CRO

Name

CRO

Legal name

CRO Medical

Website

https://cromedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Medical Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Anesthesia & Airway Management Equipment (Workstations, Laryngoscopy, Ventilation adjuncts) (HLAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Tactical medical equipment
• Point-of-injury devices
• Damage control resuscitation
• Military medical kits
• Tactical trauma gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: Direct sales of tactical medical equipment including IFAKs, aid bags, belt systems, blood transport containers, and medical devices through e-commerce storefront and government contract vehicles.
2. Government Contract Sales: Sales through federal supply chain including ECAT (SPE2DE-23-D-A005), DAPA (SP0200-10-H-0092), GSA Schedule 84 (GS-07F-5965P), and FEDMALL (SP47W1-21-D0038). NSN-listed products for military procurement.
3. Distribution Agreement Revenue: Revenue from distribution partners including ADS, Inc. for AIRO Suction Device and other defense logistics suppliers including Darley Defense and Rescue Essentials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CRO Medical designs, manufactures, and sells ruggedized tactical medical equipment and FDA-registered medical devices for point-of-injury and pre-hospital care. Core offerings include the patented AIRO Suction Unit (the world's smallest critical care portable airway suction), the FDA-registered Pelvic Binder with patented tightening system, DCR (Damage Control Resuscitation) aid bags, MARCH modular belt systems, IFAKs, blood transport containers, and load-rated hoist harnesses. Products are engineered for military, federal, law enforcement, EMS, and search and rescue operators, and are manufactured in Missoula, Montana.

Product overview

CRO Medical is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in tactical medical equipment for pre-hospital and austere medicine. The product portfolio centers on the DCR (Damage Control Resuscitation) line of aid bags including DCR 7L, DCR 9L, and DCR 26L, which work in conjunction with MARCH Belt systems for modular load carriage. The company offers IFAK solutions (Hybrid IFAK, Operator Hybrid IFAK, Tear-Away Hybrid IFAK, Ankle IFAK), NARC Carry cases (Medic Case, Hard/Soft Medication Cases), blood transport products (Blood Transport Container, 2U Blood Transport Container), and medical devices (AIRO Suction Unit, Pelvic Binder). Accessories include tourniquet covers (RAID TQ, Full TQ), bleeder pouches, and hoist harnesses. All products are manufactured in Missoula, Montana and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DCR 26L Aid Bag Larger, more efficient assault pack designed for 2 Unit LTOWB Standard Operating Procedure, built on a SAPI footprint with IRR fabrics and ultralight 3.8lb construction for damage control resuscitation at point of injury.
• DCR 9L Aid Bag Primary point-of-injury aid bag for multi-mission use providing increased capacity over the 7L DCR Panel, allowing full medical loadout without supplementing with MARCH belt, reinforced with Tegris composite.
• DCR 7L Aid Bag Fixed direct assault panel with flat straps for rapid extraction, designed to optimize delivery of the first unit of blood at point of injury before entering massive transfusion protocol, reinforced with Tegris.
• Hybrid IFAK XL Versatile Individual First Aid Kit with extra-large capacity for extended medical supplies.
• Hybrid IFAK Company's oldest and most popular Individual First Aid Kit, sized for 6-inch ACE wrap with internal organization for initial casualty management.
• Operator Hybrid IFAK Tactical operator version of the Hybrid IFAK designed for advanced intervention capability.
• Tear-Away Hybrid IFAK Quick-release version of the Hybrid IFAK designed for the first 10 minutes of casualty care with tear-away mounting capability.
• MARCH Belt Medic belt system with inner/outer belt design and 4 rows of PALS for MOLLE attachment, allowing efficient carrying of essential items with quick access to treatments for MARCH-protocol interventions.
• MARCH Hoist Harness Advanced gunbelt with vertical capability featuring rated anodized aluminum friction buckle on the inner belt with fixed working loop, EN 12277 Type-C Sit Harness certified, SATRA-tested 15kN working loop rating.
• Hoist Harness Gunbelt with vertical capability featuring inner/outer design with rated anodized aluminum friction buckle and fixed working loop, EN 12277 Type-C Sit Harness certified for hoist and vertical operations.
• Medic Case (NARCS) Medical case for custom configuration of surgical, airway, or other items with adjustable bungee retention panel, same dimensions as NARC case with carbon fiber backer, integrates with North American Rescue's NARC Carry line.
• Hard Medication Case Hard medication case for primary or secondary carry of narcotics, reversals, and point-of-injury resuscitation drugs, with lid retention for syringes and velcro dots for vial retention.
• Soft Medication Case Soft-sided medication case for flexible carry of medical supplies and drugs.
• Blood Transport Container (Single Unit) Single-unit blood transport container with built-in pressure infuser for 450ml or 550ml blood transport, includes reusable leak-proof refrigerant gel pack, compatible with LTOWB protocols.
• 2U Blood Transport Container Two-unit whole blood transport container designed to accept multiple COTS evaporative cooling engines, sustaining up to 42 hours of LTOWB cooling within transport temperature parameters (10°C).
• AIRO Suction Unit FDA 510(k) cleared (K251101) critical care portable airway suction device, the world's smallest at 1.6 lbs with 30-minute runtime, 0-550mmHg adjustable suction, capable of airway, chest, and en-route damage control surgery suction. US Patent No. US 12,280,200 B2.
• Pelvic Binder FDA-registered Class 1 medical device for reducing and stabilizing open-book pelvic fractures using a patented tightening system integrated with BOA Fit System micro-adjustable dial, packs flat and fits 95% of population in the standard size.
• Large Bleeder Pouch Medical pouch for carrying larger medical supplies with MOLLE attachment.
• Medium Bleeder Pouch MOLLE-compatible medical pouch for immediate access to medical supplies, takes two rows of MOLLE, designed for MARCH belt setups with bungee retention system.
• Ankle IFAK Ankle-worn Individual First Aid Kit for everyday carry, compatible with CAT or SOFTT-W tourniquets, with built-in TQ cover on Achilles heel.
• RAID TQ Cover Elastic tourniquet holder with improved retention and single-hand deployment, holds SOFTT-W or CAT tourniquets with laser MOLLE attachment.
• Full TQ Cover Tourniquet cover for MOLLE attachment, available in multiple colors.
• Joint First Aid Kit (JFAK) Joint First Aid Kit available in multiple colors and stocked configurations for combined medical response.

