Updated 22 October 2026
Imaging and radiology equipment distributors in the United Kingdom: 72 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 72 establishments in the United Kingdom whose registry records include imaging, radiology and radiotherapy: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 19 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 6 regulatory representatives, and 47 manufacturers or exporters, out of 6,118 medical device establishments in the United Kingdom overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy covers X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and treatment systems. The Index lists these establishments because the registries contain them.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 2 | 3% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Authorised representative | 23 | 32% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 12 | 17% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 49 | 68% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 16 | 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 the United Kingdom
In Great Britain a manufacturer based outside the UK registers its devices with the MHRA through a UK Responsible Person. The UKRP can be an independent firm or the distributor; which one you pick decides who controls the registration if the relationship ends.
Top 0 independent imaging, radiology and radiotherapy 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 (72)
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 | GE Medical Systems Limited Chalfont St Giles | Maker's own entity Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 86 | 34 | 28 | 61.9 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited Winnersh | Maker's own entity Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 253 | 33 | 30 | 67.4 | 4/5 |
| 3 | Abbott Medical UK Limited Solihull, West Midlands | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 1 | 28 | 12 | 41.1 | 4/5 |
| 4 | Straumann Ltd London | Maker's own entity Authorised representative | Dental, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 57 | 10 | 10 | 50.7 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Corin Limited CIRENCESTER Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, In-vitro diagnostics +4 more | 88 | 21 | 3 | 59.5 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Siemens Healthcare Limited Camberley, Hampshire | Maker's own entity Authorised representative | General hospital and consumables, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 26 | 10 | 10 | 46.8 | 4/5 |
| 7 | MERIDIAN TECHNIQUE LTD SOUTHAMPTON Hampshire, Hampshire | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 2 | 4 | 3 | 33.8 | 4/5 |
| 8 | BTL INDUSTRIES LIMITED Stevenage, HT | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic +3 more | 158 | 92 | 2 | 68.2 | 4/5 |
| 9 | KEELER LIMITED WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE Windsor and Maidenhead, BK | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +3 more | 33 | 20 | 3 | 56.8 | 4/5 |
| 10 | ELEKTA LIMITED CRAWLEY West Sussex, West Sussex | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37.2 | 4/5 |
| 11 | INTERSURGICAL LTD. WOKINGHAM, BERKSHIRE, BK | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 425 | 98 | 2 | 77.1 | 4/5 |
| 12 | Nissha Medical Technologies Limited Paignton Devon, DV | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 6 | 8 | 3 | 44.8 | 4/5 |
| 13 | SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC LTD Henfield West Sussex, WS | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 3 | 5 | 1 | 37.5 | 4/5 |
| 14 | Merit Medical UK Limited Earley Reading, Berkshire | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 266 | 4 | 3 | 58.1 | 4/5 |
| 15 | Wardray Premise Ltd. Brighouse Leeds, Surrey | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 4 | 4 | 1 | 33.7 | 4/5 |
| 16 | Loewenstein Medical UK Ltd BRACKNELL, Berkshire | Maker's own entity Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Ear, nose and throat, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.2 | 4/5 |
| 17 | VISION RT LIMITED LONDON London, City of, LO | Maker's own entity Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 20 | 8 | 0 | 45.1 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Blackford Analysis Limited EDINBURGH Midlothian | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer | Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 28.5 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Canon (UK) Ltd Uxbridge | Maker's own entity Authorised representative | Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 22 | 1 | 1 | 31.5 | 4/5 |
| 20 | ANDERSEN CALEDONIA LTD Bellshill Scotland, Lanarkshire | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +8 more | 79 | 43 | 0 | 53.1 | 3/5 |
Questions about imaging, radiology and radiotherapy distributors in the United Kingdom
How many imaging, radiology and radiotherapy distributors are there in the United Kingdom?
The Index counts 72 establishments in the United Kingdom with imaging, radiology and radiotherapy 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), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a imaging, radiology and radiotherapy device registration in the United Kingdom?
In Great Britain a manufacturer based outside the UK registers its devices with the MHRA through a UK Responsible Person. The UKRP can be an independent firm or the distributor; which one you pick decides who controls the registration if the relationship ends.
How do I find a imaging, radiology and radiotherapy distributor in the United Kingdom?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and the United Kingdom 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 imaging, radiology and radiotherapy distributor in the United Kingdom?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in the United Kingdom and whose linked device listings fall in the imaging, radiology and radiotherapy segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in the United Kingdom
Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy in other Other markets markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 58 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 47 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 14 establishments, last seen 23 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.