IfM Medical

What IfM Medical does

IfM Ingenieurbüro für Medizintechnik GmbH, operating as IfM Medical, is a German medical device distributor and brand operator specializing in respiratory therapy, headquartered in Wettenberg, Germany. The company is a member of the Löwenstein-Unternehmensgruppe (Löwenstein Medical Group) and offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning sleep therapy (CPAP/APAP devices such as prisma SMART/SOFT and the distributed ResMed AirMini), homecare ventilation (proprietary LUISA portable ventilator with 18-hour battery life, Astral and Stellar series, prisma VENT line), high-flow oxygen therapy (LM Flow, prisma VENT50-C), secretion management (CARO mechanical insufflator-exsufflator, Simeox, Kalos), and clinical/hospital ventilation including high-frequency jet ventilation (TwinStream EVO/ICU) and monitoring (VitaGuard pulse oximeters). The portfolio combines Löwenstein-developed proprietary devices with curated third-party brands (ResMed, Philips Respironics, Pari, Drive DeVilbiss), supported by a full ecosystem of masks, accessories, and hygiene consumables.

The company operates a dual go-to-market model. Consumer and individual clinician buyers transact via its own e-commerce platform at ifm-medical.de, with standard domestic shipping (€3.95, free above €20), unit pricing across the catalog, and payment via PayPal, credit card, Sofortüberweisung, and giropay. For clinical, hospital, and prescription/reimbursement-based procurement, buyers are routed to direct B2B contact via email, phone, or contact form. IfM Medical complements sales with the IfM Akademie, a structured training academy offering courses in non-invasive and invasive ventilation plus specialty certifications (EXAI, FAI), functioning as both a demand-generation channel and a clinical relationship layer. Telemedicine functionality is delivered via prisma CLOUD (launched August 2025), enabling daily automated therapy data sync and remote physician adjustment.

The business was renamed from GMV Gesellschaft für medizintechnische Versorgung mbH to its current legal form in 2021 as part of Löwenstein Group integration. Operating geography is primarily Germany, with international shipping available upon inquiry. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

IfM Medical

Legal name

IfM Ingenieurbüro für Medizintechnik GmbH

Website

https://ifm-medical.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IfM Medical is a Germany-based medical device distributor and brand operator specializing in respiratory therapy (CPAP, homecare and clinical ventilation, secretion management, oxygen therapy), serving homecare patients and clinical buyers through direct e-commerce and B2B channels as a member of the Löwenstein Medical Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Respiratory Medical Devices

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Home Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Providers (DME-Integrated) (HLAFAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Ventilation, Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory DME Clinical Management (HLAKANAM), Oxygen Therapy Systems (Concentrators, Cylinders, Liquid O2, HFNC) (HLAHAGAD), Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG), Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Respiratory medical devices
• Sleep therapy equipment
• Homecare ventilation systems
• Clinical ventilation solutions
• Secretion management devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Wettenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce & Direct): IfM Medical generates revenue through direct sales of respiratory medical devices and accessories via its own online shop (ifm-medical.de). Products include branded proprietary devices (LUISA, CARO, prisma series), third-party branded products (ResMed AirMini, Philips DreamWear, Pari Boy, etc.), and consumables/hygiene products. The shop sells to both consumers (self-payors) and clinical buyers. The company notes that prescription/reimbursement billing is not available through the online shop — customers must contact directly for reimbursement-based procurement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IfM Medical distributes and sells respiratory therapy medical devices, including proprietary Löwenstein Medical products (LUISA ventilator, CARO insufflator-exsufflator, prisma series CPAP/ventilation devices) and third-party brands (ResMed, Philips Respironics, Pari, Drive DeVilbiss). The company serves both homecare patients via its online shop (ifm-medical.de) and clinical/hospital buyers via direct sales, offering a full respiratory care continuum from CPAP/APAP sleep therapy to ICU ventilation.

