Updated 22 October 2026
Hospital consumables distributors in Mexico: 1,527 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 1,527 establishments in Mexico whose registry records include general hospital and consumables: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 424 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 924 regulatory representatives, and 179 manufacturers or exporters, out of 2,964 medical device establishments in Mexico overall. The records come from COFEPRIS Mexico, US FDA (openFDA), Health Canada and MHRA UK, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 2 | 0% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 1,382 | 91% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 178 | 12% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 37 | 2% | 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 Mexico
In Mexico the COFEPRIS sanitary registration is held by a Mexican entity, usually the distributor or a local holder of record. Transfers between holders are possible but slow, so decide the holder before signing.
Top 0 independent general hospital and consumables distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
No independent distributor is registered here yet; every establishment on record is a manufacturer or a manufacturer's own sales entity.
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (1,527)
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 | INSUMOS PARA LA SALUD, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 254 | 254 | 0 | 62.7 | 2/5 |
| 2 | GRIFOLS MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 181 | 181 | 0 | 60.6 | 2/5 |
| 3 | MINDRAY MEDICAL MÉXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 161 | 161 | 0 | 59.4 | 2/5 |
| 4 | BIOMET MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Mexico City Ciudad de Mexico | Maker's own entity Registration holder, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 142 | 143 | 0 | 63.9 | 3/5 |
| 5 | MEDTRONIC, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +9 more | 138 | 138 | 0 | 57.9 | 2/5 |
| 6 | CREATIVE INNOVATIONS CA, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +8 more | 120 | 120 | 0 | 56.6 | 2/5 |
| 7 | JOHNSON & JOHNSON DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 117 | 117 | 0 | 56.3 | 2/5 |
| 8 | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +7 more | 109 | 109 | 0 | 55.6 | 2/5 |
| 9 | MEDLINE MÉXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +8 more | 100 | 100 | 0 | 54.8 | 2/5 |
| 10 | KENDALL DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +8 more | 97 | 97 | 0 | 54.5 | 2/5 |
| 11 | STRYKER MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 86 | 86 | 0 | 53.3 | 2/5 |
| 12 | SMITH & NEPHEW, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 83 | 83 | 0 | 53.0 | 2/5 |
| 13 | AUXEIN MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +2 more | 74 | 74 | 0 | 51.9 | 2/5 |
| 14 | HIOSSEN DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 73 | 73 | 0 | 51.8 | 2/5 |
| 15 | FUJIFILM DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 71 | 71 | 0 | 51.5 | 2/5 |
| 16 | Arthrex Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Col. Napoles Mexico | Maker's own entity Registration holder, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 111 | 65 | 0 | 59.0 | 3/5 |
| 17 | MERIT MÉXICO SALES, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +7 more | 65 | 65 | 0 | 50.6 | 2/5 |
| 18 | DIAGNÓSTICA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 64 | 64 | 0 | 50.5 | 2/5 |
| 19 | COA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 60 | 60 | 0 | 49.9 | 2/5 |
| 20 | NIPRO MEDICAL DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +7 more | 60 | 60 | 0 | 49.9 | 2/5 |
Questions about general hospital and consumables distributors in Mexico
How many general hospital and consumables distributors are there in Mexico?
The Index counts 1,527 establishments in Mexico with general hospital and consumables in their registry record, of which 0 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from COFEPRIS Mexico, US FDA (openFDA), Health Canada and MHRA UK and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a general hospital and consumables device registration in Mexico?
In Mexico the COFEPRIS sanitary registration is held by a Mexican entity, usually the distributor or a local holder of record. Transfers between holders are possible but slow, so decide the holder before signing.
How do I find a general hospital and consumables distributor in Mexico?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Mexico 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 Mexico?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Mexico 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 Mexico
General hospital and consumables in other Latin America and the Caribbean markets
Sources
- Mexico COFEPRIS medical device registrations (registros sanitarios): 1,382 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Mexican government publication.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 188 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 4 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 2 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
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.