CAK

Name

CAK

Legal name

Changzhou Ankang Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.

Website

https://cak-medical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices (Surgical Instruments)

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Endoscopic Therapeutic & Access Devices (Trocars, dilators, biopsy/ablation tools) (HLAHADAN), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

Keywords

• Minimally invasive surgical instruments
• Surgical staplers
• Ultrasonic scalpels
• Endoscopy devices
• Laparoscopic instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Jintan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

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. Surgical Instruments Manufacturing and Sales: CAK Medical generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of high-quality medical surgical instruments, including surgical staplers, ultrasonic scalpels, endoscopic devices, and other surgical accessories. The company sells disposable products (single-use staplers, trocars) as well as capital equipment (generators for ultrasonic scalpels). Products are sold through B2B channels to distributors, importers, and directly to terminal hospitals worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CAK Medical manufactures and sells minimally invasive surgical instruments including surgical staplers (open and endoscopic), ultrasonic scalpels, endoscopy platforms (bronchoscope, ureteroscope, cystoscope), and laparoscopic trocars/accessories. Products are sold as both disposable single-use devices and capital equipment (generators) through a B2B distribution model to global distributors, importers, and terminal hospitals.

Product overview

CAK (Changzhou Ankang Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.) is a medical device manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of surgical instruments for minimally invasive and open surgery. The product lineup includes Open Surgical Staplers (Circular Stapler, Prolapse Hemorrhoids Stapler, Linear Cutter Stapler, Curved Cutter Stapler, Linear Stapler, Purse String Stapler, Skin Stapler, Circumcision Stapler), Endoscopic Staplers (Powered Endoscopic Cutter Stapler Type K/Q, Endoscopic Linear Cutter Stapler Type K/Q), Surgical Energy Devices (Ultrasonic Scalpels), Endoscopy Platform products (Bronchoscope, Ureteroscope, Cystoscope), and Other Surgical Instruments (Laparoscopic Trocar, Endo Bag, Wound Protector). The company designs high-performance instruments for laparoscopic, thoracic, and endoscopic procedures, providing sterile, ergonomic, and cost-effective solutions for healthcare providers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAK: Primary brand name for surgical instruments including surgical staplers, ultrasonic scalpels, and laparoscopic instruments

Products and services

• Circular Stapler Precision surgical stapler for circular tissue anastomosis, primarily used in gastrointestinal, thoracic, and colorectal surgeries to create secure, leak-proof connections between tissue segments. Sold to hospitals and distributors globally.
• Prolapse Hemorrhoids Stapler Specialized stapler for hemorrhoid procedures (PPH technique) that performs circular resection of rectal mucosa to treat prolapsed hemorrhoids with reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery.
• Linear Cutter Stapler Disposable surgical stapler that simultaneously cuts and staples tissue, providing efficient and safe digestive tract tissue anastomosis with titanium alloy staple cartridges available in 60/80/100mm sizes.
• Curved Cutter Stapler Curved configuration surgical stapler designed for specific anatomical access and tissue cutting requirements during open surgical procedures.
• Linear Stapler Surgical stapler for linear tissue closure and stapling, designed for open surgery applications requiring precise linear staple lines. ISO13485 certified.
• Purse String Stapler Device for creating uniform circular sutures in procedures requiring purse string closure, particularly valuable in gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery for preparing tissue for anastomosis.
• Skin Stapler Disposable skin stapler for wound closure providing precise alignment of wound edges, minimizing tissue trauma and reducing procedure time compared to traditional sutures.
• Circumcision Stapler Specialized stapling device for circumcision procedures providing standardized, efficient tissue cutting and closure.
• Powered Endoscopic Cutter Stapler-Type K Powered (motor-assisted) endoscopic stapler Type K for minimally invasive procedures, designed for precise tissue cutting and stapling in confined laparoscopic spaces.
• Powered Endoscopic Cutter Stapler-Type Q Powered endoscopic stapler Type Q offering enhanced control and consistency for tissue division and closure in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries.
• Endoscopic Linear Cutter Stapler-Type K Linear cutter stapler designed for endoscopic use, enabling simultaneous tissue cutting and stapling through small incision access points.
• Endoscopic Linear Cutter Stapler-Type Q Endoscopic linear cutter stapler variant Type Q for minimally invasive surgical procedures requiring precise linear tissue stapling and division.
• Ultrasonic Scalpels

