WalkMed

What WalkMed does

WalkMed is a privately held medical device company headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, founded around 1985. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes ambulatory infusion pumps, with its flagship WalkMed 350VL pump primarily used for the ambulatory delivery of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) chemotherapy. The 350VL is a compact, programmable, battery-powered device engineered to support patient mobility during continuous infusion protocols, making it suitable for outpatient and home-based oncology settings. WalkMed's manufacturing operations are certified to ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality system standards, and the company reports no product recalls across its installed base.

The company's commercial model centers on direct hardware sales of the 350VL pump and proprietary consumables, including reservoir bags and administration sets, supplemented by professional services and accessories. Pricing is quote-based and customized per customer rather than listed publicly. Since 2008, WalkMed has produced more than 19,000 pumps used by over 400 medical facilities across the United States, Europe, and Australia. Distribution combines direct sales with at least one named international distributor, Adepto Medical, and a referral relationship with Beeline Infusion, alongside a free trial program designed to lower the procurement evaluation barrier for prospective hospital and oncology center customers.

WalkMed operates with 1–10 employees and has not disclosed revenue or external funding. Its strategic posture is that of a focused, niche medical device specialist: a long-tenured single-platform product, a recurring consumables tail, multi-region distribution, and incremental ecosystem and channel partner expansion rather than aggressive new product or geographic launches.

Name

WalkMed

Legal name

WalkMed

Website

https://walkmed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WalkMed is a Colorado-based medical device manufacturer specializing in ambulatory infusion pumps, primarily the WalkMed 350VL used for 5-FU chemotherapy delivery, serving over 400 oncology and medical facilities across the US, Europe, and Australia with proprietary pumps and consumables.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ambulatory Infusion Pumps

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Infusion Pumps (Ambulatory/Stationary) (HLAHAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Infusion Sets, Catheters & Pump Consumables (HLAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Ambulatory infusion pumps
• Chemotherapy infusion equipment
• Electronic infusion devices
• Medical device manufacturing
• Ambulatory medical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Infusion Pump Sales: Sale of WalkMed 350VL ambulatory infusion pumps - the primary revenue stream. Pumps are sold directly to healthcare providers including clinics and cancer treatment centers.
2. Disposables (Reservoir Bags and Administration Sets): Recurring sales of disposable products including reservoir bags (65mL, 150mL, 250mL) and administration sets (40", 60", 66" lengths, with/without filters). Sold in cases of 10, packaged individually in sterile pouches.
3. Accessories: Sales of accessories including carrying pouches, cases, keypad covers, reservoir covers, tamper-resistant covers, backpacks, and adjustable belts.
4. Service and Maintenance: Annual maintenance services with typical turnaround of five business days for repairs. Offers biomed product certification for in-house servicing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WalkMed manufactures and sells the WalkMed 350VL ambulatory electronic infusion pump, a programmable, battery-powered device used primarily for continuous chemotherapy (5-FU) and other infusion therapies. Its product ecosystem includes DEHP-free and natural latex-free disposable reservoir bags (65 mL, 150 mL, 250 mL), administration sets in multiple configurations, and accessories such as carrying pouches, cases, tamper-resistant covers, and backpacks, sold directly to healthcare providers and cancer treatment centers.

