Rf medical

What Rf medical does

Rf medical ((주)알에프메디컬) is a privately held Korean medical device manufacturer founded in December 2003 and incorporated as a stock corporation in November 2005, headquartered in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul. The company specializes in radiofrequency (RF) ablation and electrosurgery systems designed for minimally invasive treatment of tumors and soft-tissue lesions, with a clinical footprint spanning liver cancer, uterine fibroids and adenomyosis, thyroid nodules, bone metastasis, varicose veins, endometrial ablation, and adjacent indications.

The product platform consists of two RF generators (Mygen V-1000 with 7-inch touchscreen, automatic electrode identification, self-diagnostics, USB upgrade, and temperature control algorithms; and Mygen M-3004 with multi-electrode switching, three-channel real-time temperature measurement, and monopolar/bipolar compatibility) and nine specialized single-use electrode families (BT, VCT, CWTN, BMT, BTM, EMT, RFT, RFTS, VVT), supported by accessories including a medical cart, cooling pump, cooling tank, and electrode guide. Electrode designs incorporate proprietary features such as cooled-tip water circulation, saline perfusion, variable non-insulated length (0.5–3.0 cm), CT-gantry-compatible bendable handles, centimeter depth markings, and ultrasound-visible non-insulated sections. The company holds Korean electrode patents (Patent Nos. 466866 and 640283) and a Japanese electrode patent.

The revenue model is hardware-plus-consumable: RF generators are sold to hospitals and specialized clinics, with recurring revenue from single-use electrodes priced per procedure. Distribution combines direct sales to major Korean university hospitals (Seoul National University, Asan Medical Center, Samsung Seoul Hospital, National Cancer Center Korea, and others) with a four-region domestic distributor network and direct exports to Taiwan, China, Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Indonesia, and Japan. The company operates under KGMP, ISO 9001/13485, CE 0120, China SFDA, and Russia GOST certifications, and its RF uterine fibroid ablation procedure holds Korean National Health Insurance reimbursement as a recognized new medical technology since 2007.

Name

Rf medical

Legal name

(주)알에프메디컬

Website

https://rfa.alltheway.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rf medical is a Korean medical device manufacturer founded in 2003 that develops and sells radiofrequency (RF) ablation generators and specialized single-use electrodes for minimally invasive treatment of liver cancer, uterine fibroids, thyroid nodules, bone metastasis, varicose veins, and related conditions, supplying Korean university hospitals, specialized OB/GYN clinics, and eight export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical RF Ablation Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy-Based Surgical Devices (Electrosurgery, RF, Ultrasonic, Laser) (HLAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endoscopic Therapeutic & Access Devices (Trocars, dilators, biopsy/ablation tools) (HLAHADAN), Electrophysiology Mapping & Ablation Systems (HLAHAFAD)

Keywords

• Medical RF ablation
• Electrosurgery electrodes
• RF generators
• Tumor ablation devices
• Minimally invasive treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Doksansadong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of RF generators, electrodes, and accessories (carts, cooling pumps, coolant tanks, electrode guides) to hospitals and clinics. Hardware and consumable product model with direct sales to medical institutions.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Rf medical manufactures and sells radiofrequency (RF) ablation generators and disposable electrosurgery electrodes used by hospitals and clinics for minimally invasive treatment of liver cancer, uterine fibroids, thyroid nodules, bone metastasis, endometrial conditions, and varicose veins. The product platform combines two generator models with nine specialized electrode series and supporting accessories (cart, cooling pump, cooling tank, electrode guide) to enable complete RF ablation procedures under ultrasound or CT guidance.

Product overview

Rf medical (주)알에프메디컬 is a medical device company specializing in radiofrequency (high-frequency) treatment systems. The product portfolio consists of two generator models (마이젠 V-1000 and 마이젠 M-3004) and nine types of specialized electrodes (BT, VCT, CWTN, BMT, BTM, EMT, RFT, RFTS, VVT) designed for various clinical applications including liver cancer ablation, uterine fibroid ablation, thyroid nodule treatment, bone metastasis treatment, and varicose vein procedures. The company also offers supporting accessories including a cart, cooling pump, cooling tank, and electrode guide to enable complete radiofrequency ablation procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 마이젠 (Mygen): RF generator product line including Mygen V-1000 and Mygen M-3004 models.
• BT Series
• VCT Series
• CWTN Series
• BMT Series
• BTM Series
• EMT Series
• RFT Series
• RFTS Series
• VVT Series