Product overview

IfM Medical is a medical technology company specializing in respiratory therapy products and services. The company operates under the Löwenstein Medical group and offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around sleep therapy devices (CPAP/APAP), homecare ventilators (LUISA, Astral series, prisma VENT series), high-flow therapy systems, secretion management devices, and respiratory gas humidification. Key products include the LUISA portable ventilator with 18-hour battery life, CARO insufflator-exsufflator for secretion clearance, prisma CLOUD telemedicine platform for remote therapy monitoring, and the ResMed AirMini portable CPAP device. The product range spans hospital-grade intensive care ventilators (Astral, TwinStream, Stellar series), homecare solutions (prisma SMART/SOFT, prisma VENT series), monitoring devices (VitaGuard pulse oximeters), and a complete ecosystem of masks, accessories, and hygiene products. The company also provides the IfM Medical Akademie for professional training and operates an online shop for direct consumer sales. The portfolio includes both IfM/Löwenstein branded products and distributed third-party brands (ResMed, Philips, Pari).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LUISA Ventilator Portable ventilator device for homecare providing respiratory support for ventilation-dependent patients, featuring up to 18 hours battery life, 10.1-inch touchscreen display, and positioning capability standing or lying down.
• CARO Mechanical Insufflator-Exsufflator Mechanical cough assist device for secretion clearance in patients with respiratory diseases, works as standalone or in combination with LUISA, featuring SpO2 measurement, 10-inch high-resolution touchscreen, and wireless operation up to 1 hour with optional battery.
• prisma CLOUD Telemedicine Platform Cloud-based remote therapy monitoring solution for doctors and patients that automatically stores daily therapy data and enables remote adjustment of therapy settings by physicians.
• Astral 150 Ventilator Portable intensive care ventilator for invasive and non-invasive ventilation suitable for adults and children from approximately 5kg weight, with up to 16 hours mobile battery operation.
• Astral 100 SC Ventilator Ventilator for non-ventilation-dependent patients providing intermittent respiratory support using single-circuit system with exhalation valve.
• Astral 100 Ventilator Ventilator for ventilation-dependent patients providing continuous respiratory support via leak circuit or intermittent support via single-circuit system with exhalation valve.
• ResMed AirMini CPAP/APAP Portable CPAP/APAP sleep therapy device marketed as the world's smallest at 300g weight and 14cm length, featuring waterless humidification system and smartphone app connectivity.
• prisma SMART Auto-CPAP Auto-CPAP device with options for classic or dynamic pressure regulation for individualized sleep therapy, featuring softPAP exhalation aid.
• prisma SOFT CPAP CPAP device with easy-to-read display, classic user interface, and powerful blower with extended lifespan, compatible with prismaAQUA humidifier.
• prisma VENT50-C Ventilator Ventilator with High-Flow mode (HFT) providing constant flow of 5-60 l/min with heated and humidified oxygen delivery via nasal cannulas.
• prisma VENT50 Ventilator Ventilator supporting both leak system and single-circuit with patient valve, featuring expanded pressure range up to 50 hPa and volume-controlled mouthpiece ventilation modes.
• prismaLAB Titration Device Titration device for sleep laboratories with all modes and features of prismaLINE, compatible with prismaTS software for remote control and documentation of titration results.
• Stellar 150 Ventilator High-performance ventilator for non-invasive and invasive ventilation applications.
• Stellar 100 Ventilator Ventilator device for respiratory therapy supporting non-invasive and invasive ventilation.
• prisma VENT40 Ventilator Ventilator device for homecare respiratory therapy.
• prisma VENT30 Ventilator Ventilator device for homecare respiratory therapy.
• Kalos Cough Assistant Cough assistant device with innovative modes for mobilization of tracheobronchial secretions, featuring Free Aspire and Cough Assist operating modes with integrated battery.
• Simeox Secretion Mobilization Device Secretion mobilization device using oscillating pneumatic signal during exhalation to support mucociliary clearance in patients with lung diseases.
• AIRcon Gen2 Respiratory Gas Humidifier Advanced respiratory gas humidification system with microprocessor control, 3 operating modes (IV, NIV, FREE), and automatic dimming function.
• LM Flow High-Flow Oxygen Therapy System High-flow oxygen therapy system for hospitals and home use with adjustable flow up to 80 liters per minute for respiratory support.
• LM Flow 100 High-Flow Therapy System High-flow therapy system with mixer technology enabling oxygen concentration up to 100% and flow of 2-80 l/min, with auto-fill function for humidifier chamber.
• VitaGuard VG 5 PX Pulse Oximeter Pulse oximeter for monitoring oxygen saturation and pulse rate in pediatric and adult patients, featuring 4.3-inch color display and battery life of at least 8 hours.
• VitaGuard 310 Vital Signs Monitor Vital signs monitor for pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation monitoring in ambulatory and stationary settings.
• TwinStream EVO Jet Ventilation System Superimposed high-frequency jet ventilation system for airway surgery procedures, featuring laser-safe mode, ergonomic 15.6-inch touchscreen, and continuous CO2 measurement.
• TwinStream ICU Ventilation System Lung-protective ventilation system for intensive care with pulsatile BiLevel ventilation for acute patients.
• Freelox Liquid Oxygen System Portable and stationary liquid oxygen system for long-term oxygen therapy patients, consisting of a base unit for home use with a portable unit for mobile oxygen supply.
• IfM Medical Online Shop E-commerce platform for selling respiratory therapy products, masks, accessories, and hygiene products directly to consumers via ifm-medical.de.
• IfM Medical Akademie (Training Academy) Training and education services for healthcare professionals offering structured courses on invasive and non-invasive ventilation, advanced ventilation, and specialty certifications including EXAI and FAI for out-of-hospital intensive care.

