Medex International

What Medex International does

Medex International, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of modular lower-limb prosthetic components headquartered in Kensington, Maryland. Founded and operated by a practicing prosthetist (Mr. Celebi), the company designs, produces, and sells precision-engineered adapters, knee joints, pylons, shuttle locks, lamination anchors, and pediatric and waterproof components used by prosthetists to assemble customized prosthetic solutions for above-knee and below-knee amputees. The portfolio comprises 158 distinct parts across 13 product categories, manufactured via CNC machining of premium stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium alloys, with each part individually hand-deburred, washed, and laser-printed. Notable proprietary technology includes US Patent #6,402,790 for an angularly adjustable foot that accommodates different heel heights without requiring multiple prosthetic feet, and a proprietary RIM System that allows shuttle lock installation inside a pyramid dome, reducing build height. The full manufacturing process conforms to CE Medical Devices Directives for external limb prostheses and accessories, with lot-level traceability from conception to final user.

Medex sells directly to prosthetists and prosthetic clinics through its e-commerce website and by phone and email, without distributor intermediaries. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are provided on request. Marketing assets include downloadable product catalogs (2024 waterproof parts catalog and 2025 full catalog) and technical manuals covering installation, usage, and torque specifications. The company is a member of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and lists the United States as its primary operating geography, while the website accepts global orders. The business is bootstrapped and founder-owned with no disclosed external funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and a headcount reported at 5.

The customer model is transactionally oriented: prosthetists order modular components through a public storefront, with the business deriving revenue from hardware sales of finished prosthetic parts priced by material specification and configuration. End-use patients (lower-limb amputees, including pediatric and high-heel shoe wearers) are not direct customers but are reached indirectly through their prescribing prosthetist. No enterprise contracts, named accounts, or recurring revenue mechanisms are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Medex International

Legal name

Medex International, Inc.

Website

https://medexinternational.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Medex International, Inc. is a privately held Maryland-based manufacturer of modular lower-limb prosthetic components. Founded by a prosthetist, the company sells 158 precision-machined titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel parts directly to prosthetists and clinics worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prosthetic Components

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Prosthetic components
• Lower-limb prosthetics
• Modular prosthetic adapters
• Orthotic prosthetic devices
• Prosthetic knee joints

Headquarters

HQ city

Kensington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prosthetic Component Sales: Medex generates revenue through the sale of modular lower-limb prosthetic components directly to prosthetists and prosthetic clinics. Products include adapters, knee joints, pylons, shuttle locks, and pediatric components. The company sells finished prosthetic parts with pricing based on product specifications and materials (titanium, aluminum, stainless steel).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Medex International is a US manufacturer that designs and produces modular lower-limb prosthetic components — including adapters, knee joints, pylons, shuttle locks, RIM systems, and pediatric parts — using precision CNC machining of titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel alloys. The company sells these components directly to prosthetists and prosthetic clinics, who assemble them into customized prosthetic solutions for above-knee, below-knee, and pediatric amputees. Manufacturing conforms to CE Medical Devices Directives, and the portfolio is anchored by US Patent #6,402,790 covering an angularly adjustable foot.

