Ultra Clean Systems

What Ultra Clean Systems does

Ultra Clean Systems, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida, manufactures medical-grade ultrasonic cleaning systems designed for reprocessing surgical instruments in hospital sterile processing departments (SPDs). The company builds a portfolio spanning tabletop units (models 1100 and 1101), mid-range freestanding systems (1150 and 1522), and automated high-capacity Triton series systems (Triton 36 and Triton 72). Its core technology centers on TRT (Titanium Rod Transducer) technology—surgical-grade titanium transducers that inject energy directly into water, reducing power loss by approximately 20% versus bonded transducers and delivering adjustable 8-13 minute cleaning cycles, including a dedicated 15-minute cycle for da Vinci robotic instruments. The Triton series additionally integrates a UV light filtration system that destroys bacteria and viruses during the cleaning process, a feature Ultra Clean Systems claims as a category first.

The company's revenue model is hardware sales of capital equipment to healthcare facilities, with no disclosed pricing, recurring service, or consumable revenue stream. Ultra Clean Systems operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Getinge AB, a Swedish publicly-traded medical technology company listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, and is distributed through Getinge's global direct enterprise sales force. Go-to-market emphasizes field sales to hospitals, supplemented by CE-accredited educational content (the 'Beyond the Bubble' series), the NewSplash newsletter targeted at sterile processing professionals, industry events, and a product catalog on the Getinge website. Customer segments are concentrated in U.S. hospital SPDs ranging from small facilities to high-throughput trauma centers, with no named customer logos disclosed. O'Brien Cale is identified as founder; the company maintains 11-50 employees.

Name

Ultra Clean Systems

Legal name

Ultra Clean Systems

Website

https://ultracleansystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ultra Clean Systems, founded in 1999 and based in Oldsmar, Florida, manufactures medical-grade ultrasonic cleaning systems for hospital sterile processing departments. Now a Getinge AB subsidiary, it sells TRT-technology tabletop, freestanding, and automated Triton units globally through Getinge's enterprise sales force.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterilization Equipment & Systems (Autoclaves, Low-Temp, ETO, H2O2, UV) (HLAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reprocessing & Endoscope Infection Prevention (AERs, Drying/Storage, Leak Testing, Brushes) (HLAHANAJ)

Keywords

• Ultrasonic cleaning systems
• Medical instrument reprocessing
• Sterile processing equipment
• Surgical instrument cleaners
• Healthcare cleaning technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldsmar

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Sales: Sale of ultrasonic cleaning machines including tabletop models (1100, 1101), freestanding models (1150, 1522), and Triton series systems (Triton 36, Triton 72). Revenue generated through one-time hardware sales to healthcare facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ultra Clean Systems designs and manufactures medical-grade ultrasonic cleaning systems used by hospital sterile processing departments to clean surgical instruments prior to disinfection and sterilization. The product portfolio spans the Triton automatic series (Triton 72, Triton 36), freestanding floor models (1522, 1150), tabletop models (1101, 1100), and accessories (backsplash, trays), all incorporating the proprietary TRT (Titanium Rod Transducer) technology and optional UV light filtration for cleaning da Vinci robotic, laparoscopic, lumen, and general surgical instruments.

