Updated 22 October 2026
Surgical and endoscopy device distributors in Norway: 10 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 10 establishments in Norway whose registry records include surgery and endoscopy: 4 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 3 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 3 manufacturers or exporters, out of 254 medical device establishments in Norway overall. The records come from EUDAMED, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 7 | 70% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Registration holder | 1 | 10% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 5 | 50% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 1 | 10% | 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 Norway
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 and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
Top 4 independent surgery and endoscopy 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 | Vingmed AS Asker | Distributor Importer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 0 | 0 | 22 | 21.6 | 4/5 |
| 2 | MEDISINKOMPANIET AS PORSGRUNN | Distributor Importer | Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17.1 | 4/5 |
| 3 | Medeor AS Tolvsrød | Distributor Importer | Surgery and endoscopy | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15.8 | 4/5 |
| 4 | INCLINO AS Jar | Distributor Importer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology, Ophthalmic +1 more | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 3/5 |
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (6)
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 | LAERDAL MEDICAL A/S Stavanger | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 40 | 18 | 3 | 60.4 | 5/5 |
| 2 | Saga Dental Supply AS Kongsvinger | Maker's own entity Importer, Manufacturer | Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 10 | 1 | 0 | 33.2 | 4/5 |
| 3 | Inter-Medical AS Gjøvik | Maker's own entity Importer | General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 3/5 |
| 4 | Laerdal Medical AS, Stavanger Manufacturing Sandnes Rogaland | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Surgery and endoscopy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 5 | EXCITUS Medical AS TROMSØ | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Surgery and endoscopy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19.8 | 4/5 |
| 6 | CURIDA Elverum | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Surgery and endoscopy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
Questions about surgery and endoscopy distributors in Norway
How many surgery and endoscopy distributors are there in Norway?
The Index counts 10 establishments in Norway with surgery and endoscopy in their registry record, of which 4 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from EUDAMED, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a surgery and endoscopy device registration in Norway?
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 and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
How do I find a surgery and endoscopy distributor in Norway?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Norway 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 Norway?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Norway 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 Norway
Surgery and endoscopy in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 8 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 5 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 2 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 1 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 7 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Enrichment, not a registry: segments and principals read from the company's own website.
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.