Avant Medical

Name

Avant Medical

Legal name

Avant Medical B.V.

Website

https://avant-medical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In-Vitro Diagnostics Distribution

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infectious Disease POCT (Respiratory, STI, HIV, Sepsis) (HLAHAOAA), Lab Data Exchange & Interoperability (HL7/FHIR/LDT Results Delivery) (HLACAMAL), Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN)

Keywords

• In vitro diagnostics
• Point of care testing
• Laboratory diagnostics distribution
• Medical device supply
• Clinical chemistry reagents

Headquarters

HQ city

Geffen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of IVD equipment, POCT devices, and medical devices from partner manufacturers. Products delivered from stock for rapid delivery. Revenue generated through one-time equipment sales and potentially recurring reagent/ consumables sales.
2. Service and Support: Implementation assistance, equipment coupling/integration, and training services provided alongside product sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Avant Medical distributes and supports top-quality in-vitro diagnostics (IVD), point-of-care testing (POCT), and medical research equipment for laboratory specialists across the Benelux. Acting as exclusive distributor for global IVD manufacturers, the company supplies analyzers, diagnostic kits and reagents from stock and provides implementation, integration and training services — including a proprietary Smart Box connectivity solution that transmits POC measurements directly to LIMS, EPD and HIS systems.

Product overview

Avant Medical is a distributor of top-quality In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), Point of Care Testing (POCT), and medical devices serving laboratory specialists, academic centers, and clinical hospitals across the Benelux. The company offers three main product categories: (1) Point of Care Testing products including Boditech AFIAS analyzers (AFIAS-1, AFIAS-3, AFIAS-6), Skyla HB1 and Hi analyzers, Diatron Aquila hematology analyzer, and EKF hemoglobin analyzers (DiaSpect Tm, Hemo Control); (2) Laboratory Diagnostics including Zacros T-TAS 01 thrombus formation analyzer, CHRONO-LOG platelet aggregation analyzers (Model 490 4+4, Model 700) with their reagent portfolio, Trinity Biotech clinical chemistry kits (G-6-PDH, Oxalate, ACE, Bile Acids), Biomedica Diagnostics coagulation and thrombotic risk test kits, Haematex coagulation reagents (DOAC-Stop, DOAC-Test, APTT, DRVT, HRRS, Phospholipids), and Pentapharm biochemicals and reagents; (3) Medical Devices including AccuVein AV500 vein visualization and OptiSeal Introducers. The company also provides COVID-19 solutions through Boditech AFIAS platform. Avant Medical operates as exclusive distributor for multiple brands in the Benelux and provides comprehensive service including implementation assistance, training, and local inventory management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boditech AFIAS-1 Immunoassay Analyzer Compact 1-channel automated fluorescent immunoassay system with all-in-one cartridge for simplified operation. Supports walk-away function and LIS/HIS connectivity. Suited to point-of-care testing in clinics, hospitals and GP practices.
• Boditech AFIAS-3 Immunoassay Analyzer Compact and versatile analyzer enabling 3 simultaneous tests using a smart cartridge system with capillary whole blood capability, high throughput and rapid results from an additional pipette tip station.
• Boditech AFIAS-6 Immunoassay Analyzer Automated 6-channel fluorescent immunoassay system capable of running 6 different samples concurrently with all-in-one cartridges, 7-inch touchscreen, built-in thermal printer, RS-232/USB/Ethernet/SD card connectivity and LIS/HIS compatibility.
• Boditech AFIAS COVID-19 Antigen Test Rapid on-site COVID-19 antigen detection test for use with AFIAS analyzers, providing results with high accuracy.
• Boditech AFIAS COVID-19 Antibody Test COVID-19 antibody detection test for identifying immune response to infection or vaccination, used with AFIAS analyzers.
• Boditech AFIAS COVID-19/Flu Ag Combo Simultaneous COVID-19 and influenza antigen detection kit delivering quantitative results that indicate infection status and recovery progress, using advanced luminescence measurement technology.
• Boditech AFIAS Interleukin-6 Test Interleukin-6 test for the AFIAS platform used to identify confirmed COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease progression.
• Skyla HB1 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Point-of-care clinical chemistry analyzer using smart disks with a large parameter menu and simple operation, distributed exclusively in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
• Skyla Hi Clinical Chemistry Analyzer All-in-capillary point-of-care analyzer measuring CRP, HbA1c, creatinine, lipids and glucose as part of Skyla's innovative analyzer portfolio.
• Diatron Aquila Hematology Analyzer Fast 3-part differential hematology analyzer with a smart reagent solution in a single bottle, designed for ease of use and high-quality results.
• EKF DiaSpect Tm Hemoglobin Analyzer Hand-held hemoglobin analyzer producing results in 1–2 seconds from minimal blood volume, using microcuvettes without reagent that have long shelf life and good correlation with laboratory equipment.
• EKF Hemo Control Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Analyzer Palm-sized hemoglobin and hematocrit analyzer providing two test results in one test with bubble-free cuvettes, bidirectional LIS interface (LIS2-A2) and storage for 4,000 patient results.
