Grupo Kolplast

What Grupo Kolplast does

Grupo Kolplast is a privately held Brazilian medical device manufacturer founded in 1988, headquartered in Itupeva (São Paulo) with operations across all 27 Brazilian states. The company designs, manufactures, and commercializes more than 200 products across seven medical specialties — gynecology, laboratory, equipment, hospital line, dermatology, otolaryngology, and proctology — producing over 200 million pieces annually. Its portfolio centers on two proprietary platforms: the CellPreserv liquid-based cytology preservation medium (a methanol-based solution validated on Roche Cobas 4800 and QIAGEN Hybrid Capture 2v2 systems for HPV, STI, and now lactose intolerance molecular testing) and the Coari self-collection device, Brazil's first domestic cervicovaginal self-collection system launched in 2015. The company also markets the TPK Fênix automated slide processor and the KLP line of capital equipment including examination tables, LED colposcopes, cardiotocographs, fetal Dopplers, and clinical lighting.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining telesales (11 4961-0900), a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store (loja.kolplast.com.br), a national reseller network, and participation in public procurement bidding (licitações). Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed; equipment purchases can be financed up to 24 installments and online orders over R$600 accept credit cards, boleto, and financing. Customer base spans hospital networks (Hospital Interlagos, São Jorge Hospitalar), diagnostic laboratories (Grupo Dasa, Citoprev), distributors (Tecno 4, Leal Medic), and government buyers. The company holds ISO 13485:2016 certification and ANVISA AFEs for medical devices and cosmetics, with a workforce estimated at 101-250 employees. Distribution is supported by 16 authorized technical assistance centers across Brazil, and the company claims international presence beyond Brazil with multilingual (Portuguese/English/Spanish) web presence. Ownership is private and founder/family-controlled, with no disclosed external equity investors or funding rounds.

Name

Grupo Kolplast

Legal name

Kolplast Ltda

Website

https://kolplast.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grupo Kolplast is a Brazilian medical device manufacturer founded in 1988 that produces over 200 products across gynecology, laboratory, and hospital categories, including the proprietary CellPreserv liquid cytology medium and Coari self-collection device, sold to healthcare providers, laboratories, and government buyers across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH), Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF)

Keywords

• Medical device manufacturing
• Liquid-based cytology
• Gynecological instruments
• Hospital consumables
• Diagnostic collection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Itupeva

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical/Hospital Supplies Sales: B2B sales of medical and hospital consumable supplies including gynecological instruments, laboratory products, and hospital consumables. Revenue generated through direct sales, reseller network, online store, and public procurement processes.
2. Medical Equipment Sales: Sales of capital medical equipment including examination tables, colposcopes, cardiotocographs, and lighting systems. One-time purchase model with financing options up to 24 installments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Grupo Kolplast manufactures and sells medical devices and hospital consumables focused on gynecology, laboratory diagnostics, and clinical care. Its portfolio includes the proprietary CellPreserv liquid-based cytology preservation medium, the Coari self-collection device for cervico-vaginal sampling, automated slide processing equipment, examination tables, colposcopes, cardiotocographs, and a broad range of disposable medical consumables used by hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and resellers across Brazil.

Product overview

Grupo Kolplast is a Brazilian medical device manufacturer founded in 1988, operating as a diversified healthcare products company with over 200 products across seven categories: Gynecology, Laboratory, Equipment, Hospital Line, Dermatology, ENT (Otorrinolaringologia), and Proctology. The portfolio centers on two main platforms: (1) the CellPreserv liquid-based cytology and molecular biology collection system, which includes preservation solutions, collection kits, filters, and the automated TPK Fênix slide processor for cervical cancer screening and molecular diagnostics including HPV and STI testing; and (2) a comprehensive range of medical devices including examination tables (KLP 130 series), LED colposcopes (KLP 200/210), cardiotocographs (Silver/Gold/Platinum/Diamond), Doppler fetal monitors, examination accessories, gynecological instruments (speculums, forceps, IUD kits), hospital supplies (catheterization kits, dressing kits, surgical instruments), laboratory consumables (swabs, transport media, microscopy slides, stains), and dermatology/punch biopsy products. The company also pioneered the Coari self-collection device - Brazil's first domestic self-collection system for cervicovaginal sampling enabling HPV molecular testing in underserved populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CellPreserv: Liquid-based cytology preservation medium and related diagnostic solutions for cervical cancer screening and molecular biology testing.
• Vagispec

