Updated 22 October 2026
Surgical and endoscopy device distributors in Sweden: 40 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 40 establishments in Sweden whose registry records include surgery and endoscopy: 9 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 2 registration holders without a channel role, and 29 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 927 medical device establishments in Sweden overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED and Health Canada, last seen on 22 October 2026.
General and plastic surgery covers instruments, electrosurgery, endoscopes, sutures and staplers. Most registries place surgical instruments in their largest category, so this segment usually has the most establishments and the widest spread of company sizes. Many of them are small instrument makers and importers rather than full-line distributors.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 6 | 15% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 3 | 8% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Authorised representative | 2 | 5% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 7 | 18% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 39 | 98% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 6 | 15% | 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 Sweden
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 20 surgery and endoscopy 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 | Mölnlycke Health Care AB Mölndal | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 62 | 52 | 0 | 60.3 | 3/5 |
| 2 | Elekta Solutions AB Stockholm | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 100 | 22 | 0 | 58.7 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Atos Medical AB Hörby | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +3 more | 65 | 24 | 0 | 55.7 | 4/5 |
| 4 | Oticon Medical AB Askim | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 27 | 6 | 0 | 45.4 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Directa AB Upplands Vasby | Channel Importer, Authorised representative, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 35 | 1 | 0 | 39.6 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Neoss AB Gothenburg | Channel Importer, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 23 | 1 | 0 | 36.3 | 3/5 |
| 7 | AprioMed AB Uppsala | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 6 | 2 | 0 | 34.4 | 3/5 |
| 8 | Neko Health AB Danderyd | Channel Authorised representative, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 28.4 | 4/5 |
| 9 | V SOFT LIFT AB Skogas Stockholm | Channel Distributor, Exporter | Surgery and endoscopy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 10 | Nobel Biocare AB Göteborg | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 549 | 51 | 0 | 68.3 | 3/5 |
| 11 | Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions AB Mölnlycke | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 69 | 10 | 0 | 50.6 | 3/5 |
| 12 | Stille AB Torshälla | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +6 more | 39 | 1 | 0 | 35.0 | 4/5 |
| 13 | NOBEL BIOCARE AB, PRODUKTION KARLSKOGA Orebro | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 52 | 1 | 0 | 33.1 | 3/5 |
| 14 | Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB Lund | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, Surgery and endoscopy | 9 | 1 | 0 | 30.3 | 4/5 |
| 15 | Turon MedTech AB Varberg | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Surgery and endoscopy | 14 | 1 | 0 | 30.1 | 3/5 |
| 16 | SVENSKA DENTORAMA AB Sollentuna / Stockholm | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Surgery and endoscopy | 13 | 1 | 0 | 29.7 | 4/5 |
| 17 | CENOVA AB MJOLBY Ostergotland | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 24 | 1 | 0 | 29.2 | 3/5 |
| 18 | ELOS MEDTECH TIMMERSDALA AB TIMMERSDALA Vastra Gotaland | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 19 | 1 | 0 | 28.1 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Minitube AB Trångsviken | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 6 | 1 | 0 | 26.2 | 4/5 |
| 20 | Hammarplast Medical AB Lidköping | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 24.5 | 4/5 |
Questions about surgery and endoscopy distributors in Sweden
How many surgery and endoscopy distributors are there in Sweden?
The Index counts 40 establishments in Sweden with surgery and endoscopy in their registry record, of which 9 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a surgery and endoscopy device registration in Sweden?
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 surgery and endoscopy distributor in Sweden?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Sweden 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 surgery and endoscopy distributor in Sweden?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Sweden and whose linked device listings fall in the surgery and endoscopy segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Sweden
Surgery and endoscopy in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 40 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 31 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 7 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.