Halyard Health Inc

What Halyard Health Inc does

Halyard Health Inc, established in 2014 as a spinoff from Kimberly-Clark Corporation and acquired by Owens & Minor in 2018, is a manufacturer and distributor of medical personal protective equipment (PPE), surgical products, and infection control solutions. The company markets more than 5,000 products across its HALYARD, MediChoice, MEDICAL ACTION, and BELINTRA brands, organized into clinical solution categories that include central sterile processing, chemotherapy protection, dental protection, first responder protection, operating room efficiency, pandemic preparedness, patient safety, and skin and wound care. The portfolio spans N95 surgical respirators, AAMI Level 3 and Level 4 surgical gowns (AERO SERIES), surgical and exam gloves (PURPLE NITRILE, LAVENDER, PUREZERO, BLACK-FIRE), sterilization wraps (SMART-FOLD, QUICK CHECK), custom procedure trays, advanced wound dressings, and infusion therapy kits.

Product differentiation rests on a set of proprietary technologies, including POWERGUARD bacterial filtration (99.9% effectiveness), SMART-FOLD reinforced sterilization wrap (US Patent US8261963) with documented 59% faster wrapping and 86% faster inspections, FLUIDSHIELD fluid-resistance mask design (160 mmHg), QUICK CHECK visual breach detection, Cool Shield Core moisture-management fabric in AERO BLUE gowns, and nine specialized surgical glove technologies (A.R.T., DERMASHIELD, ERGOFORM, HYBRID, HYDRASOFT, PI-KARE, SENSOPRENE, SUREFIT). The company operates Americas-based manufacturing with 98% of non-woven fabric produced in the United States, an N95 respirator facility in Lexington, North Carolina, and an Owens & Minor Kitting Center of Excellence in Villanueva, Honduras for custom procedure tray assembly.

Halyard generates revenue through B2B hardware sales of medical consumables to healthcare facilities, primarily under quote-based enterprise contracts. The go-to-market motion is anchored in a hospital-trained, credentialed direct sales force (with 30% of the Owens & Minor Global Products Sales Team having 15+ years of tenure) that delivers in-service training and on-site clinical support. Distribution spans direct sales, a self-serve customer portal, a distributor network, and Amazon e-commerce, with localized regional websites serving North America, Europe (English/French/German/Dutch), India, Japan, Australia/New Zealand, South Africa, and South America (Portuguese). Customer segments include acute-care hospitals and hospital systems (primary), dental practices, ambulatory surgery centers, oncology and cancer treatment centers, and first responder/EMS agencies. The company is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI), with its product lines operating under the Owens & Minor HALYARD brand.

Name

Halyard Health Inc

Legal name

Halyard Health Inc

Website

https://halyardhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Halyard Health Inc, an Owens & Minor subsidiary, manufactures and distributes medical PPE, surgical products, and infection control solutions—including N95 respirators, surgical gowns, gloves, and sterilization wraps—primarily to hospitals, dental practices, surgery centers, and EMS providers across more than 13 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Personal Protective Equipment and Surgical Supplies

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging (Blister Packs, Bottles, Vials, Ampoules) (IMALAIAA), Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Medical personal protective equipment
• Surgical gowns and gloves
• Sterilization wrap products
• Infection prevention supplies
• Advanced wound care dressings

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical PPE and Surgical Products: Halyard Health generates revenue through the sale of medical personal protective equipment including surgical gowns, gloves, masks, respirators, sterilization wraps, and related infection control products to healthcare facilities including hospitals, surgery centers, dental offices, and EMS providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Halyard Health manufactures and distributes medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and surgical/infection-prevention products for healthcare facilities under the HALYARD, MediChoice, and Medical Action brands. The portfolio spans N95 respirators, surgical masks, surgical gowns and gloves, sterilization wraps, chemotherapy PPE, wound care dressings, custom procedure trays, and sterile storage/transport systems. The company sells primarily to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental practices, EMS/first responders, and oncology centers through a hospital-trained direct sales force and a network of distributors.

Product overview

Halyard Health Inc, a subsidiary of Owens & Minor, is a manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE). The company's product portfolio is organized as a multi-brand platform offering over 5,000 products across distinct categories: respiratory protection (N95 respirators, surgical masks), surgical apparel (AERO SERIES* gowns, surgical gloves), infection prevention (sterilization wraps, instrument trays, procedure kits), skin and wound care (advanced wound dressings, patient slippers), and clinical solutions (chemotherapy protection, dental protection, first responder protection, central sterile processing). Key product brands include HALYARD*, MEDICAL ACTION*, MediChoice*, CHEMO GEAR*, BLACK-FIRE*, PURPLE NITRILE*, FLUIDSHIELD*, SMART-FOLD*, and BELINTRA*. The company manufactures primarily in the Americas with US-based non-woven fabric production and operates kitting facilities for custom procedure trays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEDICAL ACTION: Brand for IV therapy kits, instrument trays, and procedural kits including infusion therapy products, dressing change kits, and port access kits
• MediChoice
• FLUIDSHIELD
• PURPLE NITRILE
• SMART-FOLD
• AERO SERIES
• CHEMO GEAR
• BLACK-FIRE
• BLUE RENEW
• Belintra
• LAVENDER
• PUREZERO
• QUICK CHECK
• CLEAR SEQUENCE

