Line Life Cardiovascular
Line Life Cardiovascular is a São Paulo-based exclusive importer and distributor of high-technology medical devices for interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, thermal ablation, and hemodynamic procedures, serving hospitals and clinics across Brazil since 1996.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersSão Paulo, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Line Life Cardiovascular does
Line Life Cardiovascular is a privately held Brazilian medical device company founded in 1996, headquartered in São Paulo, that operates as the exclusive importer and national distributor of high-technology devices for minimally invasive procedures in Brazil. The company's portfolio is organized across four clinical categories: interventional cardiology (Turnpike microcatheters, GuideLiner V3 guide extension catheters, Twin-Pass dual-access catheters, SuperCross microcatheters, R350 externalization guidewires, OPN NC high-pressure balloons, Vesselin drug-coated balloons, and thrombectomy aspiration catheters); interventional radiology (UreSil Origin drainage catheters and Canyon Medical microwave ablation systems); thermal ablation (STARmed radiofrequency ablation generators and electrodes); and hemodynamic accessories (radial compression bands, introducers, manifolds, hemostatic valves, guidewires, and diagnostic/guide catheters).
The company sources all products from international OEMs under exclusive Brazilian import agreements, including Teleflex (USA), STARmed (South Korea), Canyon Medical (USA), UreSil (USA), and Lepu Medical (China), and sells through a combination of direct field sales to hospitals and cath labs and a nationwide network of regional distributor partners. Line Life emphasizes immediate inventory availability — claiming one of the largest physical inventories in the Brazilian medical device import sector — and backs its products with specialized technical sales support and clinical training. The company markets to interventional cardiologists, interventional radiologists, oncology ablation specialists, and hemodynamic procedure teams across public and private Brazilian healthcare institutions, with no operations outside Brazil. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with no disclosed funding, ownership changes, M&A, or revenue figures.
Line Life Cardiovascular firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Line Life Cardiovascular
- Legal name
- Line Life Cardiovascular
- Website
- https://linelife.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Line Life Cardiovascular is a São Paulo-based exclusive importer and distributor of high-technology medical devices for interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, thermal ablation, and hemodynamic procedures, serving hospitals and clinics across Brazil since 1996.
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Line Life Cardiovascular industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Device Distribution — Interventional Cardiology and Radiology
- NAICS
- Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hemodynamic Monitoring & Cardiac Diagnostics (Cath Lab, FFR/IVUS/OCT) (HLAHAFAI)
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Where Line Life Cardiovascular is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- São Paulo
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Line Life Cardiovascular 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 Device Import and Distribution: Line Life generates revenue by importing high-technology medical devices from international manufacturers and distributing them to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions throughout Brazil. The company acts as exclusive importer, holding distribution rights for brands such as Teleflex (Turnpike, GuideLiner), STARmed, Canyon Medical, UreSil, and Lepu Medical, among others. Revenue is derived from product sales across four main categories: interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, thermal ablation (RFA/MWA), and hemodynamic accessories.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
Line Life Cardiovascular product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Line Life Cardiovascular is the exclusive Brazilian importer and distributor of high-technology medical devices for minimally invasive procedures across interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, thermal ablation (RFA and MWA), and hemodynamics. The company holds exclusive import rights in Brazil for international brands including Teleflex (Turnpike microcatheters, GuideLiner), STARmed (RFA systems), Canyon Medical (MWA systems), UreSil (drainage catheters), and Lepu Medical (catheters, guidewires, drug-coated balloons). Products are sold directly to hospitals and clinics and through a national distributor partner network with same-day or short-lead fulfillment.
Product overview
Line Life Cardiovascular is a Brazilian medical device importer and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-technology devices for minimally invasive procedures. The portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Interventional Cardiology including Turnpike microcatheters, GuideLiner V3 extension catheters, Twin-Pass dual-access catheters, SuperCross microcatheters, R350 externalization guidewire, OPN NC high-pressure balloons, Vesselin drug-coated balloons, and thrombectomy aspiration catheters; (2) Interventional Radiology featuring UreSil Origin drainage catheters (biliary, nephrostomy, general purpose), Canyon Medical microwave ablation systems (MaxBlate Pro generator with XphereTip, ThyTip, and SureTip antennas); (3) Radiofrequency Ablation by STARmed (VIVA RF generator with VIVA II adjustable-tip, STAR Fixed fixed-tip, and STAR Inject electrodes); and (4) Hemodynamics accessories including RAYBAND radial compression bands, insufflators, hemostatic valves, introducers, manifolds, guidewires (Balancium 0.014", hydrophilic 0.035", PTFE-coated), and diagnostic/therapeutic catheters. The company provides exclusive import services with immediate stock availability throughout Brazil.
