What Innovex Medical does

Innovex Medical Co., Ltd. (上海英诺伟医疗器械股份有限公司) is a Shanghai-based privately held medical device group founded in 2010, organized into three operating business units — minimal invasive disposables (Innovex Medical), single-use endoscope systems (Anqing Medical / 安清医疗), and surgical energy equipment & disposables (Neowing Medical / 诺英医疗). The company designs and manufactures single-use flexible endoscopes and related accessories centered on a proprietary metal snakebone architecture that delivers consistent deflection and protects the working channel, paired with CMOS imaging (160K–640K pixels), LED illumination, and procedure-specific features such as negative-pressure ureteral access sheaths (镜鞘比 <75% 'golden ratio') and bipolar plasma energy. Its catalog spans six clinical specialties: urology (ureterorenoscopes, cystoscopes, access sheaths, stone baskets, guidewires, balloon catheters, stents), gastroenterology (choledochoscopes, biliary drainage tubes, plasma snares, biopsy forceps), ICU/pulmonology (bronchoscopes, bronchial occlusion balloons), gynecology (hysteroscopes, cervical dilation catheters), hepatobiliary surgery (percutaneous choledochoscopes, lithotripsy kits), and general surgery (single-incision laparoscopic trocars). The portfolio is anchored by a Generation 2 video processor and a portable 13.3-inch touchscreen processor compatible with the full single-use endoscope range.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise sales to hospitals plus regional distribution partnerships, including an Australia/New Zealand alliance with Endotherapeutics. Pricing is quotation-based B2B and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market relies heavily on presence at major international medical conferences (MEDICA, AUA, EAU, Arab Health, Hospitalar, WCET, APSR, CHEST, ERS) complemented by surgeon-led live demonstrations at events such as CUA and the Shanghai Forum on Interventional Pulmonology Innovation. The company holds CE Mark (MDR) certification for the 7.5Fr single-use ureterorenoscope (January 2024), multiple NMPA product registrations in China, and a granted Chinese utility patent (ZL201621440173.6) on a dual-layer biliary drainage tube. Headcount is reported at 501–1,000 employees and the company reports operating activity through 2025; no revenue, capital-raise figures, or institutional investor ownership details are disclosed.

Name

Innovex Medical

Legal name

上海英诺伟医疗器械股份有限公司 (Shanghai Innovex Medical Devices Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://innovexmed.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Innovex Medical is a Shanghai-based privately held medical device group that designs and manufactures single-use flexible endoscopes, procedure-specific disposables, and surgical energy platforms for urology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, gynecology, hepatobiliary, and general surgery, selling globally to hospitals via direct enterprise sales and regional distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Minimally Invasive Single-Use Endoscopic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Endoscopy Systems & Accessories (Scopes, Cameras, Light Sources, Insufflation) (HLAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM), Energy-Based Surgical Devices (Electrosurgery, RF, Ultrasonic, Laser) (HLAHADAC)

Keywords

• Single-use endoscopes
• Minimally invasive devices
• Urological instruments
• Endoscopic surgical devices
• Disposable medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of single-use endoscopic devices, minimal invasive disposables, and surgical energy equipment to healthcare providers and hospitals globally.
2. Endoscope Systems: Sale of complete single-use endoscope systems including video processors and compatible endoscope catheters for various procedures.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Innovex Medical Co., Ltd. (上海英诺伟医疗器械股份有限公司) designs, manufactures, and sells single-use minimally invasive endoscopic devices and surgical energy systems for urology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, gynecology, hepatobiliary surgery, and general surgery. The portfolio includes single-use flexible ureterorenoscopes, cystoscopes, bronchoscopes, choledochoscopes, hysteroscopes, ureteral access sheaths with negative pressure suction, guidewires, stone extraction baskets and balloons, balloon dilation catheters, plasma surgical generators (NW-100), bipolar plasma electrodes, and compatible video processors. Products are sold directly to hospitals and through regional distributors across China, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Product overview

