alfamedic

What alfamedic does

Alfamedic s.r.o. is a Czech privately-held medical device manufacturer founded in August 1990 by Ing. Vladimír Čapek, who continues to serve as Managing Director. The company specializes in the development, production, and sale of medical equipment for neonatology, pediatrics, gynecology, and surgery, with its product portfolio centered on warming and thermal management solutions for newborns, infants, and surgical patients. Core products include heated beds (VL-22, ALFANEST, MINI/MINI2), LED phototherapy lamps (FL-2010) for treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, heating modules (VM-94), heated pads (HM-13) for hypothermic patients, heated surgical bowls (VMO-06), and universal heated water baths (BW Series). Underlying technology relies on microprocessor-controlled temperature regulation systems with precision up to ±0.1°C, LED phototherapy modules calibrated to the 450-460 nm spectrum, and integrated safety features including automatic shutdown, alarm systems, and low-voltage supply architectures. Products are certified under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), with company certification documentation publicly available.

Alfamedic operates a B2B direct sales model targeting hospitals, maternity wards, neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), surgical departments, and clinical laboratories, primarily through enterprise field sales and direct customer contact via phone and email. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, typical of medical device B2B procurement. Revenue streams consist of hardware sales of medical equipment and recurring service revenue through authorized technician networks providing periodic safety technical inspections (PBTK) at least annually, with spare parts guaranteed for at least 10 years from end of production. Approximately 65% of total production is exported to international markets, demonstrating cross-border market reach despite the company operating as a small family-owned business with 11-50 employees headquartered in Lišov, Czech Republic. The company has no institutional investors, no parent company affiliations, and no disclosed external funding, with the founder retaining ownership and operational control across the development, production, sales, and service functions.

Name

alfamedic

Legal name

Alfamedic s.r.o.

Website

https://alfamedic.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alfamedic is a Czech family-owned medical device manufacturer founded in 1990, producing microprocessor-controlled warming beds, LED phototherapy lamps, and temperature management equipment for neonatal, pediatric, gynecological, and surgical hospital use, with approximately 65% of production exported internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices (Neonatal Care and Surgical Warming Equipment)

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Neonatal & Pediatric Remote Monitoring (HLACAPAG)

Keywords

• Medical device manufacturing
• Neonatal care equipment
• LED phototherapy lamps
• Heated infant beds
• Surgical warming solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lišov

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

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. Medical Device Sales: Sale of medical equipment including heated beds, phototherapy lamps, heating modules, water baths, and related accessories to healthcare facilities. Products comply with Medical Device Regulation.
2. Service and Maintenance: Authorized service provision including periodic safety technical inspections (PBTK) performed at least annually. Spare parts supply guaranteed for minimum 10 years from end of production.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Alfamedic develops, manufactures, and supplies EU Medical Device Regulation-compliant medical equipment for neonatology, pediatrics, gynecology, and surgery. The product range centers on warming and thermal management devices for newborns and infants — heated beds, LED phototherapy lamps, heating modules, and heated pads — alongside surgical warming bowls and universal heated water baths for clinical and laboratory use. Products are sold directly to hospitals and healthcare facilities with approximately 65% of production exported internationally.