• Zacros T-TAS 01 Total Thrombus-formation Analysis System Total Thrombus-formation Analysis System from Japanese manufacturer Zacros using smart chips (such as PL-chip) to detect primary hemostasis disorders and to evaluate platelet thrombus formation in patients on antiplatelet therapy.
• CHRONO-LOG Model 490 4+4 Optical Aggregation System Optical platelet aggregation system available in 4 or 8 channel configurations with sample volumes of 250 µL or 500 µL, continuous monitoring with warnings, and AGGRO/LINK Opti8 software for aggregation and vW CoFactor testing. FDA approved and CE marked.
• CHRONO-LOG Model 700 Whole Blood/Optical Lumi-Aggregometer Whole Blood/Optical Lumi-Aggregometer in 2 or 4 channel configurations measuring platelet function via electrical impedance in whole blood or optical density in plasma, with simultaneous ATP release measurement by luminescence. FDA approved and CE marked.
• CHRONO-LOG Platelet Function Reagents Complete line of highly concentrated platelet aggregation reagents including ADP, Collagen, Ristocetin, Epinephrine, Arachidonic Acid, Thrombin, and CHRONO-LUME reagents for ATP release measurement. All FDA approved and CE marked.
• AccuVein AV500 Vein Visualization System Camera-based medical device that projects a real-time digital map of vasculature on the skin surface, allowing clinicians to verify vein patency and avoid valves or branches during clinical, vascular, or cosmetic procedures.
• OptiSeal Valved Peelable Introducer Valved peelable introducer with PTFE sheath and proprietary valve for optimal insertion and sealing. Reduces risk of air embolism and limits clinician exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Available in side-port and non-side-port options, color coded by French size.
• Trinity Biotech G-6PDH Diagnostic Kit Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase quantitative kinetic test with 28-day stability after reconstitution (only test in the market with this stability) and FDA approval, used for detecting G-6-PDH deficiency.
• Trinity Biotech Oxalate Diagnostic Kit Enzymatic/colorimetric assay for measuring oxalate in urine to detect calcium oxalate crystalluria and urinary tract stone formation, including sample purifier tubes, reagents, controls and calibrators.
• Trinity Biotech ACE Diagnostic Kit Kinetic determination kit for Angiotensin Converting Enzyme activity in serum or plasma, used for detecting sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, leprosy and lung or liver diseases.
• Trinity Biotech Bile Acids Diagnostic Kit Colorimetric enzymatic assay using 3α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase for measuring bile acids as indicators of liver function, used to detect hepatic neoplasia, hepatitis and bile duct obstruction.
• Biomedica Diagnostics D-Dimer Test D-dimer cross-linked fibrin degradation product tests used to rule out Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism, Stroke and to monitor Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation treatment.
• Biomedica Diagnostics Antiphospholipid Syndrome Tests Tests for autoimmune hypercoagulable state caused by antiphospholipid antibodies, including DVVtest, DVVconfirm and Acticlot dPT for lupus anticoagulant testing.
• Biomedica Diagnostics ADAMTS13 (TTP) Tests ADAMTS13 activity and autoantibody tests for diagnosing Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, including ACTIFLUOR ADAMTS13 Activity Assay and IMUBIND ADAMTS13 ELISA.
• Biomedica Diagnostics Anticoagulant Therapy Tests Tests for monitoring anticoagulant therapies, including ACTICHROME Heparin (anti-FIIa) and (anti-FXa) activity assays and IMUCLONE Platelet Factor 4 ELISA.
• Biomedica Diagnostics Thrombotic Risk Marker Panel Comprehensive thrombotic risk assessment panel including SPECTROLYSE PAI-1, IMUCLONE Alpha-2-Antiplasmin ELISA, ACTICLOT Protein C and Protein S activity assays, and ACTICHROME coagulation factor assays.
• Haematex DOAC-Stop Coagulation Reagent Reagent that removes all types of Direct Oral Anti-Coagulants (DOACs) from test plasmas: one mini-tablet per 1 mL plasma absorbs up to 2,000 ng/mL of any DOAC, enabling valid factor assays.
• Haematex DOAC-Test Coagulation Reagent Modified phospholipid-rich dilute Russell's Viper Venom reagent for detecting all DOACs, ready for use with approximately 1 year stability at 4°C and onboard stability greater than 24 hours for urgent samples.
• Haematex HRRS (Heparin Resistant Recalcifying Solution) Heparin Resistant Recalcifying Solution that can be substituted for calcium chloride in APTT and KCT tests to eliminate the effect of unfractionated heparin concentrations up to 1 u/mL in normal plasma.
• Haematex DRVT Lupus Anticoagulant Reagents Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Test reagents (dRVT-LS LA Sensitive and dRVT-LR LA Resistant) in powder form, color coded and stable up to 2 years at 4°C, showing no false positives on NOAC or warfarin plasma samples.
• Haematex APTT Reagents APTT reagents in liquid and powder forms: INTRINSIN LS for lupus inhibitor screening and INTRINSIN LR for LA-resistant testing with increased heparin sensitivity, color coded for easy identification.
• Haematex Synthetic Phospholipids Synthetic procoagulant phospholipids including DOPS:DOPC (3:7) and DOPE:DOPS:DOPC (5:3:2) blends with higher activity and better reproducibility than brain phospholipids.
