What Technisonic Systems 2013 Ltd does

Technisonic Systems 2013 Ltd is a privately held New Zealand medical device distributor headquartered in Wairau Valley, Auckland, specializing in contrast injection systems and diagnostic monitoring equipment for radiology and cardiology departments. The company holds exclusive New Zealand distribution rights for the Medrad (Bayer) portfolio — including the Stellant, Stellant MP, Centargo, and Salient CT injectors, the Spectris Solaris EP and MRXperion MR injectors, the Mark 7 Arterion and Avanta angiography injectors, and the Intego PET infusion system — alongside Imaxeon-developed products and the Certegra and Radimetrics dose management platforms. The portfolio was extended into cardiology diagnostics and MRI patient monitoring through distribution partnerships with Novacor UK (Holter ECG, ABPM, event monitors, 2018) and IRadimed (non-magnetic MRI patient monitors and infusion pumps). Consumables (Bayer syringes) and accessories such as Thermoline refrigerated contrast warmers round out the offering.

Technisonic generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales of contrast injectors, monitors, and consumables; recurring service and support contracts covering warranties, preventive maintenance, and loan equipment during repairs; and professional training services delivered with support from Imaxeon's clinical specialists. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales via territory managers engaging directly with public hospitals and private imaging centers, supplemented by phone and email enquiry handling. A dedicated in-house loan pool of injectors differentiates the service offering and minimizes customer downtime, while VirtualCare remote support and PACS/RIS/HIS connectivity create workflow integration with installed imaging infrastructure. Customers are concentrated within the New Zealand public and private healthcare sectors, with procurement typically handled by hospital radiology and cardiology departments.

Founded in 1988 as Technisonic Systems Ltd and acquired as a going concern by Cam and Avis Piggot in 2013, the company operates with approximately 7-10 employees and is not backed by institutional capital. Competitive positioning rests on long-standing OEM distribution incumbency in a closed national market, integrated informatics bundling, and service-driven account management rather than proprietary R&D.

Name

Technisonic Systems 2013 Ltd

Legal name

Technisonic Systems 2013 Ltd

Website

https://technisonic.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Technisonic Systems 2013 Ltd is a New Zealand-exclusive medical device distributor supplying Medrad/Bayer and Imaxeon contrast injection systems, dose management software, and cardiology monitoring equipment to public and private hospital radiology and cardiology departments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Interventional Radiology & Image-Guided Therapy Systems (HLAHABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Portable, Mobile & Point-of-Care Imaging Systems (HLAHABAL), Connected Medical Devices & Wearables (Sensors, Patches, Implantables) (HLACAPAB)

Keywords

• Contrast injection systems
• Medical imaging equipment
• Patient monitoring devices
• Cardiology diagnostic equipment
• Medical device distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Wairau Valley

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of contrast injection systems, syringes, and medical imaging equipment to healthcare facilities
2. Service and Support Contracts: Annual warranty and preventive maintenance contracts, on-site and in-house repairs, loan equipment during repairs
3. Training Services: Full user training on all products with support from Imaxeon's clinical support specialists

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Technisonic Systems 2013 Ltd is a New Zealand medical device distributor and service provider that supplies MEDRAD (Bayer) and Imaxeon contrast injection systems for CT, MRI, PET, and angiography imaging, along with patient monitoring and cardiology diagnostic equipment. The company also distributes Iradimed MRI-safe patient monitors and IV pumps, Novacor Holter/ABPM cardiology devices, and offers clinical training, warranty service, and a loan injector pool to minimize customer downtime. Its customer base spans public hospitals, private hospitals, and imaging centers across New Zealand.

