Magnum Medical
Magnum Medical is a privately held, Chandler, Arizona-based master importer and distributor founded in 1984, supplying medical, surgical, diagnostic, procedure-kit, and PPE products to hospital and EMS dealers, kit-packers, hospitals, and U.S. federal/VA facilities via its FSS/GSA contract and Cardinal Health prime-vendor arrangement.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersChandler, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Magnum Medical does
Magnum Medical, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is a privately held master importer and distributor of medical, surgical and diagnostic products. The company organizes its catalog across multiple product lines: OR-grade surgical instruments (scissors, forceps, needle holders, retractors, laryngoscopes and specialty instruments spanning OB/GYN, ENT, orthopedic and podiatry categories), procedure kits (irrigation trays, dressing trays, suture/staple removal kits, IV start kits, laceration trays, catheter insertion trays and custom kits), sterile instrument kits, emergency room and economy-grade instruments, first-aid/EMS products, plastic single-use instruments, and PPE (face shields, earloop masks with shield, hand sanitizer). Manufacturing is sourced from selected FDA/ISO-compliant facilities in the United States and globally; the "Protection Plus" sub-brand anchors the face-protection line.
The company serves four primary customer categories: hospital dealers, first-aid dealers, EMS dealers and kit-packers (assemblers of procedure and sterile instrument kits), direct hospital accounts, and U.S. federal/government facilities supplied through a long-standing FSS/GSA federal supply schedule held since 1995 and a Cardinal Health prime-vendor arrangement serving VA hospitals and federal medical sites. Magnum Medical is an NMSDC-certified minority-owned business (39%) and holds contract V797P-2074D; on its own materials the company emphasizes same-day shipping on stocked SKUs, free ground shipping for government buyers, and a "white-glove" direct customer service model rather than a sales-led motion. The company is owner-operated with no disclosed external funding or outside institutional ownership.
Distribution is anchored on a direct B2B catalog (magnummed.com) and direct enterprise sales, with the Cardinal Health prime-vendor channel extending federal reach. No AI/ML capabilities, software platforms, mobile applications, or third-party integrations beyond the Cardinal Health distribution linkage are disclosed. The corporate website carries a 2021 copyright and has not been substantively refreshed since, and no awards, patents, M&A, leadership changes, or funding events appear in the available record.
Magnum Medical firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Magnum Medical
- Legal name
- Magnum Medical
- Website
- https://magnummed.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Magnum Medical is a privately held, Chandler, Arizona-based master importer and distributor founded in 1984, supplying medical, surgical, diagnostic, procedure-kit, and PPE products to hospital and EMS dealers, kit-packers, hospitals, and U.S. federal/VA facilities via its FSS/GSA contract and Cardinal Health prime-vendor arrangement.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Magnum Medical industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Device Distribution
- NAICS
- Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK)
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Where Magnum Medical is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chandler
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Magnum Medical business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Medical/Surgical Instrument Distribution: Magnum Medical operates as a master importer and distributor providing quality medical, surgical and diagnostic products. The company sells to hospital dealers, first-aid dealers, EMS dealers, kit packers and hospitals, emphasizing same-day shipping on all available products and free ground shipping for government customers.
- Government/Federal Contracts: Since 1995, Magnum Medical has provided products through FSS/GSA contract. Products are available through Cardinal Health or designated prime vendor as part of their prime vendor arrangement.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Government/Federal contracting through FSS/GSA contract |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels2 records
Magnum Medical product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Magnum Medical is a master importer and distributor of medical, surgical, and diagnostic products, carefully sourcing from FDA/ISO-compliant manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and globally. The company supplies hospitals, hospital dealers, first-aid companies, EMS dealers, kit-packers, and federal government facilities (VA hospitals) with same-day shipping and FSS/GSA contract fulfillment. Its portfolio spans OR-grade surgical instruments, procedure kits, sterile instrument kits, podiatry instruments, face shields/PPE, first-aid/EMS products, plastic instruments, and hand sanitizer.
Product overview
Magnum Medical is a medical, surgical, and safety products company established in 1984, operating as a master importer and distributor. The company offers an extensive portfolio of surgical instruments and medical supplies organized into major product lines: Emergency Room/Economy Instruments, Procedure Kits (including irrigation trays, dressing trays, suture/staple removal kits, IV start kits, catheter insertion trays, and custom kits), Sterile Instrument Kits, Podiatry Instruments (nail nippers, curettes, rasps, scissors, forceps), OR Grade Surgical Instruments (micro instruments, scissors with 81+ models, forceps with 67+ models, needle holders, ENT instruments, diagnostic probes, tube clamps, laryngoscopes, retractors, orthopedic instruments, OB/GYN instruments), Face Shields and PPE products, First-Aid/EMS Products, Plastic Instruments, and Hand Sanitizer. The company serves kit-packers, first-aid companies, hospital dealers, EMS dealers, and hospitals with a focus on same-day shipping and competitive pricing through federal contracting channels (FSS/GSA contracts since 1995).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Protection Plus: Face protection product line including Earloop Mask with Shield, offering disposable protection against splashing bodily fluids, liquids, and chemicals.