Innovex Medical Co., Ltd. is a medical device group offering innovative minimal invasive solutions across three business units: minimal invasive disposables, single-use endoscopes, and surgical energy equipment and disposables. The product portfolio encompasses six clinical specialties—Urology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Gynecology, Hepatobiliary Surgery, and General Surgery—providing devices for diagnosis and treatment of conditions including urolithiasis, biliary diseases, and respiratory disorders. The urology line includes single-use flexible ureterorenoscopes (7.5Fr, E model, D model, GEN I), single-use flexible cystoscope, ureteral access sheaths with negative pressure options, stone extraction baskets, guidewires, balloon catheters, stents, and video processors. The pulmonology offerings feature single-use flexible bronchoscopes and bronchial occlusion balloon catheters. Gastroenterology products span single-use choledochoscopes for ERCP and percutaneous use, plasma surgery equipment (NW-100), bipolar plasma electrode snares, hot biopsy forceps, guidewires, high-frequency cutting knives, stone extraction balloons and baskets, and biliary drainage tubes. Gynecology products include electronic hysteroscopes, single-use cervical dilation catheters, and electronic uterine cavity advancement catheters. Hepatobiliary surgery is supported by percutaneous choledochoscopes and biliary lithotripsy kits. General surgery offerings include multi-channel single-incision laparoscopic trocars. All products integrate with Innovex's proprietary video processor systems (Generation 2 and Portable) for image visualization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INNOVEX MEDICAL: Minimal Invasive Disposables of Urology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology
• ANQING MEDICAL (安清医疗)
• NEOWING MEDICAL (诺英医疗)

