Updated 23 October 2026
Hospital consumables distributors in Australia: 196 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 196 establishments in Australia whose registry records include general hospital and consumables: 30 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 112 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 23 regulatory representatives, and 31 manufacturers or exporters, out of 745 medical device establishments in Australia overall. The records come from TGA Australia, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
Top 20 independent general hospital and consumables distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the lines each distributor carries for other manufacturers, then registrations held, then size.
- 1Device Technologies Australia Pty LtdMedindie South Australia45 lines136 registrationssize 88.1
- 237 lines84 registrationssize 79.5
- 326 lines59 registrationssize 72.4
- 412 lines60 registrationssize 69.4
- 511 lines17 registrationssize 52.8
- 610 lines12 registrationssize 56.1
- 78 lines40 registrationssize 68.3
- 88 lines22 registrationssize 67.8
- 96 lines11 registrationssize 52.5
- 106 lines11 registrationssize 52.0
- 115 lines20 registrationssize 60.3
- 125 lines10 registrationssize 50.4
- 135 lines10 registrationssize 41.9
- 145 lines9 registrationssize 45.8
- 155 lines9 registrationssize 40.7
- 164 lines5 registrationssize 43.8
- 17THE O R COMPANY PTY LTDCheltenham Victoria, VIC3 lines35 registrationssize 80.7
- 183 lines12 registrationssize 60.1
- 193 lines8 registrationssize 45.0
- 203 lines8 registrationssize 44.3
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (166)
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.
- 1Zimmer Biomet Pty LtdSydney New South Wales21 lines109 registrationssize 84.6
- 216 lines291 registrationssize 82.1
- 313 lines47 registrationssize 73.3
- 412 lines98 registrationssize 76.1
- 511 lines129 registrationssize 78.2
- 610 lines37 registrationssize 67.8
- 710 lines16 registrationssize 61.6
- 810 lines16 registrationssize 52.7
- 99 lines215 registrationssize 82.3
- 109 lines26 registrationssize 69.4
- 119 lines24 registrationssize 68.6
- 129 lines21 registrationssize 52.0
- 138 lines254 registrationssize 79.5
- 148 lines22 registrationssize 59.9
- 157 lines157 registrationssize 76.9
- 167 lines58 registrationssize 72.3
- 177 lines45 registrationssize 62.4
- 187 lines12 registrationssize 59.2
- 196 lines75 registrationssize 68.6
- 206 lines19 registrationssize 57.7
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 2 | 1% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Sponsor | 164 | 84% | Holds the market entry on behalf of a manufacturer, in markets that use that term. |
| Registration holder | 11 | 6% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 57 | 29% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 17 | 9% | 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 Australia
In Australia the ARTG entry is held by an Australian sponsor, which is usually the importer or distributor or a local subsidiary. If the distributor is the sponsor, the market entry belongs to it until a transfer is agreed.
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 who holds the registration in each of your ten markets.
Questions about general hospital and consumables distributors in Australia
How many general hospital and consumables distributors are there in Australia?
The Index counts 196 establishments in Australia with general hospital and consumables in their registry record, of which 30 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from TGA Australia, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 23 October 2026.
Who can hold a general hospital and consumables device registration in Australia?
In Australia the ARTG entry is held by an Australian sponsor, which is usually the importer or distributor or a local subsidiary. If the distributor is the sponsor, the market entry belongs to it until a transfer is agreed.
How do I find a general hospital and consumables distributor in Australia?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Australia to see the top three names. For a ranked shortlist for your device, see the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a general hospital and consumables distributor in Australia?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Australia 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 Australia
General hospital and consumables in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- Australia TGA ARTG sponsors, Australian UDI Database public download: 164 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Australian government public data.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 53 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 20 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.
Index build 23 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.