Products and services

• CellPreserv Solution (Solução CellPreserv) Liquid-based cytology preservation solution that maintains cellular morphology and DNA integrity. Validated for molecular diagnostic platforms including Roche Cobas 4800 and QIAGEN Hybrid Capture 2v2. Used by clinical laboratories for cervical cancer screening and HPV testing.
• Kit Coleta CellPreserv com Espéculo Complete collection kit for liquid-based cytology combining a disposable vaginal speculum and CellPreserv preservation medium for cervical cancer screening. Designed for clinical use in gynecological practice.
• Kit Coleta CellPreserv (sem espéculo) CellPreserv collection kit without speculum for liquid-based cytology, used by laboratories for HPV and cytology testing on samples collected separately.
• Filtro Ginecológico CellPreserv Gynecological filter for processing CellPreserv samples, enabling preparation of concentrated cell suspensions for cytology slide preparation. Used by diagnostic laboratories.
• Processador de Lâminas TPK Fênix Automated slide processor for liquid-based cytology samples. Automates preparation of diagnostic slides from CellPreserv samples, improving laboratory workflow efficiency and standardization. Used by cytology laboratories.
• Coari Self-Collection Device First Brazilian self-collection device for cervicovaginal sample collection. Enables women to collect samples privately for HPV and STI molecular testing, addressing barriers to cervical cancer screening in underserved populations. Used in clinical and public health screening programs.
• Kolplux WL (Wireless LED Illumination Source) Wireless LED illumination source for vaginal speculums featuring white LED 3W, illuminance ≥1,500 lux, rechargeable lithium battery, and automatic voltage (100-230V). Compatible with Kolplux line speculums. Used in gynecological examinations.
• Colposcópio KLP 200 LED LED colposcope for cervical examination with integrated camera option. Auto-voltage, designed for gynecological diagnostic procedures in clinics and hospitals.
• Colposcópio KLP 210 LED Advanced LED colposcope model with enhanced optics for detailed cervical visualization. Auto-voltage configuration. Designed for gynecological diagnostic procedures.
• Cardiotocógrafo Silver Entry-level fetal monitor for maternal-fetal assessment providing basic CTG (cardiotocography) functionality for obstetric clinics and hospitals.
• Cardiotocógrafo Gold Mid-range fetal monitor with enhanced cardiotocography features, including transduced connectivity and software integration options for clinical data management.
• Cardiotocógrafo Platinum Advanced fetal monitoring system with comprehensive transduced capabilities and software integration for clinical data management in obstetric settings.
• Cardiotocógrafo Diamond Premium fetal monitor with full software integration and intelligent monitoring capabilities for comprehensive maternal-fetal assessment in obstetric settings.
• Mesa de Exames KLP 130 GO Electric gynecological examination table with automated positioning. Features Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg positions for various gynecological procedures.
• Mesa de Exames KLP 130 Histeroscopia Specialized examination table for hysteroscopy procedures with dedicated motor for seat elevation up to 24°. Used in gynecological clinics and surgical centers.
• Mesa de Exames KLP 130 Trendelenburg Examination table with Trendelenburg positioning capability, lowering the leg-rest assembly set up to 17° for specific gynecological and surgical procedures.
• Doppler Fetal Fetal Doppler device for detecting and monitoring fetal heart rate during pregnancy. Used in obstetric clinics and prenatal care settings.
• Kit Papanicolaou / Kit Citokolp Complete cytology collection kit for conventional Pap smear testing, containing collection instruments and materials for cervical cancer screening in clinical settings.
• Kolpofix - Fixador Celular Kolplast Cytological fixative spray for preserving cell samples on microscopy slides during transport and storage. Used in cytology laboratories and clinics performing conventional Pap smears.
• Espéculo Vaginal Descartável (Vários Tamanhos) Disposable vaginal speculums in multiple sizes (Pequeno, Médio, Grande, G Longo, G Largo) and variants including Kolplux-compatible, lubrication options, and CAF versions for electrosurgical procedures. Used in gynecological examinations.
• Kit DIU Évros Complete IUD insertion kit including metallic forceps for intrauterine device placement procedures. Used in gynecological clinics and family planning services.
• DUDA - Dispositivo Uterino para Dilatação do Anel Endocervical Uterine device for endocervical ring dilation during gynecological procedures. Used in specialized gynecological practice.
