What Redax does

Redax S.p.A. is an Italian medical device manufacturer founded in 1999 and headquartered in Poggio Rusco, Italy, specializing in drainage technologies for thoracic, percutaneous, and wound management applications. Its product portfolio spans seven categories: Drentech chest drains (including the SilverLine digital vacuum unit, RedLine portable vacuum, Variant wet-dry system, Compact wet-wet system, Dune dry system, Emotrans Dune autotransfusion system, Simple and Chest two-chamber systems, and Anemos pneumonectomy-balanced system), percutaneous drains (UNICO Standard, Multi, J, Forty, and Alivia catheters), portable chest drains (WearABLE wearable device and P-Eggy valve), thoracic catheters (silicone, PVC, trocar, and Heimlich valve variants), fluted drains (Spiral Drain, Kardia Spiral, Flat Fluted, Coaxial, and Smart Drain), wound drainage systems (Jackson-Pratt-type silicone drains, silicone reservoirs, closed wound systems, Penrose, T-Kehr, View, Bellows, Redon), and the ATS Bulb Set for blood recovery in orthopaedics. The company's core technical competency is in-house silicone moulding and extrusion, with proprietary innovations including the only spiral fluted drain on the market (Spiral Drain), a hubless coaxial drain combining standard bore and fluted profiles in a single extrusion, and the SilverLine digital vacuum unit with mobile-app connectivity for remote drainage monitoring.

Redax operates as a B2B medical device company selling to hospitals, surgical departments, and outpatient care settings through a network of over 80 distribution partners across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of single-use and capital drainage products, with pricing handled through distributor channels and direct inquiry rather than public disclosure. Quality and regulatory positioning is anchored by ISO 13485:2016 certification (TÜV SÜD), GMP accreditation in Japan and Korea, and a pending USA GMP accreditation, which together serve as the gating infrastructure for direct market access across the major medical device jurisdictions. Commercial outreach is concentrated on industry conferences (CIRSE, ERS, EUSEM, EACTS), a product-focused website with downloadable brochures, and a LinkedIn/YouTube presence featuring product demonstration videos. Ownership is privately held with €1,000,000 in subscribed share capital, no disclosed institutional investors or parent entity, and headcount of 51-100 employees consistent with a founder-led SME rather than a venture-backed scale-up.

Name

Redax

Legal name

Redax S.p.A.

Website

https://redax.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Redax is an Italian medical device manufacturer specializing in thoracic, percutaneous, and wound drainage products, selling a comprehensive portfolio of chest drains, catheters, and fluted drains to hospitals and surgical departments worldwide through 80+ distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Drainage Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Urinary Catheters & Drainage (Intermittent/Foley Catheters, Bags, Securement) (HLAHALAI)

Keywords

• Chest drainage devices
• Thoracic catheters
• Surgical wound drains
• Percutaneous catheters
• Fluted drains

Headquarters

HQ city

Poggio Rusco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Redax generates revenue through the sale of medical drainage devices and systems. Products include chest drains, wound drainage systems, percutaneous catheters, thoracic catheters, and digital vacuum units sold to healthcare providers through distribution partners worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Redax researches, develops, and produces thoracic catheters, fluted catheters, and chest drain products for medical applications. The portfolio includes the Drentech line of chest drainage systems (digital vacuum, wet-dry, and totally dry configurations), percutaneous catheters using Seldinger technique, portable and wearable chest drains, silicone and PVC thoracic catheters, fluted drains for post-operative use, and wound drainage systems. Products are manufactured in-house using silicone moulding and extrusion processes and sold globally to healthcare providers through 80+ distribution partners.

Product overview

Redax is a medical device company specializing in comprehensive drainage solutions for thoracic, wound, and percutaneous applications. The product portfolio centers on the Drentech™ line of chest drains (including SilverLine digital vacuum unit, RedLine, Variant, Compact, Dune, Emotrans Dune, Simple, Chest, and Anemos systems), portable chest drains (WearABLE and P-Eggy Valve), percutaneous drains (UNICO™ series and Alivia), thoracic catheters (silicone, PVC, and trocar catheters plus Heimlich valve), fluted drains (Spiral Drain™, Kardia Spiral, Flat Fluted, Coaxial, and Smart Drain), wound drainage systems (Jackson-Pratt® type drains, silicone reservoirs, closed wound systems, Penrose, T-Kehr, View, Bellows, PVC systems, and Redon), and blood recovery devices (ATS Bulb Set). Products range from single-chamber to multi-chamber systems, wet/wet, wet/dry, and totally dry configurations, serving cardio-thoracic surgery, emergency medicine, orthopaedics, and home care applications. The company has over 25 years of experience since 1999 with internal silicone moulding and extrusion manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drentech™: Comprehensive range of cardio-thoracic chest drains including SilverLine, RedLine, Variant, Compact, Dune, Emotrans Dune, Simple, Chest, and Anemos models.
• UNICO™
• Spiral Drain™
• WearABLE