Differentiator
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Products and services
- Turnpike Microcatheters (LP, Standard, Spiral, Gold) Microcatheters for complex coronary and peripheral interventions featuring multi-layered engineering with bidirectional spiral layers for optimal torque response, flexibility, and crossability in challenging anatomies and CTO procedures. Distributed exclusively in Brazil by Line Life, sourced from Teleflex.
- GuideLiner V3 Guide Catheter Extension Guide catheter extension with proprietary Half-Pipe technology for precise device delivery in complex coronary interventions, providing deep seating, selectivity, control, and safety. Over 500,000 devices used worldwide with zero reported device/collar separation cases. Sourced from Teleflex, exclusively distributed by Line Life in Brazil.
- Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter Dual-lumen catheter providing two independent accesses to coronary and peripheral vasculature, designed for procedures requiring precise positioning and directioning in bifurcations, lateral branches, and complex anatomies.
- SuperCross Microcatheters (AT and FT) Microcatheters with angled tips (45°, 90°, 120°, 90° XT) or flexible straight tip, designed for precise guidewire directioning in severely angled branches, lateral branches, bifurcations, and tortuous anatomies.
- R350 Externalization Guidewire 350 cm nitinol core guidewire designed for externalization procedures during complex coronary interventions and CTOs, offering excellent control, flexibility, kink resistance, and gold-plated radiopaque tip.
- OPN NC High-Pressure Non-Compliant Balloon Non-compliant balloon with exclusive Twin-Wall technology achieving ultra-high pressure up to 35 atm RBP, designed for ISR treatment, severely calcified lesions, stent under-expansion, and complex angioplasties with predictable expansion and deformation resistance.
- Vesselin Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) Paclitaxel-coated coronary balloon catheter for ISR treatment, small vessels, bifurcations, and other clinical scenarios requiring coronary angioplasty without permanent stent implantation, with controlled drug release up to 28 days. Vesselin clinical trial showed 100% procedural success and MACE <1% at 12 months in 139 patients. Sourced from Lepu Medical.
- Thrombectomy Aspiration Catheter Aspiration catheter for manual removal of thrombi, emboli, and recent soft clots from coronary and peripheral arterial vasculature, featuring high aspiration power, braided structure with kink resistance, hydrophilic coating, and large extraction lumen.
- MaxBlate Pro Microwave Ablation Generator Microwave ablation generator with proprietary MaxCore technology combining solid-state microwave source, adaptive closed-loop control (ACLC), and PID algorithm for precise and stable energy delivery up to 150W at 2450MHz frequency. Sourced from Canyon Medical.
- Canyon Medical Microwave Ablation Antennas (XphereTip, ThyTip, SureTip) Microwave ablation antenna family including XphereTip (spherical ablation antenna with ceramic-reinforced tip, 14G/15G), ThyTip (3mm active tip for small superficial nodules, 19G, thyroid and breast), and SureTip (classic oval ablation zone, PTFE double coating, 14G–18G) for lungs, liver, kidneys, uterus, prostate, and bones. Sourced from Canyon Medical.
- VIVA RF Generator Radiofrequency ablation generator with 200W power and 480 kHz frequency, featuring proprietary slow cooking technology for linear energy delivery, organ-specific modes, real-time impedance feedback, and Track Ablation mode preventing bleeding and cell dissemination. Sourced from STARmed (South Korea).
- STARmed RFA Electrode Family (VIVA II, STAR Fixed, STAR Inject) RFA electrode family including VIVA II (adjustable active tip in 6 levels, internal peristaltic pump cooling), STAR Fixed (fixed active tip for standardized procedures, various calibers), and STAR Inject (independent saline injection for controlled tissue expansion and larger ablation zones). Sourced from STARmed.
- UreSil Origin Pigtail Drainage Catheters (GPL, MPL, KDL) American-origin pigtail drainage catheters with patented formulation enriched with titanium dioxide for optimal rigidity-flexibility balance, featuring hydrophilic coating, radiopaque markers, and secure pigtail locking system for biliary, abscess, nephrostomy, and thoracic drainage. Sourced from UreSil.
- Chole-Cath Biliary Drainage Catheter Biliary drainage catheter with standard curve pigtail, centimeter markings, and proximal radiopaque marker, available in 8F–16F diameters with 41cm working length and drainage orifices extending 9.5cm from pigtail curve. Sourced from UreSil.
- Nephro-Cath Nephrostomy Catheter Nephrostomy catheter with standard curve pigtail, centimeter markings, and extended 28cm working length for better reach and depth in renal system procedures, available in 8F–14F diameters. Sourced from UreSil.
