Vitalograph

What Vitalograph does

Vitalograph is a privately held medical device company founded in 1963 and headquartered in Maids Moreton, Buckingham, UK, with manufacturing operations in Ennis, Ireland. The company designs and manufactures respiratory diagnostic equipment — including handheld spirometers (micro, In2itive), desktop spirometers (Alpha), PC-based spirometry systems (Pneumotrac, Compact), full pulmonary function testing stations (VitaloLAB, VitaloQUB), respiratory muscle strength measurement devices, and complementary products such as the AIM Aerosol Inhalation Trainer and NIOX VERO for FeNO testing. Its measurement platform is anchored by the proprietary V-Core Flowhead Technology, built on the Fleisch Pneumotachograph developed in 1953, which delivers linear, stable flow measurement with no moving parts and conforms to ISO 26782:2009 and ATS/ERS 2019 guidelines.

The company serves four primary customer segments: healthcare providers (primary care, pulmonologists, hospitals), pharmaceutical companies and CROs running respiratory clinical trials, occupational health programs, and telehealth platforms. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of devices and consumables (notably Bacterial Viral Filters with >99.999% validated cross-contamination efficiency), software licenses (Spirotrac 6, plus ComPAS2 PFT software acquired through Morgan Scientific in September 2024), and custom clinical trial services spanning in-clinic testing, home monitoring, and study centralization. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the UK, Ireland, USA, Germany, and Japan with authorized medical specialty distributors, reaching medical professionals in over 113 countries. The company employs more than 500 people globally and has publicly stated a strategic goal of trebling its respiratory diagnostics business by 2026.

Name

Vitalograph

Legal name

Vitalograph (UK) Ltd.

Website

https://vitalograph.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vitalograph is a privately held medical device company founded in 1963 that designs and manufactures spirometers, pulmonary function testing systems, and respiratory diagnostic software for healthcare providers, pharmaceutical sponsors and CROs, occupational health programs, and telehealth platforms across 113+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Respiratory Diagnostic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) & Spirometry Equipment (HLAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Respiratory Monitoring & Oximetry (Capnography, Pulse Oximeters, Respiratory Rate) (HLAHAGAI), Blood Oxygen & Respiratory Monitoring (Pulse Oximetry, Capnography, Spirometry) (HLAHACAD)

Keywords

• Respiratory diagnostic devices
• Spirometry equipment
• Pulmonary function testing
• Clinical trial services
• Medical device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ennis

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Hardware Sales: Sale of respiratory diagnostic medical devices including spirometers (Alpha, In2itive, micro, Pneumotrac), pulmonary function testing systems (VitaloLAB, VitaloQUB), respiratory monitors, and complementary diagnostic equipment. Hardware includes one-time device purchases with 5-year warranty upon registration.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Software products including Spirotrac 6 diagnostic workstation software, ComPAS2 PFT solutions, and Device Studio software. Software Development Kits for OEM integration. Revenue includes software licenses and potential subscription components for updates.
3. Consumables and Accessories: Bacterial Viral Filters (BVF) with validated cross-contamination efficiency >99.999%, adapters, and other consumables required for ongoing device operation and hygiene compliance.
4. Clinical Trial Services: Custom respiratory clinical trial solutions supporting pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and CROs. Services include respiratory endpoint solutions, in-clinic testing, home monitoring, and study centralization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vitalograph manufactures respiratory diagnostic medical devices including spirometers, pulmonary function testing systems, and respiratory muscle strength measurement devices for healthcare providers and clinical research. The company also provides custom clinical trial services for pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and CROs conducting respiratory studies. Its offering is built on proprietary V-Core Flowhead Technology based on the Fleisch Pneumotachograph.

Product overview

Vitalograph is a global leader in respiratory diagnostics and clinical trial services, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of diagnostic devices and software solutions. The product portfolio centers on spirometry technology with multiple device tiers including handheld spirometers (micro, In2itive), desktop spirometers (Alpha), and PC-based systems (Pneumotrac, Compact), complemented by full pulmonary function testing stations (VitaloLAB, VitaloQUB). Respiratory muscle strength testing is available through the Pneumotrac with RMS. Software solutions include Spirotrac 6 for diagnostic workstation management and a Software Developers' Kit enabling third-party telehealth integration. Complementary products include the AIM Aerosol Inhalation Trainer for inhaler technique assessment, Lung Age Monitor for smoking cessation support, and NIOX VERO for FeNO testing. The V-Core Flowhead Technology provides the underlying measurement platform across multiple devices. The 2024 acquisition of Morgan Scientific added ComPAS2 PFT software to strengthen Vitalograph's advanced pulmonary function testing solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• V-Core Flowhead Technology: Proprietary flow measuring technology used in Vitalograph diagnostic spirometers, considered a gold standard in spirometry measurement.
• ComPAS2
• Spirotrac 6 Software
• BVF (Bacterial Viral Filter)
• ALPHA Spirometer
• In2itive Spirometer
• micro Spirometer
• Pneumotrac Spirometer
• Pneumotrac with RMS
• VitaloLAB
• VitaloQUB
• AIM Aerosol Inhalation Trainer
• Gold Standard Rolling Seal Spirometer

