Hartwell Medical

What Hartwell Medical does

Hartwell Medical is a privately held US medical device manufacturer specializing in emergency patient immobilization and airway management equipment. Its core product lines are vacuum-based splinting systems — the reusable EVAC-U-SPLINT family (extremity splints, adult and pediatric mattresses) and the semi-disposable FASPLINT line — which use proprietary vacuum technology and the MaxiValve Quick-Connect Valve System to mold to patient anatomy without applying circumferential pressure. The company also sells the CombiCarrierII, a 2-in-1 scoop stretcher and extrication board, the BriteView color-coded disposable LED laryngoscope blade system, BioHoop collection bags, and emergency automatic resuscitators. All products are manufactured in the USA and positioned as durable, reusable, EMS-designed hardware.

The company serves EMS departments, first responders, athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals, hospitals and trauma centers, and motorsports medical teams, with customers in over 30 years of global operations. The business model is hardware sales through an authorized EMS dealer network, with dealer/quote-based pricing on durable equipment and a per-use pricing model on FASPLINT semi-disposable splints (under $4.95 per use). Hartwell Medical is part of the TriTech Forensics family of companies alongside SAM Medical and Rescue Essentials, and collectively markets at major industry events such as NATA and EMS World Expo.

Name

Hartwell Medical

Legal name

Hartwell Medical

Website

https://hartwellmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hartwell Medical is a US-based manufacturer of emergency medical devices, specializing in vacuum immobilization splints, scoop stretchers, and LED laryngoscope blades for EMS departments, first responders, athletic trainers, and hospitals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Devices

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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airway Management Devices (ET Tubes, LMAs, Tracheostomy, Suction) (HLAHAGAF), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

Keywords

• Emergency medical devices
• Vacuum immobilization splints
• Patient transport equipment
• Airway management supplies
• EMS medical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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: Sale of emergency medical devices including vacuum splints, immobilization products, laryngoscope blades, and patient transport equipment to EMS departments, hospitals, athletic trainers, and first responders

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hartwell Medical designs, manufactures, and distributes durable, reusable emergency medical devices including vacuum extremity and full-body immobilization splints (EVAC-U-SPLINT and FASPLINT product families), the CombiCarrierII 2-in-1 scoop stretcher/extrication board, BriteView disposable LED laryngoscope blades, BioHoop waste containment bags, and emergency automatic resuscitators. Products are sold through authorized EMS dealers to EMS departments, hospitals, athletic trainers, and first responders worldwide.

Product overview

Hartwell Medical offers a focused portfolio of durable, reusable EMS and emergency medical devices primarily centered on patient immobilization and airway management. The core product lines include vacuum splinting systems (EVAC-U-SPLINT and FASPLINT product families) for extremity and full-body immobilization, the CombiCarrierII scoop stretcher/extrication board for patient transport, BriteView LED laryngoscope blades for airway management, and the BioHoop collection bag for waste containment. All products are proudly manufactured in the USA and subjected to real-life field testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVAC-U-SPLINT: Vacuum extremity splints and mattresses for patient immobilization
• FASPLINT
• CombiCarrierII
• BriteView
• BioHoop

