What Sterimedix does

Sterimedix is a UK-based manufacturer of single-use ophthalmic and aesthetic medical devices, operating from a 3,700m² purpose-built cleanroom facility on Thornhill Road in Redditch, Worcestershire, with a registered office in London. Founded in 1989 in Alcester and in continuous operation for over 36 years, the company produces precision-made surgical cannulas, handpieces, and needles for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, and refractive procedures. The product catalog spans hydrodissection, viscoelastic, cystotome, irrigation/aspiration, capsule polishing, cortex removal, anterior chamber maintenance, and vitreoretinal cannulas, alongside backflush handles and combination sets. Manufacturing combines traditional needle-making craftsmanship rooted in the Redditch regional heritage with proprietary automation, including the Bertha 6 production machine — a 7-station system capable of producing up to 25 different product variants with integrated camera inspection. The company also operates the Silkann sub-brand for flexible aesthetic cannulas and sharp needles used in dermal filler injection procedures, and supplies bulk non-sterile CE marked components to OEM customers and surgical kit packers.

Sterimedix sells to ophthalmic surgeons, healthcare facilities, aesthetic practitioners, and OEM/kit packers through a global distributor network spanning 60+ countries. Named distribution partners include Oculate (exclusive South Africa), IQ Medical, KD Surgical, Medilens, and SkyMed. Pricing is governed by a published Price List with B2B terms (30-day credit, Ex Works delivery, multi-year contracts, annual price adjustment after year one). Products are priced under unit pricing, with no public disclosure of list prices. The company has no direct sales force outside the UK, with customer engagement supplemented through ESCRS and other ophthalmic conference participation, LinkedIn and Instagram presence, a distributor login portal, and educational content marketing.

Sterimedix has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bausch Health — operating as part of the Bausch + Lomb division — since its 2014 acquisition by Synergetics and full integration in 2016. The company holds EN ISO 13485:2016, MDD 93-42-EEC Annex II and Annex V certifications, CE marking, and UK MDR registration, with products registered for sale across major global markets. Since 2006 the company has produced over 200 million devices, including 6.9 million aesthetic cannulas and 108 million ophthalmic devices by 2021, with cumulative cannula output crossing the 200 million mark in 2026.

Name

Sterimedix

Legal name

Sterimedix Limited

Website

https://sterimedix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sterimedix is a UK-based manufacturer of single-use ophthalmic and aesthetic medical devices, producing precision cannulas, handpieces, and needles for cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. It sells through distributors in 60+ countries and operates as a Bausch + Lomb subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmic Medical Devices

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Vitreoretinal Surgical Devices (Vitrectomy Systems, Endolaser, Illumination, Tamponades) (HLAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Single-use ophthalmic devices
• Ophthalmic cannulas
• Cataract surgery instruments
• Medical device manufacturing
• Aesthetic injection devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Redditch

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Single-use Medical Device Sales: Sterimedix generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of single-use ophthalmic and aesthetic medical devices including cannulas, handpieces, and needles. Products are sold through a global distributor network to ophthalmic surgeons and healthcare facilities. The company also supplies OEM and kit packers with non-sterile, CE marked products in bulk for surgical kits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sterimedix manufactures single-use precision medical devices for ophthalmic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic procedures, including ophthalmic cannulas, irrigation/aspiration handpieces, cystotomes, vitreoretinal instruments, anaesthesia needles, and dermal filler cannulas (marketed under the Silkann sub-brand). Products are produced at a 3,700m² purpose-built cleanroom facility in Redditch, UK, and sold through a global distributor network across 60+ countries, with additional bulk supply to OEM and kit packer customers.

Product overview

Sterimedix is a UK-based manufacturer of single-use ophthalmic and aesthetic medical devices, producing precision-made cannulas and handpieces for over 35 years. The core product line consists of Ophthalmic Devices including comprehensive surgical cannulas for cataract surgery (hydrodissection, viscoelastic, cystotomes, I/A handpieces, cortex removal, capsule polishing), vitreoretinal surgery (vitreoretinal cannulas, backflush handles, soft tip cannulas), and anterior segment procedures. The company also offers Aesthetic Products under the Silkann brand for dermal filler procedures, and OEM/Kit Packer services for bulk non-sterile products. All devices are manufactured in their purpose-built Redditch, UK facility combining traditional craftsmanship with automation. The company distributes to over 60 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silkann: A complete range of flexible aesthetic cannulas and sharp needles for the injection of dermal fillers.

