What Parker Laboratories does

Parker Laboratories is a privately held medical device manufacturer specializing in ultrasound transmission consumables, electromedical accessories, and high-level disinfection products for healthcare facilities. Founded in 1958 and headquartered at 4 Sperry Road, Suite 4, Fairfield, New Jersey, the company operates ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing and distributes products across 35+ countries through a U.S. entity (Parker Laboratories, Inc.) and a European entity (Parker Laboratories BV, Netherlands). Its portfolio spans three primary categories: ultrasound products (flagship Aquasonic 100 transmission gel, Aquasonic CLEAR, sterile Aquasonic 100, Aquaflex gel pads, Scan gel, Polysonic lotion, Thermasonic gel warmers, Eclipse and UltraCover probe covers, and UltraDrape/UltraDrape II UGPIV barrier dressings); electromedical products (Spectra 360 salt-free electrode gel, Signagel, Signacreme, Signaspray, Redux electrolyte paste/gel/creme, and Tensive conductive adhesive gel for ECG, EEG, EMG, and TENS procedures); and cleaners and disinfectants (Protex wipes and sprays, and Tristel ULT high-level disinfectant manufactured and distributed under partnership with UK-based Tristel plc). Recent portfolio additions include UltraClean disposable probe storage covers and updated UltraDrape II with Flex-Tab technology, alongside the Tristel partnership aligning with updated AIUM guidelines endorsing chlorine dioxide for ultrasound probe high-level disinfection.

The company's underlying technology rests on formulation science for medical-grade gels and lotions, mechanical medical device design for microprocessor-controlled gel warmers, sterile single-use packaging for procedural consumables, and licensed chlorine dioxide disinfection chemistry distributed under the Tristel plc partnership. Parker's business model is anchored in B2B enterprise sales of consumable and hardware products to hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers, with go-to-market executed through national group purchasing organization agreements (notably a Premier, Inc. contract effective June 1, 2026), direct website sales and sample requests, and field sales representative engagement with healthcare facilities. Pricing is quote-based and primarily accessible through GPO pre-negotiated terms; no public list pricing is published. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no observed venture, private equity, or institutional funding rounds, indicating independent or family ownership.

Name

Parker Laboratories

Legal name

Parker Laboratories, Inc.

Website

https://parkerlabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Parker Laboratories is a privately held medical device manufacturer founded in 1958 and headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, producing ultrasound transmission gels, electromedical accessories, gel warming hardware, and high-level disinfection products for hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Ultrasound Supplies and Disposables

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ultrasound & Echography Systems (HLAHABAD)

Keywords

• Ultrasound transmission gels
• Electromedical accessories
• Medical disinfectants
• Ultrasound probe covers
• Conductive electrode gels

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ultrasound Gels and Lotions: Sale of ultrasound transmission gels, lotions, and sterile products. Includes flagship Aquasonic 100, Aquasonic CLEAR, Scan, Polysonic, and sterile variants sold in bottles, packettes, and gel pads.
2. Electromedical Products: Electrode gels, creams, pastes, and solutions for ECG, EEG, EMG, TENS, and other electromedical procedures. Includes Spectra 360, Signagel, Signacreme, Redux, Tensive, and Signaspray products.
3. Cleaners and Disinfectants: High-level disinfection equipment and consumables including Tristel ULT disinfectant, Protex disinfectant wipes and sprays, and test strips for ultrasound probe disinfection.
4. Medical Equipment: Hardware products including Thermasonic gel warmers in various configurations, UltraDrape and UltraDrape II barrier securement dressings, and probe covers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parker Laboratories manufactures and markets medical ultrasound transmission gels, electromedical electrode gels and accessories, high-level disinfection products for ultrasound probes, gel warmers, probe covers, and UGPIV barrier/securement dressings. The company serves hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and clinicians across 35+ countries, with its flagship Aquasonic 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel positioned as the global standard for medical ultrasound imaging.

Product overview

Parker Laboratories is a manufacturer of medical gels, lotions, disinfectants, and specialty cleaning products serving healthcare professionals globally since 1958. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Ultrasound products including the flagship Aquasonic® 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel and its sterile variant, Aquasonic CLEAR®, Aquaflex® gel pads, Scan® gel, Polysonic® lotion, Thermasonic® gel warmers (single-bottle, multi-bottle, and packette models), Eclipse® probe covers, UltraDrape® and UltraDrape® II UGPIV barrier securement dressings, UltraClean™ storage covers, and UltraCover® latex probe covers; (2) Electromedical products including Redux® electrolyte paste/gel/creme for ECG, Signagel® and Signacreme® electrode products, Signaspray® skin prep, Spectra® 360 salt-free electrode gel, and Tensive® conductive adhesive gel for EEG/EMG/TENS; and (3) Cleaners & Disinfectants including Protex® disinfectant wipes and spray, and Tristel ULT™ high-level disinfectant (via Tristel partnership). The company operates ISO 13485:2016 certified quality systems and serves customers across 35+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquasonic: Flagship ultrasound transmission gel brand including Aquasonic 100 and Aquasonic CLEAR
• Tristel ULT
• UltraDrape
• Thermasonic
• Protex
• Spectra 360
• Redux
• Signagel
• Signacreme
• Signaspray
• Tensive
• UltraClean
• Aquagel
• Polysonic
• Scan
• Eclipse