Product overview

WalkMed offers a focused product portfolio centered on the WalkMed 350VL ambulatory infusion pump, a programmable electronic pump designed primarily for continuous chemotherapy infusion (especially 5-FU therapy). The product ecosystem includes complementary disposable accessories—reservoir bags in three sizes (65mL, 150mL, 250mL) and administration sets in multiple configurations (40", 60", 66") with optional filters and check valves—and a range of carrying and protective accessories including pouches, cases, covers, keypad protectors, and tamper-resistant options. The pump and all accessories are designed to work together as an integrated ambulatory infusion system for patient care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WalkMed 350VL Infusion Pump Programmable electronic ambulatory infusion pump designed for continuous chemotherapy infusion (particularly 5-FU therapy), with flow rates from 0.1 to 30 mL/hr, ±5% delivery accuracy, 9V battery operation lasting days, and a targeted alarm system. Weighs 12 oz and measures 4.4 x 4.0 x 1.5 inches. Sold to oncology clinics, cancer treatment centers, and infusion facilities.
• WalkMed Reservoir Bags (65 mL, 150 mL, 250 mL) DEHP-free and natural latex-free reservoir bags in 65 mL, 150 mL, and 250 mL sizes with industry-standard Luer connections and 10% overfill capacity, sold individually in sterile pouches in cases of 10 for use with the WalkMed 350VL infusion pump in ambulatory infusion therapy.
• WalkMed Administration Sets DEHP-free and natural latex-free administration sets available in 40 inch, 60 inch, and 66 inch lengths with downstream occlusion sensors, with optional 0.22 micron filters and check valves (PCA 40 inch set marked with yellow stripes for PCA drugs). Sold in cases of 10 in sterile pouches for ambulatory infusion with the WalkMed 350VL pump.
• WalkMed Pump Accessories (Carrying Pouches, Cases, Covers, Backpack, Belt) Accessories for the WalkMed 350VL ambulatory infusion pump including reservoir covers, keypad covers, tamper-resistant reservoir and keypad covers, single/multi-use carrying pouches, single/multi-use carrying cases for 1L IV bags and pumps, adjustable belts, tamper-resistant wrench keys, and multi-use backpacks for large-volume infusions with 3L IV bags.
• WalkMed Service and Maintenance Annual maintenance and repair services for the WalkMed 350VL infusion pump, with typical five-business-day turnaround and biomed product certification enabling in-house servicing by customer biomedical teams.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Beeline InfusionminorOthersWalkMed references Beeline Infusion for customers seeking disposable pumps. Beeline offers 2 sizes of reliable, user-friendly mechanical disposable infusion pumps used for pain management, chemotherapy, and antibiotic infusion. This is a customer referral relationship rather than a formal partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ICU Medical: ICU Medical (which acquired Smiths Medical) manufactures the Sapphire ambulatory infusion pump, a direct competitor to the WalkMed 350VL targeting the same continuous-infusion, oncology, and pain management use cases with a broader global commercial footprint.
• Moog (Curlin Medical): Moog's medical division produces the Curlin ambulatory infusion pump, which is a direct competitor to the WalkMed 350VL for continuous chemotherapy and pain management infusion in outpatient and home settings.

Broad incumbents

• Nipro Corporation: Nipro manufactures infusion pumps, dialyzers, and a broad portfolio of medical devices with global distribution. Its pump and IV consumables lines overlap with WalkMed's oncology and ambulatory infusion offerings, particularly in international markets.
• B. Braun Medical: B. Braun manufactures Infusomat and other infusion pump systems used across inpatient and ambulatory care. As a global medical device incumbent with deep hospital relationships, it competes with WalkMed for ambulatory pump selection in oncology and home infusion.
• BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company): BD offers a broad portfolio of infusion therapy products, including pumps and administration sets, serving hospitals and outpatient settings. Its scale, bundled contracts, and channel reach make it a key indirect competitor in the ambulatory infusion market WalkMed addresses.
• Terumo Corporation: Terumo manufactures infusion systems and IV administration sets globally, including ambulatory and hospital infusion pumps. It is an established competitor in the same medical device category, particularly in international markets where WalkMed already has a small footprint.
• Baxter International: Baxter is a large medical device incumbent offering a portfolio of infusion pumps and IV administration sets for hospitals and ambulatory settings. Its broad installed base and contract strength make it the principal large-vendor competitor for WalkMed in ambulatory oncology infusion.
• Fresenius Kabi: Fresenius Kabi produces a wide range of infusion and transfusion technology, including infusion pumps and IV consumables, serving hospitals and home care. Its breadth across pumps, sets, and clinical nutrition positions it as a significant incumbent competitor to WalkMed's ambulatory oncology niche.

Others

• Avante Health Solutions: Avante Health Solutions distributes refurbished and new infusion pumps and related accessories to hospitals and ambulatory providers. It is a channel partner/alternative supplier in the same end market where WalkMed sells, increasing buyer choice and price transparency for WalkMed's potential customers.

Emerging players

• Beeline Infusion: Beeline Infusion manufactures mechanical disposable infusion pumps for chemotherapy, pain management, and antibiotics. It is referenced on WalkMed's own site as a complementary disposable option and competes in adjacent ambulatory use cases with a different technology approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walkmed-pumps-and-reservoir-bags

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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