CIMPAX

What CIMPAX does

CIMPAX A/S is a privately held Danish medical device manufacturer founded in June 2008 and headquartered in Slangerup, Denmark, with manufacturing operations in the Czech Republic. The company designs and produces single-use sterile medical devices organized into four product categories: (1) Smoke Evacuation — the patented C-VAC Tornado and C-VAC Xtract integrated smoke evacuation pencils (EP2709547 / US14114476) paired with the C-PURE 750 four-stage ULPA filtration system; (2) Electrosurgery — the C-PEN single-use pencil and a complete electrode range compatible with any generator; (3) Pain Management — the C-CAT multi-hole catheter and battery-free C-PUMP elastomeric infusion pump enabling Continuous Wound Infiltration for opioid-sparing post-operative recovery aligned with ERAS protocols; and (4) Laparoscopy — the C-LAP monopolar hand instrument portfolio and C-Needle insufflation system. The portfolio is engineered around a unified value proposition of capturing surgical plume at the source, eliminating reprocessing variability through single-use sterility, and reducing post-operative opioid reliance.

The company sells exclusively through a channel partner model, working with regional distributors and clinical partners in more than 40 countries across five continents. CIMPAX holds ISO 13485:2016 certification with CE marks under EU MDR/MDD (notified body 3EC International a.s.) and is led by CEO and founder Patrick Busch-Madsen. The business model is hardware sales of consumable single-use devices to hospitals, surgical centers, and clinicians, with revenue mechanics driven by per-procedure unit volume. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated directly with distributors and procurement teams. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors are disclosed, and the company operates as an independent, founder-led manufacturer with a stated headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

CIMPAX

Legal name

CIMPAX A/S

Website

https://cimpax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIMPAX is a Danish manufacturer of single-use medical devices — including patented integrated smoke evacuation pencils, electrosurgical instruments, laparoscopic tools, and opioid-sparing pain management systems — sold to hospitals and surgical centers in 40+ countries through a distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Medical Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)

Keywords

• Single-use medical devices
• Surgical smoke evacuation
• Electrosurgical instruments
• Post-operative pain management
• Laparoscopic instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Slangerup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Single-use Medical Device Sales: CIMPAX manufactures and sells single-use medical devices for electrosurgery, smoke evacuation, laparoscopy and pain management. Products are supplied worldwide through a distribution network. Revenue is generated through product sales to hospitals, surgical centers, and clinicians across 40+ countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CIMPAX designs, manufactures, and sells single-use medical devices for electrosurgery, surgical smoke evacuation, laparoscopy, and post-operative pain management. The product portfolio includes integrated smoke evacuation pencils (C-VAC Tornado, C-VAC Xtract), a smoke filtration system (C-PURE 750), electrosurgical pencils and electrodes (C-PEN and CIMPAX Electrodes), continuous wound infiltration catheter kits and elastomeric infusion pumps (C-CAT and C-PUMP), and single-use laparoscopic hand instruments and insufflation needles (C-LAP and C-Needle). Products are engineered in Denmark and manufactured in the Czech Republic, then distributed globally through a network of regional distributors and clinical partners.

Product overview

CIMPAX is a Danish manufacturer of single-use medical devices organized into four product categories: (1) Smoke Evacuation — the C-VAC Tornado and C-VAC Xtract integrated smoke evacuation pencils paired with the C-PURE 750 filtration system, capturing surgical plume at source; (2) Electrosurgery — the C-PEN electrosurgical pencil and complementary Electrodes range for cutting and coagulation; (3) Pain Management — the C-CAT Infusion Kit and C-CAT Catheter Kit, powered by the C-PUMP elastomeric infusion pump, enabling Continuous Wound Infiltration for opioid-sparing recovery aligned with ERAS protocols; and (4) Laparoscopy — the C-LAP monopolar hand instrument portfolio and C-Needle insufflation system for minimally invasive surgery. All products are single-use and sterile, engineered in Denmark and manufactured in the Czech Republic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C-VAC Tornado: Integrated smoke evacuation pencil with ergonomic triangular design and silicone grip for electrosurgery with built-in smoke capture.
• C-VAC Xtract
• C-PURE 750
• C-PEN
• C-CAT Infusion Kit
• C-CAT Kit
• C-PUMP
• C-LAP
• C-Needle

