PAHI
PAHI designs and manufactures FDA-cleared hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers (monoplace and multiplace) and the VersalVent ventilator, selling primarily to hospitals, wound care centers, military medical facilities, and government health programs globally from its Taiwan manufacturing base and Texas sales office.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersTaipei, Taiwan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PAHI does
Pan America Hyperbarics, Inc. (PAHI) designs, manufactures, and distributes hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) systems for medical, military, veterinary, and government buyers. Its core hardware portfolio consists of monoplace chambers (PAH-S1-3200 and PAH-S1-3800), a Class A multiplace chamber (PAH-M10+2) capable of treating up to 10 patients plus 2 attendants at pressures up to 6 ATA, and the VersalVent Model V1 hyperbaric ventilator. A defining architectural choice across the lineup is 100% pneumatic control — chambers and ventilators operate without electricity or backup battery, a design positioned as a safety and reliability feature for clinical, military, and emergency settings.
The company is incorporated in Texas (USA) with manufacturing in Taipei, Taiwan and a U.S. sales/distribution office in Plano, Texas. PAHI sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales supplemented by phone/fax/email order intake and a Texas-based distributor; international sales include documented deployments with the Philippine Government and U.S. military customers such as Brooke Army Medical Center. Beyond new equipment, revenue mechanics include flexible lease options (with a ventilator trade-in program), reduced-price refurbished chambers, a veterinary sub-brand (PAH Animal Chamber Series at pethbo.com), and consumables/parts across chamber accessories (ChristoLube, masks, HEPA filters, regulators) and ventilator accessories (DISS hoses, breathing circuits, IMV systems).
Regulatory positioning is a core element of PAHI's offering: chambers and the VersalVent carry FDA 510(k) clearance, ISO 13485 quality certification, ASME PVHO-1 and ASME Section VIII Division 1 pressure-vessel conformance, and NFPA 99 healthcare facility code compliance. VersalVent's automatic pressure compensation (maintaining constant tidal volume up to 3 ATA) and a 4-in-1 universal penetrator compatible with major chamber brands underpin interoperability claims. Customer concentration is dispersed across individual hospitals, wound care centers, and government accounts, with no large enterprise anchor logo publicly disclosed. The company remains privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or executive team information in the public record.
PAHI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PAHI
- Legal name
- Pan America Hyperbarics, Inc.
- Website
- https://panamericahbo.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PAHI designs and manufactures FDA-cleared hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers (monoplace and multiplace) and the VersalVent ventilator, selling primarily to hospitals, wound care centers, military medical facilities, and government health programs globally from its Taiwan manufacturing base and Texas sales office.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PAHI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Equipment
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Oxygen Therapy Systems (Concentrators, Cylinders, Liquid O2, HFNC) (HLAHAGAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Ventilators & Mechanical Ventilation Systems (ICU/Transport/Home) (HLAHAGAC), Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG), Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK)
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Where PAHI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Taipei
- HQ country
- Taiwan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
PAHI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hyperbaric Chamber Sales: Sale of monoplace and multiplace hyperbaric oxygen chambers including PAH-S1-3200, PAH-S1-3800, and PAH-M10+2 models to healthcare facilities
- Ventilator Sales: Sale of VersalVent Model V1 hyperbaric ventilators and accessories for use with hyperbaric chambers
- Chamber and Accessory Sales: Sale of chamber accessories including DISS O2 medical hoses, breathing circuits, filters, adapters, and other consumables/parts
- Lease Options: Flexible leasing options according to budget, with trade-in program for existing ventilators regardless of condition
- Support Services: Maintenance, education, and training services for HBO technology provided to healthcare institutions
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | PAH-S1-3800 Monoplace Chamber - Purchase Option |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | VersalVent Model V1 - Purchase with Trade-in |
| Subscription | Annual | VersalVent Model V1 - Lease Option |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
PAHI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PAHI designs, manufactures, and sells hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chamber systems for healthcare facilities, including monoplace chambers (PAH-S1-3200 and PAH-S1-3800), the Class A multiplace PAH-M10+2 chamber, and the VersalVent Model V1 hyperbaric ventilator. The company also supplies chamber and ventilator accessories, a hydraulic patient gurney, refurbished chambers, and a separate line of veterinary hyperbaric chambers.
Product overview
Pan America Hyperbarics (PAHI) is a manufacturer of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) treatment systems. The product portfolio consists of three primary hyperbaric chamber models: the PAH-S1-3200 (32-inch monoplace), PAH-S1-3800 (38-inch monoplace), and PAH-M10+2 (10+2 capacity multiplace chamber). These are complemented by the VersalVent Model V1 hyperbaric ventilator, Hydraulic Gurney patient handling equipment, and comprehensive chamber and ventilator accessory lines. The chambers range from Class B monoplace units treating single patients to Class A multiplace systems accommodating multiple patients, with operating pressures from 3 ATA to 6 ATA. PAHI also offers reduced-price pre-owned chambers and maintains a separate veterinary product line (PAH Animal Chamber Series) for small animal treatment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- VersalVent: Hyperbaric Chamber Ventilator product line, including VersalVent Model V1 (PAH-V1) ventilator for use in monoplace and multiplace hyperbaric chambers.
- PAH Animal Chamber Series
Products and services
- PAH-S1-3200 Monoplace Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber A 32-inch diameter monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chamber designed for single-patient HBOT treatment, intended for hospitals and wound care centers that need FDA 510(k) cleared, ISO 13485 certified equipment with 100% pneumatic control.
- PAH-S1-3800 Monoplace Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber A larger 38-inch diameter monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chamber with 98-inch internal length and 770 lbs patient weight capacity, offering 100% pneumatic control and operation up to 3 ATA for single-patient treatment in hospitals and wound care centers.
