What VORTRAN Medical Technology does

VORTRAN Medical Technology is a privately held, Sacramento-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1983 that designs and produces proprietary gas-operated respiratory and ambulatory equipment. The company's portfolio centers on its Pulmonary Modulation Technology (PMT), a proprietary gas-operated mechanism that enables ventilators, resuscitators, and nebulizers to function without electricity or batteries. Flagship products include the GO2VENT (Model 6123) single-use gas-operated ventilator, the PercussiveNEB 2.0 high-frequency intrapulmonary percussive nebulizer (Models 8030 and 8040 with integrated Aerogen Solo port), the APM-Plus battery-operated airway pressure monitor, the VORTRAN-IPPB intermittent positive pressure breathing device, the VCI cuff inflator, and the VMAC Compressor. The product line extends to emergency preparedness kits — the E-Surge Kit, E-Vent Case, and GO2VENT Surgical Center Kit — engineered for mass casualty triage and CMS 416.44(d) compliance at ambulatory surgery centers.

The company sells exclusively through direct contact (phone and email) to healthcare institutions, with no public pricing and no public distributor network. Primary customer segments include hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), ambulatory surgery centers, home healthcare providers, MRI/CT imaging centers, and disaster preparedness agencies. GO2VENT carries an MR-conditional rating enabling use inside MRI scanners, and all devices are designed for single-patient disposable use to eliminate sterilization overhead. The business is hardware-sales driven with consumable/disposable components, operated by 11–50 employees from a single Sacramento headquarters at 21 Goldenland Court, Suite 100.

VORTRAN has operated under continuous FDA oversight since 1998 (first clearance for the RespirTech PRO), with subsequent FDA clearances for the VORTRAN Automatic Resuscitator (2000) and the current-generation GO2VENT (2017). In 2024 the company obtained CE marking and EN ISO 13485:2016 certification for the GO2VENT, opening European Union distribution. The company holds an integration partnership with Aerogen for the Solo Nebulizer port in the PercussiveNEB 2.0 Model 8040. Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership transitions in the available record.

Name

VORTRAN Medical Technology

Legal name

VORTRAN Medical Technology 1 Inc.

Website

https://vortran.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VORTRAN Medical Technology is a Sacramento-based, privately held medical device manufacturer founded in 1983 that designs and produces proprietary gas-operated ventilators, respiratory therapy devices, and emergency preparedness kits for hospitals, EMS, ambulatory surgery centers, home healthcare, and disaster response agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Respiratory Medical Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilators & Mechanical Ventilation Systems (ICU/Transport/Home) (HLAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inhalation & Nebulization Devices (Nebulizers, Spacers, Inhaler Accessories) (HLAHAGAE), Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG), Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK), Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Equipment (Oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, Nebulizers) (HSABAKAD), Anesthesia & Airway Management Equipment (Workstations, Laryngoscopy, Ventilation adjuncts) (HLAHADAJ), Home Respiratory & Ventilator Care (Skilled) (HLADAFAI)

Keywords

• Emergency ventilators
• Respiratory therapy devices
• Medical device manufacturing
• Disposable resuscitators
• Airway clearance devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of respiratory medical devices including ventilators, resuscitators, nebulizers, airway monitors, and accessories. Products are sold as capital medical equipment with disposable components. Revenue generated from hospital systems, EMS providers, ambulatory surgery centers, and home healthcare markets. International sales enabled through CE certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VORTRAN Medical Technology designs, manufactures, and sells gas-operated emergency respiratory and ambulatory medical devices, including single-patient-use disposable ventilators (GO2VENT), high-frequency intrapulmonary percussive nebulizers (PercussiveNEB 2.0), airway pressure monitors (APM-Plus), cuff inflators, and intermittent positive pressure breathing devices. The proprietary Pulmonary Modulation Technology (PMT) enables ventilation and respiratory therapy without electricity or batteries, using only a compressed gas source. Products are sold to hospitals, EMS providers, ambulatory surgery centers, home healthcare, MRI/CT imaging facilities, and disaster preparedness agencies in domestic and international markets.

Product overview

VORTRAN Medical Technology is a research, development, and manufacturing company providing advanced medical respiratory and ambulatory devices since 1983. The product portfolio centers on emergency ventilators and respiratory support devices: the GO2VENT (Model 6123) serves as the core gas-operated single-use ventilator, while the PercussiveNEB 2.0 (Models 8030/8040) provides high frequency intrapulmonary percussive nebulization for airway clearance. Add-on modules include the APM-Plus airway pressure monitor with adjustable alarms, VCI cuff inflator with manometer, VORTRAN-IPPB intermittent positive pressure breathing device, and VMAC compressor. The company also offers emergency preparedness kits including the E-Surge Kit and GO2VENT Surgical Center Kit for mass casualty and disaster scenarios. Products serve hospitals, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, and MRI/CT applications across hospital acute care, post acute, homecare, and EMS settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GO2VENT: Gas Operated Single Use Ventilator - the newest version of VORTRAN Medical's single-patient-use, disposable resuscitator providing hands-free ventilator support
• PercussiveNEB
• APM-Plus
• VCI (VORTRAN Cuff Inflator)
• VORTRAN-IPPB
• VMAC Compressor
• E-Surge Kit
• E-Vent Case
• GO2VENT Surgical Center Kit

