OPED Medical

What OPED Medical does

OPED Medical, Inc. is a privately held U.S. orthopedic medical device company headquartered in Braselton, Georgia (with a secondary operations address in Buford, Georgia under the EVENup dba). The company develops and commercializes a portfolio of orthopedic braces, walking boots, orthoses, and rehabilitation products, with core brands organized around the VACO vacuum-orthosis platform — including VACOped (Achilles tendon rupture treatment, positioned as the global Gold Standard), VACOcast Diabetic (total contact offloading for diabetic foot ulcers), VACOtalus (ankle stabilization), and pediatric variants. The portfolio also includes the EVENup orthotic shoe lift line (including EVENup Core Balance for rehabilitation), the Solushin shin-splint treatment device built on patented Counter-Traction Technology, the AI-branded Orthelligent analysis tool, and hand/shoulder/knee orthoses plus accessories. Underlying technology centers on a proprietary dynamic vacuum-stabilizing system (VACO Technology) that provides customizable immobilization across multiple orthopedic applications.

Name

OPED Medical

Legal name

OPED Medical, Inc.

Website

https://opedmedical.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

OPED Medical is a privately held U.S. orthopedic medical device company that develops and sells vacuum-orthosis braces (VACOped, VACOcast, VACOtalus), the EVENup shoe lift, the Solushin shin-splint device, and Orthelligent AI analysis, serving hospitals, podiatry offices, distributors, and patients across six countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG), Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF)

Keywords

• Orthopedic medical devices
• Orthopedic braces boots
• Vacuum orthosis technology
• Rehabilitation medical equipment
• Diabetic foot care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Braselton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Orthopedic Medical Device Sales: Revenue generated from selling orthopedic devices including VACOped (Achilles tendon rupture orthosis), VACOcast Diabetic (diabetic foot ulcer boot), VACOtalus (ankle region stabilizer), EVENup shoe lifts, Solushin, and related accessories. Products sold through e-commerce direct-to-consumer, wholesale to distributors, and to healthcare providers.
2. Wholesale/Distribution: Products sold in bulk to authorized distributors and resellers, with MAP policy governing pricing and brand representation. Canadian market served exclusively through authorized distributor partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OPED Medical develops, manufactures, and sells orthopedic medical devices including vacuum-based orthoses (VACOped, VACOcast, VACOtalus, VACOpedes, and their diabetic variants), the EVENup orthotic shoe lift line, the Solushin shin splints treatment device, and the AI-powered Orthelligent analysis tool. The portfolio addresses Achilles tendon rupture treatment, ankle fracture immobilization, diabetic foot ulcer offloading, shin splints therapy, and rehabilitation/balance training. Devices are sold to healthcare providers (hospitals, physician practices, podiatry offices, surgery centers) and directly to consumers through e-commerce.

Product overview

OPED Medical is an orthopedic medical device company offering a comprehensive portfolio of vacuum-based orthoses and medical devices. The core product line includes the VACO series (VACOped for Achilles treatment, VACOcast Diabetic for foot ulcers, VACOtalus for ankle stabilization, VACOpedes for pediatric use, and VACOcast for general fractures), the EVENup shoe lift product line, and the Solushin for shin splints treatment. The company also offers the AI-powered Orthelligent analysis system and various accessories. Products are distributed through direct sales, wholesale partners, and authorized dealers in the US, Canada, and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VACOped: VACOped Achilles Tendon Rupture Orthosis - Gold Standard for functional treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures
• VACOcast
• EVENup
• VACOtalus
• VACOpedes
• Solushin
• Orthelligent
• VACOped XELGO

Products and services

• VACOcast Diabetic Gold standard total contact offloading boot for diabetic foot ulcers, designed as first-line treatment suitable for over 90% of DFU patients. Non-removable but removable for dressings. Available through prescriptions with on-site consignment stock options for healthcare providers.
• EVENup Orthotic Shoe Lift
• VACOped Achilles Tendon Rupture Orthosis
• VACOtalus Ankle Stabilization Orthosis
• EVENup Core Balance
• VACOped XELGO
• VACOped Short
• VACOpedes Pediatric Orthosis
• VACOcast Vacuum Casting Orthosis
• VACOped Diabetic
• VACOpedes Diabetic
• Solushin Shin Splints Treatment Device
• Orthelligent
• Hand and Wrist Orthotic Devices

Quantifiable outcome

• VACOcast Diabetic suits >90% of diabetic foot ulcer patients and their conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Physio-Store-CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian authorized distributor and affiliate partner for OPED Medical products. Provides easier ordering, faster shipping, and local customer support for Canadian customers.
• Ortho-ActiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian authorized distributor partner for OPED Medical products serving the Canadian market with local distribution capabilities.
• TTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian authorized distributor partner for OPED Medical products in the Canadian market.
• OPED GermanycoreOthersOPED's German subsidiary representing one of the company's primary international markets within the OPED Worldwide network.
• OPED SwitzerlandcoreOthersOPED's Swiss subsidiary within the OPED Worldwide network serving the Swiss market.
• OPED UKcoreOthersOPED's UK subsidiary within the OPED Worldwide network serving the British market.
• OPED AustraliacoreOthersOPED's Australian subsidiary within the OPED Worldwide network serving the Australian market.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Össur: Global leader in orthopedic bracing and prosthetics with extensive foot/ankle and immobilization product lines directly comparable to OPED's VACOped, VACOcast, and VACOtalus portfolio.
• Breg: Specialist orthopedic bracing company offering walking boots, knee braces, and cold therapy products that directly overlap with OPED's VACOped/VACOcast indications.
• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of orthopedic braces and compression supports with strong foot/ankle and joint bracing portfolios — a close analog to OPED's VACO line, especially in Europe.
• Thuasne: French orthopedic brace manufacturer with broad ankle, foot, and lower-extremity product lines that compete directly with VACOped, VACOtalus, and EVENup in European and US channels.
• DeRoyal Industries: US-based manufacturer of orthopedic braces, casting supplies, and surgical products — directly comparable to OPED's fracture immobilization and VACOcast lines.
• medi (medi USA): German manufacturer of medical compression and orthopedic braces (including foot/ankle and walking indications) — comparable in technology positioning and European-to-US distribution model to OPED.

Broad incumbents

• DJO (Enovis): Large orthopedic device conglomerate (now part of Enovis) offering walking boots, ankle braces, and rehabilitation products through Aircast, DonJoy, and ProCare brands, competing across most of OPED's clinical segments.
• Ottobock: Global orthopedic technology company providing braces, orthoses, and prosthetics — overlapping with OPED's lower-extremity and pediatric VACO products at scale.

Emerging players

• Trulife: Orthotics and prosthetics manufacturer with niche foot/ankle and orthopedic product offerings that overlap with select OPED indications at a smaller scale.
• Hely & Weber: Orthopedic bracing specialist focused on upper and lower extremity braces — overlapping with OPED's hand/wrist and foot/ankle product segments in the US clinical channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oped-medical-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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