Updated 22 October 2026
Patient monitoring and neurology device distributors in Switzerland: 65 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 65 establishments in Switzerland whose registry records include patient monitoring and neurology: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 4 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 61 manufacturers or exporters, out of 682 medical device establishments in Switzerland overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
Patient monitoring, neurology and physical medicine covers monitors, pulse oximetry, EEG and EMG, rehabilitation and wearable devices. Registries group a wide range of risk classes here, so the counts include both hospital capital equipment houses and consumer-grade device importers. Software and connectivity now feature in many registrations.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 4 | 6% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 18 | 28% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 65 | 100% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 9 | 14% | 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 0 independent patient monitoring and neurology 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 (65)
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 | Medacta International SA Castel San Pietro | Maker's own entity Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 626 | 74 | 0 | 75.4 | 4/5 |
| 2 | SCHILLER AG Baar, ZG | Maker's own entity Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 170 | 24 | 0 | 63.7 | 4/5 |
| 3 | NOUVAG AG Goldach | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 15 | 6 | 0 | 42.6 | 4/5 |
| 4 | Bien-Air Surgery SA Le Noirmont, Jura | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology, Surgery and endoscopy | 12 | 4 | 0 | 39.9 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Synthes GmbH Oberdorf | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 2700 | 410 | 0 | 81.2 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Medos International SARL Le Locle | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 1110 | 169 | 0 | 78.8 | 4/5 |
| 7 | Stryker GmbH Selzach, SO | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 1288 | 145 | 0 | 78.1 | 4/5 |
| 8 | E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A. Nyon, VD | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 95 | 48 | 0 | 62.7 | 4/5 |
| 9 | Medela AG Baar, ZG | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 72 | 29 | 0 | 57.4 | 4/5 |
| 10 | Maillefer Instruments Holding S.a.r.l. BALLAIGUES, VD | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 62 | 23 | 0 | 57.2 | 3/5 |
| 11 | ZIMMER GMBH WINTERTHUR Zurich, SZ | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 127 | 21 | 0 | 56.9 | 3/5 |
| 12 | STORZ MEDICAL AG Tägerwilen, TG | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 66 | 20 | 0 | 55.3 | 4/5 |
| 13 | Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG Basel | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics, Patient monitoring and neurology, Surgery and endoscopy | 31 | 17 | 0 | 50.8 | 4/5 |
| 14 | SPD Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH Petit-Lancy, GE | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | In-vitro diagnostics, Patient monitoring and neurology | 22 | 16 | 0 | 50.5 | 3/5 |
| 15 | Integra LifeSciences Switzerland SARL Le Locle Neuchatel, Neuchatel | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 62 | 15 | 0 | 53.7 | 3/5 |
| 16 | LifeScan Europe GmbH Zug | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics, Patient monitoring and neurology, Surgery and endoscopy | 9 | 11 | 0 | 43.0 | 3/5 |
| 17 | Spineart SA PLAN-LES-OUATES | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 104 | 9 | 0 | 49.9 | 4/5 |
| 18 | Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG Heerbrugg, SG | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 7 | 8 | 0 | 40.5 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Sentec AG Therwil, BL | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, Patient monitoring and neurology | 15 | 6 | 0 | 42.8 | 4/5 |
| 20 | icotec ag Altstätten | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 93 | 5 | 0 | 51.1 | 4/5 |
Questions about patient monitoring and neurology distributors in Switzerland
How many patient monitoring and neurology distributors are there in Switzerland?
The Index counts 65 establishments in Switzerland with patient monitoring and neurology in their registry record, of which 0 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a patient monitoring and neurology 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 patient monitoring and neurology 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 patient monitoring and neurology 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 patient monitoring and neurology 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
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Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 65 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 34 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 30 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 18 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 3 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Enrichment, not a registry: segments and principals read from the company's own website.
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.