Updated 22 October 2026
Gastroenterology and urology device distributors in Australia: 54 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 54 establishments in Australia whose registry records include gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn: 5 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 34 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 1 regulatory representatives, and 14 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.
Gastroenterology, urology and obstetrics covers flexible endoscopy accessories, lithotripsy, dialysis, catheters and women's health devices. Dialysis consumables bring large recurring volumes and a few dominant players. The rest of the segment is spread across many mid-sized importers.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 1 | 2% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Sponsor | 40 | 74% | Holds the market entry on behalf of a manufacturer, in markets that use that term. |
| Registration holder | 4 | 7% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 24 | 44% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 9 | 17% | 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.
Top 5 independent gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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 | Device Technologies Australia Pty Ltd Medindie South Australia | Distributor Sponsor, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 7954 | 136 | 45 | 88.1 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Endotherapeutics Pty Ltd | Distributor Sponsor | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 442 | 59 | 26 | 72.4 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Diverse Devices Pty Ltd | Distributor Sponsor | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 543 | 8 | 5 | 58.8 | 3/5 |
| 4 | THE O R COMPANY PTY LTD Cheltenham Victoria, VIC | Distributor Distributor, Sponsor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 1430 | 35 | 3 | 80.7 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Tekmed Pty Ltd | Distributor Sponsor | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 51 | 3 | 2 | 40.4 | 3/5 |
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (49)
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 | Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd Sydney New South Wales | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 11771 | 109 | 23 | 84.6 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Vantive Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 472 | 59 | 14 | 70.5 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Teleflex Medical Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 2360 | 129 | 15 | 78.2 | 3/5 |
| 4 | Medical Specialties Australasia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 534 | 37 | 10 | 67.8 | 3/5 |
| 5 | Nipro Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 283 | 12 | 9 | 59.2 | 3/5 |
| 6 | Siemens Healthcare Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 185 | 34 | 10 | 64.3 | 3/5 |
| 7 | Steris Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, In-vitro diagnostics +1 more | 208 | 17 | 7 | 58.3 | 3/5 |
| 8 | WILLIAM A. COOK AUSTRALIA, PTY. LTD. EIGHT MILE PLAINS Queensland, Qld | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +2 more | 1740 | 63 | 4 | 82.0 | 4/5 |
| 9 | Fairmont Medical Products Pty Ltd Dandenong South, Victoria | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 810 | 55 | 4 | 74.4 | 4/5 |
| 10 | REM Systems Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 11 | 6 | 4 | 37.6 | 3/5 |
| 11 | Cordis Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 1225 | 35 | 6 | 69.0 | 3/5 |
| 12 | Medline International Two Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 685 | 30 | 5 | 65.8 | 3/5 |
| 13 | Hologic (Australia & New Zealand) Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +4 more | 122 | 21 | 4 | 54.8 | 3/5 |
| 14 | Merit Medical Australia Pty Ltd. Braiside Victoria | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 1118 | 49 | 4 | 74.9 | 4/5 |
| 15 | SIGNATURE ORTHOPAEDICS PTY LIMITED Sydney New South Wales | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 2640 | 47 | 3 | 73.9 | 4/5 |
| 16 | Olympus Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 784 | 47 | 5 | 68.5 | 3/5 |
| 17 | Fresenius Medical Care Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 254 | 47 | 6 | 63.4 | 3/5 |
| 18 | High Tech Medical Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, Dental +6 more | 33 | 19 | 2 | 45.8 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Actis Medical Pty Ltd Torrensville South Australia, South Australia | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 202 | 10 | 2 | 60.1 | 4/5 |
| 20 | TREWAVIS SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS PTY LTD. Bayswater Victoria | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 657 | 7 | 2 | 62.2 | 4/5 |
Questions about gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributors in Australia
How many gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributors are there in Australia?
The Index counts 54 establishments in Australia with gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn in their registry record, of which 5 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 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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 gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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 reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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 gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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
Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- Australia TGA ARTG sponsors, Australian UDI Database public download: 40 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Australian government public data.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 29 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 11 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 4 establishments, last seen 23 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.