Products and services

• Flexible Suction Ureterorenoscope Single-use flexible ureterorenoscope with integrated suction functionality, passive deflection, 160K CMOS resolution, dual illumination, and 1.2mm/1.7mm round working channel for urological stone procedures.
• Single Use Flexible Ureterorenoscope (7.5 Fr) Single-use flexible ureterorenoscope with 7.5Fr insertion section, kink-resistant multi-layer polymer construction, 1.2mm round working channel, and 120° field of view for urological diagnostics and treatment.
• Single Use Flexible Ureterorenoscope (E model) Single-use flexible ureterorenoscope with metal snakebone structure, 270° dual deflection, passive deflection capability, 1.2mm straight working channel with adjustable seal, and separate irrigation port for urological procedures.
• Single Use Flexible Ureterorenoscope (D model) Single-use flexible ureterorenoscope with 270° dual deflection, level lock function, and photo/video button on the endoscope handle for enhanced procedural documentation.
• Single Use Flexible Cystoscope Single-use flexible cystoscope with metal snakebone structure, CMOS 640K resolution, 4-LED illumination, 380mm working length, 5.5mm distal end outer diameter, and 210° dual deflection for bladder examination.
• Ureteral Access Sheath (Negative Pressure Tip Flexible) Ureteral access sheath with negative pressure tip design providing consistent pressure reduction control, efficient stone clearance, and reduced operation time. Inner diameter 10Fr/11Fr/12Fr, lengths of 40cm/50cm.
• Ureteral Access Sheath Ureteral access sheath with PTFE inner layer, stainless steel coil, and Pebax outer construction, featuring hydrophilic coating and scale markers for controlled insertion.
• Urological Stone Extraction Baskets Ergonomic stone extraction baskets with 1.9Fr outer sheath and 1300mm length, available in 3-wire (8mm, 11mm opening) and 4-wire tipless (11mm opening) configurations for urological stone removal.
• Urological Guidewire Hybrid guidewires including PTFE zebra sheath type (floppy black PU head with nitinol core), stainless steel wire wounded sheath type, ball-tip PTFE zebra, and full-length PU hydrophilic guidewires for urological procedures.
• Ureteral Dilation Balloon Catheter Balloon dilation catheter available in N range (guidewire application) with 7mm/60mm balloon, and M range (rigid ureteroscope) with 4mm/40mm, 5mm/60mm, or 7mm/60mm balloon options for ureteral dilation.
• Ureteral Stent Single-layer PU ureteral stent with push catheter for ureteral support and drainage.
• Single Use Grasping Forceps Single-use grasping forceps for urological tissue manipulation and specimen retrieval during endoscopic procedures.
• Video Processor (Generation 2) Medical endoscope video processor with image processing capabilities, USB external storage connection, and signal outputs including 2 DVI, 1 SDI, and 1 VGA for compatibility with various endoscopes.
• Portable Video Processor Portable video processor with 13.3-inch touchscreen, advanced image algorithm, 7800mAh battery, USB storage, DVI and SDI signal outputs, IV pole and desk stand mounting for point-of-care use with full range of Innovex single-use endoscopes.
• Single Use Flexible Bronchoscope Single-use flexible bronchoscope with metal snakebone structure, CMOS resolution options (160K or 640K), 4-LED illumination, working lengths of 620mm or 670mm, dual 210° deflection, and various distal end diameters with corresponding working channels for pulmonology procedures.
• Bronchial Occlusion Balloon Catheter Bronchial occlusion balloon catheter with innovative quick-change tip, soft tube and outer tube made of polyamide, natural rubber balloon, platinum-iridium alloy radiopaque ring, and nitinol alloy core for lung isolation during thoracic procedures.
• Single Use Flexible Choledochoscope (for ERCP) Single-use flexible choledochoscope (cholangioscope) with metal snakebone structure, 2-LED illumination, 214cm insertion section length, 3.6mm outer diameter, 1.2mm working channel, and 30° deflection for ERCP procedures.
• Single Use Hysteroscope Single-use hysteroscope for gynecological examination and treatment procedures.
• Single Use Flexible Choledochoscope (for percutaneous) Single-use flexible choledochoscope for percutaneous procedures with metal snakebone structure, CMOS 640K resolution, 4-LED illumination, 380mm working length, 5.0mm distal end outer diameter, and 2.0mm working channel for hepatobiliary surgery.
• Single Use Electronic Bladder Endoscope Catheter Single-use electronic bladder endoscope catheter with Color CMOS image sensor, 640K pixels, 4-LED illumination, bidirectional bending up 210° and down 180°, and angle lock design.
• Single Use Electronic Nasopharyngolaryngoscope Catheter Single-use electronic nasopharyngolaryngoscope with 640K pixel resolution, four/dual LED illumination, and bidirectional bending with precise head control for ENT examinations.
• Plasma Surgery Equipment (NW-100) Plasma surgery equipment with energy concentrated at tissue surface, minimal thermal damage, low tissue necrosis and inflammatory response, no smoke generation during procedures, and low-temperature vaporization for faster patient recovery.
• Single Use Bipolar Plasma Electrode Snare Single-use bipolar plasma electrode snare with dual electrode structure eliminating need for ground pad, no current flow through human body, low thermal tissue damage, and multi-cavity structure maintaining continuous circuit conduction.
• Single Use Hot Biopsy Forceps Single-use hot biopsy forceps with high jaw closure engagement for efficient sampling, four-link structure for superior force transmission, flexible jaw opening/closing, and large cup opening for adequate tissue sample collection.
• Single Use Guidewire (Gastroenterology) Single-use guidewire with nitinol alloy core for strong torsion resistance, hydrophilic flexible head for selective catheterization, and ball-tip design reducing mucosal tissue damage during GI procedures.
• Single Use High Frequency Cutting Knife Single-use high frequency cutting knife with tapered arc head design increasing catheterization success rate, insulated protection layer on proximal cutting wire, and pre-formed structure for directional positioning.
• Single Use Stone Extraction Balloon Single-use stone extraction balloon with variable-diameter catheter design for improved catheterization, dual platinum radiopaque markers, and independent marking syringe for precise balloon inflation.
• Single Use Stone Extraction Basket (GI) Single-use GI stone extraction baskets available in diamond (detachable tip), four-wire with head, tipless four-wire, and spiral configurations for various gastroenterology stone extraction procedures.
• Single Use Biliary Drainage Tube Single-use biliary drainage tube with proprietary dual-layer structure patent, polyurethane outer layer and PTFE inner layer for unobstructed drainage, shape memory function, and excellent radiopacity for GI procedures.
• Single Use Nasobiliary Drainage Tube Single-use nasobiliary drainage tube with multi-side-hole design for effective drainage, kink resistance and tensile strength, and X-ray radiopacity for nasobiliary procedures.
• Balloon Dilation Catheter (GI) Balloon dilation catheter with flexible soft tip, hydrophilic coating for improved insertion, radiopaque markers, and large semi-circular fluid lumen for rapid balloon deflation in gastroenterology.
• Single Use Biliary Balloon Dilation Catheter Single-use biliary balloon dilation catheter with hydrophilic coated guide tip, high-pressure resistant balloon with low compliance for precise dilation in biliary procedures.
• Electronic Hysteroscope Electronic hysteroscope with modular design reducing usage costs, 490K pixel physical resolution, and dual LED illumination for gynecological procedures.
• Single Use Cervical Dilation Catheter and Accessories Single-use cervical dilation catheter with modular structure compatible with electronic hysteroscope camera, independent water inlet/outlet channels for efficient circulation, reducing costs and preventing cross-infection.
• Single Use Electronic Uterine Cavity Advancement Catheter Single-use electronic uterine cavity advancement catheter with modular design compatible with electronic hysteroscope camera for gynecological procedures.
• Single Use Electronic Biliary Endoscope Catheter Lithotripsy Kit Lithotripsy kit combining single-use electronic biliary endoscope catheter with stone extraction basket for hepatobiliary surgery procedures.
• Multi-channel Single-incision Laparoscopic Trocar Multi-channel single-incision laparoscopic trocar with polyurethane film channel material providing strength and toughness, excellent air tightness maintaining pneumoperitoneum pressure, and single incision design hidden in umbilicus for general surgery.
• Biliary Choledochoscope Series (胆道子镜) Three-series biliary choledochoscope system: standard choledochoscope (640K pixels, 210°/180° bidirectional bending), ultra-thin choledochoscope (2.85mm diameter, 160K pixels), and 'mirror-within-mirror' choledochoscope (3.5mm outer diameter, 1.17mm channel, 90° four-way deflection).

