LSI Solutions

What LSI Solutions does

LSI Solutions is a privately held medical device company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Victor, New York, that develops proprietary automated suturing and suture fastening technologies for minimally invasive cardiac and general surgery. The company's product platform centers on three integrated device categories: automated annular suturing devices (RAM®, SEW-EASY®, C1®, VirtuoSEW™), automated titanium suture fastening devices (COR-KNOT® and its MINI/MICRO variants), and surgical access/retraction systems (miniRUMEL®, RaPort™, multiSTATION®, miniARM®), supported by a complementary consumable suture line (COR-SUTURE®, RD® QUICK LOAD®, LS-5® ePTFE). These technologies enable micro-invasive procedural approaches branded as μMVr™, μMVR™, μAVR™, and μBNSr, deployed across four surgical specialties: cardiac, general/bariatric, gynecology, and urology.

The portfolio is backed by 28+ granted US and international patent families, and COR-KNOT® titanium fasteners have replaced the hand-tying of over 20 million sutures in clinical practice. LSI distributes globally through an enterprise field sales model with direct engagement to healthcare institutions and surgeons, supported by product demonstrations, peer-reviewed research databases, and presence at major cardiothoracic conferences (ISMICS, AATS, Re-Evolution Summit). Revenue is generated through direct hardware and consumable sales to healthcare providers on quote-based pricing with net 30 terms; the company is founder-led (President and CEO Jude S. Sauer since 1986), privately held with no disclosed institutional funding rounds, and incorporated in New York, USA.

Name

LSI Solutions

Legal name

LSI SOLUTIONS, Inc.

Website

https://lsisolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LSI Solutions, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Victor, New York, is a privately held medical device company that develops automated suturing and titanium fastener technologies for minimally invasive cardiac, general, gynecological, and urological surgery, sold globally to healthcare institutions through direct enterprise field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Medical Devices

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

Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Heart Valves (TAVR/SAVR) & Valve Repair (HLAHAFAB), Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM), Cardiac Surgery Devices (Cannulas, Clamps, Closure, Grafts) (HLAHAFAH)

Keywords

• Automated suturing devices
• Surgical fastening technology
• Cardiac surgery devices
• Minimally invasive instruments
• Medical device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Victor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: LSI Solutions generates revenue through the sale of surgical devices and instruments, including automated suturing devices, suture fastening systems, and compatible sutures. The company sells directly to healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LSI Solutions designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary automated suturing devices and titanium fastener-based delivery systems for minimally invasive cardiac, general, gynecological, and urological surgical procedures. The company also produces associated surgical sutures and accessories for use in operating rooms worldwide.

Product overview

LSI Solutions is a medical device company specializing in automated suturing and fastener technologies for minimally invasive cardiac and general surgery. The product portfolio centers on three core device categories: automated annular suturing devices (RAM® Device, SEW-EASY® Device, C1® Device, VirtuoSEW™), automated suture fastening devices (COR-KNOT® Device family), and surgical access/retraction systems (miniRUMEL®, RaPort™, multiSTATION®). These devices are complemented by a comprehensive range of compatible sutures including COR-SUTURE®, RD® QUICK LOAD®, and LS-5® product lines. The platform enables micro-invasive surgical procedures (μMVR™, μAVR™, μMVr™) across four surgical specialties: cardiac, general/bariatric, gynecology, and urology. The ecosystem integrates multiple devices that work together—for example, the RAM® Device places annular sutures which are then secured by COR-KNOT® fasteners, while SEW-EASY® places sutures through prosthetic valve cuffs, all supported by the multiSTATION® mounting system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RAM®: Rapid Automated Micro suturing device system for precise annular suture placement with enhanced ergonomics
• COR-KNOT®
• SEW-EASY®
• VirtuoSEW™
• μMVR™
• μAVR™
• miniARM®
• miniRUMEL®
• RaPort™
• multiSTATION®

Products and services

• RAM Device

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete elimination of severe mitral regurgitation in all 20 patients studied using VirtuoSEW® in micro-invasive mitral valve repair with no perioperative complications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Edwards Lifesciences: Public medical device leader in structural heart disease including TAVR/surgical valves and cardiac surgery critical care. Competes directly in the valve replacement and repair market where LSI Solutions' RAM® and COR-KNOT® devices are used, with substantially larger R&D and clinical evidence budgets.
• Medtronic: Public medical device leader with Cardiac Surgery (including Valves, Cannulas, and MIS cardiac surgery) and broader Surgical portfolios. Competes broadly in the cardiac OR, including against automated suturing and fastener devices in valve replacement procedures.
• Abbott Cardiovascular: Public medical device giant with a major structural heart franchise (MitraClip, mechanical heart valves, surgical clips) serving cardiac surgeons. Directly comparable as a competing supplier of cardiac surgery devices used in the same mitral/aortic valve procedures as LSI Solutions.
• LivaNova: Public medical device company with a Cardiac Surgery segment that includes heart-lung machines, valves, and surgical instruments used in open and minimally invasive cardiac procedures. Competes in the same OR with similar cardiac surgeons, with overlapping products in valve surgery instrumentation.
• Teleflex Incorporated: Public medical device company with a significant cardiac surgery and surgical instrumentation portfolio including sutures, clips, and access devices. Competes with LSI Solutions in minimally invasive cardiac surgery instrumentation and suture management, though Teleflex operates across many more clinical specialties.
• Stryker: Public medical device company with extensive surgical instruments and minimally invasive surgery portfolios across multiple specialties. Comparable for general/bariatric laparoscopic and gynecologic surgical instrument use cases overlapping with LSI Solutions' non-cardiac product lines.
• Artivion: Public company (formerly CryoLife) focused on cardiac and vascular surgery, including surgical sealants, heart valves, and tissue processing. Comparable as a cardiac-surgery focused device company serving the same valve repair/replacement procedural workflows as LSI Solutions.

Direct peers

• CONMED Corporation: Public medical device company focused on general surgery, orthopedic, and surgical visualization products including MIS instruments and energy devices. Comparable as a mid-sized surgical device specialist whose products are sold into the same laparoscopic general surgery and gynecology ORs where LSI Solutions competes.
• Corcym: Medical device company exclusively dedicated to cardiac surgery, including heart valve products (surgical and sutureless aortic valves) and related instrumentation. Directly comparable as a mid-sized, cardiac-surgery focused device specialist serving the same valve replacement procedures and surgical workflow.
• AtriCure: Public company specializing in surgical ablation and left atrial appendage management for cardiac surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures. Directly comparable as a mid-sized, focused cardiac surgery device company addressing the same surgeon customer base as LSI Solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeadingSurgicalInnovation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lsi-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/LSI_Solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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