Products and services

• Mygen V-1000 (마이젠 V-1000) RF Generator RF generator for powering RF ablation procedures across the company's electrode product line. Features a 7-inch touchscreen, automatic electrode identification, self-diagnostic fault detection, USB software upgrade and monitoring, safe temperature control algorithm, voice information service, and foot switch connectivity. Used by hospitals and clinics performing RF ablation procedures.
• Mygen M-3004 (마이젠 M-3004) RF Generator Higher-end RF generator with switching for wide ablation range, algorithm storage, real-time 3-channel temperature measurement, pad attachment sensing, and monopolar/bipolar electrode compatibility. Used by hospitals and clinics performing RF ablation across multiple clinical applications including liver, bone, thyroid, and fibroid procedures.
• BT (Big Tip) Series Electrodes Cooled-tip, single-use disposable electrosurgery electrode with cooling water circulation to prevent tissue carbonization adjacent to the electrode and improve the ablation zone. Features a bendable handle to avoid CT gantry interference during CT-guided procedures, ultrasound-visible non-insulated section, centimeter depth markings, and multiple length options (Approval No. 2013-I10-021159). Used for liver cancer and other ablation procedures in hospitals under image guidance.
• VCT (Vari-Tip) Series Electrodes Variable-tip, single-use disposable electrosurgery electrode with adjustable non-insulated section length from 0.5cm to 3.0cm. Allows treatment of multiple tumors of different sizes with one electrode, reducing procedure time and cost. Features cooling water circulation, bendable CT-compatible handle, ultrasound-visible non-insulated section, and centimeter depth markings (Approval No. 2013-I10-021162). Used for liver cancer and other ablation procedures.
• CWTN (Cooled Wet Tip) Series Electrodes Cooled wet-tip single-use disposable electrosurgery electrode that combines cooling water circulation with saline perfusion to prevent carbonization and double the ablation zone versus standard cooled-tip approach. Features bendable CT-compatible handle, multiple length options, ultrasound-visible non-insulated section, and centimeter depth markings (Approval No. 2013-I10-021161). Used for liver cancer and other large-volume ablation procedures.
• BMT (Bone Metastasis Tip) Series Electrodes Bone metastasis single-use disposable electrosurgery electrode designed without cooling water circulation to enable real-time temperature monitoring for safety around critical structures. Supports aspiration and alcohol injection for cystic lesions via the electrode lumen. Features bendable CT-compatible handle, variable length and non-insulated section options, ultrasound-visible non-insulated section, and centimeter depth markings (Approval No. 2013-I10-051554). Used for RF ablation of bone metastases in hospitals.
• BTM (Big Tip Myoma) Series Electrodes Big-tip single-use disposable electrosurgery electrode with cooling water circulation for uterine fibroid RF ablation. Supports percutaneous, intraoperative, and laparoscopic access approaches with multiple length and non-insulated section options. Features bendable CT-compatible handle, ultrasound-visible non-insulated section, and centimeter depth markings (Approval No. 2013-I10-051555). Used by OB/GYN hospitals and clinics for uterine fibroid ablation.
• EMT (Endometrium Tip) Series Electrodes Foot-adjustable single-use disposable electrosurgery electrode for endometrial ablation. Procedure takes approximately 10 minutes under ultrasound guidance with real-time impedance and temperature monitoring. Features user-customizable electrode angle, ultrasound-visible non-insulated section, and centimeter depth markings (Approval No. 2013-I10-051551). Used by OB/GYN specialists for endometrial ablation in outpatient settings.
• RFT (RF Thyroid Tip) Series Electrodes Cooled-tip single-use disposable electrosurgery electrode for thyroid ablation. Features cooling water circulation to prevent carbonization, variable non-insulated section length, ultrasound-visible non-insulated section, and smooth transition edge to prevent tissue damage during insertion (Approval No. 2013-I10-051553). Used by endocrine surgery and interventional radiology departments in hospitals and clinics for thyroid nodule ablation.
• RFTS (RF Thyroid Tip with Saline) Series Electrodes Single-use disposable electrosurgery electrode combining cooling water circulation and saline perfusion, providing superior carbonization prevention and faster ablation in thyroid procedures. Features variable non-insulated section length, ultrasound-visible non-insulated section, and smooth transition edge (Approval No. 2013-I10-051553). Used for thyroid RF ablation by endocrine and interventional radiology teams.
• VVT (Varicose Vein Tip) Series Electrodes Flexible catheter-type single-use disposable electrosurgery electrode for tissue ablation in varicose veins and intramedullary (bone marrow) applications. Features flexibility for curved areas, marked ablation length for precise and safe ablation, and ability to ablate only a specified zone at the desired temperature (Approval No. 2013-I10-051552). Used for RF ablation of varicose veins and related procedures.
• RF Ablation Equipment Cart (카트) Mobile cart accessory for RF ablation equipment with dimensions 550mm x 588mm x 886mm and approximately 40kg weight. Features optimized design for equipment stabilization, anti-tipping structure, vibration/noise minimization, electrode tube management guides, 360-degree rotating high-grade urethane wheels with locking mechanism, and 10M power cable. Used by hospitals and clinics to transport and stage RF ablation generators and accessories.
• Cooling Pump (쿨링펌프) Cooling pump accessory for cooled-tip RF electrode operation, weighing approximately 3.75kg with dimensions 200mm x 274mm x 210mm. Features optimized design for vibration and noise reduction, high-efficiency motor, dual safety system, LCD status display, and flow rate control that interfaces with the generator for coordinated operation. Used in conjunction with cooled-tip electrodes during RF ablation procedures.
