Flight Medical

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in January 1996, Flight Medical operates with 11–50 employees. The company became public on the TASE in November 2009.

Business overview

Flight Medical develops, manufactures, and markets life-supporting portable respiratory ventilators. Its core products, including the Flight 60 and HT50* ventilators, incorporate proprietary technology for ventilation and mobility. The company serves various markets and industries, including home care, long-term care, emergency services, transport, hospitals, and subacute environments, operating within the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, specifically focusing on Medical Devices and Life Support.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What are Flight Medical's primary products?

Flight Medical's flagship products are the Flight 60 and HT50* ventilators, which are portable, life-supporting respiratory devices designed for various medical settings.

When did Flight Medical obtain FDA clearance for its Flight 60 ventilator with an integrated O2 mixer?

In April 2014, Flight Medical received FDA 510(K) clearance for its Flight 60 ventilator integrated O2 mixer version, along with marketing clearance for three of its advanced ventilation modes.

What was the impact of the patent license cancellation in August 2011?

In August 2011, the license holder to a patent underpinning Flight Medical's respiratory products unilaterally cancelled the company's right to use it, citing a breach of contract following the sale of Flight Medical's parent company. This led to a commercial dispute with NMI Inc.

When did Flight Medical receive FDA marketing approval for its Flight 60 portable ventilator?

In August 2010, Flight Medical obtained FDA marketing approval for its Flight 60 portable ventilator, following earlier EU CE Mark certification for the product.

What is Flight Medical's relationship with Medtechnica and Ilex Medical group?

Flight Medical is a subsidiary of Medtechnica, which is Israel's largest medical equipment distributor, and is part of the Ilex Medical group.