Product overview

Technisonic Systems 2013 Ltd is a New Zealand medical device distributor founded in 1988, supplying contrast injection systems and diagnostic equipment to radiology and cardiology customers in the public and private healthcare sectors. The product portfolio centers on MEDRAD (Bayer) contrast injection systems for CT (Stellant, Stellant MP, Centargo, Salient), MRI (Spectris Solaris EP, MRXperion), and angiography (Mark 7 Arterion, Avanta), plus PET imaging (Intego). Supporting products include dose management software (Radimetrics Enterprise Platform, Radimetrics Select, Certegra P3T), consumables (Bayer Syringes), and patient monitoring equipment (Iradimed MRI monitors, MRI IV pumps). The cardiology portfolio includes Holter monitors (Vista Plus, Vista o2, Vista Access, R.Test evolution 4) and ambulatory blood pressure monitors (Diasys 3, Diasys 3 Plus). Accessories include Premium Refrigerated Incubators for contrast warming. The company distributes Imaxeon-developed products including Salient injectors and Radimetrics dose management, with Imaxeon holding ISO 13485:2003 certification and TGA Conformity Approval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MEDRAD Stellant CT Injection System
• MEDRAD Stellant MP (Multi-Patient) Multi-patient CT injection system enabling up to 12-hour dedicated syringe use with MedGuard safety features including recessed connections and check valves. Targets high-throughput radiology departments needing extended multi-patient capability.
• MEDRAD Centargo CT Injection System Next-generation CT injector with automated workflows, pre-assembled 24-hour Day Set, click-in Patient Line for 20-second changeover, integrated barcode reader, and VirtualCare remote monitoring. Winner of the 2020 Red Dot Design Award for design excellence.
• MEDRAD Salient Contrast Injection System Compact, cordless battery-powered single-syringe CT injector with 300psi pressure limit and up to 10ml/s flow rate. Designed for mobility with large lockable wheels and a compact form factor to fit around CT gantries.
• Medrad Mark 7 Arterion Injection System Lightweight angiography injector with variable flow capabilities, VFlow sterile hand controller, front-load syringe system, and a 16% lighter injector head than the previous Mark V ProVis model. Built for angiographic imaging procedures.
• Medrad Avanta Fluid Management Injection System Flexible fluid management system for cardiac imaging supporting both low-rate coronary injections and high-rate/volume injections for larger vessels, with on-screen tutorial, single/multi-patient disposables, and redundant air management.
• Medrad Spectris Solaris EP MR Injection System MR-compatible contrast injector with 3.0T compatibility, integrated continuous battery charger, 6 user-programmable phases, pressure limit settings (100-325 psi), and 115mL syringe for KVO and multiple injections.
• Medrad MRXperion MR Injection System MR SMART injection system with automated fluid delivery, on-board eGFR and weight-based dosing, modality worklist connectivity, and integration with the Radimetrics Enterprise Platform for Contrast Dose Management.
• Medrad Intego PET Infusion System Fully shielded mobile PET infusion system with wireless RDMS, weight-based dosing, tungsten/lead shielding for technologist radiation reduction, and automated infusion records transmitted to PACS.
• Bayer Syringes for MEDRAD Injection Systems Medical-grade syringes manufactured in the US with over 300 million supplied to 20,000 hospitals worldwide. Specifically designed, tested, and warrantied for MEDRAD injection systems with precision silicone coating and strict biocompatibility standards.
• Certegra P3T Personalized patient protocol software for CT cardiac, pulmonary, and abdomen studies. Enables preset radiologist-preferred dosing strategies and storage of up to 250 protocols for standardized protocol adherence across radiology departments.
• Radimetrics Enterprise Platform Comprehensive radiation and contrast dose management platform supporting dose documentation, DRL setting, protocol management, benchmarking, and outlier identification across hospital networks.
• Iradimed 3880 MRI Patient Monitor Non-magnetic vital signs monitor for MRI with full functionality in a compact package. Mountable on wall, roll-stand, bed rail, or anesthesia cart with quick-detach for immediate mobility throughout MRI workflow.
• MRI IV Infusion Pump (MRidium 3860+) Non-magnetic MRI-safe IV infusion pump allowing continuous fluid delivery throughout MRI cycle without projectile hazard or image artifact risks associated with traditional pumps.
• Vista Plus Holter Recorder Holter ECG recorder with up to 11 days full disclosure on 1-3 channels, 200Hz resolution, voice recording, pacemaker detection, and HRV analysis using HolterSoft Ultima or NovaDrive.
• Vista o2 Extended Holter Monitor Extended Holter monitor combining 10-day ECG recording with SpO2, respiration, and nasal flow monitoring for diagnostic sleep apnea testing.
