What Clinisupplies does

Clinisupplies Ltd. is a UK-based, KKR-backed medical device company specialising in continence care products for individuals with chronic bladder and bowel conditions. Its portfolio spans intermittent catheters (SensaCath range including Flex, Aqua, and Compact variants), leg bags and night bags (Livfria, Libra, Prosys), urinary sheaths, transanal irrigation systems (Aquaflush, including the 500X model), accessories, and bandages/garments, supported by proprietary innovations such as Livfria's patented 28-day Click-Close connector, SensaCath's flexible-tip hydrophilic catheters, and Aquaflush 500X's high-volume PVC-free irrigation system.

The company distributes products primarily through NHS prescriptions via its Nightingale Home Delivery service (a registered Dispensing Appliance Contractor) and operates a specialist nursing team that delivers clinical assessments, training, and ongoing support in partnership with NHS Trusts across England, with presence also in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Revenue is generated through recurring NHS prescription sales and clinical service partnerships, with two material acquisitions completed in 2023 (Great Bear Healthcare and the Aquaflush portfolio from Renew Medical) followed by product launches (Livfria in 2024, SensaCath Flex, Aquaflush 500X, and Livfria Sheath in 2025) and a unified consumer brand roll-out.

Clinisupplies holds a comprehensive regulatory and quality certification stack (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, UKCA, CE/MDR, Cyber Essentials, NHS DSPT Standards Exceeded), positions itself as a low-emission operator (0.99 CO2e per employee, lowest in sector per Companies House), and operates with 501-1000 employees across UK headquarters (Watford), a Cardiff warehouse, and an Indore finance shared-service centre.

Name

Clinisupplies

Legal name

Clinisupplies Ltd.

Website

https://clinisupplies.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Clinisupplies is a UK-based, KKR-backed medical device company that manufactures and distributes continence care products (catheters, leg bags, irrigation systems) and clinical nursing services to NHS patients and Trusts across the UK and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continence Care Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Urinary Catheters & Drainage (Intermittent/Foley Catheters, Bags, Securement) (HLAHALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infusion Sets, Catheters & Pump Consumables (HLAHAIAH), Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)

Keywords

• Continence care devices
• Intermittent catheters
• Transanal irrigation systems
• Urinary leg bags
• Home delivery medical supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Hereford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales (NHS Prescriptions): Sales of continence care products (catheters, leg bags, sheaths, irrigation systems) through NHS prescriptions, delivered directly to patients via Nightingale home delivery service.
2. NHS Partnership Services: Clinical nursing services and product support delivered in partnership with NHS organisations, supporting services with specialist nurses and additional resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clinisupplies manufactures and supplies medical devices for bladder and bowel continence care — including intermittent catheters (SensaCath range), leg and night bag systems (Livfria, Libra, Prosys), urinary sheaths, and transanal irrigation systems (Aquaflush). It distributes these products through NHS prescriptions and direct-to-patient home delivery via its Nightingale service, supported by a specialist nursing team providing clinical assessment, training, and Appliance Use Reviews in conjunction with NHS Trusts.

Product overview

Clinisupplies is a UK-based medical devices company specialising in bladder and bowel continence care products and services. The portfolio comprises multiple product categories: intermittent catheters (SensaCath® range including Flex, Aqua, and Compact variants), leg bags (Livfria®, Libra®, and Prosys® ranges), night bags, urinary sheaths (Libra® and Prosys® Flofit), transanal irrigation systems (Aquaflush® including the new 500X model), accessories (straps, fixation devices, adhesive removers, catheter valves), and bandages/garments. Services include Nightingale home delivery (NHS partnered prescription delivery), specialist nursing team for clinical support, Aquaflush Virtual Nursing Service, and an Education Hub. The company operates as a platform of integrated continence care solutions, combining manufactured medical devices with service offerings including nursing support and home delivery. Key product families include Livfria® (advanced leg bag system with 28-day Click-Close Technology), SensaCath® (intermittent catheter range), and Aquaflush® (transanal irrigation for bowel management). Recent acquisitions include Great Bear Healthcare (2023) and Aquaflush/Renew Inserts portfolio (2023), with unified branding initiative launched in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Livfria: Next generation collection devices including leg bags and night bags with Click-Close Technology for discretion, comfort, and sustainability.
• Aquaflush
• SensaCath
• Libra
• Prosys

