Best Hyperbaric Chambers for Clinics (2026): 6 Compared

For wellness clinic owners, medical directors and plastic surgery practices. Updated October 22, 2026 · Prepared by Prospyr. If you are comparing a hyperbaric chamber for sale to a clinic, the first decision is not the brand but the type: a soft mild chamber at about 1.3 ATA or a hard-shell medical chamber that runs at higher pressure. Prospyr makes practice software, not hyperbaric equipment, and none of the companies below is a Prospyr product or partner. Each summary reflects what the company publishes on its own website, checked October 2026, cross-checked against the FDA's 510(k) database for hyperbaric chambers (product code CBF). This article is not medical advice and makes no claim about what hyperbaric therapy treats. Prices, warranties and regulatory status change, so confirm everything in a written quote before you buy.

What is the difference between a mild and a hard-shell hyperbaric chamber?

A hyperbaric chamber is a pressure vessel a patient lies or sits in while the air pressure is raised above normal, and the two types clinics buy differ in pressure, oxygen and regulation. Mild (soft) chambers are inflatable, zippered chambers that run at about 1.3 ATA (roughly 4 to 4.4 psi) on room air from a compressor. The soft chambers we checked in the FDA database carry a narrow cleared indication: acute mountain sickness, under a prescription. Hard-shell medical chambers are steel or acrylic vessels that run at 2 ATA and above and deliver oxygen to the patient. They need a dedicated room, an oxygen system, fire protection and trained operators, and they are what hospitals and wound centers use.

Both types are Class II prescription devices. The FDA has said it is aware of centers promoting hyperbaric chambers for uses it has not cleared or approved, naming cancer, Lyme disease, autism and Alzheimer's disease, and it advises patients to get treatment at a facility inspected and accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (FDA consumer update, "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Get the Facts," July 2021). Keep your marketing inside the cleared indication of the exact chamber you buy.

The 6 hyperbaric chamber makers at a glance

How we chose this list

We started with makers that sell hyperbaric chambers to clinics or physician practices and checked each against the FDA's 510(k) database. We kept companies that (1) state FDA clearance for the chambers they sell, with a clearance we could find in the FDA database for the company or the device, (2) describe a clinical or professional buyer on their own site, and (3) publish something checkable about pressure, warranty, pricing or support. We left out resellers, chambers sold without a stated clearance and makers whose chambers bundle their own scheduling or patient software. The list runs from soft chambers to hard-shell systems; the order within each group is our editorial view, not a measure of quality or results.

1OxyHealth#

OxyHealth in Santa Fe Springs, California, has made hyperbaric chambers since 1997 and reports more than 19,000 chambers delivered. Its lineup covers soft 1.3 ATA chambers (Vitaeris 320, Quamvis 320, Respiro 270 and Solace 210) and the Fortius 420 and Fortius 420 EXP hard-shell clinical chambers. Its FDA statement page says all of its chambers are Class II devices that require a physician prescription and must be sold to or on the order of a state-licensed practitioner. It lists 510(k) clearance #K041007 for the Fortius 420, a number the FDA database records under Hyperbaric For Life, LLC (Millenium models, 2004), and says clearance documents for its soft chambers are available on request.

What stands out:

• One maker, both types. The Quamvis 320 is described as its most durable soft chamber "engineered for high-volume professional use," and the Fortius 420 operates from 1.3 up to 4.0 ATA (44 psi) with a 42-inch interior, a 1,250 lb steel body and oxygen delivery through a hood or built-in breathing system.
• Warranty and install time. OxyHealth lists a 5-year parts and labor warranty on the Fortius 420 and says it can ship and install in as few as 10 business days.
• Certifications. It states ASME PVHO-1 certification and UL-certified electrical components.
• Financing. Its cost page says pricing depends on model and configuration and advertises financing through Brickhouse Capital from $198 a month.

Right for: clinics that want to start with a soft chamber and may move to a hard chamber later, from the same company. Ask: the clearance number and cleared indication for the exact model you buy, the oxygen setup the Fortius needs in your building, and the full price before financing.

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2Newtowne Hyperbarics#

Newtowne Hyperbarics in Pocomoke City, Maryland, builds soft mild chambers it calls "100% American-built" for clinical and home use. Its parent, Typhoon Water Wares, was founded in 1984. The site states mild hyperbaric chambers are Class II medical devices that require a prescription and lists FDA 510(k) #K051759, which the FDA database shows as the Flexi-Lite, cleared in 2005 to treat acute mountain sickness under a prescription.

