Universal Medical

What Universal Medical does

Universal Medical Inc. is a privately held B2B medical equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1983 and headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida, with corporate incorporation in Delaware. The company operates a multi-category catalog spanning 19 product verticals — including clinical equipment, diagnostic imaging, radiation protection, operating room supplies, MRI-safe products, nuclear medicine, medical lighting, stretchers, tables, infection control, laboratory supplies, patient positioning and transfer equipment, physical therapy, EMS supplies, safety, medical labels, filing and storage, and education products. It serves large acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, small private practices, healthcare educators, and federal healthcare facilities (via GSA Schedule contract 36F79724D0011), with named customer references including the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, Radiology Consultants of Iowa, and Horry County Schools.

The company runs a multi-channel distribution model centered on a self-service e-commerce storefront at universalmedicalinc.com, supplemented by sales-assisted ordering via toll-free phone (800-423-2767), fax (800-535-6229), and email. It carries both industry-leading third-party brands (Biodex, Clinton Industries, Oakworks, Burton Medical, Waldmann, Pedigo, Champion Healthcare, David Scott, Pivotal Health Solutions, Phillips Safety, Life/form, Nasco Healthcare) and proprietary exclusive lines, notably Suremark disposable skin markers and a Disposable Velcro Self-Strap Restraint System. Pricing is unit-based pay-as-you-go with volume discounts on select items and Net 30 credit terms for established accounts; GSA contract pricing is available for federal buyers. A free sample program applies to a wide range of disposable products.

Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of medical equipment and consumables, with no subscription, software, or service recurring revenue component disclosed. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, and the company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or external funding rounds. The business is U.S.-domestic only, with no international footprint or expansion signals beyond federal contracting channels. The website is actively maintained with copyright extending into 2026, indicating ongoing operations.

Name

Universal Medical

Legal name

Universal Medical Inc.

Website

https://universalmedicalinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Universal Medical Inc. is a privately held U.S. B2B medical equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1983, serving hospitals, surgical centers, private practices, healthcare educators, and federal facilities through a multi-category e-commerce catalog and GSA Schedule contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Equipment and Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM), Pharmaceutical Labels & Patient Information Packaging (Labels, IFUs, Booklets) (IMALAIAK)

Keywords

• Medical equipment distribution
• Medical supplies distribution
• Diagnostic imaging supplies
• Radiation protection equipment
• Healthcare procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldsmar

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment and Supplies Sales: Universal Medical generates revenue through direct sales of medical equipment and supplies to healthcare providers. The company offers products across 20+ categories including clinical equipment, diagnostic imaging, radiation protection, patient transfer, and surgical supplies. Sales are primarily one-time transactions through e-commerce, phone, and fax channels. They carry both industry-leading branded products and their own exclusive product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Universal Medical distributes medical equipment and disposable supplies across 20+ categories (clinical equipment, diagnostic imaging, radiation protection, operating room, patient positioning, MRI, medical lighting, stretchers, tables, EMS supplies, infection control, laboratory, education, etc.) to healthcare providers via e-commerce, phone/fax/email, and GSA government contracts. The company carries both third-party industry-leading brands and its own exclusive proprietary product lines including Suremark Disposable Skin Markers and the Disposable Self-Strap Restraint System.

Product overview

Universal Medical is a B2B e-commerce distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical equipment and supplies through a unified online retail platform. The company operates as a solutions-focused supplier serving the medical industry since 1983, offering both industry-leading third-party brands and proprietary exclusive products. The product portfolio spans 19 major categories including Clinical Equipment (bariatric equipment, patient monitors, vital sign monitors), Diagnostic Imaging (CT markers, ultrasound systems, X-ray supplies), Radiation Protection (lead aprons, lead glasses, thyroid shields), Operating Room equipment, Patient Positioning devices, MRI safe products, Nuclear Medicine shielding, Laboratory supplies, Medical Lighting (Burton Medical, Waldmann), Physical Therapy equipment, Medical Tables (exam tables, treatment tables, C-arm imaging tables from Biodex, Clinton Industries, Oakworks), Stretchers, EMS Supplies, Infection Control products, Safety equipment (laser safety glasses, safety signs), and Filing & Storage solutions. Key proprietary brands include Suremark disposable skin markers and the Disposable Self-Strap Restraint System. Customers include large acute care hospitals, surgical centers, private practices, educators, and EMS providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Equipment
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Education
• EMS Supplies
• Filing & Storage
• Infection Control
• Laboratory
• Medical Labels
• Medical Lighting
• MRI Products
• Nuclear Medicine
• Operating Room
• Patient Positioning
• Patient Transfer
• Physical Therapy
• Radiation Protection
• Safety
• Stretchers
• Tables
• Suremark Disposable Skin Markers
• Nike Brazen Radiation Glasses
• Disposable Self-Strap Restraint System

Quantifiable outcome

• Free samples available on wide range of disposable products

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GSA (General Services Administration)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversal Medical holds a GSA government contract enabling them to sell to federal healthcare facilities. This contract (36F79724D0011) provides pre-approved pricing and procurement processes for government buyers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: Privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and clinical solutions. Comparable as a vertically integrated medical supply distributor with both branded and exclusive product lines, though at significantly greater scale than Universal Medical.
• McKesson: One of the largest pharmaceutical and medical supplies distributors in North America. Comparable as a broad-based medical supply wholesaler serving hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare providers, though vastly larger in scale and product breadth than Universal Medical.
• Owens & Minor: Global healthcare logistics and medical supply distributor with Patient Direct (Apria) and Products & Healthcare Services segments. Comparable as a hospital and acute-care medical supply distributor with strong distribution infrastructure.
• Henry Schein: Large distributor of medical, dental, and animal health products with a strong catalog and practice-solutions portfolio. Comparable as a multi-channel medical/dental supplies distributor serving healthcare providers and educators.
• Cardinal Health: Major healthcare services and medical products distributor serving hospitals, ambulatory care, and home health. Comparable as a broad medical supply distributor; competes for similar hospital and surgical center customers.

Direct peers

• Concordance Healthcare Solutions: Independent medical supply distributor serving acute care, primary care, and government healthcare customers. Directly comparable as a regional medical equipment and supplies distributor competing for similar hospital and government contracts.
• Tri-Anim Health Services: Specialty distributor of respiratory, anesthesia, and critical care medical products. Comparable as a focused medical supply distributor with branded and exclusive product lines targeting hospital departments such as radiology, OR, and critical care.
• Penn Care: Distributor of medical supplies and equipment serving EMS, fire/rescue, and healthcare customers with a multi-channel ordering model. Comparable as a mid-sized distributor targeting similar institutional and government buyers with comparable product breadth.
• MFI Medical: Online medical equipment retailer and distributor offering new and refurbished medical equipment across imaging, surgical, and patient care categories. Directly comparable as a smaller, e-commerce-led medical equipment distributor with a multi-category catalog.
• Midwest Medical Supply: Independent medical equipment and supplies distributor serving hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics across the US. Comparable as a mid-sized medical supply distributor with a similar multi-category catalog and sales-assisted e-commerce model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/universalmed

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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