CF Medical

What CF Medical does

CF Medical, Inc. is a privately held, Massachusetts-incorporated medical equipment distributor founded in 1992 in Boston and currently headquartered in Middleton, Massachusetts. The company specializes in Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related cardiac emergency products, operating as a long-tenured authorized distributor for Philips Healthcare (over 20-year partnership), Zoll Medical, and Physio-Control/Stryker, with additional representation for HeartSine, Spacelabs Healthcare, Fluke Biomedical, Suntech Medical, and Advantage Medical. CF Medical holds a Massachusetts Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) certification.

Name

CF Medical

Legal name

CF Medical, Inc.

Website

https://cfmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CF Medical is a private, Massachusetts-based distributor of Automated External Defibrillators and cardiac emergency equipment, serving schools, senior living, law enforcement, sports facilities, workplaces, and communities across the Eastern United States as a long-tenured authorized Philips distributor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Cardiac Care Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHAFAC

Cardiac Rhythm Management (Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Cardiovascular Devices (Stents, Valves, Rhythm Management)

SECONDARYCRAOAHAF

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Health, OTC & Pharmacy Wholesale Distribution

SECONDARYBPABANAG

Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Emergency Preparedness and Response Services

SECONDARYEDAEAIAL

Safety, Security & Emergency Supplies/Equipment (First Aid, AEDs, PPE, Lockdown Kits)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Education Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Procurement

Keywords

• Automated external defibrillators
• AED program management
• Cardiac emergency equipment
• Medical equipment distribution
• AED accessories and supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Middleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AED Hardware Sales: One-time sale of automated external defibrillators including Philips HeartStart OnSite, FRx, Zoll AED Plus, Zoll AED 3, and Physio-Control LIFEPAK devices along with various bundle packages.
2. AED Accessories and Consumables: Recurring sales of pads, batteries, carry cases, cabinets, training equipment, and replacement parts. Pads typically last 2 years or one event; batteries last 4 years.
3. AED Services and Software: Annual subscription-based services including Stat Director cloud-based AED program management ($85/year), RescueStat/Apollo PM compliance management ($150/year), and Stat Prescription medical authorization ($75/unit).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CF Medical distributes and supports Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related emergency cardiac care equipment across the Eastern United States, serving as an authorized Philips Healthcare distributor. The company sells Philips HeartStart (OnSite, FRx), Zoll (AED Plus, AED 3), and Physio-Control/Stryker (LIFEPAK CR Plus) AED devices, alongside comprehensive AED program management services (Stat Director cloud software, RescueStat/Apollo PM compliance management, Stat Prescription medical authorization), bundled deployment packages, and recurring consumables. Offerings are tailored to schools, law enforcement, workplaces, senior living, sports/fitness, and community organizations, with hands-on sales, training, and site inspection support.