• Cooling Tank (냉각수통) Stainless-steel cooling water tank accessory of 165mm x 165mm dimensions, designed for easy management and storage during RF ablation procedures. Includes an internal guide for tube safety. Used together with the cooling pump to supply cooled water for cooled-tip electrode operation.
• Electrode Guide (전극가이드) Guide device accessory for transvaginal ultrasound-guided RF uterine fibroid ablation procedures. Used by OB/GYN specialists to align and direct the electrode during fibroid ablation procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Treatment results published by numerous university hospitals at domestic and international medical conferences, generating interest from international obstetricians and gynecologists.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature12 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Asan Medical Center (아산병원)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2014Rf medical was selected as a co-research institution for the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 'Active Type Catheter Development' project, with Asan Medical Center as the lead institution. This partnership focuses on developing next-generation ablation catheter technology.
• Asan Medical Center (아산병원)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2012Rf medical was selected as a co-research institution for the Ministry of Knowledge Economy's 'Medi-Robot System Development' project, with Asan Medical Center as the lead institution. The partnership aims to develop robotic-assisted medical ablation systems.
• 충청 ②알에프메디칼 (Chungcheong Rf medical)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Daejeon and Chungcheong province, located at Daejeon Dong-gu Gayang-dong. Manages distribution and support for RF ablation equipment in the Chungcheong region.
• 호남 미래메디칼 (Honam Future Medical)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Gwangju and Jeonnam province, located at Gwangju Gwangsan-gu Giga-dong. Manages distribution and support for RF ablation equipment in the Honam region.
• 영남 ②부경메디칼 (Yeongnam Bukyung Medical)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Busan and Gyeongnam province, located at Busan Jin-gu Yeonji-dong. Manages distribution and support for RF ablation equipment in the Yeongnam (Busan/Ulsan/Gyeongnam) region.
• 영남 우성메디칼 (Yeongnam Woosung Medical)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Daegu and Gyeongbuk province, located at Daegu Dong-gu Sincheon 4-dong Dongwon Building 309. Manages distribution and support for RF ablation equipment in the Daegu/Gyeongbuk region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AngioDynamics: AngioDynamics (NASDAQ: ANGO) is a US-listed medical device company with a dedicated RF ablation portfolio (NanoKnife, Solero, StarBurst) used for tumor and soft tissue ablation in hospitals — directly comparable to Rf medical's RF ablation generator-and-electrode platform across similar clinical indications.
• CONMED: CONMED is a global medical device company with an electrosurgery / RF ablation portfolio sold to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Its generator-and-electrode bundles and procedure-focused sales motion closely mirror Rf medical's business model across overlapping ablation indications.
• Apyx Medical (formerly Bovie Medical): Apyx Medical is a US-listed energy-based medical device company focused on RF electrosurgery and helium plasma technology for surgical and cosmetic applications. Its generator-and-electrode go-to-market model and clinical use cases (general surgery, ablation) overlap directly with Rf medical's product architecture.
• STARmed: STARmed is a Korean specialty RF ablation device company selling generators and electrodes for thyroid, varicose vein, and other minimally invasive ablation procedures. It is the closest direct domestic competitor to Rf medical and competes head-to-head for the same Korean university hospital and clinic accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Stryker's surgical equipment business includes RF ablation generators and electrodes used across general surgery, orthopedics, and oncology. As a diversified medtech incumbent with deep hospital relationships, it represents the kind of competitor Rf medical faces when selling into university hospitals and surgical centers.
• Boston Scientific: Boston Scientific has a sizable RF and cryoablation franchise spanning cardiology and oncology, including capital equipment and disposable electrodes for hospital-based procedures. It competes with Rf medical in overlapping oncology and women's health ablation use cases as a larger, multi-portfolio incumbent.
• Medtronic: Medtronic operates one of the largest RF ablation businesses globally (historically Valleylab, plus Emprint microwave ablation) serving oncology, cardiology, and general surgery. It is a broader incumbent whose RF ablation offerings compete with Rf medical for hospital capital budgets and procedural share.
• Olympus: Olympus sells RF ablation devices through its endoscopic and surgical portfolios, particularly for GI, urology, and laparoscopic procedures. Its global installed base of endoscopy capital equipment gives it distribution scale that Rf medical would need to match to win endoscopic ablation cases.
• Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon / NeuWave): J&J's Ethicon franchise, including the NeuWave microwave ablation platform acquired in 2016, competes with Rf medical's RF-based tumor ablation in soft-tissue and oncology procedures. As a global medtech incumbent, J&J brings larger clinical trial budgets and broader hospital contracts.

Regional players

• Terumo: Terumo is a Japan-headquartered medical device manufacturer with RF ablation offerings in interventional oncology and vascular access. As a regional player with strong Asia-Pacific hospital distribution, it represents the kind of cross-border competitor Rf medical faces as it expands into Japan and Southeast Asia.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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