Quantifiable outcome

• AIRO Suction Unit is 87.9% lighter than nearest powered competitor and 37% smaller than inferior single-use non-powered bulb suction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADS, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024ADS, Inc. (Virginia Beach, VA) is the top Defense Logistics Agency supplier of military gear, tactical equipment, and logistics solutions globally. CRO signed distribution agreement in 2024 for AIRO Suction Device. ADS serves Department of Defense and first responders for over 25 years, providing comprehensive catalog across aerospace, C5ISR, medical supplies sectors.
• BOA Fit SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRO partnered with BOA Fit System in 2016 to integrate their award-winning, patented dialed-in precision fit system into the compact pelvic binder. BOA's micro-adjustable, precision fit technology is integrated on market-leading brand partner products.
• Delta Development TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Development Team is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative ruggedized thermal systems. CRO integrates their products for blood storage solutions including the 2U Blood Transport Container featuring advanced cooling and heating solutions for demanding environments.
• Darley DefenseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDarley is dedicated to serving first responder and tactical communities through DLA Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) contracts. Provides high-quality, innovative products with commitment to excellence and lasting customer relationships.
• Rescue Essentials (Tri-Tech Forensics)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRescue Essentials, founded in 2007, specializes in tactical medical products for law enforcement, military, Fire/EMS, SAR, and everyday heroes. Now part of Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc. Offers wide selection of emergency medical equipment and custom kitting capabilities.
• North American Rescue (NAR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth American Rescue focuses on reducing preventable deaths by supplying high-quality, mission-critical medical products to military, federal agencies, civilian law enforcement, EMS, and pre-hospital lifesavers. CRO products integrate with NAR's NARC Carry line (Medic Case designed for NARCs).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• North American Rescue: Leading supplier of IFAKs, tactical medical kits, and casualty care products to U.S. military and federal agencies. Directly comparable to CRO across IFAKs, NARC carry cases, and pre-hospital trauma products, and is also a CRO distribution partner.
• Tactical Medical Solutions: Manufacturer of tactical medical kits and trauma care equipment for military, law enforcement, and EMS markets. Overlaps CRO directly in IFAKs, aid bags, tourniquet holders, and MARCH-protocol medical sets.
• SAM Medical: Maker of the SAM Pelvic Sling II and other pre-hospital trauma devices. Direct competitor to CRO's Pelvic Binder and a parallel player in splinting, hemorrhage control, and tactical medical devices.
• RevMedX: Developer of advanced hemostatic and hemorrhage control devices (e.g., XSTAT, Combat Gauze). Closely comparable to CRO's point-of-injury medical device strategy and DoD commercialization model.
• Phokus Research Group: Manufacturer of low-profile trauma kits and paracord-based medical carriers for military and law enforcement. Direct competitor in IFAK and tactical medical carry products.
• Combat Medical Systems: Tactical medical product company focused on airway, hemorrhage, and casualty evacuation equipment. Comparable to CRO across airway management and pre-hospital care portfolios.
• Safeguard Medical: Portfolio brand (H&H, PerSys Medical, etc.) in tactical and pre-hospital medicine. Competes with CRO across IFAKs, hemostatic dressings, and trauma response kits sold to military and EMS.

Broad incumbents

• Teleflex: Large medical device company whose airway management portfolio (e.g., portable suction and emergency airway devices) competes with CRO's AIRO Suction Unit in EMS and military channels, though as part of a much broader product portfolio.

Others

• ADS, Inc. Top Defense Logistics Agency supplier and CRO's distribution partner for AIRO. Relevant peer as the dominant channel through which tactical medical products (including competitors) reach DoD end users.

Regional players

• Rescue Essentials (Tri-Tech Forensics): U.S.-focused distributor of tactical medical products to law enforcement, military, Fire/EMS, and SAR. Comparable to CRO as a tactical medical channel and indirect competitor on kit configuration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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