Updated 23 October 2026
Orthopaedic and spine device distributors in Canada: 75 licensed establishments
Canada has 3 independent distributors in the Index so far.
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 75 establishments in Canada whose registry records include orthopaedics, spine and trauma: 3 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 33 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 39 manufacturers or exporters, out of 2,768 medical device establishments in Canada overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), Health Canada and MHRA UK, last seen on 23 October 2026.
Listed
Independent distributors in the Index here, ranked by the lines each distributor carries, then registrations, then size.
- 1TRIBE MEDICAL GROUPLondon Ontario, Ontario0 lines2 registrationssize 47.9
- 2K.M. Medical & Trading IncNorth York Ontario, Ontario0 lines2 registrationssize 43.1
- 3HANSAmed Limited DBA CitagenixMississauga Ontario0 lines1 registrationsize 31.9
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (71)
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.
- 10 lines51 registrationssize 56.9
- 20 lines45 registrationssize 63.0
- 3DERMA SCIENCES CANADA, INC.TORONTO Ontario, ON0 lines37 registrationssize 57.3
- 4ENDOCH INC.Concord, ON0 lines29 registrationssize 53.3
- 5DISTRIBUTION INSTRUMENTARIUM INC. DBA INSTRUMENTARIUMTerrebonne, QC0 lines28 registrationssize 57.6
- 6ATLAS MEDIC INC.St-Augustin-De-Desmaures, QC0 lines25 registrationssize 52.3
- 7ORTHOPEDIATRICS CANADA ULCLaval Quebec, QC0 lines21 registrationssize 59.0
- 8DENTAL SAVINGS CLUB INC.Verdun Quebec, QC0 lines20 registrationssize 55.7
- 9DOMREX PHARMA INC.Saint-Eustache, QC0 lines20 registrationssize 48.2
- 10LABTICIAN OPHTHALMICS, INC.OAKVILLE Ontario, ON0 lines19 registrationssize 55.9
- 11KEIR SURGICAL LTD.Vancouver, BC0 lines14 registrationssize 52.0
- 12PROLLENIUM MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Aurora Ontario, ON0 lines12 registrationssize 52.1
- 133D MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Maple Ridge British Columbia, BC0 lines12 registrationssize 44.7
- 14ANDAU MEDICAL INCEdmonton, AB0 lines12 registrationssize 42.1
- 15CB MEDICAL INC.Calgary, AB0 lines11 registrationssize 45.1
- 16NOVENTRA INDUSTRIES INC.Québec, QC0 lines6 registrationssize 33.0
- 17SYNTHESIS HEALTH INTELLIGENCE INC.Maple Ridge British Columbia, BC0 lines5 registrationssize 32.4
- 18VIVOSONIC INC.TORONTO Ontario, ON0 lines4 registrationssize 41.3
- 19KARDIUM Inc.Burnaby British Columbia, BC0 lines4 registrationssize 38.4
- 20VGH SOLUTIONS INC.Markham Ontario, ON0 lines3 registrationssize 42.0
See United States: 162 independent distributors
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Orthopaedics covers implants for joints, spine and trauma, together with instruments and bone substitutes. Implants are usually Class IIb or III, so the importer or registration holder carries real regulatory work and hospitals often buy through tenders. Distributors in this segment tend to employ clinical support staff who attend surgery.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 31 | 41% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 25 | 33% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 36 | 48% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 65 | 87% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 24 | 32% | 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 Canada
In Canada the device licence (MDALL) is held by the manufacturer, while importers and distributors need a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL). The manufacturer keeps the product registration; the distributor's MDEL is its own and transfers nothing to it.
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 orthopaedics, spine and trauma distributors in Canada
How many orthopaedics, spine and trauma distributors are there in Canada?
The Index counts 75 establishments in Canada with orthopaedics, spine and trauma in their registry record, of which 3 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), Health Canada and MHRA UK and was last refreshed on 23 October 2026.
Who can hold an orthopaedics, spine and trauma device registration in Canada?
In Canada the device licence (MDALL) is held by the manufacturer, while importers and distributors need a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL). The manufacturer keeps the product registration; the distributor's MDEL is its own and transfers nothing to it.
How do I find an orthopaedics, spine and trauma distributor in Canada?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Canada 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 an orthopaedics, spine and trauma distributor in Canada?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Canada and whose linked device listings fall in the orthopaedics, spine and trauma segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Canada
Orthopaedics, spine and trauma in other North America markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 56 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 51 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 10 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
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.