Quantifiable outcome

• LUISA provides up to 18 hours of battery life for extended mobile use
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Löwenstein-Unternehmensgruppe (Löwenstein Medical Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIfM Medical is an integral member of the Löwenstein-Unternehmensgruppe (Löwenstein Medical Group), a performance-oriented group of companies providing comprehensive and competent patient care in respiratory medicine and sleep therapy. The group operates under a shared Compliance Management System (CMS). IfM Medical distributes proprietary Löwenstein-developed products including LUISA, CARO, and the prisma series of CPAP/ventilation devices. The relationship provides IfM Medical with access to Löwenstein's R&D pipeline, regulatory infrastructure, and brand credibility in the German medical device market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Apex Medical: Asian-origin CPAP/APAP and respiratory DME manufacturer expanding into Europe; emerging peer with partial overlap on sleep therapy and homecare devices where IfM competes or distributes competing brands.

Regional players

• VitalAire (Air Liquide Healthcare): Pan-European home respiratory and oxygen therapy provider serving patients outside Germany; comparable as a homecare respiratory DME-integrated provider in adjacent geographies where IfM does not directly operate.

Direct peers

• Hamilton Medical: Swiss manufacturer of intelligent ICU and transport ventilators; comparable on the hospital/clinical side of IfM's portfolio, particularly high-acuity invasive/non-invasive ventilation where IfM distributes Astral and TwinStream.
• Philips Respironics: Major respiratory/sleep therapy brand (DreamWear, Stellar, CPAP/APAP) carried by IfM Medical; directly comparable in home and hospital ventilation plus sleep diagnostics, and competes with IfM's proprietary Löwenstein equivalents.
• Caire Inc. Specialist in oxygen therapy (concentrators, liquid oxygen portables like Freelox that IfM distributes); directly comparable in the home oxygen and DME segment of IfM's catalog.
• ResMed: Global leader in sleep apnea and respiratory care (CPAP/APAP, masks, ventilation) whose products (AirMini, AirSense) IfM distributes in Germany; direct peer because ResMed operates the same homecare sleep/ventilation category with overlapping product, channel, and clinical economics.
• Pari GmbH: Specialist in aerosol/inhalation therapy for severe respiratory diseases (CF, COPD), whose PARI Boy compressor IfM resells — comparable as a German/European respiratory specialist with overlapping nebulizer and inhalation therapy offerings.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Manufacturer and distributor of respiratory and DME products (oxygen concentrators, CPAP, suction, nebulizers) — closely comparable to IfM's portfolio breadth across homecare respiratory and consumables.

Broad incumbents

• Löwenstein Medical: Parent group and broader respiratory therapy specialist (ventilation, sleep, anesthesia) operating across development, manufacturing, and distribution — directly comparable as the umbrella of IfM's proprietary product line and a wider portfolio player in the same therapy areas.
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: Global respiratory care and OSA company (humidification, high-flow therapy, CPAP masks) — broad incumbent overlap with IfM's homecare/hospital respiratory range, especially humidifiers and high-flow therapy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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