• KolplaGene Molecular biology collection kit for biological material sampling and preservation. Used in laboratories performing molecular diagnostic testing.
• Kit Cateterismo Vesical Urinary catheterization kit for sterile bladder catheterization procedures, designed to help prevent urinary tract infections. Used in hospital and clinical settings.
• Kit Sutura Suturing kit containing instruments and materials for wound closure procedures. Used in hospitals, emergency rooms, and surgical centers.
• Hematoxilina Harris Kolplast Harris hematoxylin cytological stain for microscopy slide coloring in Pap smear analysis. Used by cytology laboratories.
• Corante Citológico EA-36 Kolplast EA-36 cytological stain for Papanicolaou test slide coloring. Used by cytology laboratories performing Pap smear analysis.
• Conjunto Coleta para Material Biológico Biological sample collection set available with saline solution or CellPreserv preservation medium. Used in laboratories performing biological sample collection and preservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ products in portfolio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPOG - Instituto de Pesquisa em Oncologia GinecológicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for validation studies of CellPreserv liquid-based cytology medium. IPOG conducted studies demonstrating 100% concordance between saliva samples in CellPreserv and blood samples for lactose intolerance testing, and validated HPV detection performance with Kappa value of 0.745.
• Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for self-collection studies. Conducted HPV and STI prevalence study in prison populations using Coari self-collection device, approved by ethics committee.
• Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for gynecological oncology research and cytology studies.
• Universidade Nilton LinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for public health studies.
• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for cytology and cervical cancer screening research.
• Conselho Nacional de Justiça - AmazonasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for conducting HPV DNA testing in prison population through judicial system support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hologic: Global leader in women's health diagnostics, with ThinPrep liquid-based cytology system — Kolplast's CellPreserv is positioned as a Brazilian domestic alternative to ThinPrep for cervical cancer screening and HPV testing workflows.
• BD (Becton Dickinson): Manufacturer of BD SurePath liquid-based cytology system, the other major global LBC platform alongside ThinPrep. Competes with Kolplast's CellPreserv in cervical cancer screening and HPV sample preparation workflows.
• Qiagen: Provides Hybrid Capture 2v2 HPV detection assay and sample collection/transport products. CellPreserv is validated for use with Qiagen's HC2 platform, making Qiagen both a technology partner and a competitor in HPV molecular sample preparation.
• CooperSurgical: Global women's health medical device company offering speculums, IUD insertion devices, colposcopes, and cervical cancer screening consumables — overlapping with Kolplast's Vagispec, IUD kits, and colposcope product lines.
• MedGyn Products: US-based manufacturer of gynecological instruments, colposcopes, and disposables including speculums, biopsy instruments, and IUD insertion devices — direct competitor in Kolplast's gynecology product portfolio.
• Wallach Surgical Devices: Manufacturer of colposcopes, cryosurgical devices, and women's health diagnostic equipment — competes directly with Kolplast's KLP 200/210 colposcope and examination table lines.

Broad incumbents

• CR Bard (BD Interventional): Legacy Bard Medical portfolio within BD covers single-use medical disposables including catheters and procedure kits — overlaps with Kolplast's catheterization kits, IUD kits, and disposable procedure products at a global scale.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Global leader in single-use surgical and wound care products including drapes, gowns, and procedure kits — competes with Kolplast's hospital line of disposable drapes, surgical kits, and procedure packs.
• Digene (now part of Qiagen): Historical HPV DNA testing leader whose technology (Hybrid Capture) underpins one of the validated downstream platforms for CellPreserv samples — relevant as both integration partner and competitive reference point.

Emerging players

• Mobius Life Science: Brazilian molecular diagnostics company producing the XGEN MULTI UP Kit MULTIPLEX Plus PCR tests for STI detection — already a partner of Kolplast for Coari self-collection workflows, representing a regional emerging player with overlapping clinical customers.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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