- UreSil Drainage Bags (Optimus Gravitational and Tru-Close Vacuum) Drainage bag family including Optimus (600ml gravitational drainage bag with anti-reflux valve and Luer Lock connector) and Tru-Close (500ml vacuum suction bag with integrated bellows activator and hydrophobic filter). Sourced from UreSil.
- RAYBAND Radial Artery Compression Band Radial hemostasis device with dual compression balloon for effective hemostasis without nerve compression, transparent structure for continuous puncture site monitoring, and adjustable velcro straps with exclusive safety syringe.
- Insufflator Device Balloon insufflator for percutaneous angioplasties with analog manometer up to 30 ATM, 20ml reservoir, ergonomic one-hand operation, and quick lock/unlock system.
- Hemostatic Valve Assembly (Y-Connector) Hemostatic valve providing safe continuous access for catheter and guidewire manipulation with minimal blood loss, available in threaded, push-pull, and push-click versions, compatible with 0.010" to 0.038" guidewires and up to 10F devices.
- Radial and Femoral Introducer Percutaneous introducer for safe vascular access with kink-resistant material, hemostatic valve, flexible atraumatic tapered dilator, and smooth transition between dilator and sheath.
- Manifold Device Pressure control and fluid distribution manifold for interventional procedures with ON type, 5-way 3-port configuration, up to 500 PSI pressure rating, and universal Luer lock connections.
- Balancium Hydrophilic Guidewire 0.014" 0.014" hydrophilic guidewire with platinum coil tip (3cm) for high radiopacity, nitinol/stainless steel core for flexibility-support balance, and core-to-tip technology for directional control and stable navigation. Sourced from Lepu Medical.
- Hydrophilic Guidewire 0.035" 0.035" hydrophilic guidewire with nitinol core for high kink resistance, torque 1:1, optimized rigidity for effective wire advancement, and 45° angled flexible tip for bifurcations and transradial accesses.
- PTFE-Coated Guidewire 0.035" 0.035" PTFE (Teflon) coated guidewire with stainless steel core, 1:1 torque transmission, PTFE coating reducing intravascular friction, and atraumatic tapered tip for complex diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Guide and Diagnostic Catheters Guide and diagnostic catheters for coronary and peripheral procedures with external hydrophilic coating, internal PTFE layer, braided mesh for kink resistance and effective torque, 1:1 torque control, soft atraumatic tip, and thin wall with broad internal lumen. Sourced from Lepu Medical.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 500,000 GuideLiner catheters used worldwide with zero reported device/collar separation cases
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Companies that use Line Life Cardiovascular
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Line Life Cardiovascular technology and API
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- No
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Feature3 records
Line Life Cardiovascular partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Teleflex (Turnpike, GuideLiner Microcatheters)coreLine Life holds exclusive import rights in Brazil for Teleflex's Turnpike microcatheter family (Turnpike LP, Turnpike Standard, Turnpike Spiral, Turnpike Gold) and GuideLiner V3 guide extension catheters. These devices are used in complex coronary interventions including CTO procedures. The GuideLiner has over 500,000 devices used worldwide with zero reported separations.
- STARmed (Korea)coreSTARmed, based in South Korea, is a world reference in radiofrequency ablation (RFA) technology. Line Life holds exclusive import rights for STARmed's VIVA RF generator and electrode family (VIVA II, STAR Fixed, STAR Inject) covering applications in thyroid, lungs, liver, kidneys, uterus, prostate, and bone. The company develops products in partnership with key opinion leaders and holds international certifications.
- Canyon Medical (USA)coreFounded in 1986, Canyon Medical is a global reference in microwave ablation (MWA) technology present in more than 40 countries with over 300,000 patients treated. Line Life holds exclusive import rights for Canyon Medical's MaxBlate Pro generator and antenna family (XphereTip, ThyTip, SureTip) covering thyroid, lung, liver, kidney, uterus, prostate, and bone ablation. Canyon Medical holds over 120 patents and leads the International Microwave Ablation Academy (IMAA) for medical education.
- UreSil (USA)coreUreSil is a global reference in percutaneous drainage devices, with its Origin technology offering an exclusive patented formulation enriched with titanium dioxide for optimal balance of rigidity and flexibility. Line Life holds exclusive import rights for UreSil's full drainage portfolio including GPL, MPL, KDL pigtail catheters, Chole-Cath biliary drainage, Nephro-Cath nephrostomy catheters, Posi-Stick access kits, Optimus gravity drainage bags, and Tru-Close vacuum drainage bags.
