Delica Medical

What Delica Medical does

Shenzhen Delica Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. (Delica Medical) is a Shenzhen, China-based medical device company founded in 1998 that develops and manufactures brain diagnosis and treatment equipment, with a core focus on Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound systems for non-invasive cerebral blood flow monitoring. The company's product portfolio spans the EMS-9D Series flagship all-in-one portable TCD, the EMS-9F USB TCD, the EMS-9M wireless battery-powered TCD Holter, the EMS-9U stroke screening unit, the EMS-9PB portable integrated system, the EEG-8102 digital electroencephalograph, the MVU-6202 vascular ultrasound, and the SD2 multi-parameter cardiac-cerebral monitoring system. Differentiating technology includes proprietary robotic probes with automatic window finder, the Advanced HITS Detection software that differentiates gaseous and solid microembolic signals, and integration with University of Cambridge's ICM Plus, NIRS, CO2 monitoring, and cNIBP modules for multi-modality monitoring.

Delica generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of TCD and complementary neurology devices, supplemented by software upgrade packages (Regular and Advanced HITS) and professional training services delivered through clinical workshops. The go-to-market combines a global distributor network across more than 30 countries with direct engagement of academic medical centers and research institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Haga Teaching Hospital, and the CARNet network, alongside a government-backed domestic channel in China where the National Health Commission recommends Delica TCD models for county-level general hospitals. The company serves neurology departments, intensive care and neurocritical care units, cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology teams (including TAVI procedures), autonomic and cardiology clinics, and academic medical research groups, with a stated footprint of 1,000+ hospital relationships worldwide.

Name

Delica Medical

Legal name

Shenzhen Delica Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.

Website

https://en.delicasz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shenzhen-based medical device company founded in 1998 that develops Transcranial Doppler ultrasound systems and complementary brain monitoring equipment, serving neurology, ICU, cardiac surgery, and academic research customers across 30+ countries via distributor and direct channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurology Diagnostic Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Ultrasound & Echography Systems (HLAHABAD)

Keywords

• Transcranial doppler systems
• Brain monitoring devices
• Cerebral ultrasound equipment
• Embolus detection systems
• Neurodiagnostic devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanshanqu

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Hardware Sales: Sale of TCD systems (EMS-9D, EMS-9F, EMS-9M, EMS-9U, EMS-9PB), EEG systems (EEG-8102), vascular ultrasound (MVU-6202), and accessories including probes and remote controls. The company offers a range of device tiers from portable screening units to comprehensive multi-modality monitoring stations.
2. Multi-Parameter Monitoring Systems: Integrated monitoring solutions combining multiple modules (TCD, NIRS, cNIBP, ECG) for specific clinical applications such as syncope diagnosis and perioperative brain monitoring. These comprehensive systems represent higher-value system sales.
3. Software Solutions: Regular and Advanced HITS embolus detection software packages. The Advanced HITS software (developed with Dr. Keunen) provides enhanced detection accuracy for clinical research and high-level diagnostic applications, offered as an upgrade to standard configuration.
4. Professional Services & Training: Training workshops conducted for distributors and clinical professionals, including programs at Haga Teaching Hospital and international distributor meetings. Educational content delivered through Keunen Medical's embolusdetection.com platform.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Delica Medical designs, manufactures, and sells transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound systems and complementary brain diagnostic devices for non-invasive cerebral blood flow monitoring, embolus detection, cerebral autoregulation assessment, and perioperative neurological monitoring. The portfolio spans portable TCD units (EMS-9D, EMS-9F, EMS-9M, EMS-9U, EMS-9PB), the EEG-8102 electroencephalography system, the MVU-6202 vascular ultrasound, the SD2 multi-parameter cardiac-cerebral monitor, the non-invasive cerebral-somatic oximetry system, and Advanced HITS detection software developed with Dr. Ruud Keunen.

Product overview

Delica Medical is a specialized medical device manufacturer focused on brain diagnosis and treatment equipment. Their product portfolio centers on Transcranial Doppler (TCD) systems including the EMS-9D Series (flagship all-in-one portable TCD), EMS-9F (USB TCD), EMS-9M (wireless Holter), EMS-9U (stroke screening), and EMS-9PB (portable integrated TCD). Supporting products include EEG-8102 digital electroencephalography, MVU-6202 multi-functional vascular ultrasound, and the SD2 multi-parameter cardiac-cerebral monitoring system. Key technology differentiators include Robotic Probes with automatic window finder, Advanced HITS Detection software for embolic detection with algorithms that differentiate gaseous and solid particles, and integration with NIRS for cerebral oxygen monitoring. The company serves neurological, ICU, and critical care monitoring applications across stroke evaluation, embolus detection, cerebral autoregulation assessment, and syncope diagnosis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Keunen Medical: Educational platform founded by Dr. Ruud W.M. Keunen providing clinicians and researchers with practical and scientific information on embolus detection