Products and services

• GO2VENT (Model 6123) Gas-operated single-use ventilator providing hands-free ventilatory support via a secure airway using a continuous gas source. Operates on compressor, oxygen or air with minimum 10 L/min flow rates and does not require electricity or batteries. Includes 50% or 100% FiO2 entrainment option and is MR Conditional rated.
• PercussiveNEB 2.0 (Model 8030) High frequency intrapulmonary percussive nebulizer and airway clearance device designed for single patient multiple treatments. For patients 10 kg and above. Clears airways of secretions for patients with cystic fibrosis, COPD, and post-op atelectasis.
• PercussiveNEB 2.0 with Aerogen Solo Port (Model 8040) High frequency intrapulmonary percussive nebulizer with integrated Aerogen Solo Nebulizer Port for airway clearance. Designed for single patient multiple treatments in hospital or home settings.
• APM-Plus (Model 3960) Battery-operated (2x AA), portable, self-contained airway pressure monitor. Connected to patients via resuscitators like GO2VENT or CPAP devices to monitor PIP, PEEP, respiration rate, inspiratory/expiratory time, and I:E ratio with visual and audible alarms.
• VCI - VORTRAN Cuff Inflator (Model 2450) Compact endotracheal tube cuff pressure inflator with integrated manometer. Used to accurately increase cuff pressure to required levels. Features small rubber push-pump design, small enough for pocket or keychain attachment.
• VORTRAN-IPPB (Model IPM-4022) Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing treatment device using Pulmonary Modulation Technology. Disposable device providing intermittent positive pressure aerosol treatment for patients 40 kg and above. No electricity or batteries required.
• E-Surge Kit (Model ES-4070) Emergency backup system for ventilator surge or triage using a single gas source for multiple GO2VENTs. Includes 6 GO2VENT units, 2 APM-Plus monitors, 4 oxygen flowmeters, 7-port manifold, heavy duty oxygen hose, and watertight case. Can be stored for emergencies for up to five years.
• E-Vent Case (Model EV-4060) Water tight Pelican case with 7-port manifold for disaster or mass casualty triage scenarios. Manifold has seven outlets for ventilators or resuscitators and includes 20' O2 high pressure hose. Can be upgraded to E-Surge Kit via Conversion Kit.
• VMAC Compressor (Model 8100) 50 PSI medical air compressor operating on standard AC outlet. Powers respiratory devices such as PercussiveNEB 2.0. Designed for home use therapy devices with DISS outlet connection.
• GO2VENT Surgical Center Kit (Model PCK-5050) Complete kit for ambulatory surgery centers meeting CMS emergency equipment mandate. Includes 3 GO2VENT units (Model 6123), oxygen regulator, test lung, and APM-Plus. Meets FDA, ASTM, and ISO guidelines for gas-powered automatic resuscitators.

Quantifiable outcome

• GO2VENT provides ventilatory support for wide variety of patients in virtually all environments where other ventilators may not be sufficient
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AerogencoreTechnology or IntegrationAerogen Solo Nebulizer is integrated into the PercussiveNEB 2.0 w/ Aerogen Solo Port product (Model 8040). This integration combines VORTRAN's percussive therapy technology with Aerogen's vibrating mesh nebulizer technology for enhanced aerosol delivery during respiratory treatments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Drägerwerk: Dräger is a major manufacturer of anesthesia workstations, ICU ventilators, and emergency ventilation devices, with products such as the Oxylog series for emergency and transport use. It directly overlaps with VORTRAN's GO2VENT use cases for hospitals, EMS, and disaster preparedness.
• GE HealthCare: GE HealthCare offers a portfolio including anesthesia delivery and respiratory care products used in hospitals and imaging environments. It broadly competes with VORTRAN in hospital respiratory equipment, with particular relevance to MRI-compatible ventilation scenarios where GE's anesthesia and monitoring products are deployed.
• ZOLL Medical: ZOLL Medical, an Asahi Kasei company, manufactures portable ventilators (EMV+), defibrillators, and EMS equipment used in emergency and transport settings. It competes with VORTRAN in the EMS and emergency-preparedness customer segment with overlapping portable ventilation offerings.
• Philips Respironics: Philips offers hospital ventilators (Trilogy series) and a broad respiratory/homecare portfolio through Respironics. It competes with VORTRAN in hospital backup ventilation, home respiratory therapy, and CPAP/BiPAP-adjacent markets.
• Medtronic: Medtronic's Patient Monitoring & Respiratory Interventions business includes the Puritan Bennett ventilator line, a broad portfolio that overlaps with VORTRAN's emergency and transport ventilation use cases. As a global incumbent, Medtronic competes with VORTRAN across hospital, EMS, and home respiratory settings.
• ResMed: ResMed is a global leader in sleep and respiratory care, with ventilators (e.g., Astral, Stellar) and bilevel PAP devices serving hospitals and homecare. It competes with VORTRAN's home respiratory and non-invasive ventilation positioning, particularly for chronic respiratory patients.

Direct peers

• Smiths Medical: Smiths Medical manufactures emergency and transport ventilators (e.g., paraPAC) along with airway management and infusion products. It directly competes with VORTRAN's GO2VENT in EMS, transport, and emergency backup ventilation segments.
• Hamilton Medical: Hamilton Medical is a leading manufacturer of mechanical ventilators for ICU, transport, and emergency use, including the HAMILTON-T1 and HAMILTON-G5. It directly competes with VORTRAN in the ventilator category, particularly for emergency and transport ventilation where gas-driven or portable devices are required.
• Allied Healthcare Products: Allied Healthcare Products manufactures gas-powered resuscitators and emergency ventilators used by EMS, fire departments, and hospitals. It is one of the closest direct peers to VORTRAN given overlapping gas-operated, electricity-free ventilator architecture and emergency/disaster preparedness positioning.

Regional players

• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, headquartered in New Zealand, manufactures respiratory humidification, nasal high-flow therapy, and CPAP/BiPAP products. It overlaps with VORTRAN's home and clinical respiratory therapy positioning, particularly around humidification and oxygen therapy delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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