Updated 22 October 2026
Hospital consumables distributors in Ireland: 60 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 60 establishments in Ireland whose registry records include general hospital and consumables: 7 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 30 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 1 regulatory representatives, and 22 manufacturers or exporters, out of 637 medical device establishments in Ireland overall. The records come from EUDAMED, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
General hospital and consumables covers syringes, gloves, wound care, infusion, sterilisation and infection control. It is a high-volume, low-margin business where wholesalers and group purchasing dominate. Local manufacturing is common, so many establishments here are domestic producers rather than importers.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 29 | 48% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 1 | 2% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Authorised representative | 22 | 37% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 11 | 18% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 35 | 58% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 8 | 13% | 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 Ireland
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 7 independent general hospital and consumables distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primacy Healthcare 21 Limited Blarney | Distributor Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 0 | 0 | 7 | 19.9 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Aquilant Medical (ROI) Limited Cork | Distributor Importer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17.6 | 4/5 |
| 3 | Aquilant Scientific (ROI) Limited Blarney Co Cork | Distributor Importer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17.6 | 4/5 |
| 4 | Cardiotec Medical Ltd Co. Dublin | Distributor Importer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15.0 | 4/5 |
| 5 | CS Life Sciences Europe Ltd Dublin | Distributor Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +2 more | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.6 | 4/5 |
| 6 | BR Marketing Ltd Co. Dublin | Distributor Importer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.3 | 4/5 |
| 7 | Schottlander (IRL) Limited Bray | Distributor Importer, Authorised representative | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 3/5 |
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (53)
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 | Connect Medical Supplies Ltd Dublin | Maker's own entity Importer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17.1 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Welch Allyn Limited Navan, Co. Meath | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16.1 | 4/5 |
| 3 | Oxygen Research Institute Limited Galway | Maker's own entity Importer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 4 | 1 | 1 | 29.4 | 5/5 |
| 4 | Diagnosys Vision Limited Swords | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.6 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Vectura Ireland Limited NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +2 more | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.6 | 4/5 |
| 6 | AC Aesthetics & Wellness LTD Co. Limerick | Maker's own entity Importer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.3 | 4/5 |
| 7 | B. Braun Hospicare Ltd. Sligo | Maker's own entity Importer | General hospital and consumables | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.3 | 4/5 |
| 8 | DePuy Ireland UC Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, CK | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +2 more | 1225 | 194 | 0 | 81.1 | 4/5 |
| 9 | Cook Ireland Limited Limerick | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 62 | 48 | 0 | 60.5 | 4/5 |
| 10 | Teleflex Medical Athlone, WM | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 42 | 31 | 0 | 57.8 | 4/5 |
| 11 | Vitalograph (Ireland) Limited Ennis Co. Clare, CL | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +1 more | 38 | 20 | 0 | 54.1 | 4/5 |
| 12 | Aerogen Ltd. Galway, GW | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables | 36 | 17 | 0 | 53.1 | 4/5 |
| 13 | ArcRoyal Limited Co.Meath, Co. Meath | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 15 | 15 | 0 | 42.4 | 4/5 |
| 14 | Natus Manufacturing Limited Galway, GW | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +2 more | 73 | 14 | 0 | 58.0 | 4/5 |
| 15 | Sedana Medical Limited Naas, KD | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 4 | 5 | 0 | 35.9 | 4/5 |
| 16 | Boston Scientific Limited Galway | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +5 more | 350 | 3 | 0 | 53.2 | 4/5 |
| 17 | Dexcom International Limited Athenry, Galway, Galway | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics, Patient monitoring and neurology | 3 | 2 | 0 | 31.5 | 4/5 |
| 18 | Fannin Ltd. Dublin 18 | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 2 | 2 | 0 | 27.7 | 4/5 |
| 19 | MERIT MEDICAL IRELAND, LTD Galway | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 63 | 1 | 0 | 39.7 | 4/5 |
| 20 | Cardinal Health Ireland Manufacturing Limited Tullamore | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 4 | 1 | 0 | 26.7 | 4/5 |
Questions about general hospital and consumables distributors in Ireland
How many general hospital and consumables distributors are there in Ireland?
The Index counts 60 establishments in Ireland with general hospital and consumables in their registry record, of which 7 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from EUDAMED, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a general hospital and consumables device registration in Ireland?
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 general hospital and consumables distributor in Ireland?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Ireland 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 general hospital and consumables distributor in Ireland?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Ireland and whose linked device listings fall in the general hospital and consumables segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Ireland
General hospital and consumables in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 47 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 34 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 16 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 12 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 24 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.