Product overview

CF Medical is a medical equipment distributor specializing in Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related products for various markets including community, law enforcement, workplace, schools, and sports/fitness. The company offers a portfolio of core AED devices from Philips (HeartStart OnSite, HeartStart FRx), Zoll (AED Plus, AED 3), and Physio-Control (LIFEPAK CR Plus), along with comprehensive service programs (RescueStat/ApolloPM, Stat Director cloud-based management, Stat Prescription). CF Medical's product ecosystem includes essential accessories (SMART pads, batteries, carry cases, cabinets/brackets, signage) and training products (training pads, trainers, toolkits) that support complete AED program implementation and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Philips HeartStart OnSite AED Lightweight (3.3 lbs) portable AED with SMART Analysis and SMART Biphasic technology, voice-guided defibrillation and CPR instructions, and 8-year warranty; designed for use by non-medical personnel in offices, schools, gyms, and public settings (M5066A-C02 from $1,529).
• Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator Rugged, lightweight AED with IP55 environmental rating, SMART Analysis, SMART Biphasic therapy, and Infant/Child Key compatibility for real-world use including sports, law enforcement, and outdoor settings (from $2,010).
• Zoll AED Plus Semi-Automatic AED AED with Real CPR Help real-time CPR depth and rate feedback, 5-year life on CPR-D-Padz and batteries, semi-automatic configuration, and 5-year warranty (from $2,082).
• Zoll AED 3 Advanced AED with integrated pediatric rescue (universal Uni-padz), built-in Wi-Fi for automatic status reporting and cardiac event data transmission, touch screen display, and Real CPR Help CPR feedback (Model 8511-001101-01, from $2,307).
• Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus Semi-automatic AED from Physio-Control/Stryker offering industry-leading technology and real-world solutions for various AED needs across different deployment environments.
• RescueStat - Apollo PM AED Compliance Management Annual AED program management service ($150/year per unit) including dedicated support, site assessment, EMS registration, annual medical direction certificate, policy & procedure manual, physician event review, and cloud-based Stat Director access for compliance management.
• Stat Director Cloud-Based AED Program Management Subscription cloud-based AED program management software ($85/year per unit) offering monthly maintenance logs, equipment tracking (pads, batteries), CPR/AED training tracking, and automated notifications for compliance.
• Stat Prescription Medical Authorization Medical prescription service ($75/unit) written by emergency physicians to authorize the purchase and deployment of an AED, required for AED deployment in many jurisdictions.
• Business Bundle Featuring Philips HeartStart OnSite AED Complete workplace bundle ($1,699) including Philips HeartStart OnSite AED, slim carry case, adult smart pads, 4-year battery, alarmed wall cabinet, emergency response kit, window decals, wall sign, and AED checklist for turnkey workplace deployment.
• Travel AED Bundle Package Featuring Philips HeartStart FRx Mobile travel bundle ($1,849) for athletic teams, police, utility trucks, and construction including FRx AED, carry case, two adult pads, 4-year battery, infant/pediatric key, emergency response kit, training DVD, and 8-year warranty.
• Youth Sports AED Package Featuring Philips HeartStart FRx Sports-specific bundle ($1,869) for youth athletic programs including Philips HeartStart FRx AED, carry case, adult pads, infant/child key (no pediatric pads required), and CPR rescue kit, with special pricing for youth sports teams, towns, and non-profits.
• Philips HeartStart OnSite HS1 AED with Standard Carry Case HeartStart OnSite AED bundled with standard carry case, adult pads, battery, and 8-year warranty ($1,609, M5066A-C01) for comprehensive immediate defibrillation readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• AEDs can increase survival rates from SCA from under 10% to over 50% when used within first few minutes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ready to ReactminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Nonprofit organization run by Beverly residents Kurt and Kelly Anderson. Founded after their son Daniel was saved by emergency responders using a defibrillator. CF Medical supports their mission to expand AED access and education in communities, partnering on projects like Beverly's 36-location outdoor AED installation.
• Philips HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1992CF Medical is an authorized Philips Healthcare distributor with over 20-year partnership. They sell Philips HeartStart AEDs (OnSite, FRx), resuscitation products, cardiology equipment, patient monitors, Lumify POC ultrasound, and medical consumables. Philips is the AED market leader and official AED of NATA and ICAA.
• Zoll MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCF Medical represents and sells Zoll AED Plus and Zoll AED 3 products. Zoll focuses on resuscitation and acute critical care technology with Real CPR Help feedback capability.
• Physio-Control (Stryker)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCF Medical offers Physio-Control (now Stryker) products including LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillators and associated accessories and supplies.
• HeartSineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCF Medical provides HeartSine AED accessories and supplies as part of their comprehensive AED product offering.
• Spacelabs HealthcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCF Medical provides Spacelabs Healthcare products as part of their medical equipment and supplies offerings.
• Fluke BiomedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCF Medical represents Fluke Biomedical products for medical device testing and quality assurance.
• Suntech MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCF Medical provides Suntech Medical products as part of their medical equipment and supplies offerings.
• KEVS FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit founded by Susan Canning after losing son Kevin to SCA. Raises awareness, teaches CPR/AED classes, donates AEDs to schools and fields. CF Medical supports their community initiatives and has featured their work on their news page.
• Josh Thibodeau Helping Hearts FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established by Deb and Ralph Thibodeau after losing 12-year-old Josh to SCA during soccer. Screens students for cardiac conditions, donates AEDs, trains coaches in CPR/AED. CF Medical supports their awareness efforts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AED Superstore (Allied 100): One of the largest online AED distributors in the US, authorized to sell Philips, Zoll, HeartSine, and Defibtech devices plus accessories and program management. Directly comparable to CF Medical in product mix, though scaled nationally via e-commerce rather than a regional field-sales model.
• AED.com / HeartSmart: Online AED retailer offering Philips, Zoll, Cardiac Science, and HeartSine products with training, accessories, and program management services. Direct competitor for AED hardware sales to schools, businesses, and community organizations.
• Rescue One Training and AED: Regional AED distributor and training provider selling Philips and Zoll devices bundled with CPR/AED certification courses. Comparable business model combining device distribution with hands-on training services, similar to CF Medical's full-service approach.

Broad incumbents

• Bound Tree Medical: Large specialty distributor of emergency medical equipment and supplies serving EMS, fire, and public safety markets. Broader product portfolio and national scale but overlapping product categories (AEDs, defibrillators, accessories) make it a relevant comparable.
• Henry Schein Medical: Massive healthcare distribution company serving physician offices, dental, and ambulatory care with medical equipment and supplies including AEDs. While not a specialized AED distributor, it competes for institutional and government AED procurement.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: One of the largest medical-surgical distributors in North America, offering AEDs and related emergency response products as part of its broad portfolio. Competes with CF Medical for hospital, clinic, and institutional AED contracts.
• Philips Healthcare: Manufacturer of the HeartStart OnSite and FRx AED lines that constitute the core of CF Medical's product portfolio. As both supplier and potential competitor via direct enterprise sales, Philips is the most strategically important counterpart for CF Medical.
• Zoll Medical: Manufacturer of AED Plus, AED 3, and professional defibrillators with proprietary Real CPR Help technology. A supplier partner to CF Medical but also a competing brand that sells direct to large enterprise accounts and EMS systems.
• Stryker (Physio-Control): Parent of Physio-Control and the LIFEPAK line of defibrillators that CF Medical distributes. A key supplier partner but also a broad medical device incumbent with direct sales capabilities into hospitals and EMS.

Emerging players

• HeartSine Technologies (Stryker): Specialist AED manufacturer (samaritan PAD line) now owned by Stryker, focused on compact public-access defibrillators. CF Medical carries HeartSine accessories and supplies; HeartSine competes in the same narrow AED category CF Medical serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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

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