Big Green Surgical Company

What Big Green Surgical Company does

Big Green Surgical Company is a privately held Australian medical-device distributor and service provider that connects global manufacturers of surgical and medical technology with healthcare facilities across Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Cannon Hill, Brisbane, with regional offices in Melbourne and Auckland, the company operates a curated portfolio spanning single-use endoscopy (Vathin), integrated surgical smoke evacuation (CIMPAX), UV-C whole-room disinfection (SteriPro), point-of-care ultrasound (Butterfly Network), patient positioning (Pink Pad), ultrasonic surgical energy (Innolcon), and CSSD/endoscope cleaning chemistries and ATP contamination monitoring (Ruhof). Its technical proposition rests on partner-developed proprietary technologies — notably Vathin's patented riveted snake-bone single-use endoscope architecture, CIMPAX's triangular ergonomic all-in-one smoke-evacuation pencil, and SteriPro's BS 8628:2022-certified UV-C robot delivering 99.9999% pathogen kill in 20 minutes — which it localises for Australasian clinical workflows with regulatory, training, and field-engineering support.

The company makes money primarily through resale margins on distributed capital equipment and consumables, supplemented by recurring revenue from instrument maintenance (250+ instruments supported) and consumables replenishment. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to hospitals, surgical centres, and sterile-services departments, augmented by an e-commerce storefront for selected consumables such as Butterfly iQ accessories. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts and the company explicitly restricts supply to professional healthcare buyers rather than the general public. Operationally, Big Green Surgical leverages 300+ inclusions on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, a multi-ISO-certified quality management system (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 31000 plus ASD Essential 8 Maturity Level 3), and a Trans-Tasman service-engineer network as core enablers of its distribution-and-service model.

Name

Big Green Surgical Company

Legal name

Big Green Surgical Company

Website

https://biggreen.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Green Surgical is a privately held Australian medical-device distributor connecting global manufacturers of surgical smoke evacuation, single-use endoscopy, UV-C disinfection, POCUS, and CSSD consumables with hospitals and surgical centres across Australia and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Perioperative Supply Chain, Instruments & Surgical Logistics (HLAFAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Surgical equipment supply
• Infection control products
• Endoscopy equipment
• Healthcare logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical and Surgical Device Distribution: Big Green Surgical generates revenue by distributing surgical and medical technology products including capital equipment, consumables, and instruments from global manufacturers to healthcare facilities across Australia and New Zealand. Revenue is derived from the resale margin on products, with repeat clients and long-term customer relationships as a key business driver.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Big Green Surgical Company distributes and services surgical and medical technology products across Australia and New Zealand, reselling capital equipment, consumables, and instruments sourced from global manufacturers (Vathin, CIMPAX, Butterfly Network, Ruhof, Innolcon, SteriPro). The company also provides instrument repair, maintenance, and technical support, backed by regional warehouses with cold chain storage in Brisbane and Auckland.

Product overview

Big Green Surgical Company operates as a distributor and supplier of medical and surgical technology products across Australia and New Zealand. The company does not manufacture a unified software platform but rather distributes a portfolio of third-party medical device brands. Key product categories include: infection control solutions (SteriPro UV-C disinfection robots), single-use endoscopy (Vathin HD bronchoscopes and endoscopes), surgical smoke evacuation (CIMPAX C-VAC products), patient positioning (Pink Pad Air Assist), point-of-care ultrasound (Butterfly iQ), energy devices (Innolcon Ultrasonic System), laparoscopy products, and endoscope cleaning chemistries and instruments (Ruhof brand including Endozime products and ATP2 Complete contamination monitoring). With over 60 years of experience, the company connects innovative medical device manufacturers with Australasian healthcare customers, supported by service engineers across Australia and New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SteriPro: UV-C disinfection robot product line for hospital-grade whole-room disinfection
• Butterfly
• CIMPAX
• Vathin

Products and services

• SteriPro UV-C Disinfection Robot UV-C disinfection robot certified to BS 8628:2022, proven to kill 99.9999% of pathogens including Covid-19 in 20 minutes within a 6m range. Used in over 20 countries globally. Targets hospitals and healthcare facilities requiring whole-room infection control.
• Vathin HD Bronchoscopes Single-use flexible bronchoscopes featuring HD camera with 720 x 1080 pixels resolution, 3-100mm depth of view, 2 LED light source, and 15.6-inch Full-HD Monitor. Available in HD Normal, HD Large, and HD Extra sizes for pulmonology and other procedural applications.
• Vathin Single-use Endoscopes Disposable endoscopes with patented riveted snake-bone technology used in pulmonology, urology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, veterinary, and industrial applications. Offers 7 different sizes with performance comparable to reusable scopes.
• CIMPAX Smoke Evacuation Products All-in-one smoke evacuation pencil solutions including C-VAC Tornado and C-VAC Xtract Telescopic for removal of hazardous surgical smoke. Features triangular ergonomic design with silicone cover, latex-free and PVC-free materials.
• Butterfly iQ Ultrasound Handheld point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device with associated cleaning and disinfection products. Includes Butterfly Software Membership for ongoing access and updates.
• Innolcon Ultrasonic System Surgical energy device system for ultrasonic surgical applications distributed as part of the energy product category.
• Pink Pad Air Assist Patient positioning device for surgical procedures. Reported by customers as best available for patient positioning, including anaesthesia and perioperative use.
• Ruhof Endozime Products Comprehensive range of enzymatic cleaning products for endoscopes including Endozime AW Triple Plus with APA, Bio-Clean, Xtreme Power, and associated sponges, brushes, and testing equipment. 100% biodegradable formulas targeting CSSD and sterile processing departments.
• Ruhof ATP2 Complete Contamination Monitoring System ATP handheld detection device that verifies the efficacy of cleaning protocols on surgical instruments and surfaces by detecting Adenosine Triphosphate. Provides quantitative contamination results in 15 seconds.
• Laparoscopy Products Laparoscopic surgical instruments and equipment distributed to hospitals and surgical centres for minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• SteriPro UV-C robot documented to reduce healthcare-associated infection (HAI) rates by 30–34%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VathincoreTechnology or IntegrationVathin is a global manufacturer of single-use flexible endoscopes. Big Green Surgical distributes Vathin's full range of single-use bronchoscopes (HD Normal, HD Large, HD Extra) and other single-use endoscopes across Australia and New Zealand. Vathin's products feature patented riveted snake-bone technology delivering performance comparable to reusable scopes. The partnership provides the largest range of disposable endoscopes on the market with 7 different sizes.
• CIMPAXcoreTechnology or IntegrationCIMPAX manufactures the C-VAC Tornado and C-VAC Xtract Telescopic smoke evacuation pencils — all-in-one electrosurgical pencils with integrated smoke evacuation capabilities. Big Green Surgical is the exclusive distribution partner for CIMPAX products in Australia and New Zealand. CIMPAX products are designed with focus on efficiency, user ergonomics, safety, and eco-friendly materials.
• Butterfly NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationButterfly Network manufactures the Butterfly iQ point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device. Big Green Surgical distributes Butterfly products in Australia and New Zealand, including the Butterfly iQ ultrasound device and associated Butterfly cleaning and disinfection product line. Products are available through the Big Green Surgical shop.
• RuhofcoreTechnology or IntegrationRuhof is a manufacturer of surgical instrument and endoscope cleaning solutions including Endozime enzymatic cleaners, Surgislip lubricant, Prepzyme sprays, Surgistain rust remover, ATP monitoring systems, and scope cleaning brushes and tools. Big Green Surgical distributes the complete Ruhof product range across Australia and New Zealand.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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