Products and services

• Drentech SilverLine Digital vacuum unit that allows full mobility during the post-operative days and remote monitoring of drainage data. Registers and displays real-time drainage data including air and liquid leakage and thoracic intrapleural pressure, with suction from 0 to -60 cmH2O and mobile app connectivity for centralized data access. Designed for hospital staff and post-operative patients.
• Drentech RedLine Portable vacuum unit designed to work with standard two-chamber thoracic drainage systems. Applies suction from 0 to -60 cmH2O with a waterproof case certification, supporting use alongside conventional chest drain units in hospital and ambulatory settings.
• Drentech Variant Wet-dry thoracic drainage system with suction selection range from -5 cmH2O to -40 cmH2O. Features one-step setup and an underwater seal chamber for air leak detection, used in cardio-thoracic surgery departments.
• Drentech Compact Wet-wet thoracic drain with automatic bubbling regulation and patented water column manometer for versatile suction therapy in cardio-thoracic surgery settings.
• Drentech Dune Totally dry chest drainage solution for cardio-surgery and emergency use. Ready-to-use system with suction range from -5cmH2O to -40 cmH2O and automatic integrated vacuum flow regulation.
• Drentech Emotrans Dune Thoracic drainage system with autotransfusion technology featuring integrated double filtration (200µm and 40µm filters) and a one-way mechanical valve, used in cardio-thoracic surgery for blood collection and reinfusion.
• Drentech Simple Two-chamber thoracic drainage system with 2200ml collection capacity. Versatile system compatible with portable suction units, wall suction, or gravity drainage for fast-track surgery.
• Drentech Chest Single chamber chest drainage system with 2300ml total collection capacity. Pre-assembled with clear underwater seal visibility requiring only 300ml water to prime.
• Drentech Anemos Pneumonectomy balanced drainage system with large collection chamber over 2000ml, positive pressure regulation (+1cmH2O max) and negative pressure regulation (-13cmH2O min), designed for pneumonectomy procedures.
• WearABLE Portable chest drain combining the safety and functionality of traditional chest drains in a wearable, lightweight, ready-to-use solution. Requires no setup and simplifies outpatient care with effective and safe drainage, supporting transition from the O.R. to home.
• P-Eggy Chest Drain Valve Innovative device simplifying spontaneous pneumothorax management and ideal for home care treatment. Directly connects to chest catheters with an integrated well for air leakage detection and patient condition monitoring.
• Drentech UNICO J Percutaneous catheter positioned through simplified Seldinger technique with small entry needle included. Polyurethane catheter with dedicated Verres needle for one-step dilation, available in 9, 12, and 15 CH diameters. The Multi-J version features a pigtail tip with 5 larger inner drainage holes.
• Drentech UNICO Standard Percutaneous catheter with 22cm long polyurethane cannula available in three diameters (9, 12, 15 CH). Compatible with extension line for remote drain control during prolonged use.
• Drentech UNICO Multi Percutaneous catheter equipped with pig-tail design for various drainage applications. Available in three diameters 9, 12, and 15 CH with extension line.
• Drentech UNICO Forty 40cm long percutaneous drainage catheter specifically indicated for obese patients and apical positioning. Available in 9 and 12 CH diameters with Verres needle for safe access.
• Alivia Multipurpose percutaneous catheter with 12cm length and integrated one-way valve for easy drainage management. Available in 7, 9, and 12 CH diameters with Verres needle and integrated fixing system.
• Silicone Thoracic Catheters Soft, kink-resistant silicone thoracic catheters available in straight and right-angled configurations. Sizes range from 12 to 36 CH with radiopaque X-ray line for accurate positioning, used in thoracic surgery.
• PVC Thoracic Catheters Haemo and bio-compatible PVC thoracic catheters with radiopaque X-ray line and clear depth marks every two centimeters. Available in 16 to 40 CH sizes for thoracic surgical use.
• Trocar Catheters Clear thermosensitive PVC trocar catheters with haemo and bio-compatible properties, ideal for emergency situations. Available in closed and sharp tip configurations for thoracic access.
• Heimlich Valve One-way valve designed to prevent fluid and air backflow to patients. Available with or without pre-connected collection bag, mainly indicated for thoracic surgery procedures.
• Spiral Drain Unique spiral fluted drain providing an innovative solution for cardio-thoracic, general, and plastic surgery applications. Spiral design ensures efficient drainage in every position with sizes 7 to 24 CH.
• Kardia Spiral Fluted drain specifically designed for cardio-thoracic surgery. Available in CH 19 and 24 sizes for effective drainage.
• Flat Fluted Drain Advanced fluted drain with multiple lumen system providing effective distribution of suction and fluid throughout the entire drain segment.
• Coaxial Drain Innovative solution combining standard bore catheter and efficient fluted drain in a hubless single extrusion profile. Single post-operative drain for air and liquid evacuation simultaneously, available in 24 and 28 Fr sizes.