Products and services

• EMS-9D Series TCD All-in-one portable Transcranial Doppler (TCD) system integrating Delica's full digital imaging, wide-band technology, and robotic probe innovation; supports multimodality monitoring with ICM Plus, NIRS, CO2 module, and cNIBP for research and clinical applications.
• EMS-9F USB TCD Innovative USB Transcranial Doppler in compact form factor designed for the Neurology field, supporting portable cerebrovascular diagnostics.
• EMS-9M Wireless TCD Holter Wireless, battery-powered Transcranial Doppler Holter for extended monitoring applications, enabling patient mobility during continuous cerebrovascular monitoring.
• EMS-9U Stroke Screening TCD Full Digital TCD box designed for Stroke Screening applications, providing dedicated cerebrovascular diagnostic capability for stroke risk evaluation.
• EMS-9PB Portable TCD The most portable and integrated TCD system in the Delica portfolio since 2011, designed for mobile cerebrovascular monitoring applications.
• EEG-8102 Electroencephalography System Digital versatile electroencephalography system for neuroelectrophysiology diagnostics and brain function assessment including epilepsy diagnosis.
• MVU-6202 Multi-functional Vascular Ultrasound Multi-functional vascular ultrasound system for comprehensive vascular diagnostics.
• SD2 Multi-parameter Cardiac and Cerebral Monitoring System Multi-parameter cardiac and cerebral blood flow monitoring system integrating non-invasive continuous blood pressure, 12-lead ECG, and TCD modules to simultaneously monitor cardiac and cerebral blood flow parameters for syncope diagnosis, calculating hemodynamic parameters in real time.
• Non-invasive Cerebral-Somatic Oximetry System Oximetry system for non-invasive and continuous monitoring of blood oxygen saturation with reliable stability and distinct sensitivity and accuracy, supporting cerebral oxygen assessment.
• Advanced HITS Detection Software Premium embolus detection software developed in collaboration with Dr. Ruud Keunen, providing three dedicated algorithms that differentiate gaseous and solid microembolic signals with on-line data review and analysis capabilities for high-level clinical and research applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• HBS significantly reduces postoperative delirium and lowers risk of hemodynamic stroke in cardiac surgery patients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DHS MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2022DHS Medical collaborated with Delica for TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) procedure monitoring. Delica EMS-9D PRO Robotic TCD was used for patient monitoring during structural cardiac interventions to help neurologists identify cerebral embolic events and enhance procedure safety.
• Dr. Ruud W.M. Keunen / Keunen MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Keunen, former Dutch neurologist at Haga Hospital (1990-2020), developed peer-reviewed algorithms for automatic detection and distinction of microembolic signals in cerebral circulation. His Advanced HITS software is integrated into Delica TCD systems worldwide. He also created the Haga Braincare Strategy for preventing neurological complications during cardiac surgery and operates the educational platform embolusdetection.com. Received Royal distinction Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2021.
• University of Cambridge - Brain and Physics LabcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term research collaboration with University of Cambridge clinical research team. The Brain and Physics Lab (Dr. Peter Smielewski) developed ICM intensive care brain monitoring software which has been seamlessly integrated into Delica TCD systems, providing effective diagnostic methods for clinical data collection and analysis.
• Haga Teaching HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSite of Delica workshops on TCD monitoring and cerebral autoregulation. Implementation of Haga Braincare Strategy combining pre- and intra-operative TCD monitoring with perioperative cerebral oximetry for neurological protection during cardiac surgery. Dr. Keunen conducted educational workshops demonstrating Delica technology.
• Cerebrovascular Research Network (CARNet)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelica participated in CARNet 2022 meeting in Leicester, UK. Presented EMS-9D Pro Robotic Probe TCD combined with Cerebral Oximetry/NIRS. The combined monitoring approach helps identify cerebral hyperperfusion and reduce stroke rates in surgical patients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atys Medical: Atys Medical is a French manufacturer of transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound systems used for cerebral blood flow monitoring and embolus detection in neurology, ICU, and stroke settings. It is one of the most established pure-play TCD vendors and overlaps with Delica's EMS-9 product family.
• NovaSignal: NovaSignal is a US-based medical device company pioneering robotic transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound for non-invasive brain health assessment. It competes head-to-head with Delica in robotic TCD, the same automated-window-finder category and similar neurology/ICU use cases.
• Compumedics: Compumedics is an Australia-based neurodiagnostic company producing EEG, sleep, and brain monitoring systems. Its neurodiagnostic portfolio and academic/research channel overlap meaningfully with Delica's EEG and TCD-based brain monitoring offering.
• Rimed: Rimed is an Israel-based manufacturer of TCD and vascular ultrasound systems used for cerebral and peripheral blood-flow diagnostics. It serves hospitals and vascular labs with a similar neurology/critical-care customer base as Delica, making it a direct TCD peer.
• Natus Medical: Natus Medical is a US-based neurodiagnostic device company whose EEG-8102-style product range (digital EEG, EMG, evoked potentials) competes directly with Delica's EEG-8102 and shares the same neurology/clinical neurophysiology buyer.
• Spencer Technologies: Spencer Technologies is a US-based provider of transcranial Doppler systems and TCD monitoring services, with deep presence in stroke centers and neurology departments. Its product line and clinical positioning closely parallel Delica's TCD focus.

Broad incumbents

• Philips Healthcare: Philips Healthcare is a broad incumbent in patient monitoring, ultrasound, and clinical informatics. Its ultrasound and ICU patient monitoring portfolio competes for the same neurology and critical-care budgets that fund Delica's TCD and SD2 multi-parameter systems.
• Nihon Kohden: Nihon Kohden is a Japanese medtech incumbent with broad neurology, EEG, patient monitoring, and critical-care device portfolios. It sells into the same hospital neurology/ICU buyers as Delica but with a much wider catalog and established Western distribution.
• Masimo: Masimo is a US-based patient monitoring and cerebral oximetry company (e.g., O3 Regional Oximetry). Its non-invasive cerebral oximetry and SET pulse oximetry portfolio overlaps with Delica's NIRS and cerebral-somatic oximetry integration and shares similar clinical buyers in perioperative monitoring.
• GE HealthCare: GE HealthCare is a global ultrasound and patient monitoring incumbent offering vascular and point-of-care ultrasound that overlaps with Delica's MVU-6202 vascular ultrasound and broader cerebral blood flow use cases. It competes in the same hospital procurement budgets as Delica's installed base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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