Updated 23 October 2026
Patient monitoring and neurology device distributors in Japan: 75 licensed establishments
Japan has 75 licensed establishments in the Index and no independent distributor yet.
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 75 establishments in Japan whose registry records include patient monitoring and neurology: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 3 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 72 manufacturers or exporters, out of 568 medical device establishments in Japan overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
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Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (75)
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.
- 1Daiso Industries Co., Ltd.Higashihiroshima0 lines1 registrationsize 34.8
- 2PARAMOUNT BED CO., LTD. Chiba FactorySammu-shi Chiba0 lines1 registrationsize 25.1
- 3ATEX CO., LTD.Osaka0 lines1 registrationsize 20.3
- 4OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.HACHIOJI-SHI Tokyo, Hachioji-shi0 lines229 registrationssize 74.0
- 5CANON INC.Kawasaki Kanagawa0 lines129 registrationssize 73.7
- 6FUJIFILM CORPORATIONASHIGARAKAMI-GUN Kanagawa0 lines87 registrationssize 64.7
- 7NAKANISHI INC.Kanuma Tochigi0 lines70 registrationssize 65.9
- 8TERUMO CORPORATIONSHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO0 lines35 registrationssize 57.8
- 9NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATIONSHINJUKU-KU Tokyo, Tokyo0 lines33 registrationssize 57.3
- 10ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD.SETO Aichi, Aichi0 lines31 registrationssize 56.3
- 11GE Healthcare Japan CorporationHINO-SHI Tokyo0 lines20 registrationssize 56.5
- 12ITO COMPANY LIMITEDKawaguchi Saitama0 lines17 registrationssize 52.0
- 13OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.MUKO Kyoto0 lines17 registrationssize 48.1
- 14ATOM MEDICAL CORPORATIONSakura-ku, Saitama-shi0 lines13 registrationssize 48.1
- 15MIZUHO CORPORATIONBUNKYO-KU Tokyo0 lines7 registrationssize 46.4
- 16WHILL, INC.Shinagawa-ku Tokyo0 lines5 registrationssize 29.7
- 17Anzai Medical Co., Ltd.SHINAGAWA-KU Tokyo0 lines3 registrationssize 39.2
- 18SEIRIN CORPORATIONSHIZUOKA-SHI0 lines3 registrationssize 35.9
- 19OKAMOTO INDUSTRIES, INC.RYUGASAKI-SHI, IBARAKI-PREF0 lines2 registrationssize 33.2
- 20CHARMANT, INC.SABAE-CITY, FUKUI-PREF., FUKUI PREFECTURE0 lines1 registrationsize 34.8
Patient monitoring, neurology and physical medicine covers monitors, pulse oximetry, EEG and EMG, rehabilitation and wearable devices. Registries group a wide range of risk classes here, so the counts include both hospital capital equipment houses and consumer-grade device importers. Software and connectivity now feature in many registrations.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 3 | 4% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 15 | 20% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 72 | 96% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 17 | 23% | 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 Japan
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
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 patient monitoring and neurology distributors in Japan
How many patient monitoring and neurology distributors are there in Japan?
The Index counts 75 establishments in Japan with patient monitoring and neurology in their registry record, of which 0 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 23 October 2026.
Who can hold a patient monitoring and neurology device registration in Japan?
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
How do I find a patient monitoring and neurology distributor in Japan?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Japan 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 patient monitoring and neurology distributor in Japan?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Japan and whose linked device listings fall in the patient monitoring and neurology segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Japan
Patient monitoring and neurology in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 75 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 18 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 15 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.