Products and services

• CombiCarrierII Scoop Stretcher & Extrication Board Award-winning 2-in-1 scoop stretcher and extrication board that minimizes patient movement without requiring log-rolling during vehicle extrication situations. Designed for EMS departments, first responders, and hospital trauma teams.
• EVAC-U-SPLINT Extremity Splints Vacuum-powered extremity splints that mold to the exact shape of injury sites without applying circumferential pressure, designed to fit the patient rather than manipulating the patient to fit the splint. Used by EMS, athletic trainers, and first responders.
• EVAC-U-SPLINT Adult Vacuum Mattress Vacuum mattress providing fast, effective, and comfortable full-body immobilization for adult patients by molding to specific contours of the patient's body without applying pressure, reducing pressure point tenderness. Used by EMS departments and first responders.
• EVAC-U-SPLINT Pediatric Mattress Vacuum mattress designed specifically for pediatric patients, providing secure immobilization for children during emergency transport. Used by EMS departments and pediatric transport teams.
• FASPLINT Semi-Disposable Extremity Splints Semi-disposable vacuum extremity splints using vacuum technology that mold to the exact shape of injury sites without circumferential pressure, designed for departments concerned about equipment retrieval. Cost-effective option at under $4.95 per use for medium size, with as few as six uses before discarding.
• FASPLINT FULLBODY Vacuum Splint Full-body vacuum splint configuration using FASPLINT technology for complete patient immobilization, particularly useful for infant and pediatric immobilization. Used by EMS departments and pediatric transport teams.
• FASPLINT HALFBACK Vacuum Splint Halfback vacuum splint configuration using FASPLINT technology for partial body immobilization with simplified application. Used by EMS departments and first responders.
• BriteView LED Laryngoscope Blades Color-coded disposable LED laryngoscope blades designed by EMS professionals featuring no-flex stainless steel construction, bright LED light, and color-coded ball-bearing heel for instant size recognition. Used for airway management by EMS and emergency medical personnel.
• BioHoop Collection Bag Versatile and leak-proof collection bag featuring the largest opening of any compact collection bag, semi-rigid rim, protective cuffs, and cinchable strap for waste containment during EMS operations. Used by EMS personnel and first responders.
• Emergency Automatic Resuscitators Automatic resuscitators for emergency airway management and respiratory support during patient transport. Used by EMS personnel, first responders, and hospital emergency departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• FASPLINT semi-disposable splints cost less than $4.95 per use

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TriTech Forensics FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Hartwell Medical is part of the TriTech Forensics family along with SAM Medical and Rescue Essentials. The companies collaborate on product development and marketing, often appearing together at trade shows like NATA. This association positions them as integrated providers of medical and rescue equipment.
• Alpinestars Mobile Medical UnitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Alpinestars Mobile Medical Unit provides on-track medical support for motorcycle racing events. Hartwell Medical products (CombiCarrierII, EVAC-U-SPLINT) are used by their team including Dr. John 'Doc' Bodnar and lead physicians Dr. Paul Reiman and Dr. Christopher Alexander during Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships and Monster Energy Supercross Series.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ambu: Ambu is a global medical device company specializing in single-use visualization, airway management, and patient monitoring. Its disposable laryngoscope blades and airway products directly compete with Hartwell's BriteView LED blade line.
• Bound Tree Medical: Bound Tree Medical is a major EMS distributor supplying immobilization, airway, and resuscitation products to public safety and EMS agencies. It overlaps with Hartwell as a channel for similar products and is itself a distributor competitor.
• Stryker: Stryker is a broad medical device incumbent with a significant EMS and emergency care portfolio, including stretchers, immobilization, and patient handling equipment. It competes with Hartwell across hospital and pre-hospital channels at much larger scale.
• Karl Storz: Karl Storz is a global medical technology leader in endoscopy and airway visualization. Its laryngoscope and airway management portfolio positions it as a broader incumbent competing with Hartwell's BriteView LED blade offering in the EMS and emergency airway segment.
• Medline Industries: Medline is a large medical supply manufacturer and distributor with a broad EMS and emergency care product portfolio. It competes with Hartwell across immobilization, airway, and patient handling categories through both direct and distributor channels.

Direct peers

• Laerdal Medical: Laerdal is a major manufacturer of airway management, resuscitation, and EMS training products. Its laryngoscope, resuscitator, and emergency care portfolio overlaps directly with Hartwell's BriteView LED blades and Emergency Automatic Resuscitators.
• North American Rescue: North American Rescue provides tactical and EMS medical equipment including immobilization, extrication, and airway products. It serves overlapping federal, fire/EMS, and law enforcement customers with comparable hardware solutions.
• SAM Medical: SAM Medical is a sister company under TriTech Forensics, focused on hemorrhage control, splinting, and tactical medical products. The brands co-market and cross-sell at trade shows, making SAM the closest comparable in product category and go-to-market.
• Rescue Essentials: Rescue Essentials is a sister company under TriTech Forensics that supplies EMS, tactical, and rescue equipment. The brands coordinate on product development and joint trade show presence, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Ferno: Ferno is a leading global manufacturer of patient transport, immobilization, and EMS equipment, including stretchers, scoop boards, and extrication devices. It directly overlaps with Hartwell's CombiCarrierII and EVAC-U-SPLINT product lines in the EMS and emergency response market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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