Kaneka Medical Products

What Kaneka Medical Products does

Kaneka Medix Corporation (株式会社カネカメディックス) is a Japanese medical device manufacturer founded in September 1993 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kaneka Corporation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells minimally invasive medical devices across five therapeutic segments: interventional cardiology and vascular therapy (PTCA balloon catheters including the flagship ZINRAI, cutting balloon KIZASHI, perfusion balloon Ryusei, Thrombuster thrombus aspiration catheters, MIZUKI microcatheters, i-ED electrically detachable embolization coils, and PTA balloons); blood purification (LIPOSORBER LDL adsorption columns, Selesorb for SLE, Lixelle for dialysis-related amyloidosis, and Rheocarna); neurosurgery/general surgery drainage (the 50+ year SILASCON silicone brand); endoscopy (REN biliary balloons, ENGETSU papillotomy knife, RASEN2 stone baskets, RAICHO2 hemostatic forceps, ISSEN2/SOUTEN electrosurgical knives, REN BB/SUKEDACHI bronchial dilators); and cardiac electrophysiology (electrode catheters and intracardiac defibrillation catheters). Core manufacturing capability is precision catheter micro-fabrication and in-house production in Japan under an explicit 'Made in Japan' brand positioning, with additional manufacturing at Kaneka Medical Vietnam.

The company operates a Japan-centric enterprise field sales model with approximately 100 sales representatives visiting hospitals and clinics across the country, supported by sales agencies, complemented by wholly-owned distribution subsidiaries in the United States (Kaneka Medical America LLC, established 1996), Europe (Kaneka Pharma Europe / Kaneka Medical Europe N.V., Belgium), and Vietnam (Kaneka Medical Vietnam, established 2006), plus regional distributors across China, India, Australia/New Zealand, and Central/South America. Products are sold exclusively to verified healthcare professionals consistent with Japanese pharmaceutical and medical device regulations, and the company runs a dedicated medical professional membership site, academic conference presence, and clinical seminars as demand-generation channels. Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales of proprietary devices and recurring consumables to hospitals and dialysis centers; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Strategic activity has accelerated meaningfully since 2022: full acquisition of Japan Medical Device Technology (2022), an exclusive distribution agreement with an Israeli partner for a cerebral thrombus retriever (2023), completion of the Tomatoh Manufacturing Site (2023), four product launches in 2024 (cerebral infarction treatment device, KIZASHI cutting balloon, ENGETSU papillotomy knife, intracardiac defibrillation electrode catheter), three more in 2025 (SUKEDACHI bronchial dilator, biliary plastic stent, i-ED COIL overseas), and a business transfer agreement signed in 2024 to absorb the Zeon Corporation Group's medical device business in Japan effective March 2026. As of 2025, the company employs 399 full-time staff plus 87 part-timers at average age 42.4, operates from its Osaka headquarters at Nakanoshima Festival Tower and sales offices across Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo (Akasaka), Nagoya, Osaka, Settsu, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, with manufacturing at the Kanagawa Plant (since 1996) and Tomatoh site.

Name

Kaneka Medical Products

Legal name

KANEKA MEDIX CORPORATION

Website

https://kaneka-med.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kaneka Medix Corporation is a Japanese medical device manufacturer, wholly-owned by Kaneka Corporation, that designs and produces in-house minimally invasive interventional catheters, embolization coils, blood purification columns, silicone drainage products, endoscopy instruments, and electrophysiology catheters for hospitals and dialysis centers in Japan and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medical Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oculoplastics & Lacrimal Surgical Devices (Ptosis/Orbital Tools, DCR/Lacrimal Stents, Facial Implants) (HLAHAJAL)

Keywords

• Interventional cardiology devices
• Medical catheter manufacturing
• Blood purification systems
• Endoscopic medical devices
• Neurosurgical drainage products

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales: Designs, develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices primarily to hospitals and healthcare professionals in Japan and select overseas markets. Revenue is generated through direct sales of proprietary medical devices across five business segments. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kaneka Corporation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kaneka Medical Products designs, develops, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary medical devices directly to hospitals and clinics across five therapeutic segments. Its core offerings include interventional cardiology catheters (PTCA balloons such as ZINRAI and KIZASHI, thrombus aspiration catheters, microcatheters, guide extension catheters, PTA balloons), electrically detachable cerebral aneurysm embolization coils (i-ED COIL), adsorption-type blood purification columns (LIPOSORBER, Selesorb, Lixelle, Rheocarna), silicone drainage products under the heritage SILASCON brand, and endoscopy/electrophysiology instruments.