Quantifiable outcome

• 镜鞘比 (scope-to-sheath ratio) <75% considered 'golden ratio' for optimal surgical performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EndotherapeuticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 March 2024Endotherapeutics serves as Innovex Medical's distribution partner in Australia and New Zealand markets. The partnership was highlighted during USANZ ASM 2024 conference, with Endotherapeutics collaborating with Innovex to introduce innovative urological products to the ANZ market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boston Scientific: Global medical device leader with overlapping single-use ureteroscope (LithoVue), stone management, and endoscopy portfolios. Most directly comparable incumbent across Innovex's urology and GI franchises.
• Olympus Corporation: Dominant endoscopy systems manufacturer with reusable and emerging single-use flexible endoscopes. Comparable across Innovex's full endoscope portfolio including ureteroscopes, bronchoscopes, and choledochoscopes.
• Karl Storz SE & Co. KG: Germany-based endoscopy specialist with strong urology, pulmonology, and GI presence. Comparable as a premium reusable-and-disposable endoscopy competitor, especially in European markets where Innovex now has MDR access.
• Richard Wolf GmbH: German endoscopy and surgical device company with strong urology presence. Comparable across ureteroscopy, stone management, and minimally invasive surgical instruments.
• Hologic, Inc. Women's health medical device leader with hysteroscopy products. Comparable in Innovex's gynecology segment, particularly the single-use hysteroscope and cervical dilation catheter lines.
• CONMED Corporation: Medical device manufacturer offering surgical energy platforms (electrosurgery, plasma) and GI/pulmonology disposables. Directly comparable to Innovex's Neowing surgical energy BU and GI disposables.

Direct peers

• Ambu A/S: Pioneer and category leader in single-use endoscopes (cystoscopes, bronchoscopes, ureteroscopes). Closest pure-play comparable in single-use endoscopy strategy and target specialties.
• Cook Medical: Major urological device manufacturer offering ureteral access sheaths, stone extraction baskets, guidewires, and stents. Directly overlaps Innovex's disposable urology accessory portfolio.

Emerging players

• Neoscope Inc. US-based developer of single-use flexible ureteroscopes and digital endoscopy systems. Direct emerging competitor in the single-use ureteroscopy niche Innovex targets.

Regional players

• Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. Chinese competitor in GI endoscopy disposables (biopsy forceps, snares, guidewires). Comparable as a domestic Chinese peer with overlapping GI single-use accessory products targeting the same NMPA-regulated market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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