Updated 22 October 2026
Surgical and endoscopy device distributors in South Korea: 253 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 253 establishments in South Korea whose registry records include surgery and endoscopy: 9 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 34 registration holders without a channel role, and 210 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 862 medical device establishments in South Korea overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, last seen on 22 October 2026.
General and plastic surgery covers instruments, electrosurgery, endoscopes, sutures and staplers. Most registries place surgical instruments in their largest category, so this segment usually has the most establishments and the widest spread of company sizes. Many of them are small instrument makers and importers rather than full-line distributors.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 9 | 4% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 36 | 14% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 240 | 95% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 38 | 15% | 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 South Korea
In South Korea the MFDS approval is held by a Korea Licence Holder, which is usually the importer. Changing importer means transferring or re-filing the approval, so many manufacturers appoint an independent holder.
Top 20 surgery and endoscopy 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 | OSSTEM IMPLANT CO., LTD. Haeundae-gu Busan, GD | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +3 more | 358 | 41 | 0 | 65.6 | 3/5 |
| 2 | META BIOMED CO., LTD. Cheongju-si Chungbuk | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 34 | 15 | 0 | 48.0 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Dongkook Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Seoul | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Surgery and endoscopy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 22.2 | 3/5 |
| 4 | SOOSUNG MEDICAL Seoul | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 22.2 | 3/5 |
| 5 | DONG-A PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. Seoul | Channel Distributor | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22.0 | 3/5 |
| 6 | JBP KOREA CO.,LTD. Gangnam-gu Seoul | Channel Distributor | General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 7 | APR Co., Ltd. Seoul | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Surgery and endoscopy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20.8 | 3/5 |
| 8 | Cell Bio Human Tech Co.,Ltd Hwaseong Gyeonggi | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Surgery and endoscopy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20.3 | 3/5 |
| 9 | PLANDOCS INC. Seoul | Channel Distributor, Exporter | Surgery and endoscopy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 10 | Megagen Implant Co., Ltd. Daegu | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +2 more | 233 | 25 | 0 | 59.9 | 3/5 |
| 11 | DIO Corporation Haeundae-gu Busan | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +2 more | 202 | 27 | 0 | 59.6 | 3/5 |
| 12 | SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD. Gumi-si Gyeongbuk | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 155 | 18 | 0 | 54.8 | 3/5 |
| 13 | JEIL MEDICAL CORPORATION Seoul | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 128 | 12 | 0 | 52.0 | 3/5 |
| 14 | TAEWOONG MEDICAL CO., LTD Gimpo-Si Gyeonggi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 77 | 15 | 0 | 50.5 | 3/5 |
| 15 | DENTIUM CO., LTD. Suwon-si Gyeonggi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 87 | 10 | 0 | 49.3 | 3/5 |
| 16 | LG ELECTRONICS INC. Gumi-si Gyeongbuk | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy +1 more | 28 | 22 | 0 | 48.8 | 3/5 |
| 17 | CLASSYS INC. Anyang-si Gyeonggi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic +1 more | 63 | 12 | 0 | 48.5 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Cynosure Lutronic Technology Corporation Goyang Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Surgery and endoscopy | 53 | 11 | 0 | 47.3 | 3/5 |
| 19 | COWELLMEDI CO., LTD. BUSAN | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 79 | 6 | 0 | 46.7 | 3/5 |
| 20 | JEISYS MEDICAL INC. Seoul | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Patient monitoring and neurology, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy +1 more | 33 | 7 | 0 | 43.0 | 3/5 |
Questions about surgery and endoscopy distributors in South Korea
How many surgery and endoscopy distributors are there in South Korea?
The Index counts 253 establishments in South Korea with surgery and endoscopy in their registry record, of which 9 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a surgery and endoscopy device registration in South Korea?
In South Korea the MFDS approval is held by a Korea Licence Holder, which is usually the importer. Changing importer means transferring or re-filing the approval, so many manufacturers appoint an independent holder.
How do I find a surgery and endoscopy distributor in South Korea?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and South Korea 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 surgery and endoscopy distributor in South Korea?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in South Korea and whose linked device listings fall in the surgery and endoscopy segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in South Korea
Surgery and endoscopy in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 253 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 38 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.