Product overview

Kaneka Medix Corporation is a Japanese medical device manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of interventional, blood purification, endoscopy, and SILASCON drainage products. The company operates across five business segments: Intervention (PTCA balloon catheters including ZINRAI, TASUKI, KIZASHI, Ryusei; thrombus aspiration catheters Thrombuster Pro/II; embolization coils i-ED COIL; microcatheters MIZUKI; guide extension catheters HIKYAKU; PTA balloons for vascular access and peripheral vessels), Blood Purification (LIPOSORBER LA-15/LA-40S for lipid adsorption, Selesorb for SLE, Lixelle for dialysis amyloidosis, Rheocarna for peripheral circulation, and SPP-K1 skin perfusion pressure system), Endoscopy (REN/REN035 biliary balloons, ENGETSU papillotomy knives, RASEN2 stone baskets, RAICHO2 hemostatic forceps, ISSEN2/SOUTEN electrosurgical knives, REN BB/SUKEDACHI bronchial balloons), SILASCON (silicone drainage products for neurosurgery), and Electrophysiology (electrode catheters for arrhythmia diagnosis). All products are developed and manufactured in Japan, reflecting the company's 'Made in Japan' brand philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SILASCON: Medical tubing brand for neurosurgery and general surgery drainage products using silicone as raw material. Brand history spans over half a century.
• TRANVAS
• LIPOSORBER
• i-ED COIL

