Updated 25 October 2026

Medical device distributors in Europe: 35,782 licensed establishments in 34 markets

6,571 independent medical device distributors and importers are licensed in 34 markets in Europe (the EU and EEA, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United Kingdom), out of 35,782 registered medical device companies, from EUDAMED, MHRA UK, US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, updated 25 October 2026. Each market links to its own page with the ranked list, who holds the registration and a free CSV.

35,782establishments

34markets

6,571independent distributors

5,078registration holders

Medical device distributors in Europe by country

Every market in Europe with a licensed establishment in the Index, the most independent distributors first. Importers and holders (registration holders, authorised representatives and sponsors) count every establishment with that role, independent or not. Total counts every licensed establishment.

Market	Independents	Importers	Holders	Total
Germany	875 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	1,984	855	5,506
Spain	552 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	1,126	223	1,874
Poland	483 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	809	48	1,618
Romania	421 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	673	46	877
Italy	416 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	1,066	326	3,728
Netherlands	399 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	856	377	2,064
France	368 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	894	339	2,711
Türkiye	344 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	639	69	1,838
Czechia	340 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	511	58	868
Greece	253 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	362	8	482
Hungary	234 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	367	48	644
Slovenia	211 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	287	16	375
Belgium	169 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	326	91	695
Portugal	168 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	293	54	541
Sweden	122 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	271	94	942
Slovakia	120 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	190	24	297
Ireland	114 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	286	216	637
Croatia	112 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	171	9	227
Austria	110 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	219	66	521
Denmark	107 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	211	69	620
Bulgaria	100 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	147	4	207
Cyprus	98 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	139	12	166
Finland	97 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	191	30	451
Lithuania	87 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	120	23	203
Norway	64 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	114	13	254
Malta	63 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	88	11	115
Latvia	60 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	82	19	125
Estonia	36 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	61	40	136
Iceland	16 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	23	3	35
Northern Ireland	13 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	36	48	157
Luxembourg	9 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	13	7	38
United Kingdom	6 a minimum: the MHRA device register lists no distributors	0	1,734	6,118
Liechtenstein	4 a minimum: EUDAMED lists no distributors	9	13	30
Switzerland	Not listed by the Swiss register (swissdamed)	0	85	682

Top 20 medical device distributors in Europe, by registry footprint

Independent distributors only, ranked by size score (devices listed, registrations held, registries and roles on record), then registrations, then lines carried. EUDAMED and the MHRA register record no distribution lines, so lines named on company websites do not decide this order. Not a ranking by revenue: the registries publish none.

1
CELLPATH LTDNewtown Powys, United Kingdom
9 lines40 registrationsSize score 61 of 100
2
Bakers Instrument Brokers Ltd. T/A BIB Ophthalmic InstrumentsStevenage, United Kingdom
33 lines9 registrationsSize score 49 of 100
3
Eurosurgical LtdGuildford, United Kingdom
23 lines10 registrationsSize score 48 of 100
4
Daybreak Medical LtdFeltham, United Kingdom
10 lines11 registrationsSize score 45 of 100
5
MEDI.PLAN GMBH & CO. KGDortmund, Germany
0 lines1 registrationSize score 39 of 100
6
GENERAL TRADING & SERVICES S.R.L.Mascalucia, Italy
0 lines1 registrationSize score 34 of 100
7
MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS S.P.A.San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy
10 lines1 registrationSize score 33 of 100
8
Elvation Medical GmbHKieselbronn, Germany
2 lines1 registrationSize score 32 of 100
9
Lysis Healthcare GmbHGraz, Austria
3 lines1 registrationSize score 31 of 100
10
AdvysWaasmunster, Belgium
25 lines0 registrationsSize score 24 of 100
11
BioNordika Denmark A/SHerlev, Denmark
25 lines0 registrationsSize score 24 of 100
12
Luminix HealthLangdorp, Belgium
45 lines0 registrationsSize score 24 of 100
13
Mikronmed ABKristianstad, Sweden
24 lines0 registrationsSize score 24 of 100
14
Iogen OyTampere, Finland
41 lines0 registrationsSize score 24 of 100
15
Crosstec GmbHWien, Austria
22 lines0 registrationsSize score 24 of 100
16
Dirame OrthoTernat, Belgium
14 lines0 registrationsSize score 24 of 100
17
Woodys BCN SLVIC, Spain
0 lines1 registrationSize score 24 of 100
18
Cardirad Sweden ABHägersten, Sweden
19 lines0 registrationsSize score 23 of 100
19
Leib Medical LtdBelfast, Northern Ireland
1 line2 registrationsSize score 23 of 100
20
BioNordika ASOslo, Norway
18 lines0 registrationsSize score 23 of 100

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Segments in Europe

Establishments in Europe whose registry records include each segment (total), the independent distributors among them, and the country pages for the segment; a company can appear in several segments. Each segment links to its page for every market.