Products and services

• C-VAC Tornado Single-use integrated smoke evacuation pencil that combines electrosurgery and surgical plume capture in one instrument, with an ergonomic triangular form and soft silicone grip for use by surgeons and OR staff during electrosurgical procedures.
• C-VAC Xtract Single-use telescopic smoke evacuation pencil with patented auto-lock, 360-degree swivel, and adjustable suction port for surgeons needing flexible plume capture during variable surgical cases.
• C-PURE 750 Compact surgical smoke evacuation system with four-stage ULPA and carbon filtration, ultra-quiet operation, up to 35-hour filter life, and a 3-port filter design for OR smoke filtration.
• C-PEN Single-use electrosurgical pencil with hexagonal electrode connection and 3-pin US connector, available in 3-meter or 5-meter cable, compatible with any electrosurgical generator for cutting and coagulation.
• CIMPAX Electrodes Complete range of single-use electrosurgical electrodes (blade, needle, ball, loop, conization) with standard 2.35 mm hex-lock connection, multiple lengths and finishes for cutting, coagulation, dissection, and specialized procedures.
• C-CAT Infusion Kit All-in-one continuous wound infiltration system combining the C-CAT multi-hole catheter and the C-PUMP elastomeric pump for opioid-sparing post-operative pain management, supporting ERAS protocols.
• C-CAT Catheter Kit Comprehensive catheter kit for post-operative pain management including multi-hole C-CAT catheter, peel-away introducer, infiltration needle, antibacterial filter, syringe, fixation strips, and dressing.
• C-PUMP Portable battery-free elastomeric infusion pump for continuous local anesthetic delivery in post-operative pain management, available in 100 ml and 300 ml with adjustable flow (0–7 ml/hr) and optional patient-controlled bolus (PCA) function.
• C-LAP Complete portfolio of single-use monopolar laparoscopic hand instruments covering cutting, grasping, dissecting, and clamping, with ergonomic handle, free jaw rotation, and 5 mm port compatibility — including C-CUT scissors, C-DISSECT dissector, C-GRASP, C-CLINCH, and C-BAB forceps.
• C-Needle Single-use insufflation needle with spring-loaded blunt stylet, clear red visual position indicator, and high-flow rotating stopcock for safe creation of pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic surgery. Available in 120 mm and 150 mm lengths.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surgical smoke exposure equivalent to 27-30 unfiltered cigarettes per day can be prevented with effective smoke evacuation
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Olympus Corporation:
• Megadyne (Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson): Megadyne's smoke evacuation and electrosurgical pencil portfolio competes head-to-head with CIMPAX's C-VAC and C-PEN products. As part of Ethicon/J&J, it brings substantially greater commercial reach and bundled contract leverage to the same hospital OR customers.
• Medtronic: Medtronic's Surgical Innovations division offers electrosurgical instruments, energy devices, and laparoscopic tools that overlap with CIMPAX's electrosurgery and laparoscopy categories. Its scale and IDN contracts represent the primary competitive threat in U.S. accounts.
• Stryker: Stryker's surgical equipment division offers electrosurgical generators, smoke evacuation systems, and single-use instruments that compete with several CIMPAX product categories. As a diversified medtech incumbent, it serves the same hospital and ambulatory surgery center customers.

Direct peers

• Applied Medical: Applied Medical manufactures single-use laparoscopic instruments, trocars, and access devices that directly compete with CIMPAX's C-LAP and C-Needle portfolio. Both companies focus on single-use, sterile surgical disposables for minimally invasive surgery.
• ConMed: ConMed is a direct competitor in electrosurgery pencils, smoke evacuation systems, and single-use laparoscopic instruments. Its Hyfrecator and Buffalo Filter product lines overlap with CIMPAX's C-PEN, C-PURE 750, and C-LAP offerings, targeting the same surgical suite customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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