Fischer ANalyses Instruments

What Fischer ANalyses Instruments does

Fischer ANalysen Instrumente GmbH (FAN GmbH) is a Leipzig, Germany-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1991. The company develops, produces, and distributes 13C and H2 breath test analyzers for medical diagnostics and scientific research applications, including Helicobacter pylori detection, lactose/fructose/sorbitol intolerance testing, liver function assessment, gastric emptying measurement, pancreatic lipase function testing, and detection of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). It serves medical practices, check-up centers, hospitals, laboratories, and scientific institutions.

FAN's product portfolio spans two technology platforms. The 13C line uses Non-Dispersive Infrared Spectroscopy (NDIR) with a proprietary dual-beam infrared spectrometer (FANci2) for 13C/12CO2 isotope ratio analysis, delivered through the FANhp point-of-care device for Helicobacter pylori urea breath testing, the HeliFANplus compact infrared analyzer for clinics, and the high-precision FANci2-var for laboratory and scientific use. The H2 line centers on the LactoFAN2, a portable, battery-powered electrocatalytic sensor device for carbohydrate malabsorption testing. The FANas autosampler extends HeliFANplus to high-volume unattended processing of up to 89 samples. All devices carry CE marking under EU Medical Device Regulation and are manufactured under EN ISO 13485 quality certification at the Leipzig headquarters.

The business model combines hardware device sales, recurring consumables (disposable mouthpieces with bacteria/virus filters, calibration gas, test gas, breath bags, sample vials, printer paper), optional software licensing (FANh2 and FANci with GDT, HL7, and ASTM LIS interfaces), and service/maintenance revenue including loaner units. Distribution is split between direct engagement in the DACH region through the Leipzig headquarters and authorized regional dealers (Leupamed and Zamponi Diagnostik in Austria; Lasermed in Switzerland), and a global network of authorized distributors serving over 50 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, and Africa. Device pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Fischer ANalyses Instruments

Legal name

Fischer ANalysen Instrumente GmbH

Website

https://fan-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fischer ANalysen Instrumente GmbH (FAN GmbH) is a Leipzig, Germany-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1991, producing 13C and H2 breath test analyzers using NDIR and electrocatalytic sensor technology for hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and scientific institutions worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Breath Testing Devices

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) & Respiratory Diagnostics (HLAKANAC)

Keywords

• Breath test devices
• 13C isotope analysis
• H2 breath monitoring
• Gastrointestinal diagnostics
• Medical infrared spectrometers

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Breath Test Device Sales: Sale of 13C and H2 breath test analyzers including LactoFAN2, FANhp, HeliFANplus, and FANci2-var. These are medical diagnostic devices sold directly to healthcare facilities and through distributor networks.
2. Software Licenses: Optional FANh2 and FANci Windows software for data management, report generation, and LIS integration via GDT, HL7, or ASTM interfaces.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including mouthpieces with filters, calibration gas, test gas, disinfection wipes, nose clips, breath bags, CO2 absorbers, sample vials, and thermal printer paper. Recurring revenue from consumables.
4. Service and Maintenance: Device maintenance services including loaner units during servicing, software support, and quality assurance documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FAN GmbH develops, manufactures, and distributes 13C and H2 breath test analyzers (LactoFAN2, FANhp, HeliFANplus, FANci2-var, plus FANas autosampler) at its Leipzig, Germany facility for medical gastrointestinal diagnostics, including Helicobacter pylori, lactose intolerance, gastric emptying, liver function, and pancreatic lipase testing. The offering is bundled with proprietary Windows software (FANci, FANh2) for data management, LIS integration via GDT/HL7/ASTM, and recurring consumables (mouthpieces, calibration gas, breath bags, CO2 absorbers, printer paper).

Product overview

Fischer ANalyses Instruments GmbH (FAN GmbH) develops, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of medical breath testing devices and accessories at their Leipzig, Germany facility. The product range comprises two main categories: H2 breath monitors and 13C breath analyzers. The H2 product line centers on the LactoFAN2, a portable device for measuring hydrogen concentration in exhaled breath, supported by FANh2 software for data reporting. The 13C product line includes the FANhp (a standalone two-port device for Helicobacter pylori testing), the HeliFANplus (a compact infrared analyzer for clinical use), and the FANci2-var (a high-precision dual-beam infrared spectrometer for laboratory and scientific applications). The FANas automatic sample feeder extends HeliFANplus capabilities for high-volume unattended testing. Accessories and consumables support both testing modalities. All products are certified according to EN ISO 13485 and bear CE marking for medical devices. The company was established in 1991.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LactoFAN2: H2 breath monitor for detecting hydrogen concentration in exhaled breath for lactose, fructose, sorbitol intolerance testing
• FANhp
• HeliFANplus
• FANas
• FANci2-var
• FANh2
• FANci