What stands out:

• Published prices. Its products page lists fall sale prices through November 30, 2026, from $4,095 for the A4-27 to $8,995 for the A4-40, a 40-inch chamber it says fits two adults. All models run at 4 psi (1.3 ATA).
• Rentals. Monthly rentals are listed from $900 to $1,595, useful for testing patient demand before you buy.
• Seated models. The Shoe, Long Shoe and walk-in Tent chambers let a patient sit up during a session.
• Warranty. Every chamber comes with a standard two-year warranty.

Right for: clinics adding a first soft chamber that want prices in writing before the sales call. Ask: which models suit several sessions a day, cleaning instructions between patients, and whether the sale price includes shipping to your clinic.

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3Summit to Sea#

Summit to Sea describes itself as an FDA-cleared manufacturer of hyperbaric chambers made in the USA. The FDA database lists K072757 (2008) for its Shallow Dive, Dive and Grand Dive chambers, cleared to treat acute mountain sickness as prescribed by or under the direction of a physician, for use in homes, physicians' offices, hospitals and clinics.

What stands out:

• Published prices. Its site lists the Shallow Dive from $7,995, the Dive from $9,995, and the Dive Vertical and Grand Dive from $13,995.
• Seated option. The Dive Vertical is described as a vertical mild chamber designed around a chair, and the 40-inch Grand Dive can be used vertically or horizontally.
• Plug-in power. Models list redundant compressors that run on a standard 120V, 15 amp outlet, at up to 4.4 psi (1.3 ATA).
• Warranty. Two years on parts and labor, covering zippers, windows, seams, valves and hoses, with extended warranties available during that period.

Right for: clinics that want a seated soft chamber for patients who do not want to lie down. Ask: delivery and setup, who services the chamber near you, and the cost of the extended warranty.

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4Perry Baromedical#

Perry Baromedical in Riviera Beach, Florida, makes the Sigma line of hard-shell chambers: monoplace models (Sigma ICON 30, Sigma 34, 36 and 40), dualplace and multiplace systems, and the computer-controlled Sigma Elite. The FDA database lists several Perry clearances, including the Sigma Series (K072427, 2008). Its site states it holds a BSI ISO 13485:2016 certificate.

What stands out:

• Clinic planning. Its physician clinic page lists what an office hyperbaric clinic needs: about 500 sq. ft. for one chamber or 1,000 sq. ft. for two, a high-pressure oxygen system, fire suppression, and training for the team and physicians. Perry offers space evaluation, a financial pro forma built from your numbers, facility design and policies and procedures.
• Certified pre-owned. Refurbished units with a new acrylic tube, rebuilt plumbing and an OEM warranty are listed from $62,000.
• Training. It runs a 40-hour Perry Pro course and 2- or 3-day hyperbaric orientation classes.

Right for: physician-led clinics building a dedicated hard-chamber room. Ask: the full build-out cost including oxygen and fire suppression, service response times in your area, and the warranty on a pre-owned unit.

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5Sechrist Industries#

Sechrist Industries in Anaheim, California, was founded in 1973 and makes the H-Series monoplace hyperbaric chambers in 33-, 36- and 41-inch diameters, with a gurney storage system and a 700 lb standard patient weight capacity. The FDA database lists Sechrist monoplace clearances, most recently K140559 (2014). It states its chambers are used in over 172 countries.

What stands out:

• Hospital-grade features. Sechrist lists two-way communication, an extra-wide adjustable stretcher, critical care support with ventilators, and built-in antimicrobial protection on painted surfaces.
• Certified pre-owned. It runs a Certified Pre-Owned chamber program with a manufacturer warranty.
• Service and training. It offers onsite in-service, repair and maintenance, medical gas design and introductory hyperbaric courses.

Right for: plastic surgery and wound care practices running a hospital-style hyperbaric program under physician supervision. Ask: pricing for new and certified pre-owned units, facility requirements, and lead time.

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6Fink Engineering#

Fink Engineering, based in Australia, builds hard chambers and reports more than 40 years in hyperbarics, 50+ hospital installations and customers in 7 countries. Its private clinic and wellness page offers chambers at 2 ATA, and its home program describes air-compressed chambers that deliver 100% oxygen through a personal mask at up to 2 ATA, in single, double and multi-seat configurations. The FDA database lists K240569 (November 2024) for its FESL, FEDL and FETL chambers. Fink's site uses the words "FDA certified" and "FDA-approved"; the FDA clears these devices through 510(k), it does not certify or approve them.