Products and services

• Livfria Leg Bag and Night Bag System Leg bag and night bag system featuring patented Click-Close Technology with a 28-day connector, dual-chamber construction, opaque material for discretion, and recyclable packaging — designed for individuals managing bladder drainage via catheters.
• Livfria Sheath Eco-friendly urinary sheath added to the Livfria continence care range, offering comfort, discretion, and sustainable design for male incontinence management.
• SensaCath Intermittent Catheter Range Range of ready-to-use intermittent catheters with hydrophilic coating, including SensaCath (standard), SensaCath Aqua (with water sachet activation), SensaCath Flex (flexible tip), SensaCath Compact, and SensaCath Flex Compact variants — designed for self-catheterisation by individuals with urinary retention or dysfunction.
• Aquaflush Transanal Irrigation Systems Transanal irrigation systems for bowel management, including the Aquaflush 500X which delivers up to 500ml of water in one irrigation using a soft silicone bottle with pump or gravity options, reusable extension tubing, elbow connector, and PVC-free sustainable design. The portfolio supports users with chronic bowel dysfunction including spinal injury, MS, and other neurological conditions.
• Libra Continence Care Range Range of Libra leg bags, night bags, and urinary sheaths for continence care — including Libra Leg Bag (sizes 350ml–1000ml with needle-free sample port, fabric backing, and 180-degree lever action tap), Libra Night Bag (2L and 3L, single-use and reusable up to 7 nights), and Libra Sheath (latex-free, Standard/Wide Band/Pop On styles).
• Prosys Continence Care Range Comprehensive Prosys range including Prosys Leg Bag (three sizes, long or short tube, lever or slide tap, soft backing), Prosys Night Bag (2-litre, single-use and reusable sterile), Prosys Flofit Sheath, and Prosys Leg Bag Straps with universal connectors.
• Renew Inserts Anal inserts for bowel incontinence management, distributed exclusively by Clinisupplies following the agreement with Renew Medical.
• Indwelling Catheters and Continence Accessories Indwelling catheters (soft hollow tubes inserted into the bladder and anchored by balloon, available for urethral or suprapubic insertion) plus accessories including Catheter Valves (attachable directly to catheters as an alternative to drainage bags), Fixation Devices (for securing catheters to prevent dislodgement), Leg Bag Straps, Medical Adhesive Removers and Barrier Wipes, and Bandages & Garments for continence care support.
• Nightingale Home Delivery Service NHS-partnered Dispensing Appliance Contractor (DAC) home delivery service for prescribed bladder and bowel continence products, covering all delivery charges on NHS prescriptions with discreet recyclable packaging. Patients order prescribed supplies; Nightingale handles fulfilment and delivery directly to consumers' doors across England and other UK regions.
• Specialist Nursing Team Service Team of registered specialist nurses providing clinical assessment, Appliance Use Reviews, training, and ongoing care support for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction in conjunction with NHS Trusts. Engagement with host Trusts is typically formalised via honorary contracts or partnership agreements across England, helping NHS services manage escalating waiting lists.
• Aquaflush Virtual Nursing Service Referral-based virtual and face-to-face nursing service for Aquaflush transanal irrigation patients. Clinicians and patients initiate care via the referral form, after which specialist nurses from Clinisupplies deliver training, ongoing support, and remote follow-up.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lowest published CO2 emissions per employee in sector: 0.99 CO2e
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Renew InsertsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Clinisupplies became the sole distributor for Renew Inserts, expanding product offerings for bowel incontinence management.
• Wheelchair Rugby Union Home NationsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2024Clinisupplies continued sponsorship of Wheelchair Rugby Union Home Nations as part of community engagement and brand awareness activities.
• Renew Medical Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Clinisupplies acquired the Aquaflush transanal irrigation (TAI) business from Renew Medical Inc. and Renew Medical, expanding its bowel care portfolio.
• Great Bear HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023Clinisupplies acquired Great Bear Healthcare, a UK-based continence products manufacturer and supplier. The acquisition strengthens Clinisupplies' core business and expands its direct-to-patient chronic care services in the community.
• NHS TrustscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinisupplies works collaboratively with NHS organisations by providing support to services that require additional resources to manage escalating waiting lists. Formal agreements with host Trusts are usually in the form of honorary contracts or partnership agreements across England.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wellspect Healthcare: Swedish specialist in continence care with strong UK presence, particularly known for transanal irrigation (Navina system) and intermittent catheters. Closely comparable niche player competing directly with Clinisupplies' Aquaflush and SensaCath product lines.
• Great Bear Healthcare: UK continence products manufacturer and supplier acquired by Clinisupplies in July 2023. Previously a direct competitor in leg bags and catheters distributed via NHS home delivery, now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary brand within Clinisupplies.
• Optimum Medical Solutions: UK-based medical device company specializing in urology and continence care products distributed through NHS. Direct peer with similar scale, product categories, and NHS-focused go-to-market strategy.
• Manfred Sauer UK: UK-focused continence care specialist offering catheters, drainage bags, and accessories through NHS channels. Direct peer competing for similar NHS prescription business with overlapping product categories and patient segments.

Broad incumbents

• Convatec: Global medical products company with major continence and ostomy care franchises serving similar NHS and patient populations. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping continence product portfolios, though Convatec operates at much larger scale across multiple therapy areas.
• B. Braun Medical: Global medical device and pharmaceutical company with established continence care and urology portfolio. Comparable as broad incumbent offering overlapping catheters and drainage products, though B. Braun operates across many additional medical specialties.
• Hollister Incorporated: US-headquartered medical device company with comprehensive continence and ostomy product lines distributed in the UK. Direct competitor in leg bags, catheters, and sheaths serving similar patient populations and NHS channels.
• Coloplast: Danish global leader in continence care, ostomy, and wound care with established UK market presence. Direct competitor in intermittent catheters and continence bags, with comparable NHS relationships but significantly larger international footprint and R&D investment.
• Teleflex Incorporated: Global medical technology company with significant urology and continence care product portfolio. Comparable as broad incumbent offering intermittent catheters and drainage solutions to similar clinical customer bases.

Emerging players

• Renew Medical Inc. Specialist in bowel management solutions including transanal irrigation and anal inserts. Previously a competitor whose Aquaflush portfolio was acquired by Clinisupplies in October 2023; Renew Inserts now distributed exclusively by Clinisupplies, making this a former peer now in commercial partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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