- PAH-M10+2 Class A Multiplace Hyperbaric Chamber A Class A multiplace hyperbaric oxygen chamber designed to treat up to 10 patients plus 2 in the transfer compartment at up to 6 ATA, for hospitals, military facilities, and government health programs requiring multi-patient HBOT capacity.
- VersalVent Model V1 Hyperbaric Chamber Ventilator An FDA 510(k) cleared hyperbaric chamber ventilator that delivers pneumatic ventilatory support to pediatric and adult patients in monoplace and multiplace chambers, automatically maintaining constant tidal volume under pressure changes up to 3 ATA without electricity.
- Hydraulic Patient Gurney A deluxe hydraulic patient gurney with wide fire-retardant mattress and adjustable backrest used to position patients comfortably in supine position during hyperbaric oxygen treatment sessions.
- Chamber Accessories A line of chamber maintenance and patient comfort accessories including ChristoLube lubricant, protective covers, hyperbaric pillows, medical air regulators, power cords, ground test kits, O2 analyzers, smoke hoods, masks, breathing circuits, and disinfectants sold to facilities operating PAHI chambers.
- Ventilator Accessories A comprehensive set of ventilator accessories including DISS O2 medical hoses, air supply hoses, exhalation drive lines, chamber pressure reference lines, fittings, bird exhalation valves, IMV systems, one-way valves, breathing hoses, HEPA filters, and customizable gas penetrators for use with the VersalVent ventilator.
- Reduced Price Chambers Pre-owned or refurbished hyperbaric chambers offered at reduced pricing for budget-constrained healthcare facilities that need PAHI chamber capability at lower acquisition cost.
- PAH Animal Chamber Series A separate series of hyperbaric chambers designed for veterinary use, including 3 ATA and 1.2 ATA small animal chambers for treating pets and other small animals in veterinary clinics.
Quantifiable outcome
- 10-15 fold increase in plasma oxygen concentration during HBOT treatment at elevated pressure
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use PAHI
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
PAHI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
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- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
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Feature5 records
PAHI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PAHI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sechrist Industries: US-based long-standing manufacturer of monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chambers (e.g., 3200/3600 series) used in hospitals and wound care centers — directly competing with PAHI's PAH-S1-3200 and PAH-S1-3800 on form factor, FDA clearance, and hospital customer base.
- Haux-Life-Support: Germany-based specialist in multiplace hyperbaric chambers and life-support systems for clinical and diving applications; directly competes with PAHI's PAH-M10+2 multiplace chamber for government, military, and hospital tenders.
- Fink Engineering: Australian designer and manufacturer of clinical hyperbaric chambers (monoplace and multiplace) for hospital and research use; competes most directly with PAHI's multiplace capability in international government and hospital tenders.
- Perry Baromedical: US-based manufacturer of monoplace hyperbaric chambers (Sigma/Primus series) for hospitals and wound care; competes head-to-head with PAHI across hospital procurement channels with overlapping FDA 510(k) and NFPA compliance positioning.
- OxyHealth: Manufacturer of portable soft-shell and hard-shell hyperbaric chambers targeting clinics and wellness centers; overlaps with PAHI in chamber products and HBOT indications but skews to lower-pressure consumer/adjacent-clinical segments.
- ETC Biomedical (SOS Medical Group): European/US manufacturer of hyperbaric oxygen chambers and HBO accessories for hospitals and research institutions; competes with PAHI's full chamber catalog and accessory line on similar clinical and indication targets.
Emerging players
- HVM (Hyperbaric Veterinary Medicine): Veterinary-specialist provider of small-animal hyperbaric oxygen therapy services and equipment; competes with PAHI's pethbo.com veterinary chamber line for the animal HBOT customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Getinge: Global medical technology company with acute care therapies including ventilators and anesthesia; broad incumbent competing indirectly with PAHI in hospital respiratory and hyperbaric-adjacent capital equipment categories.
- Hamilton Medical: Swiss manufacturer of mechanical ventilators (Hamilton-G5, C6, T1) used in ICUs and transport; an incumbent adjacent to PAHI's VersalVent hyperbaric ventilator, with deep sales/service channels in hospital critical care.
- Dräger: Global medical device manufacturer with a strong ventilator and anesthesia delivery portfolio (e.g., Oxylog, Evita); competes with PAHI's VersalVent ventilator line in hospitals and provides scale and global service network that PAHI cannot match.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
PAHI social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance7 records
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about PAHI
What does PAHI do?
PAHI designs, manufactures, and sells hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chamber systems for healthcare facilities, including monoplace chambers (PAH-S1-3200 and PAH-S1-3800), the Class A multiplace PAH-M10+2 chamber, and the VersalVent Model V1 hyperbaric ventilator. The company also supplies chamber and ventilator accessories, a hydraulic patient gurney, refurbished chambers, and a separate line of veterinary hyperbaric chambers.
Is PAHI a public or private company?
PAHI is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PAHI founded?
PAHI was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PAHI based?
PAHI is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, in the Asia region.
How does PAHI make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hyperbaric Chamber Sales are the primary driver. The others are ventilator Sales, chamber and Accessory Sales, lease Options and support Services.
Who are PAHI's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sechrist Industries, Haux-Life-Support, Fink Engineering, Perry Baromedical, OxyHealth and ETC Biomedical (SOS Medical Group). HVM (Hyperbaric Veterinary Medicine) is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Getinge, Hamilton Medical and Dräger.
Does PAHI have an API?
No public API is recorded for PAHI.
What industry is PAHI in?
PAHI's product category is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAGAD, Oxygen Therapy Systems (Concentrators, Cylinders, Liquid O2, HFNC), with a secondary code of HLAHAGAC, Ventilators & Mechanical Ventilation Systems (ICU/Transport/Home). Its SIC code is 3841.