Products and services

• Alpha Spirometer All-in-one V-Core desktop spirometer with integrated printer and EMR connectivity providing accurate and versatile testing for healthcare and research needs.
• In2itive Spirometer Handheld spirometer with wireless bi-directional EMR connectivity for point-of-care spirometry testing in healthcare settings.
• micro Spirometer Lightweight, handheld diagnostic spirometer for accurate testing on the move, featuring V-Core flowhead technology and PDF report generation.
• Pneumotrac Spirometer with Spirotrac 6 Software Full-featured PC-based spirometry powered by V-Core flowhead technology and Spirotrac 6 software for integration with desktop, laptop, or tablet.
• Pneumotrac with RMS (Respiratory Muscle Strength) PC-based system combining Respiratory Muscle Strength measurements (MIP, MEP, SNIP) and Spirometry offering multiple testing possibilities in one portable device.
• VitaloLAB Full pulmonary function testing system including spirometry, DLco, and respiratory muscle assessments for hospital diagnostic laboratories.
• VitaloQUB Full pulmonary function testing system combining power and precision, including advanced testing capabilities for hospital environments.
• Compact Multi-diagnostic clinic solution facilitating accurate and efficient point-of-care assessment of respiratory health.
• Spirotrac 6 Software Powerful and flexible PC-based diagnostic workstation software with EMR integration, offering spirometry testing capabilities with ATS/ERS 2019 compliant test quality feedback.
• ComPAS2 Software Pulmonary function testing software acquired from Morgan Scientific that powers Vitalograph's advanced PFT solutions.
• Software Developers' Kit for micro Spirometer API developers' kit enabling third-party applications to interface with the Vitalograph micro Spirometer for Telehealth integration on Windows, iOS, and Android platforms.
• AIM Aerosol Inhalation Trainer Training tool designed to improve inhaler technique through aerosol inhalation assessment.
• Lung Age Monitor Lung monitor designed to support smoking cessation programs with measurable data.
• NIOX VERO Device for accurately assessing airway inflammation with FeNO testing to improve asthma patient outcomes at point-of-care.
• Clinical Trial Services Custom respiratory clinical trial solutions for pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and CROs covering in-clinic testing, home monitoring, study centralization, and cardiac safety testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cross-contamination efficiency >99.999% with Bacterial Viral Filters
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Morgan ScientificcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 September 2024Vitalograph acquired Morgan Scientific, a Massachusetts-based PFT software company, to strengthen its respiratory diagnostic solutions and expand U.S. presence. The acquisition includes ComPAS2 software which powers Vitalograph's advanced PFT solutions. This strategic acquisition is integral to Vitalograph's goal to treble its respiratory diagnostics business by 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Philips Respironics: Division of Philips offering respiratory diagnostics, sleep therapy, and ventilation, competing with Vitalograph's spirometry and PFT portfolio as part of a much broader hospital and home-care portfolio.
• GE Healthcare: Global medical device incumbent whose respiratory and pulmonary diagnostics offerings overlap with Vitalograph's hospital-tier PFT and respiratory monitoring products as part of a broad hospital capex portfolio.

Emerging players

• SDI Diagnostics: Smaller US-based competitor in spirometry and PFT devices, with overlapping product categories to Vitalograph at the office/clinic tier and a more limited geographic reach.

Direct peers

• COSMED: Italy/US-based manufacturer of pulmonary function testing systems, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and metabolic carts, directly competing with Vitalograph's VitaloLAB and VitaloQUB PFT platforms.
• NIOX Group (Circassia): UK-based specialist in FeNO airway inflammation measurement (NIOX VERO), directly comparable to Vitalograph's complementary NIOX VERO distribution and adjacent respiratory diagnostic category.
• MGC Diagnostics: US-based provider of PFT and cardiopulmonary diagnostic systems, directly comparable in the hospital and clinical research PFT market where Vitalograph's VitaloLAB and ComPAS2 compete.
• MIR (Medical International Research): Italian-headquartered manufacturer of handheld and PC-based spirometers directly competing with Vitalograph's micro, Alpha, and In2itive product lines. Closest direct competitor in portable spirometry.
• Schiller AG: Swiss manufacturer of cardiopulmonary diagnostics including spirometry and PFT, with a global sales footprint directly overlapping Vitalograph's hospital and clinic segments.
• ndd Medical Technologies: Swiss developer of ultrasonic flow-sensing spirometry and PFT devices, competing head-to-head with Vitalograph's Fleisch-based V-Core products using an alternative measurement modality.

Others

• PARI Medical: Respiratory-focused medical device company primarily in nebulizers and inhalation drug delivery; not a direct PFT competitor, but addresses the same pulmonology customer base and channels as Vitalograph.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vitalograph
• Facebookfacebook.com/VitalographUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vitalograph

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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