Products and services
- OR Grade Surgical Instruments
Companies that use Magnum Medical
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Magnum Medical technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature3 records
Magnum Medical partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Cardinal HealthcoreMagnum Medical products are available through Cardinal Health as part of their prime vendor arrangement, enabling distribution to VA hospitals and other federal medical facilities through the FSS/GSA contract program.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Magnum Medical competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Symmetry Surgical: Specialty surgical instrument and instrument-care company offering OR-grade instruments, ENT, OB/GYN, and orthopedic lines sold to hospitals and kit-packers — closely aligned with Magnum's OR-grade surgical instrument portfolio.
- Medline Industries: Largest privately held medical/surgical products manufacturer and distributor in the US, selling directly to hospitals, dealers, and government accounts with extensive SKU breadth across instruments, kits, and PPE — overlapping Magnum's core catalog and customer base.
- Dynarex Corporation: Privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, including PPE, wound care, instruments, and procedure kits sold through medical dealers — comparable in size, scope, and product mix to Magnum, particularly in PPE and disposable instruments.
- Sklar Instruments: Long-established US manufacturer and distributor of surgical instruments including OR-grade scissors, forceps, needle holders, and specialty instruments, serving hospitals and dealers — directly comparable surgical instrument catalog to Magnum's OR-grade line.
- North American Rescue: Supplier of emergency medical, tactical, and first-aid products including EMS instruments, kits, and casualty care supplies sold to EMS dealers and federal customers — directly comparable to Magnum's EMS/First-Aid product line.
Broad incumbents
- McKesson Medical-Surgical: One of the largest medical-surgical distributors in North America, supplying hospitals, physician offices, and government facilities with medical supplies, instruments, and PPE — directly overlapping Magnum's federal and hospital dealer channels.
- Henry Schein: Large medical and dental distributor serving physician offices, dental practices, hospitals, and government with instruments, kits, and supplies — comparable customer mix and similar medical/surgical product breadth to Magnum.
- Owens & Minor: Major medical/surgical product distributor with strong federal and hospital channel presence, including Patient Direct and Products & Healthcare Services segments — comparable distribution model and federal/hospital customer overlap.
- Integra LifeSciences: Public medical technology company with broad surgical instrument and neurosurgery/orthopedic portfolios sold through hospital channels and federal contracts — overlapping specialty surgical instrument and federal healthcare exposure.
- Midmark Corporation: Medical equipment and supplies provider serving physician offices, hospitals, and EMS with diagnostic, procedural, and infection-prevention products — comparable medical channel and partial overlap with Magnum's diagnostic instruments and EMS offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Magnum Medical social profiles
Digital presenceMagnum Medical compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Magnum Medical financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Magnum Medical leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Magnum Medical funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Magnum Medical M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Magnum Medical
What does Magnum Medical do?
Magnum Medical is a master importer and distributor of medical, surgical, and diagnostic products, carefully sourcing from FDA/ISO-compliant manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and globally. The company supplies hospitals, hospital dealers, first-aid companies, EMS dealers, kit-packers, and federal government facilities (VA hospitals) with same-day shipping and FSS/GSA contract fulfillment. Its portfolio spans OR-grade surgical instruments, procedure kits, sterile instrument kits, podiatry instruments, face shields/PPE, first-aid/EMS products, plastic instruments, and hand sanitizer.
Is Magnum Medical a public or private company?
Magnum Medical is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Magnum Medical founded?
Magnum Medical was founded in 1984. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Magnum Medical based?
Magnum Medical is headquartered in Chandler, United States, in the North America region.
How does Magnum Medical make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Medical/Surgical Instrument Distribution is the primary driver. The others are government/Federal Contracts.
Who are Magnum Medical's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Symmetry Surgical, Medline Industries, Dynarex Corporation, Sklar Instruments and North American Rescue. Broad incumbents are McKesson Medical-Surgical, Henry Schein, Owens & Minor, Integra LifeSciences and Midmark Corporation.
Does Magnum Medical have an API?
No public API is recorded for Magnum Medical.
What industry is Magnum Medical in?
Magnum Medical's product category is Medical Device Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHANAF, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields), with a secondary code of CRAOAGAK, PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent). Its NAICS code is 339112.