Med Systems

What Med Systems does

Med Systems, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned medical device manufacturer founded in 1976 by Jim Davis, a former chief engineer at Puritan Bennett Corp, and currently led by President and CEO Susan B. Davis (since 2009). Headquartered at 2631 Ariane Dr., San Diego, California, the company designs, engineers, patents, and fabricates all products at its FDA-Registered, ISO 13485:2016-certified facility. The company holds US Patent 8,777,880 B2 (Force Multiplying Technology), the Self-Administrator trademark, and the original 1976 anatomical anesthesia mask patent, and is certified as a Woman Owned Business.

The company's product portfolio targets airway clearance therapy for chronic respiratory conditions. Core offerings include the Electro Flo 5000 Airway Clearance System, an electronic percussor delivering 35 lbs of pulse force across 30 power/frequency settings with 1ms switching speed and a Self-Administrator strap for patient self-treatment; the Fluid Flo pneumatic percussor series (2500, 2700, 2900), which mobilize lung secretions via 50 PSI gas-powered harmonic vibrations for hospital bedside use; and the Disposable Anatomical Mask Series 2100, single-use foam-cushioned anesthesia masks. Accessories include the trademarked Self-Administrator Strap and Powerhead Protective Disposable Covers (Part #1025-100).

Med Systems operates a factory-direct go-to-market model in the United States only, selling through a toll-free sales line (800-345-9061) and website to hospitals, clinics, and homecare patients managing cystic fibrosis, COPD, bronchiectasis, and other chronic respiratory conditions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with a 30-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee offered; insurance reimbursement covers approximately 80% of Electro Flo 5000 cost under some private insurance plans. Revenue derives from one-time hardware sales plus recurring consumables (disposable covers, masks), with marketing supplemented by industry conference participation (AARC Congress, CSRC Annual Conference) and patient/clinician testimonials.

Name

Med Systems

Legal name

Med Systems, Inc.

Website

https://medsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Med Systems is a family-owned San Diego medical device manufacturer founded in 1976 that produces airway clearance devices (Electro Flo 5000, Fluid Flo pneumatic percussors) and disposable anesthesia masks for hospitals, clinics, and homecare patients with chronic respiratory conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Respiratory Care Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHAGAK

Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Devices

SECONDARYHLAHADAJ

Anesthesia & Airway Management Equipment (Workstations, Laryngoscopy, Ventilation adjuncts)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Surgical Instruments, Endoscopy & OR Equipment

SECONDARYHLAHAGAG

Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Devices

Keywords

• Respiratory care devices
• Airway clearance systems
• Chest physiotherapy equipment
• Pneumatic percussors
• Medical device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Med Systems manufactures and sells respiratory care medical devices including the Electro Flo 5000 Airway Clearance System, Fluid Flo pneumatic percussors, and Disposable Anatomical Masks. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales directly to healthcare facilities, clinics, and homecare patients.
2. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Sale of accessories including Powerhead Protective Disposable Covers (Part #1025-100), replacement hoses, and other consumables for their medical devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Med Systems designs, engineers, patents, and fabricates respiratory care medical devices for airway clearance therapy. The company manufactures pneumatic percussors (Fluid Flo 2500, 2700, 2900) for hospitals and clinics, the Electro Flo 5000 electronic percussor for portable homecare use, disposable anatomical anesthesia masks, and related accessories, all produced at its FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016 facility in San Diego, California.

Product overview

Med Systems manufactures a portfolio of airway clearance medical devices for chest physical therapy (CPT) and disposable anesthesia masks. The product line consists of two percussor device families: the pneumatic Fluid Flo series (2500, 2700, 2900) for hospital/clinic use requiring gas supply connections, and the electronic Electro Flo 5000 for portable homecare use with 30 customizable settings. Both percussor lines mobilize lung secretions through rhythmic chest percussion but differ in power source and portability. The Disposable Anatomical Mask Series 2100 provides single-use foam-cushioned masks for anesthesia and ventilation. Accessories include the Self-Administrator strap for self-directed Electro Flo therapy and Powerhead Protective Disposable Covers. The company serves healthcare facilities and individual homecare patients, with all products manufactured in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fluid Flo: Pneumatic percussor series for hospitals and clinics that mobilizes lung secretions with harmonic chest vibrations
• Electro Flo
• Self-Administrator