Segment	Total	Independents	Pages
General hospital and consumables	3,308	92	24
Patient monitoring and neurology	2,311	96	25
Surgery and endoscopy	1,878	76	19
In-vitro diagnostics	1,491	64	21
Orthopaedics, spine and trauma	1,481	83	18
Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN	1,412	55	19
Dental	1,158	46	16
Ophthalmic	1,025	31	17
Cardiovascular	1,014	86	16
Ear, nose and throat	822	41	15
Anaesthesia and respiratory	809	50	16
Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers	167	45	7

Medical device registration in Europe, country by country

One line per registration rule, for the markets where a public source confirms it. Each country page has the full rule.

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden: CE marking under the MDR is the market authorisation; no national approval. A non-EU maker needs an EU authorised representative. Sources: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR), EUR-Lex.
Northern Ireland: EU MDR applies in Northern Ireland; CE marking required (UKNI indication where a UK notified body assessed). Who holds registrations there: the list. Sources: GOV.UK, Regulating medical devices in the UK (last updated 20 Feb 2026).
Switzerland: CE recognised unilaterally; Swiss authorised representative and importer required. FDA recognition decided in principle (Motion 20.3211) but not yet in the ordinance. Sources: Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.
Türkiye: Regulation aligned with the EU MDR; CE certificate is the basis and a local importer or representative registers the device in UTS. Who holds registrations there: the list. Sources: US Commercial Service country guide.
United Kingdom: CE accepted in Great Britain until 30 June 2030 for MDR devices (30 June 2028 for MDD); indefinite recognition consulted in 2026. UK Responsible Person and MHRA registration required. FDA reliance route announced, not yet in force. Who holds registrations there: the list. Sources: GOV.UK, Regulating medical devices in the UK (last updated 20 Feb 2026).

One EU authorised representative covers every EU and EEA market: EU authorised representatives and importers, the list.

Who should hold the registration, and how a transfer works

General information, not legal advice. Local law varies; take local counsel.

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Questions about medical device distributors in Europe

How many medical device distributors are there in Europe?

The Index lists 35,782 licensed medical device establishments in 34 markets in Europe, of which 6,571 are independent distributors or importers (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). EUDAMED, the MHRA device register and the Swiss register (swissdamed) do not list distributors, so the count is a minimum in the markets they cover. The records come from EUDAMED, MHRA UK, US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, Index build of 25 October 2026.

Which countries in Europe have the most medical device distributors?

By independent distributors in the Index: Germany (875), Spain (552), Poland (483), Romania (421) and Italy (416). By all licensed establishments, the largest markets are the United Kingdom (6,118), Germany (5,506) and Italy (3,728). Index build of 25 October 2026.

Is there a list of medical device distributors in Europe?

Yes. This page lists every market in Europe with its counts, and each country page lists its independent distributors, ranked, with a free CSV of every registered medical device company in that market. Company records only, no contact people.

Who can hold a medical device registration in Europe?

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 register separately in EUDAMED. Distributors do not register there, which is why the Index lists few EU distributors. Neither owns the CE file, so EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere. 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. 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. General information, not legal advice. Local law varies; take local counsel.

What are the largest medical device distributors in Europe?

By registry footprint (size score: devices listed, registrations held, registries and roles on record), the top independent distributors in Europe are CELLPATH LTD, Bakers Instrument Brokers Ltd. T/A BIB Ophthalmic Instruments and Eurosurgical Ltd. EUDAMED and the MHRA register record no distribution lines, and no registry publishes revenue, so this is not a ranking by size of business.

Other regions

GCC 911 Africa 4,015 Latin America 1,339 Asia Pacific 603 North America 925

Every market by region

Sources

EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 27,484 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 9,400 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 4,340 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 938 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
Company website (the establishment's own public site): 1,301 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Enrichment, not a registry: segments and principals read from the company's own website.

Index build 25 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Company records only, as the registries publish them.

Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.