Anesthesia Machines in California

Alira Medical Devices is a US-based manufacturer and supplier of high-quality surgical instruments and medical devices headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California. The company serves medical practitioners across multiple specialties including plastic surgery, liposuction, gynecology, breast surgery, dental surgery, rhinoplasty, and ophthalmology. Alira offers an extensive catalog of surgical instruments—including forceps, retractors, scissors, bone instruments, electrosurgical instruments, and specialty tools—alongside advanced surgical equipment such as endoscopic systems, anesthesia workstations, ultrasound systems, and patient monitoring solutions. The company is also an authorized distributor of premium brands including Mindray, Nouvag AG, Tuttnauer, Aesthetics Biomedical, and Woodpecker. Beyond product supply, Alira provides comprehensive instrument repair services for both proprietary and third-party equipment, emphasizing quality, precision, and customer service as core differentiators.

HAI Solutions Inc is a medical device company focused on preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAI) through innovative vascular access and intravenous care solutions. The company develops ultraviolet light-based microbial reduction devices and anesthesia delivery systems targeting contamination in operating rooms, emergency departments, and intensive care units. HAI Solutions' primary platform addresses Hospital Onset Bacteremia (HOB) and microbial contamination (MC) in needleless IV connectors and vascular access lines. The QIKcap System™ is an FDA De Novo-cleared ultraviolet (UVC) light-based microbial reduction device designed for needleless IV connectors—marketed as the first and only FDA-granted solution of its kind. The Multiport Delivery Device™ is a novel anesthesia induction system currently in development and not yet FDA-cleared. HAI Solutions addresses a significant clinical need: over 300 million IV lines are placed annually in the US, with 1 in 31 patients acquiring catheter-related bloodstream infections, costing $15,000–$30,000 per incident. The company serves peripheral, PICC, central vascular access, and dialysis line applications across the healthcare continuum. HAI Solutions holds ISO 13485 certification for medical device quality management and has received patent allowances from the US Patent and Trademark Office for intravenous device technology. The company has won recognition from industry organizations including the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) Rm8 iNov8 Pitch Competition and CONNECT SD's Cool Company 2022 award.

Whittemore Enterprises, Inc. is a medical equipment distributor and liquidator operating since 1983 (42 years). The company specializes in veterinary surgical equipment, examination furniture, anesthesia systems, sterilization equipment, and surgical lighting. Primary product lines include Whittemore-branded veterinary anesthesia machines (table-mounted and wall-mount configurations), battery-operated and pneumatic TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) surgical saws for orthopedic procedures, examination tables (Midmark/Ritter models), surgical ceiling lights (Startrol Galaxy high-output systems), and autoclaves (Tuttnauer TVET models). The company also carries surgical microscopes (ZEISS OPMI VARIO). Whittemore operates as a liquidator of medical equipment, explicitly stating pricing is 50-75% lower than OEM (original manufacturer) pricing. The company serves veterinary facilities and animal surgical centers. While the website indicates Synthes product liquidation, Whittemore clarifies it is not an authorized Synthes agent and does not provide Synthes warranties. The company maintains a B2B e-commerce platform for equipment sales and quotations. All products are sourced and resold; the company does not appear to manufacture equipment in-house.