• Vista Access Holter Recorder
• R.Test evolution 4 Event Monitor Reusable event monitoring device extending ECG monitoring from 24 hours to 32 days. Weighs 42 grams, waterproof to IPX4, with automatic arrhythmia detection and a dedicated AF/PAF algorithm.
• Diasys 3 ABPM Oscillometric ambulatory blood pressure monitor with 5-star Medaval-validated accuracy, patient position tracking, activity assessment, and orthostatic hypotension detection.
• Diasys 3 Plus Advanced ABPM Hybrid auscultatory and oscillometric ABPM with advanced multi-sensor technology including central blood pressure, 24hr arterial compliance assessment, and AF detection via optional dual sensor wireless patch.
• Premium Refrigerated Incubators Thermoline brand refrigerated incubators with temperature range +5C to +45C, available in 145-1100 litre capacities. Designed for contrast media warming and laboratory incubation with BMS connectivity and Australian manufacture.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimizes downtime when repairs are required through in-house loan pool
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Novacor UKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Distributes Novacor cardiology monitoring products in New Zealand including Diasys 3 ABPM devices, Vista series ECG Holter monitors, and R.Test evolution 4 event recorders.
• Bayer (Medrad)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Exclusive New Zealand distributor for Medrad contrast injection systems including Stellant CT Injector, Centargo, Spectris Solaris EP MR, MRXperion MR, Avanta, Mark 7 Arterion, and Intego PET systems. Also distributes Bayer syringes and dose management solutions including Certegra and Radimetrics platforms.
• ImaxeoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Exclusive New Zealand distributor for Imaxeon products including Salient CT Injector and associated consumables. Imaxeon provides R&D, manufacturing, ISO 13485 quality systems, and clinical support specialists for training.
• IRadimedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes IRadimed MRI-safe patient monitoring and infusion systems including the 3880 MRI Patient Monitor and 3860+ MRI IV Infusion Pump.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Guerbet: French contrast media and injection systems manufacturer competing directly with Medrad in CT and MRI contrast delivery. Comparable specialty medical device producer with global distribution reach.
• Bracco Imaging: Italian-headquartered medical imaging contrast media and injection systems company. Direct competitor to Medrad/Bayer in the contrast injection equipment market, with global distribution networks that overlap Technisonic's product category.
• IRadimed: US-based manufacturer of MRI-safe patient monitors and IV infusion pumps—directly comparable to the IRadimed products Technisonic distributes. Similar specialty niche of non-magnetic devices for MRI environments.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Healthineers: Major manufacturer of CT, MRI, and angiography equipment that integrates with contrast injection systems. Operates in adjacent categories with potential to compete or partner with Technisonic-style distributors.
• GE Healthcare: Global medical imaging equipment manufacturer whose CT, MRI, and angiography scanners are used in conjunction with Technisonic's contrast injection systems. Broad incumbent across the radiology value chain with potential to expand into injectors.
• Philips Healthcare: Global medical imaging and patient monitoring manufacturer with overlapping cardiology monitoring and imaging integration. Comparable broad healthcare technology incumbent with potential product overlap in monitoring and imaging workflows.
• Bayer (Medrad): Bayer's Medrad division is the global manufacturer of the contrast injection systems Technisonic distributes. As the principal supplier, Bayer sets product roadmap, pricing, and distribution strategy—making it the most directly comparable business relationship, though it operates at vastly larger scale.
• Olympus Medical: Global medical device manufacturer with endoscopy and surgical equipment presence in ANZ. Comparable specialty medical device player whose former employee (Technisonic's GM) trained as an Olympus Endoscopy Engineer.
• Canon Medical Systems: Medical imaging equipment manufacturer (CT, MRI, ultrasound, angiography) that competes with Technisonic's principal partners' installed base. Broad incumbent in the radiology equipment space adjacent to contrast injection distribution.

Regional players

• Device Technologies: Australia and New Zealand medical device distributor with similar business model to Technisonic—specialized distribution of premium medical devices to hospitals across ANZ. Most directly comparable regional peer in distributor scale and market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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