What Magnamed does

Magnamed Tecnologia Médica S.A. is a privately held Brazilian medical device company headquartered in São Paulo, founded in 1996, specializing in pulmonary mechanical ventilation equipment. The company's product portfolio spans three segments: ICU ventilators (FLEXIMAG, FLEXIMAG PLUS, and BABYMAG for neonatal/pediatric use), transport and emergency ventilators (OXYMAG and variants including MAX 300, AGILE, AIR, and the veterinary OXYMAGVET), and the VENTMETER pulmonary ventilator analyzer paired with PulmoTrend performance-tracking software. Underlying technology includes Remote Assistance, an internet-based remote diagnostic capability embedded across the ventilator line that enables issue identification without on-site technician dispatch, intelligent alarm systems on transport ventilators, and battery systems providing over 6.5 hours of autonomy. The company received FDA approval in June 2023 to sell in the United States and currently exports to more than 60 countries.

Magnamed operates a sales-led, enterprise-focused go-to-market, targeting hospitals, ICUs, and emergency departments directly through quote-based, multi-year contracts. Revenue derives from hardware sales of ventilators and analyzers, supplemented by MagnaService technical assistance, calibration, and spare parts. Supporting ecosystem assets include Magnamed Academy (clinical training for healthcare professionals) and Remote Assistance (connected diagnostics for installed-base servicing). Customer concentration is diversified by geography across 60+ countries but concentrated by customer type within hospital systems and acute care providers. Regulatory compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and CE marking under EU MDR provides multi-jurisdictional market access. The company has raised approximately $2.6 million in disclosed venture funding (Series 2 in 2008 led by KPTL and SP Ventures, with participation from Inseed Investimentos, plus a 2015 Vox Capital investment), remains founder-operated, and reports no parent company or institutional controlling shareholder.

Name

Magnamed

Legal name

Magnamed Tecnologia Médica S.A.

Website

https://inovacoesmagnamed.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Magnamed is a Brazilian medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells pulmonary ventilators (ICU, transport/emergency, and neonatal/pediatric), ventilator analyzers, and remote diagnostic services for hospitals and healthcare facilities across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices - Pulmonary Ventilators and Respiratory Care Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Ventilation, Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory DME Clinical Management (HLAKANAM)

Keywords

• Pulmonary ventilators
• Mechanical ventilation equipment
• ICU ventilators
• Transport ventilators
• Ventilator analyzers

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of pulmonary ventilators and lung ventilation equipment to hospitals and healthcare facilities, including transport ventilators (OXYMAG), ICU ventilators (FLEXIMAG, BABYMAG), and accessories.
2. Technical Services and Support: MagnaService provides specialized technical assistance, calibration services for the entire ventilator line including VentMeter analyzer, and spare parts supply.
3. Analyzer Products: Sale of VentMeter pulmonary ventilator analyzers and related software (PulmoTrend) for quality assurance and equipment validation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Magnamed is a Brazilian medical device manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells pulmonary ventilators and related equipment for respiratory care. Its portfolio spans ICU ventilators (FLEXIMAG, FLEXIMAG PLUS, BABYMAG), transport and emergency ventilators (OXYMAG and variants), and the VENTMETER analyzer with PulmoTrend software. The company sells directly to hospitals and healthcare facilities and supports its equipment with the MagnaService technical assistance program.

Product overview

Magnamed is a Brazilian medical-hospital technology company specializing in mechanical ventilation solutions. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) ICU ventilators including FLEXIMAG, FLEXIMAG PLUS, and BABYMAG for intensive care settings; (2) Transport and emergency ventilators including OXYMAG and its variants (OXYMAG MAX 300, OXYMAG AGILE, OXYMAG AIR), plus veterinary-specific OXYMAGVET; and (3) The VENTMETER analyzer for quality assurance of pulmonary ventilators. The ecosystem is supported by MagnaService (technical assistance and calibration), Remote Assistance (internet-based remote diagnostics), and Pulmotrend Software (performance tracking). The company has received FDA approval for the US market and exports to over 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MagnaService: Technical support service offering calibration, spare parts, and remote assistance for Magnamed ventilation equipment
• Magnamed Academy
• OxyMag
• Fleximag
• Fleximag Plus
• Babymag
• Ventmeter
• Ventmeter

