Updated 22 October 2026
Cardiovascular device distributors in Japan: 73 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 73 establishments in Japan whose registry records include cardiovascular: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 0 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 73 manufacturers or exporters, out of 568 medical device establishments in Japan overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
Cardiovascular covers stents, catheters, pacemakers, heart valves, ECG and vascular access. Most products are implantable or high risk, which concentrates the segment in fewer, better capitalised importers. Reimbursement rules shape who can sell here more than in any other segment.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration holder | 19 | 26% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 69 | 95% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 11 | 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 Japan
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
Top 0 independent cardiovascular distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
No independent distributor is registered here yet; every establishment on record is a manufacturer or a manufacturer's own sales entity.
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (73)
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 | OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. HACHIOJI-SHI Tokyo, Hachioji-shi | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 351 | 229 | 0 | 74.0 | 3/5 |
| 2 | CANON INC. Kawasaki Kanagawa | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +8 more | 673 | 129 | 0 | 73.7 | 3/5 |
| 3 | FUJIFILM CORPORATION ASHIGARAKAMI-GUN Kanagawa | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 163 | 87 | 0 | 64.7 | 3/5 |
| 4 | PENTAX MEDICAL CORPORATION Tokyo | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 52 | 51 | 0 | 54.1 | 3/5 |
| 5 | TERUMO CORPORATION SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 69 | 35 | 0 | 57.8 | 3/5 |
| 6 | NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION SHINJUKU-KU Tokyo, Tokyo | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 92 | 33 | 0 | 57.3 | 3/5 |
| 7 | ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD. SETO Aichi, Aichi | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology | 79 | 31 | 0 | 56.3 | 3/5 |
| 8 | NIPRO CORPORATION Settsu Osaka | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +4 more | 51 | 30 | 0 | 55.5 | 3/5 |
| 9 | GE Healthcare Japan Corporation HINO-SHI Tokyo | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Patient monitoring and neurology, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy +1 more | 122 | 20 | 0 | 56.5 | 3/5 |
| 10 | OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. MUKO Kyoto | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 26 | 17 | 0 | 48.1 | 3/5 |
| 11 | SHIMADZU CORPORATION Nakagyo-Ku | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 61 | 16 | 0 | 49.6 | 3/5 |
| 12 | TOGO MEDIKIT CO., LTD. HYUGA CITY Miyazaki | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 9 | 14 | 0 | 43.8 | 3/5 |
| 13 | ATOM MEDICAL CORPORATION Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 24 | 13 | 0 | 48.1 | 3/5 |
| 14 | Kitazato Corporation Minato-ku Tokyo, Shizuoka | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 32 | 12 | 0 | 49.1 | 3/5 |
| 15 | FUKUDA DENSHI CO., LTD. Bunkyo-ku Tokyo | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +1 more | 33 | 8 | 0 | 41.3 | 3/5 |
| 16 | TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. CHUO-KU Tokyo | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular | 6 | 7 | 0 | 37.4 | 3/5 |
| 17 | FUJI SYSTEMS CORPORATION Nishi Shirakawa Gun | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular | 6 | 5 | 0 | 30.2 | 3/5 |
| 18 | TERUMO CLINICAL SUPPLY CO., LTD. Kakamigahara Gifu | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular | 3 | 4 | 0 | 29.9 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Anzai Medical Co., Ltd. SHINAGAWA-KU Tokyo | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, Patient monitoring and neurology +1 more | 18 | 3 | 0 | 39.2 | 3/5 |
| 20 | NEMOTO KYORINDO CO., LTD. KAWAGUCHI-SHI Saitama | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular | 3 | 3 | 0 | 31.3 | 3/5 |
Questions about cardiovascular distributors in Japan
How many cardiovascular distributors are there in Japan?
The Index counts 73 establishments in Japan with cardiovascular in their registry record, of which 0 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a cardiovascular device registration in Japan?
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
How do I find a cardiovascular distributor in Japan?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Japan 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 cardiovascular distributor in Japan?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Japan and whose linked device listings fall in the cardiovascular segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Japan
Cardiovascular in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 70 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 26 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 19 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.