Products and services

• LactoFAN2 A compact, battery-powered H2 breath monitor for quantitative detection and display of hydrogen concentration (in ppm) in exhaled breath, used for carbohydrate malabsorption testing, functional gastroenterological assessments, and gastrointestinal transit time evaluation. Targeted at clinicians and gastroenterology practices.
• FANhp A stand-alone, two-port 13C breath test device for simple and reliable determination of two-sample urea breath tests (UBT) used in Helicobacter pylori detection. Features integrated touchscreen, integrated printer, self-test functionality, and USB data export. Delivers results within approximately 5 minutes. CE-marked medical device.
• HeliFANplus A compact 13C infrared analyzer designed for clinics and laboratory practices, operating via USB connection to a Windows PC and bundled with FANci software containing more than 20 integrated breath tests. Supports connection to the FANas automatic sample feeder for high-volume processing.
• FANci2-var A high-precision 13C breath gas analyzer for determining the ratio of stable isotopes 13C and 12C in respiratory CO2, equipped with a highly stable NDIR dual-beam infrared spectrometer. Standard deviation below 0.3‰. Suited for medical routine diagnostics, long-term measurements, laboratory practices, and scientific institutions.
• FANas Automatic Sample Feeder An automatic sample feeder accessory for the HeliFANplus that enables unattended measurement of up to 89 Exetainer or other suitable sample tubes. Integrated into the FANci software interface with intelligent error handling for continuous processing.
• H2 Test Accessories and Consumables Consumables and accessories for H2 breath testing with the LactoFAN2, including disposable mouthpieces with bacteria/virus filters (LF2-AC-01), alcohol-free disinfection wipes (HC-Des-1-100), 100 ppm H2 calibration gas in 12L cylinders, 20 ppm H2 test gas in 12L cylinders, flow control valve with manometer (HZ-CV-S), and nose clips (HZ-NK).
• 13C Test Consumables Consumables for 13C breath testing, including 0.3L breath bags with screw caps (F302-SO-01), PP-straw mouthpieces, U-shaped and straight CO2 absorbers, sample vials for the autosampler (yellow and black caps), a turntable for the FANas autosampler, DOB test gases for quality verification, and thermal printer paper for the FANhp device.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard deviation < 0.3‰ for FANci2-var measurements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SSI Diagnostica GroupminorOthersSSI Diagnostica Group is mentioned in a press release on the FAN GmbH website. Nature of the relationship is not explicitly detailed but appears to be a commercial or industry partnership related to diagnostic products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Major analytical instrument manufacturer with isotope ratio mass spectrometers and GC/MS systems. Competes in the broader breath-test analytical instrument space, especially in research-grade applications where FAN's FANci2-var is also positioned.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global mass spectrometry leader (e.g., DELTA V, Thermo Scientific isotope ratio MS). Represents the high-end technology FAN explicitly positions against as a lower-cost NDIR alternative for 13C/12C ratio analysis.
• PerkinElmer: Diversified analytical instrument and diagnostics company. Overlaps with FAN in laboratory analytical instrumentation and clinical diagnostics adjacencies.

Direct peers

• QuinTron Instrument Company: US-based pioneer of H2 breath testing equipment (e.g., Quintron Gas Chromatograph, BreathTracker). Competes directly with FAN's LactoFAN2 in carbohydrate malabsorption and SIBO diagnosis.
• Kibion (Otsuka Pharmaceutical): Sweden-based subsidiary of Otsuka that developed IRIS and Kibion Dynamic 13C urea breath test systems for H. pylori detection. A direct competitor to FAN's FANhp 13C-UBT device in the same primary clinical indication.
• Bedfont Scientific: UK-based manufacturer of breath analysis equipment including H2 monitors (Hydrogen Monitor), NO breath monitors, and CO breath monitors. Directly comparable to FAN as a niche medical device maker specializing in exhaled-breath diagnostic devices sold through global distributor networks.
• Metabolic Solutions (MetaBreath): US manufacturer of H2 and methane breath test devices (e.g., MetaBreath) for SIBO and carbohydrate malabsorption. Closely comparable niche H2-breath competitor to LactoFAN2.

Emerging players

• Biohit Oyj: Finnish diagnostics company with H. pylori diagnostic products (e.g., UFT breath test cards, quick serology tests). Overlaps with FAN's H. pylori diagnostic focus through a different test format.

Others

• SSI Diagnostica Group: Industry partner referenced on FAN's website (press release relationship). Diagnostics industry ecosystem participant connected to FAN's product/commercial activity.

Regional players

• Wagner Analysen Technik: Germany-based analytical instrument maker. Regionally comparable German specialty analytical instrument manufacturer with similar engineering/manufacturing profile to FAN, though product lines differ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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

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