Updated 22 October 2026
Orthopaedic and spine device distributors in the Netherlands: 44 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 44 establishments in the Netherlands whose registry records include orthopaedics, spine and trauma: 23 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 1 registration holders without a channel role, and 20 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 2,044 medical device establishments in the Netherlands overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, web and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
Orthopaedics covers implants for joints, spine and trauma, together with instruments and bone substitutes. Implants are usually Class IIb or III, so the importer or registration holder carries real regulatory work and hospitals often buy through tenders. Distributors in this segment tend to employ clinical support staff who attend surgery.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 21 | 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 | 18 | 41% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 4 | 9% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 21 | 48% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 17 | 39% | 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 Netherlands
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 20 orthopaedics, spine and trauma 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 | Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. Best | Channel Importer, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +6 more | 529 | 115 | 0 | 75.8 | 3/5 |
| 2 | Nucletron B.V. Veenendaal | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 126 | 33 | 0 | 61.8 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Merit Medical Nederland BV Maastricht Airport | Channel Importer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 263 | 1 | 1 | 51.9 | 5/5 |
| 4 | Arthrex Distribution Hub EMEA B.V. Venlo | Channel Importer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 304 | 1 | 0 | 47.6 | 3/5 |
| 5 | Biomet Global Supply Chain Center B.V. Breda | Channel Importer, Authorised representative, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 208 | 1 | 0 | 47.3 | 4/5 |
| 6 | ZOLL International Holding B.V. Elst | Channel Importer, Authorised representative, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 25 | 1 | 6 | 46.5 | 5/5 |
| 7 | Stryker EMEA Supply Chain Services BV Venlo | Channel Importer, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +5 more | 129 | 1 | 0 | 44.9 | 4/5 |
| 8 | MENTOR MEDICAL SYSTEMS, B.V. Leiden | Channel Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 31 | 5 | 0 | 42.9 | 3/5 |
| 9 | Medical Measurement Systems B.V. Hengelo | Channel Importer, Authorised representative, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 8 | 1 | 8 | 42.1 | 5/5 |
| 10 | Essity Distribution B.V. Zeist | Channel Importer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 51 | 1 | 0 | 38.6 | 3/5 |
| 11 | OTN Implants B.V. Arnhem | Channel Distributor, Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 28.4 | 4/5 |
| 12 | Smith & Nephew Operations BV Hoofddorp | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | General hospital and consumables, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20.6 | 4/5 |
| 13 | Canon Medical Systems Europe B.V. Amstelveen | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19.5 | 4/5 |
| 14 | Medical Workshop BV Groningen | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | General hospital and consumables, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy +1 more | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19.5 | 4/5 |
| 15 | OTC Medical B.V. Arnhem | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19.5 | 4/5 |
| 16 | Addex Medical B.V. Helmond | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +5 more | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.0 | 4/5 |
| 17 | AngioDynamics Netherlands BV Amsterdam | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.0 | 4/5 |
| 18 | TANITA Europe B.V. AMSTERDAM | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.0 | 4/5 |
| 19 | Active Aligners Netherlands Amsterdam, Netherlands | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 3/5 |
| 20 | AtriCure Europe B.V. Amsterdam | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 3/5 |
Questions about orthopaedics, spine and trauma distributors in the Netherlands
How many orthopaedics, spine and trauma distributors are there in the Netherlands?
The Index counts 44 establishments in the Netherlands with orthopaedics, spine and trauma in their registry record, of which 23 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, web and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a orthopaedics, spine and trauma device registration in the Netherlands?
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 orthopaedics, spine and trauma distributor in the Netherlands?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and the Netherlands 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 orthopaedics, spine and trauma distributor in the Netherlands?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in the Netherlands and whose linked device listings fall in the orthopaedics, spine and trauma 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 Netherlands
Orthopaedics, spine and trauma in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 30 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 29 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- web (public register): 15 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 4 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.