Elliquence

What Elliquence does

Elliquence, LLC is a US-based, privately-held medical device company headquartered in Baldwin, New York, with additional offices in Boca Raton, Florida, and El Segundo, California. It is a subsidiary of holding/investment company KMC. The company designs, develops, and manufactures minimally invasive medical devices for spine surgery, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, and pain management, organized around a patented high-radiofrequency, low-temperature Radiowave technology lineage that traces back to Dr. Irving Ellman's 1959 discovery — whose initials are embedded in the "elliquence" name. The portfolio is structured as a platform-plus-modules offering: the Surgi-Max® family of radiowave generators (Ultra, Plus) anchors the ecosystem and powers specialized bipolar handpieces (Trigger-Flex® Pro/Dart/Mini/Quad/Quad Pro, Bi-Tip™, Micro Bipolar™, Bipolar Forceps with proprietary non-stick alloy), minimally invasive discectomy systems (Disc-FX® lumbar and Disc-FX® Mini cervical), endoscopic spine platforms (endoscopes, dilators, graspers, working tubes, Kerrisons, trephines) including the dual-port Mult-e Portal® system, the Endosonic Bone Blade ultrasonic cutter, and the Surgi-Max® Drill, supported by a full accessories line (Empire® microIncision™, Clear-Vu®, Flex-Trode® electrodes, cables, footswitches, neutral plates).

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: one-time capital equipment sales of generators, drills, and endoscopic tower instrumentation to hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and physician practices; recurring/ongoing sales of sterile single-use probes, electrodes, and disposable handpiece accessories that must be replenished per procedure; and paid professional-services revenue from the elliquence Educational Institute's cadaveric hands-on workshops (e.g., $1,500 per Boca Raton Disc-FX/Dart/Endoscopic Training). Pricing for capital equipment is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is executed through three reinforcing motions: enterprise field sales to hospitals and ASCs; event-driven activation at major congresses (ISASS, AAOS, NASS, KASS, Annual Minimally Invasive Spine Symposium) and three US-based cadaveric training labs plus EMEA and IBERO America programs; and a KOL- and physician-community-led adoption strategy in which proctor-surgeons (Drs. Yue, Choll Kim, Hellinger, Jin-Sung Luke Kim, Ramirez, Yeung) deliver webinars, host training events, and contribute clinical literature. The company holds ISO 13485:2016, CE, FDA QSR, Japanese PAL, and Canadian MDR compliance. In March 2025, Anthony Carone and Anastasia Chen were appointed Co-CEOs, with parent KMC signaling increased R&D investment and product portfolio expansion.

Name

Elliquence

Legal name

elliquence, LLC

Website

https://elliquence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elliquence designs and manufactures patented radiowave-energy medical devices for minimally invasive spine, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, and pain management, selling capital equipment and recurring single-use accessories to hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and surgeons worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Minimally Invasive Spine and Neurosurgical Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Robotics & Computer-Assisted Surgery Platforms (HLAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy-Based Surgical Devices (Electrosurgery, RF, Ultrasonic, Laser) (HLAHADAC), Endoscopic Therapeutic & Access Devices (Trocars, dilators, biopsy/ablation tools) (HLAHADAN)

Keywords

• Minimally invasive spine
• Radiofrequency electrosurgery
• Endoscopic spine surgery
• Bipolar surgical instruments
• Neurosurgical medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Baldwin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales (Capital Equipment): One-time sale of capital medical devices including the Surgi-Max Ultra/Plus generators, Endosonic Bone Blade, Surgi-Max Drill, and endoscopic tower instrumentation to hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and physician practices worldwide.
2. Single-Use Accessories & Disposable Instruments: Recurring/ongoing revenue from sale of sterile single-use devices such as Trigger-Flex Pro and Quad Pro probes, electrodes (Empire microIncision, Clear-Vu, Flex-Trode), bipolar cables, neutral plates, and disposable handpiece accessories that must be replenished for each procedure.
3. Workshop and Training Fees: Paid hands-on cadaveric training workshops such as the Boca Raton FL Disc-FX, Dart and Endoscopic Training listed at $1,500. Workshops held in US (NY, FL, CA), EMEA, and IBERO America. Custom private training also available for surgeons and groups.
4. Authorized Accessories & Service: Sale of authorized elliquence-branded accessories for use with RF generator units (Surgi-Max, Surgi-Max Plus, Endovapor) and warranty registration services. Use of non-authorized third-party products voids warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Core offering

elliquence designs, develops, and manufactures patented minimally invasive surgical medical devices — primarily radiofrequency electrosurgery generators (Surgi-Max Ultra/Plus/Endovapor) and a modular ecosystem of bipolar handpieces, endoscopic spine platforms, the Disc-FX discectomy system, and disposable accessories — used by spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, interventional radiologists, and pain management specialists in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales, recurring single-use consumables, and paid cadaveric training workshops delivered through the elliquence Educational Institute.

