NP Medical Inc.

What NP Medical Inc. does

NP Medical Inc. is a medical device company specializing in vascular access fluid management and infusion therapy components, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Clinton, Massachusetts. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes needle-free connectors, valves (pressure activated, luer activated, inline check), extension sets, sterilizing-grade filters, and site stabilization accessories that reduce infection risk, catheter occlusions, and caregiver errors across IV therapy workflows. Its technology portfolio is anchored by the proprietary Self-Opening Split Septum (SOSS) design on the nPulse platform (true neutral displacement) and a complementary value-tier nSyte fifth-generation connector, supported by more than 140 patents and decades of OEM integration.

The company operates a dual-channel business model: (1) direct sales of sterile packaged devices to hospitals and healthcare facilities for clinical use, and (2) bulk non-sterile component supply to medical device OEMs that integrate NP Medical parts into their finished devices. Products carry ISO 13485:2016, MDSAP, 21CFR820, and ISO 10993 certifications, enabling global market access. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is established through direct sales consultation and custom configuration.

Since 2013, NP Medical has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) following Jabil's acquisition of Nypro Inc., leveraging Jabil's global manufacturing and supply chain capabilities while maintaining its independent brand identity, product portfolio, and regulatory licenses. The company employs 101–250 staff, produces more than 300 million valves annually with cumulative shipments exceeding 6 billion units, and is led by President & CEO Luis J Maseda.

Name

NP Medical Inc.

Legal name

NP Medical Inc.

Website

https://npmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NP Medical Inc. designs and manufactures vascular access fluid management devices — needle-free connectors, valves, extension sets, and filters — for hospitals and medical device OEMs, with a portfolio anchored by the patented nPulse and nSyte connector platforms. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jabil Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: NP Medical generates revenue through the sale of medical devices including needle-free connectors, valves, extension sets, filters, and accessories to healthcare facilities and OEM customers. Products are sold as both bulk non-sterile components and packaged sterile devices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

NP Medical designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices for vascular access fluid management and infusion therapy, including needle-free connectors (nPulse and nSyte platforms), extension sets, pressure activated valves, luer activated valves, inline check valves, sterilizing-grade filters, and related accessories. Products are sold both as bulk non-sterile components to medical device OEMs and as packaged sterile devices to hospitals and healthcare facilities, with custom configurations available through direct sales consultation.

Product overview

NP Medical Inc. is an innovative supplier of medical devices addressing large-scale fluid management needs of the infusion therapy and vascular access markets. The product portfolio centers on needle-free connector technology with two main platforms: the nPulse (premium neutral valve with SOSS technology) and nSyte (value-oriented fifth-generation connector). Supporting these platforms are complementary components including nPulse Extension Sets (available in microbore and macrobore configurations), Pressure Activated Valves (45-350 psi rating for critical care), Luer Activated Valves (ISO-compliant bi-directional flow), Inline Check Valves (billion+ sold, standard for OEM infusion therapy), and Microvex Filters (0.2µm sterilizing-grade for small volume IV). The Medi-Hook bag hanger and nCompass Stabilization Set round out the accessory offerings. Products are sold as individual components to OEMs and as packaged sterile devices for clinical use, with custom configurations available through customer consultation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• nPulse™: True neutral needle-free connector platform with Self-Opening Split Septum (SOSS™) design, featuring neutral fluid displacement at both luer connection and disconnection
• nSyte™
• nCompass
• Microvex™