Product overview

Ultra Clean Systems, now a part of Getinge, offers a comprehensive portfolio of ultrasonic cleaning systems designed for healthcare sterile processing departments. The product lineup includes: (1) Triton series (Triton 72 and Triton 36) - automatic systems featuring proprietary TRT (Titanium Rod Transducer) technology with 8-13 minute cleaning cycles and UV filtration; (2) Floor models (1522 and 1150) - freestanding units for larger facilities with high-volume needs; (3) Tabletop models (1100 and 1101) - compact units for smaller facilities or low-volume applications; and (4) Accessories including ultrasonic backsplash units and trays/baskets. The systems are designed for cleaning surgical instruments including da Vinci robotic instruments, with features like lumen flushing connections and configurable cycle times to accommodate various sterile processing workflows from small facilities to high-throughput trauma centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ultra Clean Systems Triton 72 Automatic high-capacity ultrasonic cleaning system designed for high-throughput facilities such as trauma centers, featuring TRT (Titanium Rod Transducer) technology for enhanced cleaning power and reduced cycle times. Targeted at enterprise hospital sterile processing departments.
• Ultra Clean Systems Triton 36 Automatic single-basin ultrasonic cleaning system suitable for medium-capacity sterile processing departments, incorporating TRT technology for cavitation-based cleaning of surgical instruments. Targeted at hospital sterile processing departments.
• Ultra Clean Systems 1522 Freestanding Model Floor-model ultrasonic cleaner designed for larger sterile processing departments, providing high-volume instrument cleaning capabilities with configurable basin sizes. Targeted at hospital sterile processing departments with high-volume needs.
• Ultra Clean Systems 1150 Freestanding Model Floor-standing ultrasonic cleaning system designed for medium-to-large sterile processing facilities requiring robust instrument cleaning with multiple transducer configurations. Targeted at hospital sterile processing departments.
• Ultra Clean Systems 1101 Tabletop Model Compact tabletop ultrasonic cleaner suitable for small facilities or low-volume instrument cleaning applications, featuring portable design for flexible placement. Targeted at smaller sterile processing facilities.
• Ultra Clean Systems 1100 Tabletop Model Entry-level tabletop ultrasonic cleaning system designed for smaller sterile processing needs or facilities with limited space, providing essential ultrasonic cleaning functionality. Targeted at small sterile processing facilities.
• Ultra Clean Systems Ultrasonic Backsplash Accessory backsplash unit designed to complement Ultra Clean Systems tabletop ultrasonic cleaners, providing additional workspace in sterile processing environments. Targeted at sterile processing departments using tabletop cleaners.
• Ultra Clean Systems Ultrasonic Trays Specialized trays and baskets designed for use within Ultra Clean Systems ultrasonic cleaners, facilitating proper instrument loading and protecting instruments during cleaning cycles. Targeted at sterile processing departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-minute total time reduction per cleaning cycle (5-minute cycle time reduction plus eliminated need for separate degassing)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• SharpenedTek (Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment): Smaller specialist manufacturer offering ultrasonic cleaners including units targeted at medical and surgical instrument reprocessing. Competes with Ultra Clean Systems in selected facility segments with more focused/niche product offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Steris: Global leader in sterilization and infection prevention, offering washers, sterilizers, consumables, and services to hospitals and sterile processing departments. Operates broadly across the same reprocessing workflow as Ultra Clean Systems but at vastly larger scale and with broader product coverage.
• Advanced Sterilization Products (Fortive): Manufacturer of low-temperature sterilization systems and infection prevention products for healthcare facilities. Sits adjacent in the same sterile reprocessing workflow as Ultra Clean Systems but focused on the sterilization step rather than the cleaning step.
• Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson): Division of Emerson offering ultrasonic cleaning equipment primarily for industrial applications with medical adjacency. Provides competing transducer technology to Ultra Clean Systems but at broader industrial scale rather than specialized medical focus.
• Cantel Medical (Stericycle): Provider of infection prevention and reprocessing solutions including endoscope reprocessing, sterilants, and workflow tools for hospitals. Operates in the broader infection prevention space with overlapping customer base.
• Miele Professional: Major manufacturer of medical washer-disinfectors and related reprocessing equipment for hospitals and laboratories. Overlaps with Ultra Clean Systems in pre-sterilization cleaning of surgical instruments, but operates as a broad incumbent with a much larger portfolio and competes via integrated cleaning-disinfection workflows.

Direct peers

• Tuttnauer: Manufacturer of autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, and related sterilization/reprocessing equipment for healthcare, dental, and laboratory markets. Direct peer in the surgical instrument reprocessing equipment category.
• Steelco (Miele Group): Manufacturer of washer-disinfectors and sterilization equipment for hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceutical markets. A direct peer in the surgical instrument cleaning and reprocessing equipment category.
• Belimed: Specialist manufacturer of medical washer-disinfectors and sterile processing equipment. Directly competes with Ultra Clean Systems in the pre-sterilization cleaning step for surgical instruments, serving the same hospital SPD customer base.
• L&R Ultrasonics: Manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning systems for medical, dental, and industrial applications. A direct peer producing ultrasonic cleaners that compete with Ultra Clean Systems' tabletop, freestanding, and Triton-series units.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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