Product overview

elliquence offers a platform-plus-modules medical device portfolio organized around its patented radiowave energy technology. The core Surgi-Max® Family of high-radiofrequency, low-temperature generators (Surgi-Max Ultra and Surgi-Max Plus) powers a modular ecosystem: the Disc-FX® System (and Disc-FX® Mini for cervical), the Endoscopic Spine Systems (endoscopes, dilators, graspers, working tubes, Kerrisons, trephines) — now extended by the Mult-e Portal® biportal system and the Endosonic Bone Blade. Specialized bipolar handpieces — the Trigger-Flex® Family (Pro, Dart, Mini, Quad, Quad Pro), Bi-Tip™, Micro Bipolar™ Forceps, and Bipolar Forceps — attach to these generators, while the Surgi-Max Drill and Surgi-Max® Radiowave Accessories (electrodes, cables, footswitches, neutral plates) complete the surgical offering. Wrap-around services include the elliquence Educational Institute's cadaveric workshops, clinical webinars, animations, and patient education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Surgi-Max®: Family of patented medical radiofrequency electrosurgery generators (Surgi-Max, Surgi-Max Plus, Surgi-Max Ultra) that emit high radiofrequency, low-temperature radiowaves for minimally invasive surgery.
• Disc-FX®
• Trigger-Flex®
• Bi-Tip™
• Micro Bipolar™
• Endosonic Bone Blade
• Surg-e Pak™
• Mult-e Portal®
• Empire® microIncision™
• Clear-Vu®
• Flex-Trode®
• Endovapor®

Products and services

• Surgi-Max Family (Surgi-Max Ultra, Surgi-Max Plus, Endovapor) Patented family of high-radiofrequency, low-temperature Radiowave electrosurgery generators that deliver cell-specific tissue effects with minimal thermal damage for monopolar incision/dissection/resection and non-stick bipolar performance; used by spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and pain management specialists in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
• Disc-FX System (Lumbar and Cervical/Mini) Minimally invasive tool set for performing discectomy on contained lumbar and cervical disc herniations, combining manual excision of herniated nucleus through a 3.0mm portal with Trigger-Flex bipolar ablation, denervation, and annulus modulation.
• elliquence Endoscopic Spine Systems HD-camera endoscopic spine platform supporting transforaminal, interlaminar, rhizotomy, and stenosis approaches, providing visualization through a 1/4-inch incision and interoperability with major third-party towers and camera systems.
• Trigger-Flex Family (Pro, Dart, Mini, Quad, Quad Pro) Patented navigational bipolar RF handpiece platform (with variants Pro, Dart, Mini, Quad, Quad Pro) used globally for hemostasis, shrinkage, and ablation of soft tissue during endoscopic and key-hole spine procedures; sterile single-use and reusable configurations available.
• Mult-e Portal Endoscopic Spine Surgery System Dual working port endoscopic approach that bridges uniportal and biportal endoscopy, providing dual access, stable surgical cavity, dedicated irrigation, and optimized workflow for lumbar decompression, foraminotomy, and multi-level endoscopic spine procedures.
• Endosonic Bone Blade Cutting-edge ultrasonic surgical instrument that delivers highly selective bone cutting with minimal thermal damage and soft tissue preservation for spinal, orthopedic, and craniofacial procedures; pairs with the Surgi-Max Ultra generator and Trigger-Flex bipolar systems.
• Surgi-Max Drill High-speed motor-driven surgical drill with multiple burr shapes/sizes, angled handpiece, support tubes, and foot-pedal console used to remove bone and provide endoscopic access to spinal pathology.
• Bipolar Forceps (Non-Stick) Bipolar forceps with proprietary Non-Stick alloy composition that pairs with the Surgi-Max Ultra generator to deliver controlled, low-temperature volatilization and effective coagulation without tissue adherence or charring.
• Micro Bipolar Forceps Reinforced-shaft bipolar forceps designed for endoscopic, keyhole, transsphenoidal, and skull-base neurosurgery with pinpoint hemostasis and tumor management in minimal surgical environments.
• Bi-Tip Electrode Two-prong curved bipolar electrode with 25cm working length, designed for ablating and cutting tissue and transacting small nerves during endoscopic spine procedures such as Dorsal Ramus Rhizotomy.
• Surgi-Max Radiowave Accessories (Empire microIncision, Clear-Vu, Flex-Trode electrodes, cables, footswitches, neutral plates) Complete line of cost-effective accessories for Surgi-Max Plus generators, including 3-Button Fingerswitch handpiece, footswitches, disposable neutral plates, bipolar and monopolar cables, Empire microIncision needle electrodes, Clear-Vu bayonet electrodes, and Flex-Trode malleable electrodes.
• Surg-e Pak All-in-one kit containing 4 electrodes and 1 handpiece that pairs with the Surgi-Max Plus generator to provide Cut, Blend, and Hemo modalities for incision, coagulation, ablation, resection, and debulking of tissue with quick-change, spin-free electrodes.
• elliquence Educational Institute & Workshops (US, EMEA, IBERO America) International centers of excellence offering didactic and cadaveric hands-on workshops in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery; state-of-the-art facilities in Baldwin NY, Boca Raton FL, and El Segundo CA, plus EMEA and IBERO America programs (e.g., $1,500 per workshop for the Boca Raton Disc-FX/Dart/Endoscopic Training).