What stands out:

• Seated, multi-patient design. One- to four-seat systems let a clinic treat more than one patient per session.
• Standards. Fink states ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certification and construction to ASME PVHO standards, with a built-in deluge system for emergencies.
• Support. It lists professional installation, preventive maintenance, remote monitoring and manufacturer warranty.

Right for: larger wellness or longevity clinics planning a multi-seat hard chamber room. Ask: who installs and services Fink chambers in the US, total project cost, and the cleared indications for the model you buy.

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Hyperbaric chamber cost: what to budget

Hyperbaric chamber cost depends mostly on type. Of the makers above, the soft 1.3 ATA chambers with published prices run from about $4,095 (Newtowne, sale price) to $13,995 (Summit to Sea Grand Dive), and Newtowne rents chambers from $900 a month. Hard-shell systems cost far more: Perry's certified pre-owned monoplace chambers start at $62,000, and new hard chambers are priced by quote. For a hard chamber, add the room, oxygen supply, fire suppression and training to the quote. Run your numbers through our equipment ROI calculator and, if you are deciding whether to finance, the lease vs. buy calculator. For lenders, see our list of aesthetic equipment financing companies.

Questions to ask any hyperbaric chamber company

1. What is the 510(k) number and cleared indication for this model? Look it up yourself in the FDA's 510(k) database, and do not market uses outside it.
2. Who prescribes and supervises? These are prescription devices. Confirm with your medical director and state board who must order, operate and be present.
3. What does the room need? For hard chambers, get oxygen, fire suppression, floor load and square footage specs in writing. NFPA 99 includes a chapter on hyperbaric facilities, and your local fire marshal may need to review the room.
4. What training comes with it? Ask how many people are trained, on what, and what it costs to train new hires.
5. What does the warranty cover? Ask what is covered for commercial use, for how long, and who pays travel and shipping.
6. How is it cleaned between patients? Get the written protocol and approved cleaning products, especially for acrylic and fabric chambers.
7. New, rental or pre-owned? Rentals and certified pre-owned units lower the upfront cost; ask what warranty applies to each.

Where Prospyr fits

A hyperbaric chamber pays back through repeat sessions, so clinics usually sell it as a series or a monthly plan and book it like a room. Prospyr lets a wellness clinic sell packages and memberships, book chamber time through online scheduling, store the prescription and intake in the patient's chart, and see session volume in analytics, all on one patient record. For other recovery equipment, see our list of wellness equipment for clinics, or book a practice demo.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hyperbaric chamber cost?

Among the makers on this list that publish prices, soft 1.3 ATA chambers run from about $4,095 to $13,995, as of October 2026. Hard-shell chambers are priced by quote; Perry Baromedical lists certified pre-owned units from $62,000. Ask for the full installed cost, including oxygen, fire protection and training, before comparing.

Are hyperbaric chambers FDA approved?

Hyperbaric chambers are cleared, not approved, through the FDA's 510(k) pathway as Class II prescription devices. Each clearance has its own indication. The soft chambers we checked are cleared for acute mountain sickness. Look up the number for your exact model in the FDA database and keep your marketing within it.

Do I need a doctor to run a hyperbaric chamber in my clinic?

The makers on this list state their chambers require a prescription, and OxyHealth states they must be sold to or on the order of a licensed practitioner. Who must supervise sessions depends on your state. Confirm with your medical director and state medical board.

What is the difference between 1.3 ATA and 2.0 ATA?

ATA is atmospheres absolute: 1.0 is normal air pressure at sea level. Soft chambers run at about 1.3 ATA on compressed room air. Hard chambers run at 2.0 ATA and above and deliver oxygen, which brings fire safety, facility and training requirements that a soft chamber does not.

Can I rent a hyperbaric chamber before buying?

Some makers offer rentals. Newtowne Hyperbarics lists monthly rentals from $900, and OxyHealth has a rental page. A rental lets you test how many sessions your patients book before committing.

Want your company considered?

We review this list quarterly. Companies that make FDA-cleared hyperbaric chambers for clinics can send their website and what they offer practices to info@prospyrmed.com. Inclusion is editorial and not paid.

Editorial scope

This list is based on each company's public website, the FDA's 510(k) database and the FDA's consumer update on hyperbaric oxygen therapy, checked October 2026 with AI-assisted research. Companies did not review this article before publication. It is not medical advice, a guarantee of results, or a substitute for checking references, FDA clearances and your state's supervision and facility rules. Read our methodology or report a correction.