BOSANA

What BOSANA does

BOSANA Medizintechnik GmbH is a German medical technology company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dorsten, Germany, specializing in ambulatory electrotherapy and biofeedback systems for home use. Its product portfolio addresses three therapeutic verticals — continence therapy (pelvimax CONTROL/PLUS/KOMPLEX, Contiva+, Biolito Tibialis for adults and children), hand therapy after stroke and other neurological damage (the tipstim fingertip-stimulation system with proprietary therapy glove), and migraine/pain therapy (Cefaly Enhanced trigeminal nerve stimulator, ELPHA II and Active 3 TENS/EMS devices, Mikti/Mikti 2 and Neurova+ 2) — all positioned as drug-free, non-invasive, and virtually side-effect-free alternatives to pharmacotherapy. Technology architecture centers on localized electrostimulation and EMG biofeedback with on-device treatment data recording (no cloud connectivity), paired with therapeutic accessories such as the HighTech tipstim glove.

The firm operates a dual-channel go-to-market: direct-to-patient e-commerce via bosana.de with a digital prescription upload for GKV-reimbursable aids, paired with a nationwide Germany-only field network of trained medical product advisors serving prescribers and patients. Revenue derives from one-time device sales, device rentals, and adjunct services — patient training, therapy accompaniment, professional staff training, and insurance billing administration on behalf of patients and practices. Customer mix is highly distributed across more than 100,000 cumulative patients and thousands of prescribing medical professionals, with regulatory positioning anchored in ISO 13485 (TÜV Nord), EU MDR compliance, GDPR, and SGB V prequalification. The company is owner-managed (Oliver Bona), private, with no external funding or parent-company ties disclosed.

Name

BOSANA

Legal name

BOSANA Medizintechnik GmbH

Website

https://bosana.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BOSANA Medizintechnik GmbH (founded 1999, Dorsten, Germany) is an owner-managed medical device manufacturer specializing in drug-free ambulatory electrotherapy and biofeedback systems for incontinence, migraine, hand, and pain therapy, sold to patients and prescribing healthcare professionals across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Electrotherapy Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Posture, Musculoskeletal & Pain-Relief Devices (Posture Trainers, TENS/EMS, Massage Devices) (CRACAQAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH), Medical/Therapeutic Massage (Rehab/Pain Management) (HSALAEAO), Pain Relief & Anti-Inflammatory (Analgesics) (HLAIADAA)

Keywords

• Medical electrotherapy devices
• Biofeedback therapy systems
• TENS EMS equipment
• Incontinence therapy devices
• