Suprimed

What Suprimed does

Grupo Suprimed is a privately held Brazilian distributor of medical, surgical, and hospital products, founded in 1996 and headquartered in São José dos Campos, São Paulo. The company operates seven regional units spanning São Paulo (capital, Ribeirão Preto, and São José dos Campos), Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, and northern Brazil (Belém and Manaus), reaching hospitals, clinics, and surgeons nationwide through a consultative field sales force and an inside-sales contact center. Self-described as "one of the largest and most respected" medical product distributors in Brazil, Suprimed reported more than 250 collaborators across seven states at its 17th Annual Sales Convention in February 2023.

The product portfolio covers 17+ categories including vascular access, infusion pumps, cardiology, general surgery, wound care, endoscopy, oncology, gynecology, breast implants, urology, bariatric surgery, patient monitoring, and thrombosis prevention. Suprimed distributes globally recognized brands under distribution agreements with Medtronic (since June 2016), Boston Scientific, Smith+Nephew, Motiva/Establishment Labs, Abbott EP, Cardinal Health, Allurion, Stryker (MAKO robotic surgery), Fziomed (Oxiplex gel), Intersurgical, and Teleflex Arrow, with newer adjacencies such as chemical cleaning solutions via Dioxide – Indústria Química (May 2025). The company earns revenue through one-time product resales on a quote-based pricing model; prices are not publicly disclosed. Operational activities include organizing certified clinical training (MAKO Stryker, Pillcam, Teleflex Arrow) and medical congress participation, and the company operates a digital E-Suprimed ordering platform supplementing its direct sales channel.

Name

Suprimed

Legal name

Grupo Suprimed

Website

https://gruposuprimed.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grupo Suprimed is a Brazilian distributor of medical, surgical, and hospital products founded in 1996. Operating seven regional units nationwide, it distributes globally recognized brands such as Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Smith+Nephew, and Motiva to hospitals, clinics, and surgeons across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical, Dental & Lab Supply Marketplaces (CRAFAHAG)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Surgical supply distribution
• Hospital equipment distribution
• Medical product distribution
• Healthcare supply distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

São José Dos Campos

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Product Distribution: Grupo Suprimed purchases medical, surgical, and hospital products from manufacturer partners and resells them to healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, surgeons) across Brazil. Revenue is generated through product sales with no subscription component. The company acts as a distributor and sales agent for international brands including Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Smith+Nephew, Motiva, Allurion, Abbott, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grupo Suprimed is a Brazilian medical product distributor that purchases medical, surgical, and hospital products from international manufacturers and resells them to healthcare providers across Brazil. The company distributes products from globally recognized brands including Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Smith+Nephew, Motiva, Abbott, Allurion, Cardinal Health, Stryker, and Fziomed, serving hospitals, clinics, and surgeons with a consultative field sales force.

Product overview

Grupo Suprimed is a major Brazilian distributor of medical, surgical, and hospital products operating since 1996. The company operates a portfolio-based distribution model across seven units in Brazil. Their product portfolio includes vascular access devices, infusion pumps, cardiology equipment, general surgery supplies, wound care dressings including Allevyn Life, endoscopy equipment, gynecology products, breast implants (Motiva with Preservé technique), patient monitoring and respiratory care products, oncology supplies, urology products, thrombosis prevention items, sanitizers, and vitamin supplements including Bariatric Fusion capsules for bariatric patients. The company also distributes advanced products such as the Allurion swallowable gastric balloon, Pillcam endoscopic capsules, MAKO robotic surgery systems, Emprint ablation systems, and Oxiplex adhesion barrier gels. They operate the E-Suprimed electronic ordering platform and provide a stocking measurement simulator tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bariatric Fusion: Vitamins and nutritional supplements for bariatric patients
• Suprimed Nutrition

