmable delivery systems for laboratory animal research. The core product line includes ALZET Osmotic Pumps (mechanical, single-use, non-electronic minipumps with 13 models across 3 sizes: 100µl, 200µl, and 2ml) and iPRECIO Programmable Pumps (electronic, refillable pumps with SMP-200 for rats and SMP-310R for mice). Supporting accessories include Brain Infusion Kits (3 variants for CNS delivery), Specialized Catheters (jugular and femoral), Wound Closure Systems (AutoClip and Reflex clips), Cannula Holders, PEEK MRI-compatible tubing, Flow Moderators, Filling Tubes, ALZAID Chemical Compatibility Test Kit, and Loctite 454 adhesive. The iPRECIO pumps are supported by proprietary IMS-200 and IMS-310R Management System software. All products are intended for experimental animal research only, not for human use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALZET: Implantable osmotic pumps for continuous infusion to laboratory animals
• iPRECIO
• ALZAID

Products and services

• ALZET Osmotic Pumps Small implantable single-use minipumps that deliver drugs, hormones, and test agents to unrestrained laboratory animals (mice, rats, and other species) at controlled, predetermined rates for 1 day to 6 weeks, independent of drug formulation or molecular weight.
• ALZET Model 1006 Osmotic Pump 100 µl reservoir volume micro-osmotic pump with 0.08 µl/hr flow rate and six-week duration, designed for chronic preclinical studies in mice and small animals.
• iPRECIO Programmable Pumps Programmable, refillable, implantable infusion pumps using a patented Rotary Finger peristaltic-like mechanism, available as the SMP-200 (for rats and larger animals) and SMP-310R (for mice and larger animals) for extended dosing studies up to 6 months.
• ALZET Brain Infusion Kits Targeted delivery kits for central nervous system infusion with ALZET pumps, supplied in three variants (Kit 1 for rats at 5mm depth, Kit 2 wide-base low-profile for rats, Kit 3 for mice at 3mm), each including 10 brain infusion cannulae, 10 vinyl catheter tubes, and 40 depth-adjustment spacers.
• ALZET Specialized Catheters Vascular catheters for targeted delivery with ALZET pumps, including Rat Jugular Catheter (silicone, 15.2 cm), Rat Femoral Catheter (polyurethane, 20.3 cm), and PE/Vinyl tubing in 15 cm lengths.
• ALZET Wound Closure Systems AutoClip (9 mm, for rats) and Reflex (7 mm, for mice and young rats) wound closure systems for sealing incisions from pump implantations, available as kits or individual components.
• ALZET Cannula Holders Stainless steel stereotaxic devices for placing brain cannulae onto laboratory animal skulls, available in two models: Cannula Holder 1 (narrow tip for visualization) and Cannula Holder 2 (horizontal positioning).
• PEEK MRI-Compatible Tubing Non-metallic polyetheretherketone medical microtubing for MRI/NMR compatibility, ETO sterilized and packaged 10 per bag, with catalog-specific variants for 100 µl, 200 µl, and 2 ml ALZET pump models.
• ALZAID Chemical Compatibility Test Kit Test kit used to verify solvent or solvent/drug mixture compatibility with ALZET pump reservoir materials prior to in vivo studies.
• Loctite 454 Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive sold for securing cannulae during brain infusion procedures and other surgical applications involving ALZET pumps.
• Flow Moderators and Filling Tubes Filling tubes (27-gauge stainless steel) and flow moderators included with ALZET pumps and supplied as standalone consumable accessories.
• iPRECIO SMP-200 Programmable Pump Programmable, refillable implantable infusion pump using the patented Rotary Finger mechanism, sized for rats and larger animals, sold with the IMS-200 Management System software bundle (UCD-200 Data Communication Device, USB cable, user manual, and 2 AAA batteries).
• iPRECIO SMP-310R Programmable Pump Programmable, refillable implantable infusion pump using the patented Rotary Finger mechanism, sized for mice and larger animals, sold with the IMS-310R wireless Data Communication Device (UCD-310R) and Management System software.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mean in vivo pumping rates are within 5% of in vitro rates in rats and mice
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PRIMETCHcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPRIMETCH is the manufacturer of iPRECIO products. ALZET LLC serves as the distributor for iPRECIO programmable infusion pumps. ALZET may share customer data with PRIMETCH for responding to product information requests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Diversified medical device manufacturer with infusion and drug delivery products. Overlaps with ALZET at the pump/catheter category but operates at much larger scale, serving clinical and laboratory markets broadly.
• Medtronic: Leading manufacturer of human infusion pumps (including insulin and drug delivery systems). Comparable at the pump-mechanism and drug-delivery-discipline level, but focused on clinical/human use rather than preclinical research.

Direct peers

• Instech Laboratories: Manufacturer of implanted infusion pumps and vascular access products for laboratory animal research. Directly competes with ALZET in osmotic/Bolus-style subcutaneous pumps and accessories for mice and rats.
• CWE (Charles W. Engineering): Designs and supplies hardware for small animal physiology and infusion experiments. Competes with ALZET in specialized accessories and instrumentation for rodent research.
• Braintree Scientific: Specializes in equipment and supplies for small animal research including infusion and syringe pumps. Direct competitor in the preclinical infusion pump segment serving rodent-based studies.
• Kent Scientific: Provides laboratory equipment for animal research including physiologic monitoring and infusion-related products. Comparable in the small animal research tools market.
• Harvard Apparatus / Harvard Bioscience: Broad line of laboratory research equipment including syringe pumps, infusion pumps, and animal research supplies. Overlaps with ALZET in the preclinical infusion pump category across multiple species.
• SAI Infusion Technologies (PRIMETCH): Manufacturer of iPRECIO programmable pumps and ALZET's OEM partner. Competes with ALZET's line where programmable or refillable dosing is required, while also supplying ALZET for distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alzet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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