Magnum Medical

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Surgical instruments supply
• Procedure kit assembly
• Medical PPE products
• Federal medical supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core 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

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cardinal HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1995Magnum 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

Direct 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

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magnum-medical

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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