Opitek International

Name

Opitek International

Legal name

Opitek International ApS

Website

https://opitek-international.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Opitek International is a Danish medical-device company specializing in surgical patient-positioning equipment, including Hip Fix (lateral hip fixation), Flex Fix (universal positioning), PediStirrup (pediatric lithotomy), and Leg & Arm Lift, sold to hospital ORs in 15+ countries via distributors and a direct webshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Patient Positioning Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Positioning & OR Tables, Lights & Booms (HLAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthopedic Trauma & Extremities Fixation (Plates/Screws/Nails/External Fixation) (HLAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Surgical patient positioning
• Medical positioning devices
• Operating room equipment
• Orthopedic surgical devices
• Pediatric positioning devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Vedbæk

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Hardware Sales: Sale of reusable surgical patient positioning devices including Hip Fix, Flex Fix, PediStirrup, and Leg & Arm Lift systems. Devices are sold with accessories and can be serviced and repaired.
2. Disposable Consumables: Single-use pad sets for Hip Fix (min. purchase: box of 25 sets), disposable lifting straps (ØKO-TEX certified) for Leg & Arm Lift. Recurring consumables revenue from repeat purchases per surgical procedure.
3. Service, Repairs & Spare Parts: All products can be serviced and/or repaired. Common spare parts kept in stock for quick service requests. Repair service contact via [email protected] with required disinfection declaration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Opitek International designs, manufactures, and distributes surgical patient positioning devices for hospital operating rooms. The core product portfolio comprises four mechanical positioning systems: Hip Fix (lateral patient positioning with 3-point fixation for hip surgery), Flex Fix (universal articulated arm positioning for multiple surgical positions), PediStirrup (pediatric lithotomy positioning for babies and children up to 1.40m), and Leg & Arm Lift (battery-powered limb lifting). The company also sells recurring single-use consumable pads and straps, and provides repair and service support for installed devices.