- Lepu MedicalcoreLepu Medical is a Chinese medical device manufacturer providing a range of cardiovascular and interventional products. Line Life distributes Lepu Medical's catheter and guidewire products including Balancium hydrophilic guidewires, diagnostic and guiding catheters, and the Vesselin drug-coated balloon (DCB) for coronary angioplasty. The Vesselin clinical trial demonstrated 100% procedural success and MACE <1% at 12 months.
- OPN NC (Innovative Balloon Technology)coreLine Life holds exclusive import rights for the OPN NC non-compliant super high-pressure balloon catheter with dual-wall (Twin-Wall) technology, capable of reaching RBP of 35 atm. The device is used for in-stent restenosis (ISR), severely calcified lesions, and stent under-expansion optimization, with clinical evidence from ISAR-CALC randomized trials and multiple OCT registries.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Line Life Cardiovascular competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Medtronic: Operates a direct Brazil commercial organization covering interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and oncology — closely overlaps the cath lab and ablation categories Line Life serves and acts as a structural competitor/distributor-bypass threat.
- Boston Scientific: Global med-device incumbent with a direct Brazil subsidiary selling interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular and oncology devices. Represents both a competing supplier source (potential OEM that bypasses Line Life) and a competing channel.
- Abbott Vascular: Sells interventional cardiology devices (DCBs, OCT, structural heart) directly in Brazil. Competes head-to-head in cath labs with several of Line Life's exclusive categories and could displace third-party distributors.
Emerging players
- Penumbra: Specialized interventional device maker (thrombectomy, embolization) actively expanding in Brazil. Partial overlap with Line Life's Turnpike aspiration catheter and interventional radiology franchise.
- AngioDynamics: Manufacturer of microcatheters, ablation systems (RFA/MWA) and drainage products that directly overlap with Line Life's Teleflex, STARmed/Canyon, and UreSil categories; relevant as a competing OEM or competing channel in Brazil.
Direct peers
- Baumer: Brazilian medical device company with a hospital-focused specialty distribution arm covering interventional and surgical devices; comparable business model in the same regulatory and channel environment.
- Merit Medical Systems: Global manufacturer and distributor of microcatheters, guidewires, drainage catheters and embolization products that overlap with much of Line Life's portfolio. Competes both as a potential OEM partner and directly in Brazilian cath labs.
- Strattner: Brazilian-founded exclusive importer/distributor of high-end interventional devices (cardiology, vascular surgery, endoscopy). Closest direct competitor in the same model — exclusive import rights, nationwide hospital coverage, technical sales force, and specialty clinical training in Brazil.
- Medicalway: Brazilian interventional cardiology and endovascular device distributor with exclusive import rights and a comparable customer base of cath labs and interventional radiology departments.
- CMS Cardio Médica Sistemática: Brazilian medical device distributor focused on interventional cardiology and hemodynamic accessories with exclusive import partnerships and a similar field-sales, hospital-direct model.
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Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Line Life Cardiovascular
What does Line Life Cardiovascular do?
Line Life Cardiovascular is the exclusive Brazilian importer and distributor of high-technology medical devices for minimally invasive procedures across interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, thermal ablation (RFA and MWA), and hemodynamics. The company holds exclusive import rights in Brazil for international brands including Teleflex (Turnpike microcatheters, GuideLiner), STARmed (RFA systems), Canyon Medical (MWA systems), UreSil (drainage catheters), and Lepu Medical (catheters, guidewires, drug-coated balloons). Products are sold directly to hospitals and clinics and through a national distributor partner network with same-day or short-lead fulfillment.
Is Line Life Cardiovascular a public or private company?
Line Life Cardiovascular is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Line Life Cardiovascular founded?
Line Life Cardiovascular was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Line Life Cardiovascular based?
Line Life Cardiovascular is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Line Life Cardiovascular make money?
One revenue line is on record: medical Device Import and Distribution.
Who are Line Life Cardiovascular's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Medtronic, Boston Scientific and Abbott Vascular. Emerging players are Penumbra and AngioDynamics. Direct peers are Baumer, Merit Medical Systems, Strattner, Medicalway and CMS Cardio Médica Sistemática.
Does Line Life Cardiovascular have an API?
No public API is recorded for Line Life Cardiovascular.
What industry is Line Life Cardiovascular in?
Line Life Cardiovascular's product category is Medical Device Distribution — Interventional Cardiology and Radiology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAFAI, Hemodynamic Monitoring & Cardiac Diagnostics (Cath Lab, FFR/IVUS/OCT). Its NAICS code is 334510 and its SIC code is 5047.