Products and services

• Ophthalmic Devices Comprehensive range of single-use ophthalmic cannulas and handpieces for cataract and vitreoretinal surgery, including products for hydrodissection, irrigation, aspiration, cortex removal, anterior chamber maintenance, viscoelastic delivery, anaesthesia, cystotome capsulorhexis, scleral marking, bimanual I/A, vitreoretinal procedures, and refractive surgery. Sold to ophthalmic surgeons and healthcare facilities through a global distributor network across 60+ countries.
• Aesthetic Products (Silkann sub-brand) Flexible aesthetic cannulas and sharp needles for dermal filler injection and other non-surgical aesthetic procedures, marketed under the Silkann sub-brand. Designed for patient comfort and precision during injectable aesthetic treatments. Includes the proprietary GTI (Grooved Tipped Injection) Cannula, dermal filler cannulas, and sharp needles.
• OEM and Kit Packer Supply

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 million devices produced since 2006
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OculatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 January 2026Oculate is a specialist surgical distributor in South Africa, founded in 2016 with focus on premium ophthalmic products. They serve ophthalmic surgeons nationally across private and state healthcare sectors. Oculate represents Sterimedix products in South Africa, handling regulatory compliance, stock management, and surgeon relationships. The partnership provides South African ophthalmologists access to Sterimedix's single-use cannulas and surgical devices.
• Bausch Health (Bausch + Lomb)coreOthers · 1 January 2014In 2014, Sterimedix was acquired by Synergetics and fully integrated into Bausch Health (parent of Bausch + Lomb) by 2016. Sterimedix operates as a Bausch + Lomb company, adhering to Bausch Health policies for bribery and business ethics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Beaver-Visitec International: Beaver-Visitec is a leading global manufacturer of single-use ophthalmic surgical devices, including cannulas, knives, and instruments used in cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. It is the closest direct peer to Sterimedix in product scope and end-customer base.
• Katena Products: Katena Products manufactures ophthalmic surgical instruments and single-use devices, including cannulas and knives for cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. It is a direct competitor in the precision ophthalmic instrument category where Sterimedix operates.
• D.O.R.C. (Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center): D.O.R.C. is a specialist manufacturer of vitreoretinal and cataract surgical instruments, including single-use cannulas and handpieces. It directly competes with Sterimedix in vitreoretinal surgical devices and ophthalmic disposables.
• Asico: Asico manufactures ophthalmic surgical instruments and single-use devices for cataract, vitreoretinal, and refractive surgery. Its product portfolio and customer base (ophthalmic surgeons and surgical centers) closely mirror Sterimedix's.
• Surgical Specialties Corporation: Surgical Specialties manufactures precision surgical instruments, including single-use ophthalmic and aesthetic cannulas/needles. It directly competes with both Sterimedix's ophthalmic surgical and Silkann aesthetic product lines.
• TSK Laboratory: TSK Laboratory manufactures specialty needles and cannulas, including aesthetic injection cannulas (e.g., the STERiGLIDE cannula) and ophthalmic needles. It is a direct peer to Sterimedix's Silkann aesthetic range and overlaps in ophthalmic specialty needles.

Broad incumbents

• Bausch + Lomb: Bausch + Lomb is Sterimedix's parent company and a broad incumbent in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, surgical devices, and vision care. While Sterimedix is part of B+L, the broader B+L surgical franchise overlaps with Sterimedix's cannula and handpiece portfolio.
• Alcon: Alcon is the largest global ophthalmic surgical device and pharmaceutical company, offering cataract surgical instruments, IOLs, and vitreoretinal devices. It is a broad incumbent whose surgical instrument business competes with Sterimedix's single-use cannula range.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec: Carl Zeiss Meditec is a global incumbent in ophthalmic surgical devices (microscopes, IOLs, visualization) and a broad player in the ophthalmic OR ecosystem. While not a direct cannula competitor, it competes for the same ophthalmic surgical accounts.

Emerging players

• Medone Surgical: Medone Surgical is a smaller specialist in single-use ophthalmic surgical instruments, particularly vitreoretinal devices. It is an emerging niche competitor with overlapping SKUs in the vitreoretinal segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sterimedix-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/sterimedixltd

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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