Products and services

• Oxiplex Gel (Adhesion Barrier Gel) Bioabsorbable adhesion barrier gel with dual chemical and mechanical barrier technology that reduces post-operative adhesions and uterine synechiae. Includes Oxiplex/AP formulation for gynecological, laparoscopic, and general surgery, and Oxiplex/IU for intrauterine surgery. Distributed exclusively in Brazil by Grupo Suprimed from manufacturer Fziomed.
• Preservé Surgical Technique (Motiva) No-touch surgical technique for Motiva breast implants that transfers the implant directly from packaging to the body, minimizing tissue manipulation to reduce contamination risk and improve recovery. Offered to Brazilian plastic surgeons through Grupo Suprimed.
• Bariatric Fusion Capsules Vitamin supplement capsules from the Bariatric Fusion brand designed for bariatric patients, providing quality nutritional support for post-surgical recovery. Marketed under the Suprimed Nutrition sub-brand.
• Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon The first swallowable gastric balloon for weight loss, offered as part of the Allurion Program for non-surgical obesity treatment. Distributed by Grupo Suprimed in Brazil with associated specialist support.
• Endopex Minimally invasive surgical technique that has been used in coloproctology in Brazil for over 15 years, offering proven safety and efficacy. Distributed by Grupo Suprimed.
• Allevyn Life (Smith+Nephew) Advanced wound dressing product from Smith+Nephew for which Suprimed Norte received the Best Performance in Brazil award in 2024. Distributed by Grupo Suprimed to healthcare providers.
• MAKO Robotic Surgery System (Stryker) Robotic-assisted surgery system from Stryker for orthopedic procedures. Grupo Suprimed organizes MAKO certification training programs for surgeons, including a 3-day training at ITC BH.
• Pillcam (Medtronic) Capsule endoscopy product from Medtronic for diagnosis of obscure bleeding and inflammatory bowel diseases. Grupo Suprimed organizes Pillcam Masterclass training events for medical professionals.
• Intersurgical Respiratory Support Products Full portfolio of Intersurgical respiratory support products including masks, circuits, and accessories for patient ventilation and airway management. Distributed by Grupo Suprimed in Brazil.
• Emprint Hepatic Tumor Ablation System Hepatic tumor ablation system with thermosphere technology providing precision and predictability for liver tumor treatment procedures. Distributed by Grupo Suprimed with clinical event support.
• Adhesion STP+ 100% bioabsorbable anti-adhesive and anti-fibrotic product with hemostatic action. Forms a bioabsorbable protective film, accelerates hemostasis, and prevents post-surgical adhesions and hemorrhages. Innovative surgical solution distributed by Grupo Suprimed.
• E-Suprimed Ordering Platform Electronic ordering and account management platform for Grupo Suprimed customers, enabling online product ordering and account management. Accessible at esuprimed.com.br.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named one of the largest and most respected distributors of medical, surgical, and hospital products in Brazil
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dioxide – Indústria QuímicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025Grupo Suprimed announced a new partnership with Dioxide – Indústria Química in May 2025. Dioxide provides chemical industry solutions that complement Suprimed's portfolio of medical and hospital products.
• MedtroniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2016Since June 2016, Grupo Suprimed has been a distributor of Medtronic hospital medical products. The partnership covers multiple product lines rolled out in phases: Surgical line (July 2016), STI line in Interior and São Paulo (September 2016), and STI in Porto Alegre and Santa Catarina (August 2016). Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology serving over 30 chronic diseases.
• Boston ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoston Scientific is listed as a partner on Grupo Suprimed's website, indicating an active distribution or commercial partnership relationship for Boston Scientific's medical device products in Brazil.
• Motiva (Establishment Labs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotiva is a partner whose breast implant products (including the Preservé no-touch technique) are distributed by Suprimed in Brazil. Suprimed actively promotes Motiva's innovations to Brazilian plastic surgeons.
• Smith & NephewcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmith & Nephew is a partner whose products (including Alleveryn Life wound care) are distributed by Suprimed. Suprimed Norte won Smith & Nephew's Best Performance award in Brazil for Alleveryn Life in 2024.
• Abbott (EP Division)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbbott's EP (electrophysiology) product line is distributed by Suprimed. Suprimed Sul won Abbott's Best Distributor award at the 2024 EP line Kick Off event.
• FziomedcoreTechnology or IntegrationFziomed's Oxiplex bioabsorbable adhesion barrier gel is distributed exclusively through Suprimed in Brazil. Oxiplex comes in two formulations: Oxiplex/AP for gynecological/laparoscopic/general surgery, and Oxiplex/IU for intrauterine surgery.
• AllurioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllurion's swallowable gastric balloon program and associated products are distributed by Suprimed in Brazil. Suprimed hosted events with Allurion specialists to discuss obesity treatment.
• Cardinal HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCardinal Health recognized Grupo Suprimed with the FY 2023 - One Cardinal award at the Distributor Kick Off FY 2024 event, indicating a strong distribution partnership.
• Stryker (MAKO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStryker's MAKO robotic surgery system certification training is facilitated by Suprimed. Suprimed organized a 3-day MAKO certification training at ITC BH (March 2024) for surgeons.
• IntersurgicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntersurgical's respiratory support product line is distributed by Suprimed in Brazil. Suprimed promotes the full Intersurgical portfolio of airway management and respiratory products.
• Teleflex ArrowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeleflex Arrow's vascular access products are distributed by Suprimed. Suprimed sales team members Julia, Andrea, and Cynthia attended a Teleflex Arrow vascular training in São Paulo (July 2024).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McKesson Medical-Surgical: One of the largest global medical-surgical distributors, with broad portfolio of medical products sold to healthcare providers. Although not a Brazilian domestic distributor, McKesson is a relevant global incumbent peer for Suprimed's distribution business model and competitive dynamics.
• Cardinal Health Medical Products Distribution: US-based global medical products distributor; a direct partner of Suprimed (FY 2023 One Cardinal award). While not a direct Brazilian competitor, Cardinal Health's medical distribution model and OEM relationships are directly relevant comparables.
• Henry Schein: Global medical and dental distribution incumbent operating across multiple geographies, with healthcare provider customers similar to Suprimed's hospital and surgeon base. Serves as a useful global benchmark for medical distribution scale and economics.

