Updated 22 October 2026
Hospital consumables distributors in South Korea: 150 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 150 establishments in South Korea whose registry records include general hospital and consumables: 5 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 11 registration holders without a channel role, and 134 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 862 medical device establishments in South Korea overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, last seen on 22 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 | 5 | 3% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 13 | 9% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 143 | 95% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 25 | 17% | 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 South Korea
In South Korea the MFDS approval is held by a Korea Licence Holder, which is usually the importer. Changing importer means transferring or re-filing the approval, so many manufacturers appoint an independent holder.
Top 20 general hospital and consumables establishments by size
Channel roles first, then registration holders, then manufacturers. Size is a 0 to 100 score; Complete is 0 to 5.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIADENT GROUP INTERNATIONAL CHONGJU CITY Chungbuk | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ophthalmic | 143 | 34 | 0 | 60.1 | 3/5 |
| 2 | META BIOMED CO., LTD. Cheongju-si Chungbuk | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 34 | 15 | 0 | 48.0 | 3/5 |
| 3 | SOOSUNG MEDICAL Seoul | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 22.2 | 3/5 |
| 4 | JBP KOREA CO.,LTD. Gangnam-gu Seoul | Channel Distributor | General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 5 | SPOL CO., LTD. Namdong-gu Incheon | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20.3 | 3/5 |
| 6 | JEIL MEDICAL CORPORATION Seoul | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 128 | 12 | 0 | 52.0 | 3/5 |
| 7 | CLASSYS INC. Anyang-si Gyeonggi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic +1 more | 63 | 12 | 0 | 48.5 | 3/5 |
| 8 | INBODY CO., LTD. Cheonan-si Chungnam | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +3 more | 19 | 9 | 0 | 41.4 | 3/5 |
| 9 | MEDIANA CO., LTD. Wonju-Si, Gangwon-do | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 20 | 3 | 0 | 37.3 | 3/5 |
| 10 | NIBEC CO., LTD. Jincheon-gun Chungbuk | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 12 | 5 | 0 | 36.8 | 3/5 |
| 11 | HLB LIFE SCIENCE CO., LTD. Anseong-si Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics | 7 | 9 | 0 | 36.7 | 3/5 |
| 12 | Plasmapp Co., Ltd. Seongnam-si Gyeonggi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 10 | 5 | 0 | 35.9 | 3/5 |
| 13 | LivsMed Inc. Seongnam-si Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 9 | 5 | 0 | 35.4 | 3/5 |
| 14 | SHINA MED CORPORATION Anseong-si Gyeonggi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 11 | 3 | 0 | 34.5 | 3/5 |
| 15 | VIOL Medical CO., LTD. Seongnam-si Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | 4 | 0 | 32.0 | 3/5 |
| 16 | HYUNDAE MEDITECH CO., LTD. Wonju Gangwon | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26.1 | 3/5 |
| 17 | Zimmer Biomet Korea Ltd. Seoul | Manufacturer Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 650 | 1 | 0 | 45.8 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Arthrex Korea Ltd. Gangnam-gu Seoul | Manufacturer Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +2 more | 101 | 1 | 0 | 36.4 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Chun Ahn Logistics Guiheung-GU Yongin-Si, Kyunggi-DO Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 100 | 1 | 0 | 36.3 | 3/5 |
| 20 | SPIDENT CO., LTD. INCHEON Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 30 | 1 | 0 | 32.6 | 3/5 |
Questions about general hospital and consumables distributors in South Korea
How many general hospital and consumables distributors are there in South Korea?
The Index counts 150 establishments in South Korea with general hospital and consumables in their registry record, of which 5 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a general hospital and consumables device registration in South Korea?
In South Korea the MFDS approval is held by a Korea Licence Holder, which is usually the importer. Changing importer means transferring or re-filing the approval, so many manufacturers appoint an independent holder.
How do I find a general hospital and consumables distributor in South Korea?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and South Korea to reveal three profiles. For a shortlist with our read on each name, book the International Launch Audit.
What does the Distributor Index count as a general hospital and consumables distributor in South Korea?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in South Korea 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 South Korea
General hospital and consumables in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 150 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 13 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
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.