Yikang Group

What Yikang Group does

Yikang Group (Jiangxi Yikang Medical Instrument Group Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Chinese manufacturer of single-use sterile medical devices headquartered in Jinxian County, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. Founded in December 1989 as Jiangxi Yikang Medical Instrument Factory and restructured into a group with seven wholly-owned subsidiaries between 2002 and 2017, the company operates from a 280,000 sq m campus that includes 48,000 sq m of GMP-compliant purification workshops, an 8,000 sq m R&D building, and dedicated production lines for urethral catheters (2013), PVC (2015), and cardiovascular intervention products (2015).

Its product portfolio spans four therapeutic areas: urological care (latex and silicone Foley catheters, Nelaton catheters), airway management and anesthesia (cuffed/uncuffed endotracheal tubes, PVC and silicone laryngeal masks, cuffed tracheostomy tubes), injection and infusion therapy (2-part and 3-part sterile disposable syringes, self-destructive safety syringes, IV cannulas, precision-filter and automatic air-evacuation infusion sets, vacuum blood collection tubes), and personal protection and intervention (Type I/IIR surgical face masks, sterile mitral valve balloon dilatation catheters, ductal sheath sets, balloon dilation pumps, arterial hemostatic compression belts). Multiple products are patent-protected, including the self-destructive syringe, automatic exhaust infusion device, and a first-in-China sterile mitral valve balloon dilatation catheter co-developed with Chinese hospitals.

The business model is a horizontal B2B manufacturer model: products are sold under one-time license/sale arrangements through a dedicated domestic sales department to Chinese hospitals and clinics and through an overseas sales department to distributors and healthcare institutions across Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa, with supplementary reach via an Alibaba B2B storefront (china-yikang.en.alibaba.com) and recurring presence at CMEF and Medica trade shows. Manufacturing is supported by ISO9001, ISO13485, CE, and FDA 510(k) certifications, GMP-compliant production, a successful FDA factory investigation in September 2017, and a Chinese Well-Known Trademark designation (2014). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue figures are not reported.

Name

Yikang Group

Legal name

Jiangxi Yikang Medical Instrument Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://en.jxyikang.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Yikang Group is a privately held Chinese manufacturer of single-use sterile medical devices, producing Foley catheters, airway management products, syringes, infusion sets, face masks, and cardiovascular intervention consumables for hospitals and clinics in China and export markets across four continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disposable Medical Devices (Single-Use Sterile Medical Devices)

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Urinary Catheters & Drainage (Intermittent/Foley Catheters, Bags, Securement) (HLAHALAI), Infusion Sets, Catheters & Pump Consumables (HLAHAIAH), Vascular Access Devices (AV Grafts, Catheters, Fistula Accessories) (HLAHAKAE), Airway Management Devices (ET Tubes, LMAs, Tracheostomy, Suction) (HLAHAGAF), Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

Keywords

• Sterile medical devices
• Disposable syringes
• Urological catheters
• Infusion sets
• Medical device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanchang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Disposable Product Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling single-use sterile medical devices including Foley catheters, endotracheal tubes, syringes, infusion sets, IV cannulas, laryngeal masks, tracheostomy tubes, surgical face masks, and cardiovascular intervention products. Products sold globally to Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa markets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yikang Group manufactures single-use sterile medical devices including Foley catheters (latex and silicone, 2-way and 3-way configurations), endotracheal tubes, laryngeal masks, tracheostomy tubes, sterile disposable syringes (2-part and 3-part), self-destructive syringes, IV cannulas, infusion sets with precision filter and automatic air-evacuation, surgical face masks, vacuum blood collection tubes, and cardiovascular intervention products such as sterile mitral valve balloon dilatation catheters. Products are sold globally to hospitals, clinics, and medical distributors across urology, anesthesia, respiratory therapy, infusion therapy, patient care, and cardiovascular intervention use cases.

