Our Value Story
Fresenius Medical Care Heart & Lung is a specialist in extracorporeal heart and lung support.
Our dedication to improve the life of critically ill patients drives us to develop and provide smart technological solutions. Every day. Worldwide.
We complement Fresenius Medical Care’s product portfolio in intensive care medicine and are an integral part of FME’s critical care strategy to become a leader in extracorporeal multi-organ support.
Xenios AG in a nutshell
Xenios AG has three locations in Germany. The headquarter is located in Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Each site is specialized in the production of specific hardware components.
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PATIENT’S LIVES
2022
In September 2022, Medos Medizintechnik GmbH became fully integrated within Xenios AG.
2021
Xenios AG receives approval for ECMO devices in China
Xenios AG, a Fresenius Medical Care company, receives approval from National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China for the Xenios console and patient kits for ECMO therapy.
2020
Novalung system receives US FDA clearance
With class II approval, the Novalung system is the first complete system approved for ECMO therapy and long-term use for a duration of more than six hours.
2019
End of August 2019, Novalung GmbH became fully integrated within Xenios AG. “Novalung” will be retained as an established brand in the intensive care market and developed further with the support of Fresenius Medical Care as a key pillar in the area of multi-organ support.
2016
End of 2016, Xenios AG became a part of Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s leading provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure.
2013
Novalung and Medos merge with the formation of a holding company, Xenios AG.
2011
In 2011, Medos was acquired by Novalung with the aim of extending Medos’ blood pump expertise and blood pump technology for use with lung therapies. This acquisition enabled the company to expand its overall product spectrum to offer both heart and lung support on one single platform: the Xenios console.
2003
Novalung was formed back in 2003. The aim of Novalung is to create new solutions for the treatment of acute and chronic lung failure. Novalung therapy can replace or supplement invasive mechanical ventilation and prevent ventilation-related lung damage.
1987
Medos is experienced in cardiopulmonary solutions for more than 30 years. Highly skilled employees and high-quality manufacturing – for the benefit of cardiac surgeons, perfusionists and patients. Whether aortic valve replacement or bypass surgery, almost all cardiac surgery procedures can be performed effectively using Medos products.