Products and services

• FLEXIMAG ICU lung ventilator designed for intensive care settings, providing advanced ventilatory modes and monitoring capabilities for critically ill adult patients.
• FLEXIMAG PLUS ICU ventilator with intelligent synchrony in mechanical ventilation, offering enhanced patient-ventilator synchronization and advanced monitoring for intensive care settings.
• BABYMAG ICU ventilator specifically designed for neonatal and pediatric patients, supporting the unique ventilation requirements of infants and children.
• OXYMAG Transport and emergency lung ventilator with intelligent alarm system, battery with over 6.5 hours of autonomy, and supports for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in emergency and intra-hospital transport scenarios.
• OXYMAG MAX 300 High-performance transport ventilator model within the OXYMAG series for emergency and transport respiratory support.
• OXYMAG AGILE Flexible transport ventilator model within the OXYMAG series for emergency and intra-hospital transport respiratory support.
• OXYMAG AIR Air-based transport ventilator model within the OXYMAG series designed for emergency and transport respiratory support using compressed air sources.
• OXYMAGVET Veterinary-specific transport ventilator derived from the OXYMAG platform for animal patients requiring respiratory support.
• VENTMETER Pulmonary ventilator analyzer that ensures reliability, safety, and accuracy of ventilators, designed for quality assurance and equipment validation in clinical and service environments.
• MagnaService Technical assistance service providing specialized support, calibration services for the entire line of Magnamed lung ventilators including the VentMeter analyzer, and a large stock of spare parts for healthcare facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery life exceeds 6.5 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hospitals and Healthcare InstitutionscoreOthersMagnamed supplies pulmonary ventilators and related equipment to hospitals and healthcare institutions globally, supporting patient treatment for respiratory conditions including COVID-19. The company collaborates with healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet demand for respiratory equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dräger: German medical and safety technology company producing the Evita and Oxylog ventilator families for ICU and transport use. Overlaps directly with Magnamed's ICU and emergency transport portfolio, especially in EMEA and Latin America.
• Philips Respironics: Global health technology company offering ICU and hospital ventilators alongside a large respiratory and sleep portfolio. Competes with Magnamed in both acute care ventilators and adjacent oxygen therapy/NIV segments.
• Getinge: Swedish medtech company offering Servo and Flow ventilator families as part of a broad surgical and ICU equipment portfolio. Direct competition in ICU ventilation, particularly in Europe and emerging markets.
• GE Healthcare: Sells the Carescape R860 ventilator as part of its broader anesthesia, monitoring, and ICU ecosystem. Competes in hospital ICU ventilation and brings integrated monitoring advantages Magnamed does not offer.
• Medtronic: Global medical device leader offering the Puritan Bennett ventilator line across ICU and sub-acute settings. Competes broadly with Magnamed in hospital ventilation as part of a much larger patient monitoring and respiratory portfolio.

Direct peers

• Vyaire Medical: Pure-play respiratory care company spun out from BD/Pfizer offering ICU and transport ventilators. Closely comparable business model to Magnamed's ventilator focus, competing across neonatal, pediatric, and adult ventilation.
• Hamilton Medical: Swiss manufacturer of intelligent ICU and transport ventilators with global reach. Most direct competitor to Magnamed's FLEXIMAG and OXYMAG lines, serving the same hospital ICU, emergency, and transport segments.

Emerging players

• Mindray: Chinese medical device manufacturer with rapidly growing ventilator, patient monitoring, and in-vitro diagnostics businesses. Competes with Magnamed in cost-sensitive emerging markets and is increasingly expanding into Latin America and Europe.
• BMC Medical: Chinese manufacturer of respiratory care devices including non-invasive ventilators and increasingly hospital ventilation. Competes primarily with Magnamed in price-sensitive emerging markets and select OEM channels.

Regional players

• Löwenstein Medical: German respiratory and ventilation specialist strong in DACH and select European markets with ICU, transport, and home ventilation offerings. Competes with Magnamed in European hospital sales but does not cover Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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