Product overview

Medex International is a manufacturer of modular lower limb prosthetic components founded and operated by a prosthetist. The product portfolio consists of 158 distinct prosthetic parts across 13 categories including 4 Hole Adapters, 4 Prong Adapters, Connector Covers, Double Head Adapters, Foot Adapters, Knee Joints, Lamination Anchors, Pediatric Products, Pylons-Clamps, Shuttle Locks, Rotating/Sliding Tips, RIM Systems, and Waterproof Components. These precision-engineered components are manufactured from stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium alloys using CNC machining and conform to CE Medical Devices Directives for external limb prostheses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4 Hole Adapters Connectors between socket and pylon with 4 holes, available in aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium with various configurations including rotatable and sliding options, for prosthetists and prosthetic clinics building lower-limb prostheses.
• 4 Prong Adapters 4 prong lamination adapters for socket-to-pylon connection with rough machined prongs for improved lamination bonding, used by prosthetists building conventional laminated sockets.
• Connector Covers Lamination connector couplings and connector plates for conventional laminated sockets.
• Double Head Adapters Connectors between two pyramid adapters allowing better adjustment for long stumps, available in standard, rotating, sliding, and height-adjustable configurations.
• Foot Adapters Connectors between SACH Energy Storing Foot and pylon, including stainless steel bolts, lock washers, and flat washers.
• Knee Joints Modular single-axis knee joints for above-knee amputees with stance control, constant friction, extension assist, and optional lock features, used by prosthetists building above-knee prostheses.
• Lamination Anchors 3 Arm A/K Lamination Anchors for exoskeletal socket or thermoplastic frame lamination, available with pyramid or receiver tips, and with optional rotating and sliding features.
• Pediatric Products Child-sized prosthetic components including pylons, tube clamps, double head adapters, pyramids, and lamination anchors designed for pediatric patients up to 80kg/175lbs.
• Pylons - Clamps Modular connection tubes and clamps in various lengths (250mm-450mm) and diameters (22mm-34mm) with tilt adjustment capabilities.
• Shuttle Locks Locking mechanisms for prosthetic limbs including RIM System shuttle locks with integrated rotatable pyramids, corrosion-resistant stainless steel pins, and Delrin housings.
• Rotating/Sliding Tips Rotating and sliding pyramid/receiver tips with 36mm threads allowing custom lateral offset and angle adjustments with locking screws.
• RIM Systems & Shuttle Locks Lamination RIM (Radius Indication Marker) systems with rotatable pyramids/receivers in 63mm and 70mm configurations for reducing build height and improving socket formation.
• Waterproof Components Corrosion-resistant prosthetic components including waterproof shuttle locks, pylons, and adapters designed for submersion use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products manufactured from premium raw materials including titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel alloys for durability and performance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)industryOthersMedex International is a member of AOPA, the national professional organization representing orthotic and prosthetic businesses and professionals. Membership indicates adherence to industry standards and participation in the orthotics and prosthetics professional community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Blatchford: UK-based prosthetics manufacturer with broad portfolio spanning microprocessor-controlled knees/feet and modular components. Overlaps with Medex in modular componentry but operates at far greater scale and technological breadth.
• Össur: Global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics including prosthetic components, feet, knees, and bionic solutions. Competes broadly in the same practitioner channel with overlapping modular component products, but with a much larger portfolio and brand presence.
• Nabtesco / Proteor (Allard): Multi-business industrial and precision equipment group whose prosthetic knee joint (and related O&P partnership) competes in the modular prosthetic knee segment served by Medex. Larger incumbent with broader industrial footprint.
• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics with extensive component, microprocessor knee/foot, and orthotic offerings. Sells through O&P clinics with overlapping modular component products, but at far greater scale and with advanced technology focus.

Direct peers

• College Park Industries: US manufacturer specializing in prosthetic feet and lower-limb componentry sold directly to prosthetic practitioners. Comparable product focus (modular lower-limb prosthetics) and practitioner channel, though broader in finished foot offerings.
• WillowWood Global: Ohio-based manufacturer of prosthetic liners, components, and modular systems serving prosthetists. Overlaps with Medex in modular components and direct-to-clinic distribution, with broader reach across the prosthetic value chain.
• Teh Lin Prosthetic & Orthopaedic: Taiwan-based manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic components with global distribution. Comparable modular component catalog and practitioner-channel focus, serving a more cost-sensitive segment.
• Streifeneder: German manufacturer and distributor of orthotic and prosthetic components including modular adapters, knees, and feet. Directly comparable modular component portfolio and practitioner-channel model, with stronger European footprint.
• Proteor: French prosthetic component manufacturer offering modular knees, feet, and adapters to O&P clinics. Comparable product mix in modular lower-limb components with practitioner-direct sales motion.
• Fillauer: US-based manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic components, including modular adapters, feet, knees, and pediatric systems. Highly comparable to Medex in product category (modular lower-limb components), customer base (prosthetists), and business model (component-level sales).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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