Products and services

• Electro Flo 5000 Airway Clearance System Electronic percussor that provides high-speed handheld chest percussion to replace manual CPT, with 30 power and frequency settings for targeted airway clearance therapy. Weighs 5.5-6 pounds and is paired with the Self-Administrator strap for self-treatment by hospitals and homecare patients (children 50 lb+ and adults).
• Fluid Flo 2500 Pneumatic Percussor Hospital-grade pneumatic percussor with DISS Medical Oxygen fitting that mobilizes lung secretions with harmonic chest vibrations for bedside respiratory therapy. Requires 50 PSI gas supply at 2 cfm.
• Fluid Flo 2700 Pneumatic Percussor Hospital pneumatic percussor with DISS Medical Air fitting for respiratory therapy. Delivers localized intensive treatment and clears lungs of mucus and plugs.
• Fluid Flo 2900 Pneumatic Percussor Pneumatic percussor with air compressor fitting for hospitals and homecare. Provides harmonic chest vibrations for targeted airway clearance with 50 PSI gas supply requirement.
• Disposable Anatomical Mask Series 2100 Single-use foam-cushioned anesthesia mask with polyurethane film covering. Available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes for adults. Provides superior seal (±40 cm H2O) without causing necrosis, intended for anesthesia, ventilation, CPAP, and emergency procedures.
• Self-Administrator Strap Strap accessory that holds the Electro Flo 5000 power head, allowing patients to apply chest percussion therapy to their own back without assistance. Trademarked in 2012.
• Powerhead Protective Disposable Covers Disposable protective covers (Part #1025-100) for the Fluid Flo and Electro Flo power heads, providing single-use hygiene protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 lbs of pulse force - the strongest percussor available
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cystic Fibrosis FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMed Systems has established relationships with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and its affiliated organizations. The company references CF Foundation guidelines in educational materials and has provided devices for CF patient use. The Foundation recommends airway clearance therapy as a standard component of CF care.
• American Lung AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMed Systems references American Lung Association resources in patient education materials regarding bronchiectasis and other respiratory conditions.
• Boomer Esiason FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJerry Cahill, Volunteer for Education, Grants and CF Products for the Boomer Esiason Foundation, has demonstrated the Self-Administrator device on YouTube, providing informal endorsement.
• Community Works / Lithia Springs ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMed Systems partnered with Community Works to source 'Celebrate Every Breath' birthday candles from the Lithia Springs Program for at-risk youth, supporting their brand campaign.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Biophysics (AffloVest): AffloVest is a portable, battery-powered HFCWO vest that targets the same chronic respiratory homecare market as Med Systems' portable Electro Flo 5000, competing on mobility, self-administration, and adherence for CF and COPD patients.
• Hill-Rom (now part of Baxter): The Vest / Monarch Airway Clearance System is the dominant HFCWO vest product for cystic fibrosis and COPD airway clearance in U.S. hospitals and homecare, directly competing with Med Systems' Electro Flo and Fluid Flo percussors in the same clinical protocol workflow.
• Ambu: Ambu is a leading manufacturer of single-use anesthesia masks, airway management devices, and respiratory consumables, directly competing with Med Systems' Disposable Anatomical Mask line in hospital, anesthesia, and emergency care channels.
• Monaghan Medical (Trudell Medical): Monaghan manufactures airway clearance devices including the Acapella and Aerobika oscillating PEP devices, which compete with Med Systems' percussors in the broader respiratory therapy category for mucus clearance in hospitals and homecare.
• Electromed: Electromed manufactures the SmartVest Airway Clearance System, a competing HFCWO vest that directly targets the same CF, COPD, and bronchiectasis patients and competes head-to-head with Med Systems' Electro Flo 5000 in homecare and hospital sales channels.

Broad incumbents

• Dräger: Dräger is a major anesthesia and respiratory care manufacturer whose anesthesia masks, ventilation interfaces, and respiratory consumables compete with Med Systems' Disposable Anatomical Mask Series 2100 and adjacent airway management products in hospital OR and ICU settings.
• Vyaire Medical: Vyaire is a global respiratory care manufacturer with a portfolio spanning ventilation, airway clearance (including vest systems), and anesthesia consumables, competing with Med Systems across both its percussor and anesthesia mask product lines.
• ICU Medical: ICU Medical (formerly Smiths Medical) supplies anesthesia masks, airway management devices, and respiratory care consumables to hospitals, directly competing with Med Systems' Disposable Anatomical Mask Series 2100 in anesthesia and emergency care settings.
• Royal Philips (RespirTech): Philips acquired RespirTech, maker of the inCourage airway clearance system, a vest-based HFCWO competitor sold into the same hospitals, homecare channels, and CF population as Med Systems' percussor line.

Emerging players

• D-R Burton Healthcare: D-R Burton Healthcare markets airway clearance and respiratory therapy devices targeting similar CF and COPD patient populations and hospital channels as Med Systems' percussors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/med-systems-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/medsystemsinc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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