About Jaeger Medical
Jaeger Medical, a Trudell Medical Group company, is a global leader in respiratory diagnostics, delivering innovative technology to healthcare professionals worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, Jaeger Medical has been at the forefront of pulmonary function testing, shaping the future of respiratory health through innovation and precision

A Legacy of Innovation: Our History
Jaeger Medical’s story began in 1954 in Höchberg, Germany, when Erich Jaeger founded JAEGER®, a company dedicated to distributing specialized medical equipment. Recognizing the need for innovation in pulmonary function diagnostics, JAEGER quickly expanded beyond distribution into in-house manufacturing.
Key milestones in Jaeger Medical’s history include:
1956
Began manufacturing electrically braked cycle ergometers, laying the foundation for advanced exercise testing.
1958
>Entered the respiratory diagnostics market, developing proprietary lung function testing devices with expert collaboration.
1962
Introduced the Universal Bodytest, a groundbreaking innovation that became the foundation for modern computerized body plethysmography.
Over the decades, Jaeger Medical underwent several transformations as part of leading global healthcare corporations:
2001
Acquired by VIASYS Healthcare Inc., further strengthening its position in the respiratory diagnostics industry.
2007
VIASYS Healthcare became part of Cardinal Health Inc.
2009
Continuing as CareFusion to develop cutting-edge medical technologies.
2015
BD sold 51% of CareFusion to Apax Partners, forming Vyaire Medical, a company focused exclusively on respiratory care.
2024
Trudell Medical Group acquired the Respiratory Diagnostics (RDx) division of Vyaire Medical, bringing the business full circle under the historic Jaeger Medical name.