Product overview

Yikang Group is a large-scale enterprise specializing in the production of single-use sterile medical device products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main product categories: (1) Foley Catheters including latex and silicone variants in various configurations (2-way, 3-way, 4-way, pediatric, standard, and specialized tips) for urological care; (2) Airway Management including endotracheal tubes, laryngeal masks, and tracheostomy tubes for anesthesia and respiratory therapy; (3) Syringes and Infusion Disposables including 2-part and 3-part syringes, IV cannulas, infusion sets with various features (precision filter, automatic air-evacuation), and blood transfusion sets; and (4) Patient Care Disposables including surgical face masks, vacuum blood collection tubes, and vaginal care products. Additionally, the company produces specialized Intervention Products including sterile mitral valve balloon dilatation catheters, ductal sheath sets, and arterial hemostatic compression belts for cardiovascular procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Foley Catheters (Silicone and Latex, 2-way / 3-way / Pediatric) Single-use Foley catheters in all-silicone and latex variants, including 2-way standard, 3-way standard, pediatric, and Nelaton straight-tip configurations, with balloon capacities from 5 to 30 ml/cc and sizes ranging Fr 12 to Fr 26, sold to hospitals and clinics for urological drainage and intermittent catheterization.
• Airway Management Products (Endotracheal Tubes, Laryngeal Masks, Tracheostomy Tubes) Single-use cuffed and uncuffed endotracheal tubes for airway management during anesthesia; PVC and silicone laryngeal mask airways for ventilation during anesthesia; cuffed tracheostomy tubes for long-term airway management — all sold to hospitals, anesthesiology departments, and emergency care providers.
• Sterile Disposable Syringes (2-part, 3-part, Self-Destructive Retractable) Sterile 2-part and 3-part disposable syringes for single-use injection, plus a patent-protected disposable retractive self-disable syringe that retracts after use to prevent needlestick injuries and reuse — sold to hospitals, clinics, and immunization programs for safe single-injection drug delivery.
• IV Cannulas and Infusion Sets (with Precision Filter and Automatic Air-Evacuation) Single-use IV cannulas/catheters for peripheral venous access; infusion sets with precision filter for particle-free delivery; and infusion sets with automatic air-evacuation capability — sold to hospitals and clinics for intravenous therapy.
• Cardiovascular Intervention Products (Sterile Mitral Valve Balloon Dilatation Catheter, Ductal Sheath Set, Balloon Dilation Pump, Arterial Hemostatic Compression Belt) Sterile single-use sterile mitral valve balloon dilatation catheter for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty of the mitral valve (non-surgical treatment of mitral stenosis), co-developed with renowned Chinese hospitals and awarded the first Jiangxi Province independent R&D innovative product certificate; plus supporting disposable ductal sheath sets, disposable balloon dilation pumps, and arterial hemostatic compression belts — sold to cardiac catheterization labs and interventional cardiology departments.
• Surgical and Medical Face Masks (Type I, Type IIR) 3-ply medical face masks (Type I, 17.5 x 9 cm) and Type IIR surgical face masks with fluid resistance and bacterial filtration — sold to hospitals, clinics, and institutional buyers for personal protection.
• Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes Single-use vacuum blood collection tubes for laboratory blood sampling — sold to hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and clinical pathology departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Global medical device market reaching $594.5 billion by 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nanchang Polymer Medical Device Engineering Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016In 2016, the Nanchang Polymer Medical Device Engineering Research Center was established at Yikang Group, improving the company's competitiveness and marking a significant R&D capability milestone. This government-affiliated research partnership enhances Yikang's innovation in polymer-based medical devices.
• Well-Known Chinese Hospitals (for Joint R&D)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company developed its one-time use sterile mitral valve balloon dilatation catheter jointly with well-known hospitals in China. This collaboration represents a clinical-academic partnership for product co-development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sinocare Inc. Chinese medical device company with manufacturing scale in blood glucose monitoring and related consumables. Comparable as a China-based, export-oriented medical device manufacturer but focused on a different product category.

Broad incumbents

• Medtronic plc: Global medical device leader with broad portfolio across cardiovascular, respiratory, and surgical care. Sets the technology and quality benchmark Yikang competes against in its cardiovascular intervention and airway management franchises.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Global leader in injection and infusion systems, prefilled syringes, and safety-engineered devices. Competes with Yikang in disposable syringes, IV cannulas, and infusion sets, and serves as the dominant Western reference customer for hospital procurement in many of Yikang's export markets.
• Cardinal Health: US-based medical product distributor and manufacturer of surgical and patient care disposables including masks and procedure kits. Overlaps with Yikang's export distribution through Alibaba and competes for hospital supply contracts globally.

Direct peers

• Henan Tuoren Medical Device Co., Ltd. Chinese manufacturer of disposable medical devices including syringes, infusion sets, blood collection tubes, and surgical consumables. Direct domestic competitor in commodity disposables and in the export channels Yikang relies on.
• ICU Medical, Inc. Focused exclusively on IV therapy and critical care medical connectors, infusion sets, and disposable IV consumables. Closest direct competitor in the safety IV needle and precision infusion set categories where Yikang has patent-protected offerings.
• Smiths Medical (ICU Medical): Specializes in infusion sets, IV catheters, syringes, and airway management devices. Direct competitor in the high-margin safety-engineered and specialty disposable device segments where Yikang is building its patent-protected portfolio.
• Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Company: One of China's largest manufacturers of single-use medical consumables including syringes, needles, prefilled syringes, IV sets, and blood collection devices. Closest direct peer to Yikang with overlapping product portfolio, similar domestic sales channel focus, and competing for export tenders across emerging markets.
• Lepu Medical Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Chinese cardiovascular interventional device maker with overlapping presence in balloon catheters, sheath sets, and related procedure consumables where Yikang's intervention workshop is positioned. Direct competitor in the higher-value interventional cardiology segment.
• Teleflex Incorporated: Manufacturer of single-use medical devices in anesthesia airway management (endotracheal tubes, laryngeal masks), urology (Foley catheters), and vascular access. Directly comparable product-by-product to Yikang in the airway and urology categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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