• Smart Drain Hub-less single extrusion fluted profile suitable for cardio-thoracic, vascular, minimally invasive, abdominal, plastic, and orthopaedic surgery. Biocompatible silicone provides high capacity flow drainage, available 10 to 32 CH.
• Flat and Round Silicone Drains Jackson-Pratt Type Silicone wound drains in flat and round profiles with 20cm fenestration. Transparent silicone enhances patient comfort. Indicated for cardio, neurosurgery, spine, general, abdominal, and vascular surgery.
• Silicone Reservoir High quality soft silicone bulbs in three sizes (100ml, 200ml, 400ml) with internal anti-reflux valves and dual inlet ports. Negative pressure ranging 25-75 mmHg, compatible with Jackson-Pratt drains and Smart/Spiral drains.
• Silicone Closed Wound Systems Medical grade elastomer silicone bulb closed systems with enhanced drainage visibility. Indicated for plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, OB/GYN, and laparoscopic surgery with 25-75 mmHg negative pressure.
• Drentech Bag-Robinson System Closed gravity drainage system composed of collection bag with attached silicone drain for wound drainage applications.
• Penrose Drains designed for wound drainage by gravity, avoiding liquids and blood collection into the wound site.
• T-Kehr Wound drains recommended for long term biliary drainage, sclerosing cholangitis, and biliary strictures.
• View Drains with tapered oval drainage eyes maximizing drainage performance and preventing tissue damage and clot adhesion. Available in 6 eyes pattern for gravity suction.
• Bellows Suction system with dilatory stainless steel spring inside collection bellow for constant suction level. Capacities of 50, 200, 500, 700 ml with extension tube and multi-gauge connector (6-18 CH).
• Closed Wound System in PVC PVC closed wound system with dilatory stainless steel spring in collection bellow. Includes connector for collection bag with anti-reflux valve and extension tube with flow regulator.
• Redon Round PVC wound drain series for post-operative surgery with medical grade, biocompatible, thrombus and kink-resistant properties. Features blue X-ray line and graduation mark.
• ATS Bulb Set Easy to manage drainage and blood transfusion device composed of collection bulb and transfusion bag with double integrated filtration (200µm and 40µm filters). Available with or without inner spring for negative suction levels, used in orthopaedic blood recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced patient discomfort through fluted drain designs and wearable solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Distribution NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRedax maintains a network of over 80 respected distribution partners located worldwide across regions including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. These partners provide local sales, distribution, and support services for Redax medical drainage products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teleflex: Teleflex manufactures the Pleur-Evac chest drainage system, the dominant traditional chest drain brand globally. It is the most direct competitor to Redax's Drentech chest drain portfolio in thoracic surgery drainage.
• Vygon: Vygon is a French-headquartered, family-owned medical device company of comparable size and niche focus. It produces drainage catheters and similar single-use medical devices, making it a close comparable for size, ownership profile, and product specialization.
• Medela: Medela is a Swiss medical device company specializing in suction and drainage technology, including thoracic drainage systems. Its product portfolio directly overlaps with Redax's chest drain and portable drainage offerings.
• Cook Medical: Cook Medical manufactures a range of percutaneous drainage catheters and interventional medical devices. Its drainage catheter portfolio directly competes with Redax's UNICO percutaneous drainage product line.

Broad incumbents

• Medtronic: Medtronic acquired Atrium Medical Corporation and its chest drainage products, competing with Redax across thoracic drainage. As a diversified medtech giant, Medtronic operates at much greater scale and broader portfolio scope.
• Getinge: Getinge produces Maquet chest drainage systems and other thoracic surgery products through its Maquet brand. It is a broad-line medical technology incumbent with overlapping drainage device offerings.
• Smiths Medical: Smiths Medical produces chest drainage systems and other acute care medical devices as part of its broader portfolio. It is a meaningful incumbent competitor in thoracic drainage within a wider specialty medtech offering.
• Becton Dickinson (BD): BD is a global medical technology giant with a broad portfolio including surgical instruments, drainage devices, and hospital supplies. It competes with Redax in select drainage and surgical device categories as part of a much larger product offering.

Others

• Cardinal Health: Cardinal Health is one of the largest medical product distributors globally and serves as a potential channel partner for Redax. While not a direct drainage device competitor, it shapes the distribution economics of medical devices including those Redax sells.
• ICU Medical: ICU Medical is a medical device manufacturer focused on IV therapy, critical care, and specialty medical devices. While not a direct competitor in thoracic drainage, it operates in adjacent hospital consumables markets with comparable channels and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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