Products and services

• i-ED COIL Electrically detachable embolization coil for cerebral aneurysm treatment, available in various stiffness levels (Complex SilkySoft, Complex Infini SilkySoft, 14 Infini ExtraSoft/Soft) for different aneurysm geometries. Kaneka is a rare domestic Japanese manufacturer of electrically detachable coils. Targeted at neurovascular interventionalists and neurosurgical centers.
• ZINRAI (PTCA Balloon Catheter) Flagship PTCA balloon catheter with smallest diameter options (0.75mm, 1.00mm) and advanced crossability features for coronary artery disease treatment. Used by interventional cardiologists for coronary angioplasty.
• TASUKI (PTCA Balloon Catheter) Non-compliant PTCA balloon optimized for post-dilatation after stent deployment, supporting optimized stent apposition. Targeted at interventional cardiologists performing coronary interventions.
• Raiden3 (PTCA Balloon Catheter) Standard PTCA balloon catheter for cardiovascular interventions, used by interventional cardiologists for coronary angioplasty.
• IKAZUCHI Zero (PTCA Balloon Catheter) Standard PTCA balloon catheter for coronary artery interventions, used by interventional cardiologists.
• KIZASHI (Cutting PTCA Balloon) Cutting balloon catheter with triangular blades for controlled incision during angioplasty, with a rated burst pressure of 24 atm. Targeted at interventional cardiologists requiring controlled lesion preparation.
• Ryusei (Perfusion PTCA Balloon) Perfusion balloon catheter maintaining blood flow during inflation through coil-reinforced inner shaft. Used by interventional cardiologists for prolonged inflation scenarios.
• Thrombuster Pro (Thrombus Aspiration Catheter) Thrombus aspiration catheter available in SL (superior crossability) and GR (high-powered suction) configurations for acute coronary syndrome treatment. Used by interventional cardiologists for coronary thrombectomy.
• Crusade Type R (Dual Lumen Catheter) Advanced dual lumen catheter integrating Kaneka's catheter technology for complex interventional procedures. Targets interventional cardiologists requiring bifurcation or complex lesion access.
• HIKYAKU (Guide Extension Catheter) Guide extension catheter with 0.058-inch inner diameter in 6Fr-compatible design for enhanced device delivery. Used by interventional cardiologists to facilitate device delivery in challenging anatomy.
• KUSABI (Exchange Catheter) Exchange catheter enabling catheter exchange by trapping method with secure guidewire fixation. Used by interventional cardiologists for safe catheter exchanges.
• MIZUKI (Microcatheter) Microcatheter with hydrophilic coating achieving excellent trackability and crossability, available in Standard and FX (Flexible) tip configurations. Used by interventional cardiologists and neurovascular specialists for selective catheterization.
• TRIVAL (BAV Balloon) Balloon aortic valvuloplasty catheter compatible with 7Fr sheath, featuring a triple-marker system and double-lumen shaft technology. Used by structural heart interventionalists for aortic valvuloplasty.
• OHICHO NEO (PTA Balloon 0.035") High-pressure PTA balloon with two-layer structure achieving 26 atm rated burst pressure for vascular access interventions. Used for dialysis access maintenance and peripheral vascular procedures.
• 35 SHIDEN HP (PTA Balloon 0.035") High-pressure PTA balloon with short-shoulder design reducing edge dissection risk and supporting accurate stent positioning. Used in peripheral vascular interventions.
• LIPOSORBER LA-15 (Adsorption Type Plasma Purifier) Selective LDL, VLDL, and Lp(a) adsorption column with 150 mL adsorber volume for FSGS, ASO, FH, and DMNS treatment. Used by nephrologists for lipid apheresis in drug-therapy non-responsive patients. Small extracorporeal volume (approx. 400 mL total system) enables treatment of smaller patients.
• LIPOSORBER LA-40S (Adsorption Type Plasma Purifier) Larger capacity selective LDL/VLDL/Lp(a) adsorption system for lipid-related disorders. Features dual-adsorber alternating cycle system for continuous adsorption performance and minimal albumin loss. Targeted at nephrologists and apheresis specialists treating refractory lipid disorders.
• Selesorb (Adsorption Type Plasma Purifier) Selective adsorption column for anti-DNA antibodies, immune complexes, and anti-cardiolipin antibodies in SLE treatment without requiring albumin supplementation. Used by nephrologists and rheumatologists for SLE apheresis.
• Lixelle (β2-Microglobulin Removal Column) β2-microglobulin adsorption column for dialysis-related amyloidosis treatment, allowing simultaneous treatment during dialysis. Used in dialysis centers for amyloidosis patients on long-term hemodialysis.
• Rheocarna (Adsorption Type Blood Purifier) Blood purifier adsorbing LDL and fibrinogen to improve blood rheology for treatment of refractory ulcers in arteriosclerosis obliterans patients. Used by vascular specialists for peripheral circulation disorders.
• SPP-K1 (Skin Perfusion Pressure Measuring System) Non-invasive skin perfusion pressure measuring system evaluating skin-level blood flow combined with PVR measurements, featuring dual-channel simultaneous measurement and up to 4-hour continuous monitoring. Fiber-less probe design. Used in vascular labs for peripheral arterial disease assessment.
• REN (Biliary Dilatation Balloon) Biliary balloon dilator with 0.025" guidewire OTW sheath, with expanded indication for fistula dilation, supporting EPBD/EPLBD procedures. Used by gastroenterologists for endoscopic biliary procedures.
• REN035 (Biliary Dilatation Balloon) Biliary balloon dilator with 0.035" guidewire compatibility and flexible tapered tip. Used by gastroenterologists for endoscopic biliary procedures.
• ENGETSU (Papillotomy Knife) Papillotomy knife supporting PULL/PUSH type with rotational function and double-lumen design for axis stability. Used by gastroenterologists for ERCP sphincterotomy.
• RASEN2 (Stone Retrieval Basket) Nitinol braided 8-wire stone retrieval basket with radiopaque markers and rotation function for bile duct stone extraction. Used by gastroenterologists for ERCP stone removal.
• RAICHO2 (Hemostatic Forceps) Electrosurgical hemostatic forceps with 2.35mm slim profile and 6mm cup opening for reliable endoscopic hemostasis. Used by gastroenterologists for GI bleeding control.
• ISSEN2 (Electrosurgical Knife) Electrosurgical knife with integrated water supply function for debris removal and 0.5mm fixed protrusion for stable coagulation. Used by gastroenterologists for GI ESD/EMR procedures.