Direct peers

• Cirúrgica Fernandes: Brazilian distributor of medical, surgical, and hospital materials with national reach and a broad product portfolio. Competes directly with Suprimed across general surgery, wound care, and hospital consumables.
• Empório do Médico: Brazilian distributor of medical-hospital products and equipment serving hospitals, clinics, and physicians nationwide. Overlaps with Suprimed's specialty distributor model and surgeon-focused sales motion.
• Panpharma Distribuidora de Medicamentos: Brazilian pharmaceutical and hospital-product distributor with national operations and a multi-specialty product line. Competes with Suprimed in the hospital channel for drugs and medical-surgical supplies.
• CM Hospitalar: One of Brazil's largest medical-hospital product distributors, operating a multi-state distribution network with a broad portfolio of medical-surgical supplies. Direct competitor to Suprimed in the Brazilian hospital and clinic channel.
• Lifemed Industrial e Comercial de Produtos Médicos: Brazilian manufacturer and distributor of medical-hospital products, with national distribution serving hospitals and clinics. Comparable to Suprimed in product mix (medical devices, disposables) and customer base.
• Medcare Distribuidora de Medicamentos: Brazilian distributor focused on hospital and clinical pharmaceuticals and medical products. Direct peer to Suprimed in the Brazilian hospital-supply channel.

Regional players

• Stock Med Distribuidora: Brazilian medical-products distributor with regional strongholds, particularly in the South and Southeast, distributing hospital and surgical supplies. Comparable business model and customer profile to Suprimed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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