Product overview

Opitek International is a Danish medical device company specializing in patient positioning equipment for operating rooms. The product portfolio centers on four core positioning devices: Hip Fix (lateral positioning for hip surgery with 3-point fixation), Flex Fix (universal flexible positioning for multiple patient orientations), PediStirrup (pediatric lithotomy positioning), and Leg and Arm Lift (electrical limb lifting). Products are complemented by single-use accessories and a repair/service concept. All products carry CE marking under EU MDR Class 1 and are manufactured in Scandinavia. The company was acquired by AddLife AB in December 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hip Fix Lateral patient positioning device for hip surgery using unique 3-point fixation (crista iliaca and sacrum). Features more than 20 years of clinical history with models including 1900, 1915, 2000, and 2015 families. Supports single-use pads for improved hygiene and patient safety. Used by orthopedic surgeons in hip replacement and revision surgery.
• Flex Fix Universal flexible positioning device with articulated arm for supine, lateral, lithotomy, and prone positions. Available in disposable pad model (Article 2024-200) and reusable pad model (Article 2024-01). Mounts on operating table side rails via a single swivel wheel that unlocks the articulated arm for precise adjustments. Used by surgical teams across multiple disciplines including orthopedic, neurosurgery, and complex abdominal operations.
• PediStirrup Pediatric lithotomy positioning device designed for safe and flexible positioning of babies (from newborn) and children up to 1.40 meters body length. Ideal for pediatric laparoscopy and procedures requiring intraoperative repositioning. Features telescopic arms, laser alignment for hip joint positioning, multiple shoe sizes, and patented features for lithotomy positioning. MDR Class 1 medical device.
• Leg and Arm Lift Battery-powered electrical lift device for lifting and holding patient limbs during surgical preparation. Operates via hand control with rechargeable battery. Accommodates supine, prone, or sitting positions. Includes bilateral 2-leg lifting arm and 32cm height extender for beach chair positioning. Uses ØKO-TEX certified disposable straps. Prevents injuries among theatre staff from physically demanding manual lifting.
• Product Service Concept Repair and service offering for all Opitek products. Stock of common spare parts maintained for quick service requests. Requires disinfection declaration form for device submissions. Service contact via [email protected]. All products can be serviced and/or repaired through this concept.
• Hip Fix Single-Use Pad Set Disposable patient procedure pack for Hip Fix Models 2015-100 (+8), 2015-200 (+8), 1915-100, 1915-200. Article # 2015-50-1. Minimum purchase volume: one box of 25 sets. ØKO-TEX and BMB chemistry certified. Reduces cross-contamination risk between patients and surgical procedures.
• Leg and Arm Lift Disposable Lifting Straps Single-use lifting straps for the Leg and Arm Lift device, including models 2006-50 (ankle, calf, knee), 2006-60 (arm, fingers, forefoot, ankle; bilateral compatible), and 2006-70-1 (prone position; wide/heavy legs). Strap set 2006-70 (1x 2006-60 + 1x 2006-70-1). Adhesive velcro coin 2006-65 for forefoot and finger lifting. All disposable straps are ØKO-TEX certified.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emission reduction of 61.2% per Hip Fix pad set (from 0.86 kg to 0.33 kg CO2) through transition to BMB chemistry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AddLife ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025AddLife AB acquired Opitek International along with Pharmacold in December 2025 at attractive multiples below 7x EV/EBITDA. The acquisition was confirmed in AddLife's Q4 2025 earnings announcement (February 4, 2026). AddLife targets 15% profit growth for 2026. Opitek is now owned by AddLife AB, a healthcare group listed in Stockholm.
• Asker Healthcare Group / OneMed DenmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Asker Healthcare Group's subsidiary OneMed Denmark acquired Opitek ApS (a provider of equipment and surgical instruments to hospitals in Denmark) on November 4, 2024. Opitek sells patient positioning devices, OR-room equipment, and surgical instruments including educational programs, service and repairs. The company had revenue of approximately SEK 10m per year and was integrated into OneMed Denmark.
• IMDS (Interventional Medical Device Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020IMDS (NL) developed PediStirrup in cooperation with University Medical Center Groningen. Opitek International was granted worldwide sales rights in 2017 and acquired full ownership of PediStirrup as of May 29, 2020, taking full responsibility for manufacturing, assembly, distribution, service, repairs, spare parts, and MDR compliance (Class 1 medical device). IMDS acted as manufacturer and holder of IP including CE-mark and FDA registration.
• University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe PediStirrup was thoroughly tested by the Paediatric Surgical Department of the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands during development. The product was designed together with pediatric physicians.
• P.M.A. Broens MD PhDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.M.A. Broens (paediatric surgeon) invented the PediStirrup and together with IMDS (NL) developed it to its present form.
• Denyers International (Australia & NZ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDenyers International is Opitek's appointed distributor for Australia and New Zealand. Opitek supported Denyers at Arab Health 2018 in Dubai (Hall 2, Stand H51).
• Ossano Scandinavia / Mediplast AB (Nordic region)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOssano Scandinavia OY (Finland), Ossano AB (Sweden), and Mediplast AB are Opitek's distributors in the Nordic region. They exhibited together at NORNA 2016 Congress.
• OneMed A/S (Denmark)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOneMed A/S is Opitek's appointed distributor in Denmark. Asker Healthcare Group's OneMed Denmark acquired Opitek ApS in November 2024.
• D. A. Surgical (USA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorD. A. Surgical partnered with Opitek International at AORN 2019 Congress in Nashville. D. A. Surgical designed the booth layout at the conference.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allen Medical (Hillrom / Baxter): Allen Medical is the leading direct competitor in surgical patient positioning devices (hip, knee, shoulder, spine, lithotomy) used in operating rooms globally. Its product lines (e.g., Yellofin stirrups, Pink Pad, Universal Hip Positioner) compete head-to-head with Opitek's Hip Fix, Flex Fix, PediStirrup, and Leg & Arm Lift in the same hospital OR buyer workflows.
• Mizuho OSI: Mizuho OSI specializes in specialty surgical tables and patient positioning for spine, hip, and trauma surgery. Its hip and lower-extremity positioning systems compete directly with Opitek's Hip Fix 3-point fixation and Flex Fix articulated-arm devices in orthopedic OR settings.
• Anetic Aid: Anetic Aid manufactures and distributes patient positioning devices, surgical stirrups, and operating theatre equipment in the UK and international markets. It is both a direct product-line competitor to Opitek's PediStirrup and Hip Fix and simultaneously Opitek's appointed UK distributor, illustrating the dual competitor/partner dynamic.
• Schaerer Medical: Swiss manufacturer of mobile operating tables, surgical accessories, and patient positioning solutions for orthopedics, traumatology, and general surgery. Comparable to Opitek in offering OR positioning hardware targeted at European hospital surgical departments.
• Medifa (Medifa GmbH & Co. KG): Medifa is a German manufacturer of mobile operating tables, surgical accessories, and patient positioning equipment used across Europe. Comparable to Opitek as a mid-sized specialist in OR positioning hardware with a strong European footprint and similar hospital-segment focus.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf Medical (Hillrom): Trumpf Medical, now part of Hillrom/Baxter, is a broad-line manufacturer of OR tables, surgical lights, and integrated OR solutions. Its TruSystem and iLED product families overlap with Opitek's positioning offering as part of a wider surgical capital equipment portfolio aimed at the same hospital procurement decision-makers.
• Steris: Steris is a global leader in sterilization, surgical equipment, and OR integration. Its surgical tables and OR accessories sit alongside Opitek in hospital capital equipment tenders and represent the bundled, broad-line competitor profile that increasingly pressures standalone niche positioning specialists.
• Getinge: Getinge is a broad medical technology incumbent with a strong surgical workplaces portfolio (Maquet OR tables, lights, and surgical accessories). Comparable to Opitek's positioning devices at the buyer level — both compete for hospital OR capex budgets and surgical accessory line items — though Getinge operates at much greater scale and product breadth.

Regional players

• Lojer Group: Lojer is a Finnish manufacturer of operating tables, examination tables, and hospital furniture, primarily serving the Nordic and European markets. Comparable in geography and customer base to Opitek, with overlapping OR table and positioning accessory offerings in Scandinavian hospitals.

Emerging players

• IMDS (Interventional Medical Device Solutions): IMDS is the Dutch developer/manufacturer that originally co-developed PediStirrup with UMCG before selling full ownership to Opitek in 2020. It remains an adjacent player in interventional and surgical device development and represents a former-OEM / co-developer relationship rather than a direct current sales competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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