• SOUTEN (Electrosurgical Knife and Snare) Integrated electrosurgical knife and snare with protrusion-locking mechanism, compatible with 2.4mm instrument channel endoscopes. Used by gastroenterologists for combined cutting and snare procedures.
• REN BB (Bronchial Balloon Dilator) Bronchial balloon dilator with seamless tip design and visual marker for precise endoscopic positioning. Used by pulmonologists for airway stenosis dilation.
• SUKEDACHI (Bronchial Balloon Dilator) Bronchial dilation catheter (BR-N1) for respiratory tract dilation procedures. Used by pulmonologists for airway stenosis treatment.
• SILASCON (Drainage Products) Silicone-based drainage products brand for neurosurgery and general surgery, including cerebrospinal fluid reservoirs, indwelling drains, and neurosurgical catheters with over 50 years of brand history. Made with medical-grade silicone characterized by low foreign body reaction and thrombogenicity for long-term indwelling use. Used by neurosurgeons and general surgeons.
• Cerebral Infarction Treatment Device (Thrombectomy Device) Cerebral infarction treatment device (stent retriever type thrombectomy device) used in acute cerebral infarction treatment. Used by neurovascular interventionalists for acute ischemic stroke intervention.
• Intracardiac Defibrillation Electrode Catheter Intracardiac defibrillation electrode catheter used for cardiac electrophysiology procedures. Used by electrophysiologists for arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low albumin supplementation requirement with LIPOSORBER adsorbers due to high selective adsorption performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Zeon Corporation GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2024Kaneka signed a business transfer agreement in 2024 to acquire Zeon Corporation Group's medical device business in Japan. Effective March 1, 2026, Kaneka began handling Zeon Medical products, expanding the product portfolio through this business transfer.
• Israeli Company (unnamed)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Kaneka signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Japan with an Israeli company for a cerebral thrombus retriever device (stent retriever) used in acute cerebral infarction treatment. This expands the neurovascular intervention portfolio.
• Japan Medical Device Technology (JMDT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Kaneka fully acquired Japan Medical Device Technology in 2022, bringing in-house additional medical device development and manufacturing capabilities.
• Kaneka Corporation (株式会社カネカ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaneka Medix is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kaneka Corporation. The two companies jointly use personal information for product traceability and proper use information purposes. Kaneka Corporation (Tokyo HQ: Ark Mori Building, Akasaka; Osaka HQ: Nakanoshima Festival Tower) is the parent and provides shared services including R&D (Kaneka US Innovation Center), manufacturing (Kaneka Medical Vietnam), and corporate functions. Representative Director: Kazuhiko Fujii.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nipro Corporation: Japanese medical device manufacturer with a major dialysis and blood purification franchise. Nipro's dialyzers and dialysis-related products overlap with Kaneka Medix's LIPOSORBER, Lixelle, and apheresis-focused offerings to dialysis clinics and nephrology centers in Japan.
• Penumbra, Inc. US-headquartered neurovascular and peripheral thrombectomy specialist with the Indigo and RED systems for clot removal. Directly comparable to Kaneka Medix's 2024-launched cerebral infarction treatment device / stent retriever in the acute ischemic stroke treatment market.
• Terumo Corporation: Japanese-headquartered global medical device company with overlapping interventional cardiology, blood component, and therapeutic device franchises. Compares directly to Kaneka Medix on PTCA balloon catheters, neurovascular intervention, and direct-hospital sales model in Japan.
• Toray Industries (Medical Division): Japanese diversified conglomerate with a medical device arm focused on dialysis, apheresis, and artificial organs. Toray's apheresis and dialysis-related portfolio overlaps with Kaneka Medix's LIPOSORBER and Lixelle blood purification products serving Japanese nephrology centers.
• Asahi Intecc: Japanese specialist in guidewires, microcatheters, and catheter-based interventional devices. Asahi's PTCA guidewires and microcatheters directly overlap with Kaneka Medix's MIZUKI microcatheter, Crusade dual-lumen, and HIKYAKU guide extension catheter lineup, with similar manufacturing roots in Japan precision engineering.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Scientific: Global diversified medical device major with overlapping interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular franchises. Competes in PTCA balloons, thrombus aspiration, and PTA peripheral balloons against Kaneka Medix's flagship interventional product lines.
• Medtronic: Largest global medical device player; competes in interventional cardiology, neurovascular intervention (including embolization coils), and peripheral vascular. Overlaps with Kaneka Medix's i-ED COIL, intracranial PTA balloons (UNRYU XP), and SHIDEN peripheral PTA balloon lines.
• Abbott (Cardiovascular): Global interventional cardiology leader (formerly Abbott Vascular) with a comprehensive PTCA balloon, stent, and structural heart portfolio. Competes head-to-head with Kaneka Medix's PTCA balloons (ZINRAI, TASUKI, KIZASHI) and BAV balloon (TRIVAL), particularly across hospital accounts in Japan and EMEA.
• Stryker (Neurovascular): Stryker's Neurovascular division (including acquired Target Therapeutics and former Codman assets) is a global leader in cerebral aneurysm coils and neurovascular access devices. Directly competes in the embolization coil category where Kaneka Medix's i-ED COIL operates.

Regional players

• JMS Co., Ltd. Japanese-headquartered medical device manufacturer with infusion, dialysis, blood collection, and interventional product lines. Comparable as a Japanese regional specialist selling directly to hospitals and clinics, particularly in the dialysis/blood purification segment alongside Kaneka Medix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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