Products and services

• nPulse Needle-Free Connector Neutral needle-free connector featuring SOSS Self-Opening Split Septum design with the lowest measured displacement and blood reflux among market-leading valves, a flat smooth swabable surface, dual-seal microbial ingress protection, and clear housing for visualization. Intended for vascular access fluid management in clinical settings.
• nSyte Needle-Free Connector Fifth-generation needle-free, swabable connector providing a straight fluid path for complete flushing, clear housing, microbial ingress barrier, and value-oriented performance for common fluid management and IV clinical use cases.
• nPulse Extension Sets Extension sets manufactured with neutral needle-free connectors, available in multiple configurations including microbore and macrobore tubing, various lengths, and high-pressure compatibility up to 325 psi for vascular access applications.
• Pressure Activated Valves One-way valves for critical drug delivery and anti-siphon pump applications, featuring a preloaded normally closed silicone diaphragm with pressure ratings from 45 psi to 350 psi.
• Luer Activated Valves Bi-directional flow valves actuated with ISO-compliant Luer connections, featuring a unique actuator design for optimized flow pattern and complete flushing with a closed silicone diaphragm.
• Inline Check Valves Normally closed valves designed to open at low fluid pressures to prevent backflow into primary IV lines from secondary (piggyback) sets, with a uniform 360-degree seal providing protection against retrograde flow.
• Microvex Filters Sterilizing-grade 0.2µm filters for small-volume IV applications, featuring high-throughput polyethersulfone (PES) membrane, low priming and hold-up volume, pressure rated to 45 psi, and intended for alternative-site infusion, low-volume chemotherapeutics, and antibiotic infusion.
• Medi-Hook Plastic Secondary Set Bag Hanger Accessory for secondary IV medication sets that positions the primary solution bag at the appropriate height, manufactured from polyethylene with a compact ergonomic design rated to withstand a 20 lb pull force.
• nCompass Stabilization Set Stabilization set designed for infusion therapy and IV site care, supporting vascular access site management in clinical use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lowest measured displacement and blood reflux of market leading valves
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teleflex: Teleflex's vascular access division produces IV catheters, needleless connectors, and related components. It serves the same hospital customer base as NP Medical and competes in needle-free connector and extension set categories.
• Vygon: Vygon is a privately-held European specialist in single-use medical devices for vascular access and infusion, including needle-free connectors, extension sets, and stopcocks. It overlaps materially with NP Medical's product portfolio in vascular access fluid management.
• Smiths Medical (ICU Medical): Smiths Medical, now part of ICU Medical, manufactures infusion pumps, vascular access devices, and needle-free connectors. Its product portfolio competes directly with NP Medical's needle-free connectors and extension sets in hospital and OEM channels.
• ICU Medical: ICU Medical is a leading manufacturer of needle-free connectors, IV sets, and other vascular access / infusion therapy devices. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to NP Medical, offering competing neutral-displacement connectors (e.g., MicroClave, Neutron) and luer-activated valves to hospitals and OEMs worldwide.
• B. Braun Medical: B. Braun manufactures infusion therapy systems, IV sets, needle-free connectors, and valves sold to hospitals and OEMs globally. Its Ultrapure and CARESITE/SAFELINE product lines overlap directly with NP Medical's vascular access fluid management offerings.

Emerging players

• Polyflex: Polyflex is a smaller specialist in vascular access components and OEM tubing/connector assemblies. It overlaps with NP Medical's OEM component distribution channel and serves as a smaller, more agile competitor in custom vascular access solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Baxter International: Baxter is a major provider of IV solutions, infusion pumps, and administration sets. While its primary focus is upstream infusion systems, it competes with NP Medical through IV administration components and OEM supply relationships.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): BD is a global medical technology giant with a substantial Medical Delivery Solutions portfolio that includes IV catheters, infusion sets, and needle-free connectors acquired via CareFusion. It competes with NP Medical in vascular access consumables and represents a much larger, diversified incumbent.
• Terumo Medical: Terumo's medical division manufactures IV catheters, infusion systems, and syringe products. It competes with NP Medical in vascular access consumables, particularly in hospital channels, and serves as a broader incumbent in infusion therapy.
• Fresenius Kabi: Fresenius Kabi provides IV drugs, infusion technology, and clinical nutrition products, including infusion sets and related disposables. It competes with NP Medical in IV administration and is a major broader incumbent in infusion therapy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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