Products and services

• HALYARD* N95 Surgical Respirators NIOSH-approved surgical N95 respirators providing facial fit and respiratory protection against airborne pathogens; made in the Americas with 98% US-made non-woven fabric.
• AERO SERIES* Surgical Gowns Disposable AAMI Level 3 and Level 4 surgical gowns including AERO CHROME* (Level 4) and AERO BLUE* (Level 3) variants featuring Cool Shield Core fabric technology for breathable comfort and fluid/pathogen protection.
• BELINTRA* Storage Solutions Sterile storage and transportation solutions for sterile processing departments including SMART-FOLD* STERISYSTEM, UBeFlex stationary storage, UBeTrack mobile storage, and Stericart transport carts.
• CHEMO GEAR* Administration Kit Comprehensive PPE kit for hazardous chemotherapy drug handling in compliance with USP <800> guidelines, including chemotherapy gowns, double gloves, and protective equipment tested against 52 chemotherapy drugs.
• PURPLE NITRILE* Exam Gloves Nitrile examination gloves providing barrier protection from bacteria, blood-borne viruses, and chemicals; tested against 52 chemotherapy drugs per ASTM D6978 in 9.5" and 12" lengths.
• BLACK-FIRE* Nitrile Exam Gloves Multi-purpose nitrile exam gloves with QUICK CHECK* breach detection technology; NFPA 1999 certified with fentanyl permeation resistance up to 240 minutes, designed for first responders.
• SMART-FOLD* Sterilization Wrap High-performance sterilization wrap with POWERGUARD* technology delivering 99.9% bacterial filtration effectiveness; impact-resistant fabric with triple-layer reinforcement zones and patented pull-tab design (US Patent US8261963).
• QUICK CHECK* Sterilization Wrap Sterilization wrap providing visual indication to ensure instrument sterility has not been compromised; features color-change breach detection.
• MEDICAL ACTION* Infusion Therapy Kits IV start kits, dressing change kits, and port access kits including CLEAR SEQUENCE* dressing change kits with step-by-step procedure organization to support infection prevention protocols.
• MEDICAL ACTION* Instrument Trays & Kits Pre-packaged kits for common medical procedures including laceration trays, suture removal kits, nosebleed trays, circumcision trays, and debridement trays.
• HALYARD* Surgical Gloves Complete line of surgical gloves in latex, polyisoprene, neoprene, and hybrid formulations; includes A.R.T. pinhole barrier, DERMASHIELD donning aid, PI-KARE skin-friendly, and other proprietary technologies.
• MediChoice* Owens & Minor brand offering 3,000+ medical-surgical products and durable medical equipment for cost-effective point-of-care supply.
• PUREZERO* Cleanroom Gloves Cleanroom gloves designed for controlled environment applications in pharmaceutical and life science settings.
• PUREZERO* Life Science Gloves Gloves designed for life science and laboratory applications requiring contamination control.
• FLUIDSHIELD* Surgical Masks Surgical masks and respirators with fluid resistance rated up to 160 mmHg, including Level 2 and Level 3 ASTM-rated masks with fog resistance and expanded breathing chambers.
• HALYARD* Isolation Gowns Isolation gowns including HALYARD* BASICS* Tri-Layer AAMI Level 2 Over-The-Head gowns and AAMI Level 3 gowns providing barrier protection against fluids and pathogens.
• Custom Procedure Trays Custom surgical kits and procedure trays tailored to specific clinical needs; assembled at Owens & Minor's Kitting Center of Excellence in Honduras with Americas-based supply chain.
• Advanced Wound Care Comprehensive portfolio of wound dressings including silicone foam, alginate, collagen, gelling fiber, and silver-impregnated dressings for acute and chronic wound management.
• Traditional Wound Care Basic wound care products including gauze, bandages, and rolls for everyday wound protection and care.
• BLUE RENEW* Recycling Program Hospital recycling program for sterilization wrap, with 250+ North American hospitals diverting over 4 million pounds of wrap from landfills annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18% average savings on surgical supplies for customers who conducted facility-wide utilization reviews
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BelintracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalyard partnered with Belintra to develop the SMART-FOLD STERISYSTEM - a comprehensive sterilization packaging, storage, and transport solution. The partnership combines HALYARD SMART-FOLD High Performance Sterilization Wrap with Belintra's storage and transport systems including UBeFlex stationary storage, UBeTrack mobile storage, and Stericart transportation solutions. The partnership provides clinical support, efficiency improvements, and cost savings for Sterile Processing Departments.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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