Product overview

Alfamedic is a Czech manufacturer and supplier of medical equipment established in 1990, specializing in neonatology, paediatrics, gynecology, surgery, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive range of warming and thermal management solutions for newborns and infants, including heated beds (VL-22, ALFANEST, MINI/MINI2), heating modules (VM-94), heated pads (HM-13), and phototherapy lamps (FL-2010). Supporting products include heated bowls (VMO-06) for surgical applications and universal heated water baths (BW-S/5/10/50) for clinical and laboratory use. Products are developed, manufactured, and supplied in accordance with Medical Device Regulation for the Czech and international markets, with export accounting for approximately 65% of total production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VL-22 / VL-22F Heated Bed for Newborns and Infants Heated bed designed to maintain thermal balance with option to treat hyperbilirubinemia in newborns and infants. Features electronic temperature servo-regulator, integrated LED phototherapy module (VL-22F variant), APGAR timer, and touch LCD display control. Class IIb medical device with max 900W power consumption. Targeted at neonatal intensive care units, maternity wards, and delivery rooms.
• ALFANEST Neonatal Bed Neonatal bed designed for use in neonatal and post-neonatal care of newborns and infants for standard, long-term, and acute care. Features adjustable height, shielding, observation area lighting, and spatial night lighting. Mobile design suitable for ROOMING-IN system. Targeted at neonatal and post-neonatal hospital wards.
• MINI / MINI2 Neonatal Bed Neonatal bed designed for neonatal and paediatric wards with manual height adjustment and Trendelenburg positioning. MINI2 variant suitable for twins. Can be combined with VM-94 heating module or FL-2010 phototherapy. Targeted at neonatal and paediatric hospital wards.
• FL-2010 Phototherapy Lamp High performance phototherapy lamp using LED technology for treatment of neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia). Features light spectrum 450-460nm, minimum 60,000 operating hours lifetime, patient temperature monitor with automatic shutdown at 38.5°C, and adjustable timer up to 24 hours. Targeted at NICUs and maternity wards.
• VM-94 Heating Module Heating module with manually adjustable electronic control and indication of heating power including built-in lighting, designed for heating work areas in medical facilities including newborn treatment wards, delivery rooms, intensive care units, and operating theatres. Available in wall-mounted and mobile stand variants. Targeted at hospitals, NICUs, and operating theatres.
• HM-13 Heated Pad Supplementary local heat source for dealing with hypothermic patients, featuring touchscreen display controller, temperature range 30-38°C, low 18V supply voltage for safety. Available in multiple sizes (350x550mm to 500x1200mm). Targeted at hospitals and surgical departments.
• VMO-06 Heated Bowl Medical device for heating application solutions during surgical procedures. Features temperature control from 30-90°C, microprocessor controller with ±1°C accuracy, USB port for service diagnostics, and stainless steel bowl on mobile stand. Targeted at surgical departments and operating theatres.
• BW-S / BW-5 / BW-10 / BW-50 Universal Heated Water Bath Universal heated water baths for clinical and laboratory workplaces for precise and safe heating of bottles and bags with medical materials. Features microprocessor temperature controller, temperature range 30-65°C with 0.1°C accuracy. BW-S has fixed 37.5°C temperature; BW-5/10/50 offer programmable modes. Targeted at hospital laboratories and clinical workplaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Export share of approximately 65% of total production indicates strong international market acceptance
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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: German medical and safety technology company with a dedicated neonatal care portfolio including infant warmers, phototherapy units, and incubators. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of bedside neonatal warming and treatment equipment serving NICU customers.
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: New Zealand-based manufacturer of respiratory and acute care products including infant warming systems and neonatal CPAP. Comparable as a specialty medical device maker with strong neonatal intensive care product overlap.
• Atom Medical Corporation: Japanese specialist manufacturer of neonatal and perinatal medical equipment, including infant incubators, warmers, and phototherapy units. Closely comparable niche focus on NICU hardware.
• Fanem Ltda. Brazilian manufacturer specializing in neonatal equipment including incubators, infant warmers, and phototherapy devices. Closely comparable as a regional specialist in the same product categories.
• Natus Medical Incorporated: US-based medical device company focused on neurology, newborn care, and hearing screening with products including neonatal warmers and phototherapy. Direct overlap in NICU-focused hardware.
• Bistos Co., Ltd. Korean medical device manufacturer of infant warmers, phototherapy lamps, and patient monitoring systems for neonatal care. Comparable specialty manufacturer in the same warming/phototherapy niche.
• Médiprema: French specialist manufacturer of neonatal medical equipment (incubators, infant warmers, phototherapy). Comparable mid-sized niche player serving European NICU customers.
• Inspiration Healthcare Group plc: UK-based medical technology company supplying neonatal intensive care products including patient warming and respiratory support. Comparable as a smaller public peer in neonatal care hardware.

Broad incumbents

• GE HealthCare: Global medical technology incumbent offering neonatal care solutions (warmers, phototherapy, monitoring) as part of a broad portfolio. Competes in Alfamedic's space but as one of many categories served.
• Philips (Royal Philips): Dutch healthcare technology multinational with neonatal/maternal care offerings (including infant warmers and phototherapy) within a much broader medical equipment and connected care portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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