Updated 22 October 2026
Cardiovascular device distributors in Switzerland: 36 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 36 establishments in Switzerland whose registry records include cardiovascular: 1 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 14 registration holders without a channel role, and 21 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 666 medical device establishments in Switzerland overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 1 | 3% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 15 | 42% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 35 | 97% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 6 | 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 Switzerland
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
Top 20 cardiovascular 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 | SCHILLER AG Baar, ZG | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 170 | 23 | 1 | 66.1 | 5/5 |
| 2 | Medos International SARL Le Locle | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 1110 | 154 | 0 | 76.5 | 4/5 |
| 3 | BD Switzerland Sarl Eysins | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables | 105 | 29 | 0 | 57.4 | 4/5 |
| 4 | Vantive Health GmbH Opfikon | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 73 | 26 | 0 | 56.7 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Hamilton Medical AG Bonaduz | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 53 | 20 | 0 | 53.9 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Medela AG Baar, ZG | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 72 | 19 | 0 | 53.6 | 4/5 |
| 7 | STORZ MEDICAL AG Tägerwilen, TG | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 66 | 19 | 0 | 53.2 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Integra LifeSciences Switzerland SARL Le Locle Neuchatel | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 62 | 14 | 0 | 51.5 | 3/5 |
| 9 | Baxter Healthcare SA Glattpark (Opfikon) | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 49 | 29 | 0 | 51.2 | 4/5 |
| 10 | Bracco Injeneering S.A. Lausanne, SZ | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 42 | 8 | 0 | 47.1 | 4/5 |
| 11 | Biotronik AG Bülach | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat | 11 | 12 | 0 | 44.0 | 4/5 |
| 12 | Sentec AG Therwil, BL | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, Patient monitoring and neurology | 15 | 2 | 0 | 37.0 | 4/5 |
| 13 | Aktiia SA Neuchâtel, NE | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular | 5 | 3 | 0 | 33.3 | 4/5 |
| 14 | SIS Medical AG Frauenfeld, TG | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26.4 | 4/5 |
| 15 | CORDIANA MEDICAL INFORMATICSAG Root | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 16 | STERIS Schweiz AG Daniken Solothurn | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 674 | 1 | 0 | 45.9 | 3/5 |
| 17 | Medistri SA Domdidier | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 92 | 1 | 0 | 39.3 | 4/5 |
| 18 | APPLIMED SA -CSSR Châtel St Denis Fribourg | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 77 | 1 | 0 | 35.0 | 3/5 |
| 19 | MICROLIFE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH Widnau Sankt Gallen | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables | 53 | 1 | 0 | 33.1 | 3/5 |
| 20 | Ulrich AG St. Gallen | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Dental, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 15 | 1 | 0 | 30.4 | 4/5 |
Questions about cardiovascular distributors in Switzerland
How many cardiovascular distributors are there in Switzerland?
The Index counts 36 establishments in Switzerland with cardiovascular in their registry record, of which 1 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a cardiovascular device registration in Switzerland?
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
How do I find a cardiovascular distributor in Switzerland?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Cardiovascular in other Other markets markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 34 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 25 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 15 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- web (public register): 1 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
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.