Updated 23 October 2026
Surgical and endoscopy device distributors in Australia: 147 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 147 establishments in Australia whose registry records include surgery and endoscopy: 28 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 81 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 21 regulatory representatives, and 17 manufacturers or exporters, out of 745 medical device establishments in Australia overall. The records come from TGA Australia, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
Top 20 independent surgery and endoscopy distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the lines each distributor carries for other manufacturers, then registrations held, then size.
- 1Device Technologies Australia Pty LtdMedindie South Australia45 lines136 registrationssize 88.1
- 226 lines59 registrationssize 72.4
- 313 lines25 registrationssize 62.9
- 412 lines60 registrationssize 69.4
- 511 lines17 registrationssize 52.8
- 610 lines12 registrationssize 56.1
- 78 lines40 registrationssize 68.3
- 86 lines11 registrationssize 52.0
- 96 lines7 registrationssize 57.4
- 105 lines20 registrationssize 60.3
- 115 lines16 registrationssize 53.6
- 125 lines9 registrationssize 45.8
- 135 lines9 registrationssize 40.7
- 144 lines13 registrationssize 45.6
- 154 lines5 registrationssize 43.8
- 16THE O R COMPANY PTY LTDCheltenham Victoria, VIC3 lines35 registrationssize 80.7
- 173 lines33 registrationssize 56.1
- 183 lines9 registrationssize 41.0
- 193 lines8 registrationssize 45.0
- 203 lines3 registrationssize 41.7
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (119)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
- 124 lines106 registrationssize 74.9
- 2Zimmer Biomet Pty LtdSydney New South Wales21 lines109 registrationssize 84.6
- 316 lines291 registrationssize 82.1
- 413 lines47 registrationssize 73.3
- 512 lines98 registrationssize 76.1
- 611 lines129 registrationssize 78.2
- 710 lines37 registrationssize 67.8
- 89 lines89 registrationssize 68.9
- 99 lines24 registrationssize 68.6
- 108 lines22 registrationssize 59.9
- 117 lines157 registrationssize 76.9
- 127 lines58 registrationssize 72.3
- 136 lines75 registrationssize 68.6
- 146 lines34 registrationssize 68.9
- 156 lines19 registrationssize 57.7
- 166 lines19 registrationssize 50.0
- 176 lines18 registrationssize 55.7
- 185 lines94 registrationssize 75.2
- 195 lines17 registrationssize 58.3
- 205 lines17 registrationssize 56.4
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General and plastic surgery covers instruments, electrosurgery, endoscopes, sutures and staplers. Most registries place surgical instruments in their largest category, so this segment usually has the most establishments and the widest spread of company sizes. Many of them are small instrument makers and importers rather than full-line distributors.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 2 | 1% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Sponsor | 129 | 88% | Holds the market entry on behalf of a manufacturer, in markets that use that term. |
| Registration holder | 5 | 3% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 35 | 24% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 12 | 8% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Australia
In Australia the ARTG entry is held by an Australian sponsor, which is usually the importer or distributor or a local subsidiary. If the distributor is the sponsor, the market entry belongs to it until a transfer is agreed.
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later. The Next 10 Markets report covers who holds the registration in each of your ten markets.
Questions about surgery and endoscopy distributors in Australia
How many surgery and endoscopy distributors are there in Australia?
The Index counts 147 establishments in Australia with surgery and endoscopy in their registry record, of which 28 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from TGA Australia, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 23 October 2026.
Who can hold a surgery and endoscopy device registration in Australia?
In Australia the ARTG entry is held by an Australian sponsor, which is usually the importer or distributor or a local subsidiary. If the distributor is the sponsor, the market entry belongs to it until a transfer is agreed.
How do I find a surgery and endoscopy distributor in Australia?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Australia to see the top three names. For a ranked shortlist for your device, see the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a surgery and endoscopy distributor in Australia?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Australia and whose linked device listings fall in the surgery and endoscopy segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Australia
Surgery and endoscopy in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- Australia TGA ARTG sponsors, Australian UDI Database public download: 129 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Australian government public data.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 35 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 15 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 5 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
Index build 23 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Company records only, as the registries publish them.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.