Updated 22 October 2026
Gastroenterology and urology device distributors in the United Kingdom: 111 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 111 establishments in the United Kingdom whose registry records include gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn: 10 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 15 registration holders without a channel role, and 86 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 641 medical device establishments in the United Kingdom overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, last seen on 22 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 | 10 | 9% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 18 | 16% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 102 | 92% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 26 | 23% | 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 the United Kingdom
In Great Britain a manufacturer based outside the UK registers its devices with the MHRA through a UK Responsible Person. The UKRP can be an independent firm or the distributor; which one you pick decides who controls the registration if the relationship ends.
Top 20 gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn 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 | SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. HULL East Riding of Yorkshire | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 84 | 25 | 0 | 54.8 | 3/5 |
| 2 | TENSCARE LTD. EPSOM Surrey, SY | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 51 | 15 | 0 | 51.3 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Owen Mumford Limited WOODSTOCK, OXFORDSHIRE, OX | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 34 | 10 | 0 | 46.2 | 3/5 |
| 4 | FBGC LIMITED Bridlington East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 15 | 2 | 0 | 34.6 | 3/5 |
| 5 | OPTIMUM MEDICAL West Yorkshire Leeds | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 8 | 1 | 0 | 27.9 | 3/5 |
| 6 | MEDICINA LTD Blackrod Bolton | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 6 | 1 | 0 | 26.7 | 3/5 |
| 7 | HERE WE FLO LTD LONDON London, City of | Channel Distributor | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, In-vitro diagnostics | 9 | 1 | 0 | 24.6 | 3/5 |
| 8 | NEUROVALENS Belfast | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology | 5 | 1 | 0 | 24.3 | 3/5 |
| 9 | ROBUST VENTURES LTD SOUTHAMPTON England | Channel Distributor | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +1 more | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22.8 | 3/5 |
| 10 | DX PRODUCTS LIMITED Horbury Wakefield | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 22.4 | 3/5 |
| 11 | FLEXICARE MEDICAL LTD. RHONDDA CYNON TAFF Wales | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 339 | 57 | 0 | 64.0 | 3/5 |
| 12 | HUNTLEIGH HEALTHCARE LTD. CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 110 | 16 | 0 | 52.5 | 3/5 |
| 13 | PURPLE SURGICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Herts England, HT | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 62 | 19 | 0 | 50.4 | 3/5 |
| 14 | MEDIPLUS LTD. HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS Buckinghamshire, BU | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 32 | 12 | 0 | 46.7 | 3/5 |
| 15 | SURGICAL INNOVATIONS LIMITED LEEDS | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 49 | 7 | 0 | 44.9 | 3/5 |
| 16 | KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LTD. SOUTHEND-ON-SEA Essex, ES | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 15 | 13 | 0 | 43.4 | 3/5 |
| 17 | FEMCARE LIMITED ROMSEY Hampshire, HA | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 8 | 8 | 0 | 36.8 | 3/5 |
| 18 | KIMAL PLC Worcester | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 22 | 3 | 0 | 34.4 | 3/5 |
| 19 | REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED FARNBOROUGH Hampshire | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 8 | 2 | 0 | 31.6 | 3/5 |
| 20 | FANNIN (UK) LIMITED Clevedon North Somerset, SO | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 4 | 0 | 31.1 | 3/5 |
Questions about gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributors in the United Kingdom
How many gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributors are there in the United Kingdom?
The Index counts 111 establishments in the United Kingdom with gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn in their registry record, of which 10 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn device registration in the United Kingdom?
In Great Britain a manufacturer based outside the UK registers its devices with the MHRA through a UK Responsible Person. The UKRP can be an independent firm or the distributor; which one you pick decides who controls the registration if the relationship ends.
How do I find a gastroenterology, urology and ob/gyn distributor in the United Kingdom?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom
Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN in other Other markets markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 110 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 20 establishments, last seen 22 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.