Full List of Medical Equipment Manufacturers in Germany (2024)
by Pharmchoices
Germany ranks third, only to the United States, and Japan, in medical device manufacturing market share (9.9%). It is the largest market in Europe, marginally larger than France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. They manufacture world-class medical devices through advanced research and development and export most of them (about €34 billion worth). ‘Made in Germany’ products have a reputation for quality and innovation. The German medical technology market generates an annual revenue of USD 42 billion.
Medical technology clusters such as Life Science Nord, Medical Mountains, or Medical Valley exist in Germany. There are as many as 1450 medical equipment manufacturers in Germany. The companies are mostly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Germany is also home to a large number of surgical instrument manufacturers.
Top medical technology companies in Germany include Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, Siemens Healthineers AG, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Paul Hartmann AG, KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Sartorius AG, and Gerresheimer AG.
There are strict regulations for medical devices in Germany, including the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation.