Products and services

• Aquasonic 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel Flagship ultrasound transmission gel trusted globally for diagnostic and therapeutic medical ultrasound imaging procedures.
• Aquasonic CLEAR Ultrasound Gel Ultrasound gel based on the same formula as Aquasonic 100, providing clear imaging quality for diagnostic ultrasound.
• Sterile Aquasonic 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel Sterile version of Aquasonic 100 individually overwrapped in sterilized foil pouches, recommended for diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures requiring sterility.
• Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad Flexible aqueous disposable ultrasound standoff (2cm x 9cm) designed for near-field and specialized imaging applications.
• Scan Ultrasound Gel Dual-viscosity coupling medium designed for medical ultrasound procedures.
• Polysonic Ultrasound Lotion Multi-purpose ultrasound lotion for healthcare professionals needing a high-quality coupling medium.
• Thermasonic Gel Warmer Microprocessor-controlled ultrasound gel warmer that rapidly and safely heats ultrasound gel to optimal temperatures; available in single-bottle, multi-bottle, and 20-gram packette models.
• UltraDrape UGPIV Barrier and Securement Sterile dual-action barrier and securement dressing for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous (UGPIV) procedures, combining catheter securement and infection barrier protection in a single solution.
• UltraDrape II UGPIV Barrier and Securement Evolutionary dual-action barrier and securement dressing for UGPIV procedures with benefits of UltraDrape plus new size, improved standability, and Flex-Tab technology for secure scanning.
• Eclipse and Eclipse 3D Probe Cover Soft disposable probe covers designed to protect ultrasound probes and transducers.
• UltraCover Natural Latex Probe Covers Natural latex probe covers providing optimum fit and protection for ultrasound probes and transducers.
• UltraClean Storage and Transport Cover Latex-free disposable cover designed to protect disinfected ultrasound probes from contamination after high-level disinfection, during storage, and before next probe use, with HLD date/initials label area and tamper-evident self-destruct label.
• Aquagel Lubricating Gel Lubricating gel trusted by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals for general medical lubrication applications.
• Redux Electrolyte Paste Water-based abrasive paste formulated for optimal signal transmission in short-term ECG procedures.
• Redux Electrolyte Gel Highly conductive non-abrasive water-based electrolyte gel specifically formulated for routine ECG procedures.
• Redux Electrolyte Creme Electrolyte creme formulated for routine ECG procedures.
• Signacreme Electrode Cream Highly conductive cosmetic-quality cream electrolyte designed for electromedical procedures where a gentle and effective conductive medium is preferred (not recommended for defibrillation).
• Signagel Electrode Gel Highly conductive multi-purpose electrolyte recommended for ECG, defibrillation, biofeedback, and EMG applications.
• Signaspray Electrode Solution and Skin Prep Highly conductive non-sterile multi-purpose spray electrolyte for preparing skin and enhancing electrical contact in muscle stimulation, TENS, EMS, and IF procedures.
• Spectra 360 Electrode Gel The only salt-free and chloride-free electrically conductive gel, recommended for ECG, TENS, patient monitoring, and pediatric use, featuring a STAY-WET non-gritty long-lasting formula.
• Tensive Conductive Adhesive Gel Two-in-one solution combining superior conductivity with secure adhesion for EEG, EMG, and TENS procedures; non-flammable, odorless, bacteriostatic, and water-soluble.
• Protex Ultra Disinfectant Wipes Hospital-grade disinfectant wipes for cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment.
• Protex Disinfectant Spray Disinfectant spray for cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment and surfaces.
• Tristel ULT High-Level Disinfectant FDA-cleared high-level disinfectant foam for ultrasound probe disinfection, based on chlorine dioxide technology and distributed under partnership with Tristel plc.
• Single-Use Packette Precision Flow Application Single-use ultrasound transmission gel in packette form for precision flow application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-negotiated pricing through Premier national group purchasing agreement expands market reach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Premier, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026Parker Laboratories awarded national group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc. for specialty high-level ultrasound probe disinfection equipment and ultrasound gel products. Effective June 1, 2026, the agreement gives Premier's healthcare member network access to Tristel ULT (FDA-cleared high-level disinfectant) and Parker's full portfolio of ultrasound gels including flagship Aquasonic 100, at pre-negotiated pricing. Company executives described this as a significant strategic achievement expanding market reach and creating opportunities for long-term growth.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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