• Pentapharm Chromogenic Substrates Specific synthetic chromogenic peptide substrates for measuring serine protease activity in coagulation, fibrinolysis, kallikrein-kinin and complement systems, including Pefachrome substrates for thrombin, FXa, tPA, FVIIa, FIXa and others.
• Pentapharm Fluorogenic Substrates Fluorogenic peptide substrates using the AMC group, including Pefafluor TH for thrombin and Pefafluor FIXa for Factor IXa measurement.
• Pentapharm Snake Venom Enzymes Highly purified snake venom components for activating or inactivating coagulation or fibrinolysis system components, including Batroxobin maranhao, Protac, Ecarin, Convulxin and RVV-Factor V/X Activators.
• Pentapharm Protease Inhibitors Protease inhibitors for protecting proteins from proteolytic degradation, including Aprotinin, Pefabloc SC, Pefabloc FG, Pefabloc TH and r-Hirudin EC.
• Pentapharm Coagulation Kits and Reagents Coagulation and fibrinolysis test systems including Pefakit APC-R Factor V Leiden, Pefaclot UFH, Pefakit Reptilase Time and Pefakit TAFI.
• Pentapharm Biochemicals Standardized biochemical products including Rabbit brain cephalin (phospholipid source for coagulation assays) and Prionex (porcine collagen peptide stabilizer for enzymes and proteins).
• Smart Box Connectivity Device for Point-of-Care Equipment Proprietary small connectivity device ('Smart Box') that connects Point-of-Care analyzers to laboratory or hospital servers or cloud services (FTP), transmitting measurement data in encrypted format without requiring an intermediate service center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Faster and more accurate measurements compared to previous equipment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Boditech Med Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive dealer for all Boditech products in the Benelux countries. Boditech provides AFIAS analyzers with all-in-one cartridge technology for immunodiagnostics including COVID-19, cardiac, cancer, diabetes, and infection testing.
• Skyla (LITE-ON Technology Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation of Skyla products in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands for innovative portfolio of point-of-care analyzers: Skyla HB1 and Skyla Hi analyzer.
• Trinity BiotechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Benelux for Trinity Biotech products including G-6PDH reference assay, oxalate tests, ACE tests, and bile acids kits. Re-introduction of G-6PDH quantitative determination with 28-day stability after reconstitution.
• Zacros (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Zacros T-TAS 01 system, the world's first analyzer for quantitative thrombus formation in blood under physiological flow conditions. Developed for detecting disorders in primary hemostasis and evaluating platelet thrombus formation in patients on antiplatelet therapy.
• EKF DiagnosticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for hemoglobin meters including DiaSpect Tm hemoglobin analyzer and EKF Hemo Control. Smart and handy hemoglobin meters proven worldwide.
• CHRONO-LOGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 50 years of experience designing, developing, and producing innovative platelet technologies. Products include Model 490 4+4 and Model 700 Whole Blood/Optical Lumi-Aggregometers.
• HaematexsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of coagulation reagents including DOAC-Stop, DOAC-Test, APTT reagents, phospholipids, dRVT reagents, and HRRS (Heparin Resistant Recalcifying Solution).
• PentapharmsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of chromogenic substrates, fluorogenic substrates, snake venom enzymes, protease inhibitors, kits (Pefakit APC-R, Pefaclot UFH), and biochemicals for coagulation and fibrinolysis testing.
• Biomedica DiagnosticssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of D-Dimer tests, thrombotic risk markers, antiphospholipid syndrome tests, anticoagulant therapy tests, and thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura tests.
• DiatronsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Aquila hematology analyzer - fast 3-part diff hematology analyzer with smart reagent solution in one bottle.
• AccuVeinsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides AV500 vein visualization system that projects real-time digital map of vasculature on skin surface, allowing clinicians to verify vein patency and avoid valves or branches.
• GreatbatchsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of OptiSeal valved peelable introducer with PTFE sheath and proprietary valve for optimal insertion and sealing in medical procedures.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• bioMérieux: French global IVD powerhouse with broad microbiology, immunoassay, and molecular diagnostics offerings. It competes with Avant Medical's distributed product lines across multiple categories and supplies hospitals directly via its own European sales force.
• Roche Diagnostics: Global IVD market leader (cobas, Accu-Chek) with extensive central-lab and POCT portfolios. Its scale and direct-sales model in Benelux hospitals represents a structural competitive threat to Avant Medical's distribution business.
• Abbott Diagnostics: US-headquartered broad IVD and POCT manufacturer (i-STAT, Alinity). Its comprehensive diagnostics portfolio and direct sales to Benelux hospitals overlap with and compete against Avant Medical's POCT and clinical chemistry distribution offering.

