Updated 22 October 2026
Surgical and endoscopy device distributors in Switzerland: 107 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 107 establishments in Switzerland whose registry records include surgery and endoscopy: 3 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 29 registration holders without a channel role, and 75 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 3 | 3% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 30 | 28% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 107 | 100% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 16 | 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 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 surgery and endoscopy 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 | Medacta International SA Castel San Pietro | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 626 | 60 | 1 | 77.1 | 5/5 |
| 2 | Bien-Air Surgery SA Le Noirmont | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology, Surgery and endoscopy | 12 | 1 | 1 | 38.2 | 5/5 |
| 3 | NOUVAG AG Goldach | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 15 | 1 | 0 | 36.7 | 4/5 |
| 4 | Synthes GmbH Oberdorf | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 2700 | 287 | 0 | 79.3 | 4/5 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Stryker GmbH Selzach, SO | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 1288 | 125 | 0 | 75.5 | 4/5 |
| 7 | Institut Straumann AG Basel | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +2 more | 673 | 96 | 0 | 73.9 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Zimmer Switzerland Manufacturing GmbH Winterthur | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 178 | 55 | 0 | 60.6 | 4/5 |
| 9 | Bien-Air Dental SA Biel/Bienne | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 128 | 31 | 0 | 60.3 | 4/5 |
| 10 | E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A. Nyon, VD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 95 | 32 | 0 | 58.9 | 4/5 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | Maillefer Instruments Holding Sàrl BALLAIGUES, VD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 62 | 17 | 0 | 54.0 | 3/5 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | ZIMMER GMBH WINTERTHUR Zurich, SZ | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 127 | 16 | 0 | 53.3 | 3/5 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | Baxter Healthcare SA Glattpark (Opfikon) | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 49 | 29 | 0 | 51.2 | 4/5 |
| 18 | HAAG-STREIT, AG Köniz | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 29 | 12 | 0 | 48.7 | 4/5 |
| 19 | Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG Basel | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | In-vitro diagnostics, Patient monitoring and neurology, Surgery and endoscopy | 31 | 15 | 0 | 48.4 | 4/5 |
| 20 | Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Zug | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 47 | 9 | 0 | 48.2 | 3/5 |
Questions about surgery and endoscopy distributors in Switzerland
How many surgery and endoscopy distributors are there in Switzerland?
The Index counts 107 establishments in Switzerland with surgery and endoscopy in their registry record, of which 3 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 surgery and endoscopy 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 surgery and endoscopy 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 surgery and endoscopy 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 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 Switzerland
Surgery and endoscopy in other Other markets markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 103 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 61 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: 30 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- web (public register): 3 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.