Updated 22 October 2026
Gastroenterology and urology device distributors in South Korea: 85 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 85 establishments in South Korea whose registry records include gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn: 3 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 8 registration holders without a channel role, and 74 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.
Gastroenterology, urology and obstetrics covers flexible endoscopy accessories, lithotripsy, dialysis, catheters and women's health devices. Dialysis consumables bring large recurring volumes and a few dominant players. The rest of the segment is spread across many mid-sized importers.
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 | 8 | 9% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 72 | 85% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 19 | 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 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 gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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 | DONG-A PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. Seoul | Channel Distributor | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22.0 | 3/5 |
| 2 | HANKOOK LATEX GONGUP CO., LTD. CHUNCHEON-SI Gangwon | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20.8 | 3/5 |
| 3 | HERITAGE VENTURES CO., LTD. Seoul | Channel Distributor, Exporter | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 4 | TAEWOONG MEDICAL CO., LTD Gimpo-Si Gyeonggi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 77 | 15 | 0 | 50.5 | 3/5 |
| 5 | LG ELECTRONICS INC. Gumi-si Gyeongbuk | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy +1 more | 28 | 22 | 0 | 48.8 | 3/5 |
| 6 | M.I. TECH CO., LTD. Pyeongtaek-Si, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 55 | 7 | 0 | 42.1 | 3/5 |
| 7 | Uzinmedicare Co., Ltd. Hwaseong-si Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology | 14 | 10 | 0 | 40.4 | 3/5 |
| 8 | STARMED CO., LTD. Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 11 | 9 | 0 | 38.8 | 3/5 |
| 9 | THE STANDARD CO., LTD. Gunpo-si Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Ophthalmic +1 more | 14 | 3 | 0 | 35.6 | 3/5 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | VPIX MEDICAL INCORPORATED Jung-gu Daejeon | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, In-vitro diagnostics, Patient monitoring and neurology +1 more | 6 | 3 | 0 | 31.7 | 3/5 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | M.I.Tech Co., Ltd. Pyeongtaek Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 30 | 3 | 0 | 33.6 | 3/5 |
| 16 | HI MEDICAL CO., LTD. SEOUL | Manufacturer Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 45 | 1 | 0 | 32.3 | 3/5 |
| 17 | SPRINKLE CO., LTD. Yongin Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 23 | 1 | 0 | 31.3 | 3/5 |
| 18 | ZAPALIGN INC. Anyang-si Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 31 | 1 | 0 | 30.5 | 3/5 |
| 19 | SHINA CORP. GONGJU-SI Chungnam | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 16 | 1 | 0 | 29.6 | 3/5 |
| 20 | CUSTOM TUBE MANUFACTURING LLC Yangju-si Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 23 | 1 | 0 | 29.0 | 3/5 |
Questions about gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributors in South Korea
How many gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributors are there in South Korea?
The Index counts 85 establishments in South Korea with gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn in their registry record, of which 3 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 gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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 gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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 gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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 gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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
Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 84 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 9 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.