Updated 22 October 2026
Hospital consumables distributors in Germany: 295 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 295 establishments in Germany whose registry records include general hospital and consumables: 3 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 102 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 1 regulatory representatives, and 189 manufacturers or exporters, out of 5,506 medical device establishments in Germany overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
General hospital and consumables covers syringes, gloves, wound care, infusion, sterilisation and infection control. It is a high-volume, low-margin business where wholesalers and group purchasing dominate. Local manufacturing is common, so many establishments here are domestic producers rather than importers.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 96 | 33% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 15 | 5% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Authorised representative | 43 | 15% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 83 | 28% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 276 | 94% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 65 | 22% | 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 Germany
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
Top 3 independent general hospital and consumables distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDI.PLAN GMBH & CO. KG Dortmund | Distributor Importer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 55 | 1 | 0 | 39.0 | 4/5 |
| 2 | HARFINS GmbH Wolfsburg | Distributor Importer, Authorised representative | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +2 more | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 3/5 |
| 3 | VITAIMED GmbH Düsseldorf. | Distributor Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 3/5 |
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (292)
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.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SciCan GmbH Leutkirch | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18.8 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Patient Guard Europe UG Neuhausen | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics, Patient monitoring and neurology +1 more | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17.2 | 4/5 |
| 3 | SDI Germany GmbH Köln | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +2 more | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16.1 | 4/5 |
| 4 | Meril GmbH Bonn | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.6 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Owen Mumford GmbH Großostheim-Ringheim | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | General hospital and consumables | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.6 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Roche Diagnostics GmbH Mannheim | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 899 | 733 | 0 | 82.9 | 4/5 |
| 7 | KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG Tuttlingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +9 more | 1138 | 207 | 0 | 81.2 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Aesculap AG Tuttlingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 573 | 128 | 0 | 77.5 | 4/5 |
| 9 | Richard Wolf GmbH Knittlingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +9 more | 539 | 122 | 0 | 77.0 | 4/5 |
| 10 | VOCO GmbH Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +1 more | 177 | 114 | 0 | 72.1 | 4/5 |
| 11 | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH Hamburg | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 166 | 108 | 0 | 71.5 | 4/5 |
| 12 | Philips Medizin Systeme Böblingen GmbH Böblingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 284 | 91 | 0 | 70.5 | 3/5 |
| 13 | PAJUNK GmbH Medizintechnologie Geisingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 215 | 80 | 0 | 70.4 | 4/5 |
| 14 | B. Braun Melsungen AG Melsungen | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 136 | 76 | 0 | 68.9 | 4/5 |
| 15 | Fresenius Kabi AG Bad Homburg | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 140 | 73 | 0 | 64.7 | 4/5 |
| 16 | Brainlab SE Munich | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 112 | 59 | 0 | 66.7 | 3/5 |
| 17 | B. Braun Avitum AG Melsungen | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 110 | 52 | 0 | 65.0 | 4/5 |
| 18 | Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Bensheim | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 206 | 37 | 0 | 65.8 | 4/5 |
| 19 | inomed Medizintechnik GmbH Emmendingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 73 | 35 | 0 | 59.9 | 4/5 |
| 20 | Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH Tübingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 85 | 34 | 0 | 60.5 | 4/5 |
Questions about general hospital and consumables distributors in Germany
How many general hospital and consumables distributors are there in Germany?
The Index counts 295 establishments in Germany with general hospital and consumables 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), EUDAMED, MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a general hospital and consumables device registration in Germany?
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
How do I find a general hospital and consumables distributor in Germany?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Germany to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a general hospital and consumables distributor in Germany?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Germany and whose linked device listings fall in the general hospital and consumables segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Germany
General hospital and consumables in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 266 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 204 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 149 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 88 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 15 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Enrichment, not a registry: segments and principals read from the company's own website.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.