Direct peers

• Sysmex: Japanese-headquartered global leader in hematology and IVD. Sysmex's hematology analyzers compete directly with Avant Medical's distributed Diatron Aquila 3-part differential analyzer and adjacent IVD product lines for the same clinical hospital customers.
• EKF Diagnostics: UK-based manufacturer of point-of-care analyzers including hemoglobin meters (DiaSpect Tm, Hemo Control). EKF is both a key supplier to Avant Medical and a competing POCT brand that other distributors carry across European markets, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Werfen: Spanish/Italian-headquartered specialty diagnostics company with a strong hemostasis and acute-care diagnostics portfolio. Its hemostasis line directly overlaps with Avant Medical's distributed CHRONO-LOG, Zacros, and Haematex coagulation offering to clinical hospital laboratories.
• Diagnostica Stago: French specialist manufacturer of hemostasis and coagulation diagnostics. Its product line directly overlaps with Avant Medical's distributed CHRONO-LOG, Zacros T-TAS, Biomedica, and Haematex coagulation portfolio sold to the same hospital laboratory customers across Benelux.
• Cepheid: Cepheid (a Danaher company) manufactures rapid molecular POCT systems such as GeneXpert. Its decentralized testing platform competes directly with Avant Medical's Boditech AFIAS and Skyla POCT offerings for hospital and clinic rapid-diagnostic placements across Europe.
• HemoSonics: US-based developer of viscoelastic coagulation testing platforms (Quantra). Its whole-blood hemostasis analyzer competes directly with Avant Medical's distributed Zacros T-TAS 01 system for quantitative thrombus-formation analysis at hospital labs.
• QuidelOrtho: US-headquartered manufacturer of point-of-care rapid diagnostics and clinical chemistry products. Its POCT and immunoassay offerings directly overlap with Avant Medical's Boditech AFIAS, Skyla, and EKF POCT distribution portfolio for hospital and clinic rapid-diagnostic placements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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