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Technology focussed Yes

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Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MaxMoreSpine: Specialty medical device company focused on minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery systems (e.g., the MaxMore platform). MaxMoreSpine targets the same MIS endoscopic spine surgeons and ambulatory surgical centers that elliquence serves with its Disc-FX and endoscopic platforms.
• Spineart: Swiss-based spine medical device company focused on MIS and motion-preservation technologies. Spineart's portfolio of minimally invasive spine solutions and instrumentation competes with elliquence's Disc-FX and endoscopic systems in European and emerging markets.
• Joimax: Germany-based medical device company specializing exclusively in endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery systems and instrumentation. Joimax is the most directly comparable peer to elliquence, offering TESSYS, iLESSYS, and other endoscopic platforms targeting the same surgeon specialty and procedure types.
• Richard Wolf Medical Instruments: German manufacturer of endoscopic systems, instruments, and visualization technologies with a dedicated spine endoscopy portfolio. Richard Wolf directly competes with elliquence in endoscopic spine towers, working channels, and visualization, and is explicitly listed as compatible with major endoscopic systems.

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Diversified medical device company with a Spine division offering MIS and endoscopic technologies. Stryker's broad hospital relationships and instrument portfolio compete with elliquence's MIS/endoscopic offerings in cross-portfolio hospital negotiations.
• Medtronic: Global medical device leader with a broad Spine & Biologics division offering MIS, navigated, and powered surgical instruments. Medtronic's capital and disposable spine portfolio overlaps with elliquence's Radiowave generators and endoscopic instrumentation, particularly in hospital purchasing decisions.
• B. Braun / Aesculap: German medical device conglomerate with Aesculap division covering surgical instruments, MIS, and endoscopy. Aesculap competes with elliquence in minimally invasive spine and neurosurgery instruments across European and global hospital accounts.
• Karl Storz: Global leader in endoscopy visualization systems (towers, cameras, scopes) that elliquence's endoscopic spine systems are designed to be compatible with. Karl Storz is a critical interop partner but also a potential competitor in spine endoscopy visualization.
• Globus Medical (NuVasive): Large diversified spine medtech company formed from the merger of Globus Medical and NuVasive, offering MIS, endoscopic, and lateral spine surgery portfolios. Competes with elliquence across the spine surgery continuum with substantially greater scale, R&D, and commercial reach.

Others

• Implanet: French orthopedic medical device company whose ultrasonic bone scalpel technology is explicitly integrated with elliquence's Surgi-Max Ultra platform per the source material. Implanet is both an integration partner and an adjacent technology peer in the ultrasonic spine surgery space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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