Duomed Group

What Duomed Group does

Duomed Group is a pan-European medical technology distributor, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Aartselaar, Belgium, operating as a division of the broader Palex Group under the "Duomed by Palex" brand. The company serves hospitals, clinics, and medical practices across nine European countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Europe) through locally incorporated entities (Duomed Belgium NV, Duomed Switzerland AG, Duomed Scandinavia A/S, Duomed Medical UK Ltd, Duomed Southeast Europe, etc.), each with its own direct field sales, technical service, and training teams. Its core business is distributing and integrating medical devices and consumables from third-party manufacturers across multiple clinical specialties, including endoscopy systems and instruments, capsule endoscopy (NaviCam SB and NaviCam XS), minimally invasive surgery and hernia repair, interventional radiology, surgical stapling, patient temperature management, and ultrasound (SonoScape HD-650).

The company's technology proposition centers on exclusive long-term distribution agreements with manufacturers and the integration of their products into clinical workflows via installation, training, and ongoing technical support. Notable technology partnerships include MicroPort MedBot for the Toumai surgical robot (one of Europe's first fully CE MDR-certified robotic telesurgery systems), Fujifilm for endoscopy platforms including the CAD EYE AI-assisted polyp detection module, Vivostat for autologous fibrin sealant systems, and SonoScape for advanced ultrasound. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware and consumable distribution with a markup model and a secondary stream from technical services, installation, and multi-year enterprise support contracts priced on a quote basis; the company does not disclose pricing publicly. Duomed has historically grown through a combination of organic expansion and acquisitions (Acertys Healthcare, Onis, Life Partners Europe, REY Médical SA, Launch Diagnostics) and was financed by Permira Credit in 2017. Recent recognitions include the Gold EcoVadis Medal 2025 (top 3% globally) and CE MDR certification of the Toumai platform.

Name

Duomed Group

Legal name

Duomed Belgium NV

Website

https://duomed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duomed Group is a pan-European medical technology distributor serving hospitals and medical practices across nine countries with endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, interventional radiology, surgical robotics, and consumables via exclusive manufacturer partnerships and direct field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Londerzeel

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Distribution: Duomed Group operates as a medical technology distributor, purchasing products from manufacturers worldwide and selling to healthcare providers. Revenue is generated through the markup on distributed medical devices and products across multiple specialty areas including endoscopy, surgery, interventional radiology, and diagnostic equipment. The company holds exclusive long-term distribution contracts with various medical technology manufacturers.
2. Technical Services and Support: The company provides installation, maintenance, repair, and technical support services for medical technology, generating service-related revenue alongside product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Duomed Group is a pan-European medical technology distributor that supplies hospitals and medical practices with endoscopy systems, minimally invasive surgery equipment, interventional radiology devices, surgical robotics (including the Toumai telesurgery robot), hernia repair solutions, capsule endoscopy, fibrin sealants, and patient temperature management systems. The company complements its product portfolio with consultancy, integration, training, and ongoing technical support services.

Product overview

Duomed Group is a pan-European medical technology distributor providing consultancy, sales, integration, training, and technical support of medical devices for hospitals and medical practices across Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and Southeast Europe. The portfolio centers on endoscopy systems (gastroscopes, colonoscopes, duodenoscopes, capsule endoscopy including NaviCam XS), endoscopic instruments and accessories, and surgical solutions including Toumai® robotic surgery and hernia repair products. Key product lines include SonoScape ultrasound systems, Fujifilm endoscopy with CAD EYE AI, Vivostat® fibrin sealant, surgical stapling and suturing, interventional radiology devices, and patient temperature management. Duomed operates as a distributor for multiple manufacturers, offering comprehensive solutions across surgical, diagnostic, and acute care domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NaviCam XS: Capsule endoscopy product - 44% smaller by volume than standard small bowel capsule
• NaviCam SB
• Palex Women
• Vivostat System

Products and services

• NaviCam XS Capsule Endoscope Small bowel capsule endoscope that is 44% smaller by volume than standard capsules while delivering the same exceptional image quality and diagnostic reliability for gastrointestinal disease diagnosis. For hospitals and gastroenterology departments.
• Toumai Surgical Robot Telesurgery Solution CE MDR-certified robotic surgical system enabling telesurgery capabilities, allowing hospitals to access specialized surgical expertise remotely. Developed in partnership with MicroPort MedBot. Targeted at hospitals performing minimally invasive abdominal surgery.
• SonoScape HD-650 Ultrasound System Advanced high-definition ultrasound imaging system for gastroenterology applications featuring high-definition visualization for diagnostic accuracy in endoscopic procedures.
• Vivostat System

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicroPort MedBotcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Duomed partnered with MicroPort MedBot to bring one of Europe's first fully CE MDR-certified robotic telesurgery solutions (Toumai surgical robot) to the European market. This partnership enables hospitals to access specialized surgical expertise remotely through robotic telesurgery technology.
• REY Medical SA (Acquired)coreOthers · 1 July 2024Duomed Holding Benelux N.V., a Belgian medical technology firm, completed the acquisition of Swiss company REY Medical SA in July 2024 to strengthen its presence in the Swiss minimally invasive surgery and hernia repair market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mediq: Netherlands-based medical device and homecare distributor serving hospitals, GPs, and patients across Europe. Closely comparable European specialty distribution footprint, customer base, and multi-country operating model.
• Henry Schein: Global medical and dental product distributor serving hospitals and office-based practitioners. Highly comparable business model of multi-manufacturer distribution with value-added services, though at significantly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• OneMed Group: Nordic medical device and supplies distributor serving hospitals, clinics, and primary care across Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Closely comparable multi-country specialty distribution model with overlapping geographic markets (Denmark, Sweden).

Broad incumbents

• KARL STORZ: German endoscopy and surgical instrumentation manufacturer selling both direct and through regional distributors across Europe. Comparable hospital customer base, endoscopy product overlap, and channel model that competes with Duomed-distributed brands.
• B. Braun: German medical device manufacturer with substantial direct hospital sales and distribution operations across Europe. Competes with Duomed in hospital channels for surgical, infusion, and endoscopy-adjacent products, though B. Braun owns the underlying IP.
• Olympus Medical Systems: Global endoscopy leader that both manufactures and directly distributes flexible endoscopes, surgical devices, and AI-enabled visualization. Directly competes with several Duomed-distributed endoscopy lines and represents the primary manufacturer-disintermediation risk.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: One of the largest medical-surgical distributors in North America and Europe, offering broad hospital supply, equipment, and pharmaceutical distribution. Comparable distribution-plus-services model but operates at much greater scale across more product categories.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish medical solutions company specializing in wound care, surgical, and infection prevention products sold to European hospitals. Comparable specialty medical device footprint with overlap in surgical and perioperative product categories.
• Getinge: Swedish medical technology company providing surgical, ICU, and sterilization solutions to hospitals globally. Competes with Duomed's surgical, interventional radiology, and acute-care portfolio through direct sales and service.

Others

• Palex Medical: Spanish parent/sister organization of Duomed within the Palex Group, providing medical technology distribution in Iberia and Latin America. Not a direct competitor but a strategically related entity under shared ownership that shapes Duomed's group-level positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A4 records

Investments

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