Updated 22 October 2026
Medical device distributors in Argentina: 18 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 18 medical device establishments registered with an address in Argentina: 1 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 2 registration holders without a channel role, and 15 registered as manufacturer or exporter only. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, last seen on 22 October 2026.
By segment
| Segment | Establishments | |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | Search in the Index |
| Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 2 | Search in the Index |
| Cardiovascular | 1 | Search in the Index |
| Ear, nose and throat | 3 | Search in the Index |
| Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 3 | Search in the Index |
| Dental | 1 | Search in the Index |
| Anaesthesia and respiratory | 3 | Search in the Index |
| Patient monitoring and neurology | 4 | Search in the Index |
| Ophthalmic | 2 | Search in the Index |
| In-vitro diagnostics | 2 | Search in the Index |
| General hospital and consumables | 6 | Search in the Index |
| Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 3 | Search in the Index |
Segments come from the device listings linked to each establishment, so one company can appear in several rows. Imaging and radiology are shown because the registries contain them.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 1 | 6% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 2 | 11% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 16 | 89% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 4 | 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 Argentina
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor; the Next 10 Markets report covers it for your target markets.
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later; the Next 10 Markets report covers it per market.
Top 18 establishments by size
Channel roles (importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative) are listed first, then registration holders, then manufacturers. Size is a 0 to 100 score built from products listed, registrations held, roles, sources and principals represented. Complete is 0 to 5 for website, address, segments, principals and counts.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ODONTIT SA BUENOS AIRES Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 24.3 | 3/5 |
| 2 | ECLERIS SRL Villa Martelli Buenos Aires | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 18 | 2 | 0 | 35.4 | 3/5 |
| 3 | EXO S.A. Buenos Aires | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular | 17 | 2 | 0 | 31.8 | 3/5 |
| 4 | Bio Analitica Argentina S.A. Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires | Manufacturer Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 196 | 1 | 0 | 39.7 | 3/5 |
| 5 | CROSMED S.A. Buenos Aires | Manufacturer Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, In-vitro diagnostics +3 more | 62 | 1 | 0 | 33.9 | 3/5 |
| 6 | WIENER LABORATORIOS S.A.I.C. ROSARIO Santa Fe | Manufacturer Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics | 44 | 1 | 0 | 32.2 | 3/5 |
| 7 | PANTYMED S.A. BUENOS AIRES Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology | 20 | 1 | 0 | 28.4 | 3/5 |
| 8 | TERRAGENE SA Alvear Santa Fe | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 8 | 1 | 0 | 24.1 | 3/5 |
| 9 | PAMPAMED SRL Buenos Aires | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Patient monitoring and neurology | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20.8 | 3/5 |
| 10 | LABORATORIOS SL SA Malvinas Argentinas Buenos Aires | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 11 | MARZZAN LUCAS JORGE Rosario Santa Fe | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 12 | Tecme SA Cordoba | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 13 | Assistance SRL Caba Buenos Aires | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 14 | OXAVITA S.R.L. Buenos Aires | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
| 15 | Visual Medica Ciudad Autonoma Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
| 16 | HISTO S.A. VILLA RAFFO Buenos Aires | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Surgery and endoscopy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
| 17 | LABORATORIO PABLO CASSARA Caba Buenos Aires | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
| 18 | PLENORIUS S.A. Haedo Buenos Aires | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
Questions about medical device distributors in Argentina
How many medical device distributors are there in Argentina?
The Index counts 18 medical device establishments registered in Argentina, of which 1 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The rest are registration holders or manufacturers. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a medical device registration in Argentina?
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor; the Next 10 Markets report covers it for your target markets.
How do I find a medical device distributor in Argentina?
Start with the segment table on this page, open the top establishments and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Argentina to see the counts for your segment and reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a distributor in Argentina?
An establishment is a company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Argentina, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, sponsor, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once per country even if it holds several licences or appears in several registries. No contacts or named individuals are collected.
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Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 17 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 2 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.