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces operative time by 60% compared to traditional manual suturing
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Intuitive Surgical (DAVINCI)coreTechnology or Integration · 12 March 2024CAK Medical's surgical staplers are featured alongside DAVINCI robotic surgical systems in laparoscopic GI tumor and bariatric surgery demonstrations. This collaboration showcases CAK products in high-profile surgical education events, demonstrating compatibility with leading robotic surgery platforms.
• Indonesian Medical PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAK maintains strong partnerships with Indonesian distributors and medical professionals. The company served as golden sponsor at P2B2 PABI XX Makassar 2023 with over 3,000 participating surgeons, organized workshops with animal wet labs, and conducted training courses with leading KOLs. Indonesian partners arrange clinical training and market education for CAK products.
• Malaysia Healthcare PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAK participated as platinum sponsor at 2024 ATCSA in Malaysia with active engagement from professionals across multiple countries. The company had the honor of an audience with Malaysia's Minister of Health, who praised CAK's commitment to high-quality products. Malaysian partners support clinical training and local market development.
• Philippine Medical DistributorsmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAK participates in Philippine medical events including the 79th PCS Annual Clinical Congress and PhilMedicalExpo, connecting with the Philippine surgical community through local distribution partners who facilitate market access and clinical support.
• Hospital Serdang (Malaysia)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAK collaborated with Hospital Serdang for successful thoracic surgery on a refugee patient using CAK endoscopic staplers, demonstrating product performance in real clinical applications and strengthening regional healthcare partnerships.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Medtronic: Owns the Covidien surgical stapling franchise and a major MIS energy-device portfolio; competes head-to-head with CAK on endoscopic staplers and ultrasonic/vessel-sealing platforms in global hospital tenders.
• Conmed: US-based surgical device company with a focused portfolio in advanced energy, endo-mechanical, and laparoscopic instruments; directly comparable to CAK on endoscopic stapling and energy categories in hospital procurement.
• Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson): Global market leader in surgical staplers and energy devices; directly competes with CAK across open and endoscopic stapling categories with comparable product breadth and well-established KOL and hospital relationships.
• Frankenman International: Hong Kong-based Chinese manufacturer specializing in disposable surgical staplers; closest cost-leadership competitor to CAK with overlapping product lines and competing on price in emerging-market distributor channels.
• Stryker: Operates in surgical instruments and energy devices (including ultrasonic platforms) and competes with CAK across MIS and open surgery disposables in hospitals globally.
• Welfare Medical: Chinese developer and manufacturer of surgical staplers, trocars, and energy devices; direct peer selling overlapping SKUs into hospital channels where CAK competes for tender wins.

Broad incumbents

• Lepu Medical: Large Chinese medical device group with stapling and interventional product lines; competes with CAK in MIS instruments while leveraging broader portfolio and capital scale across cardiovascular and surgical categories.
• Smith+Nephew: Global medical device incumbent with surgical instruments and wound-care adjacencies; overlaps with CAK on wound protectors, trocars, and OR consumables in hospital channels worldwide.
• B. Braun: German medical device incumbent with a broad surgical instruments portfolio; competes with CAK on trocars, suture/stapling adjacents, and OR consumables across European and global hospital channels.

Others

• Intuitive Surgical: DAVINCI robotic-surgery platform owner and named CAK integration partner; not a direct stapler competitor, but adjacent ecosystem participant whose installed base defines the addressable robotic-assisted case pool CAK staplers can capture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ankangmedicalchina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ankangmedical

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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