What Catgut does

Catgut GmbH is a German medical device manufacturer founded in 1906 and headquartered in Markneukirchen, Saxony, operating as a subsidiary of the multinational Peters Surgical group. The company specializes in surgical suture materials — its self-described core competency — offering both resorbable and non-resorbable sutures, braided sutures, surgical needles, and related products under brands such as Darvin Loc, ACIER, CARDIOFLON Evolution, PREMIO, Monotime, and Marlin II. The portfolio extends beyond sutures into complementary surgical devices, including a patented cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesive (Gewebekleber/Ifabond) for fixation and haemostasis, a stapler line (endoscopic linear cutters, linear cutters, circular staplers, hemorrhoid staplers), titanium clips for open and laparoscopic surgery, and reusable metal clamps and single-use bulldogs.

Catgut serves hospitals and surgical practices — primarily in Germany through its direct sales team in Markneukirchen — with international reach enabled via Peters Surgical's subsidiary network in France, India, and the USA. The company holds MDR (Medical Device Regulation) certification, a regulatory prerequisite for EU medical device market access, and supports adoption through clinical study references (e.g., the BeFix hernia mesh fixation study), newsletter outreach, and presence at medical congresses. Revenue is generated through hardware sales on a quote-based enterprise model targeting hospital procurement; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Commercially, Catgut and Peters Surgical jointly market their combined expertise, with the group claiming 'one product used worldwide every second.' The company has 101–250 employees, no disclosed institutional investors or independent fundraising, and operates as a privately held GmbH under its strategic parent.

Name

Catgut

Legal name

Catgut GmbH

Website

https://catgut.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Catgut GmbH is a German medical device manufacturer (founded 1906, Markneukirchen) and Peters Surgical subsidiary that produces surgical sutures, tissue adhesives, staplers, clips, and clamps for hospitals and surgical practices, primarily in Germany with international reach through its parent group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Medical Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wound Closure & Securement (Sutures, Staples, Tissue Adhesives, Skin Closure Strips) (HLAHALAD), Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

Keywords

• Surgical suture materials
• Tissue adhesive products
• Medical device manufacturing
• Surgical stapler devices
• Titanium surgical clips

Headquarters

HQ city

Markneukirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Catgut GmbH, as part of the Peters Surgical group, generates revenue through the sale of medical devices including surgical suture materials, tissue adhesives, staplers, clips, and clamps to hospitals and surgical practices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Catgut GmbH manufactures and distributes surgical medical devices for operating rooms and surgical practices. The core product line is surgical sutures (Nahtmaterial), including resorbable and non-resorbable varieties, complemented by a patented tissue adhesive (cyanoacrylate-based) for fixation and haemostasis, a stapler program, titanium clips for open and laparoscopic surgery, and metal clamps. The company operates jointly with Peters Surgical as a combined entity serving hospitals and surgeons in Germany and internationally.

Product overview

Catgut GmbH operates jointly with Peters Surgical as a provider of medical devices for surgical practice. The product portfolio centers on surgical sutures (Nahtmaterial) as the core competency, complemented by additional surgical products. The portfolio includes: Nahtmaterial (sutures) with sub-products such as resorbierbares Nahtmaterial, nicht resorbierbares Nahtmaterial, Darvin Loc, ACIER, CARDIOFLON Evolution, PREMIO, Monotime, and Marlin II; Zusatzprodukte (additional products) including Pledgets, Loops, surgical needles, skin staplers, surgical meshes, and cardio-thoracic products; Gewebekleber (tissue adhesive) with patented surgical tissue adhesive technology; Stapler products including endoscopic linear cutters, linear cutters, circular staplers, and hemorrhoid staplers; Clips for open and laparoscopic surgery; and Klemmen (clamps) including reusable metal clamps and single-use bulldogs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nahtmaterial (Surgical Sutures) A broad assortment of resorbable and non-resorbable suture materials, braided sutures, and surgical needles for use by hospitals and surgical practices in open and laparoscopic procedures.
• Zusatzprodukte (Additional Surgical Products) Additional products complementing the suture portfolio, including Pledgets, Loops, surgical needles, skin staplers, surgical meshes, and cardio-thoracic products.
• Gewebekleber (Tissue Adhesive) Innovative and patented cyanoacrylate-based surgical tissue adhesive for fixation and haemostasis. Safe and comfortable to use, enables reduction of operation time for hospitals and surgical practices.
• Stapler (Surgical Stapler Program) Selection of specialized stapler products including endoscopic linear cutters, linear cutters, circular staplers, hemorrhoid staplers, and linear staplers for hospitals and surgeons.
• Clips Unique know-how in titanium clips for open surgery and laparoscopic surgery, internationally recognized. Targeted at hospitals and surgical practices.
• Klemmen (Surgical Clamps) Wide range of reusable metal clamps with removable inserts and single-use bulldogs for use in operating rooms and surgical practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• One product is used worldwide every second

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Peters SurgicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatgut GmbH operates in partnership with Peters Surgical as a combined entity, jointly representing expertise in surgical suture materials and manual titanium clips. The partnership logo 'Peters Surgical & Catgut' appears on the website and products. The two companies share product development, manufacturing, and distribution activities across Germany and internationally through Peters Surgical's subsidiaries in France, India, and the USA.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CONMED: Surgical and orthopedic device company selling general surgery products including staplers and tissue fixation, directly comparable to Catgut's stapler and clip lines.
• Smith+Nephew: Competing in wound closure, sutures, and surgical devices, with hospital channel overlap and similar product positioning in OR consumables.
• B. Braun: German-headquartered medical device and surgical consumables company with overlapping sutures, wound closure, and OR consumables portfolios, often competing in the same German and European hospital accounts.
• Medtronic: A leading competitor in surgical stapling and advanced energy/fixation devices, competing with Catgut's stapler and tissue adhesive ranges in hospital ORs.
• Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson): Global market leader in surgical sutures, staplers, and tissue adhesives, directly overlapping Catgut's core product portfolio across virtually every surgical specialty.
• Becton Dickinson (BD): Major global manufacturer of surgical sutures, surgical instruments, and OR consumables, with comparable hospital customer base and product breadth.
• Teleflex: Manufacturer of surgical sutures, ligation devices, and surgical instruments, with comparable go-to-market to hospitals and surgical centers.

Emerging players

• Meril Life Sciences: Emerging player in surgical sutures, staples, and hemostats, with comparable product breadth to Catgut's portfolio and growing international presence in Europe and emerging markets.
• Adhesys Medical: Focused on cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesives and surgical sealants, directly competing with Catgut's patented Gewebekleber/Ifabond tissue adhesive technology in the fixation and hemostasis space.

Broad incumbents

• Peters Surgical (parent): Catgut's parent company and joint brand partner; broader multinational with additional surgical specialties and global subsidiary footprint, selling overlapping suture and titanium clip lines worldwide.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catgut-gmbh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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