Updated 22 October 2026
Gastroenterology and urology device distributors in Switzerland: 36 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 36 establishments in Switzerland whose registry records include gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn: 1 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 14 registration holders without a channel role, and 21 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 666 medical device establishments in Switzerland overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web, last seen on 23 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 | 1 | 3% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 15 | 42% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 34 | 94% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 12 | 33% | 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 Switzerland
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
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 | Medacta International SA Castel San Pietro | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 626 | 60 | 1 | 77.1 | 5/5 |
| 2 | Synthes GmbH Oberdorf | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 2700 | 287 | 0 | 79.3 | 4/5 |
| 3 | Medos International SARL Le Locle | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 1110 | 154 | 0 | 76.5 | 4/5 |
| 4 | E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A. Nyon, VD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 95 | 32 | 0 | 58.9 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Vantive Health GmbH Opfikon | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 73 | 26 | 0 | 56.7 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Medela AG Baar, ZG | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 72 | 19 | 0 | 53.6 | 4/5 |
| 7 | STORZ MEDICAL AG Tägerwilen, TG | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 66 | 19 | 0 | 53.2 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Bracco Injeneering S.A. Lausanne, SZ | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 42 | 8 | 0 | 47.1 | 4/5 |
| 9 | LiNA Medical AG Root D4, SZ | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 19 | 12 | 0 | 46.6 | 4/5 |
| 10 | B. Braun Medical S.A. Sempach | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 12 | 8 | 0 | 41.1 | 4/5 |
| 11 | Ardo medical AG Unterägeri | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 17 | 5 | 0 | 40.8 | 4/5 |
| 12 | Stratpharma AG Basel, BS | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 8 | 7 | 0 | 38.7 | 3/5 |
| 13 | Ethicon SARL Neuchatel, NE | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 10 | 2 | 0 | 35.1 | 3/5 |
| 14 | Caldera Medical Sarl Neuchatel | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 9 | 2 | 0 | 34.6 | 4/5 |
| 15 | NEW MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES (NMT) GMBH Bern, BE | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30.6 | 3/5 |
| 16 | STERIS Schweiz AG Daniken Solothurn | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 674 | 1 | 0 | 45.9 | 3/5 |
| 17 | APPLIMED SA -CSSR Châtel St Denis Fribourg | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 77 | 1 | 0 | 35.0 | 3/5 |
| 18 | STORZ ENDOSKOP PRODUKTIONS GMBH SCHAFFHAUSEN | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 75 | 1 | 0 | 34.9 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Pall International, Sarl Fribourg | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 20 | 1 | 0 | 34.0 | 3/5 |
| 20 | MAM Baby AG Wollerau | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 11 | 1 | 0 | 31.2 | 4/5 |
Questions about gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributors in Switzerland
How many gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributors are there in Switzerland?
The Index counts 36 establishments in Switzerland with gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn in their registry record, of which 1 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn device registration in Switzerland?
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
How do I find a gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributor in Switzerland?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Switzerland 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 gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributor in Switzerland?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN in other Other markets markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 35 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 23 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- 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.
- web (public register): 1 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.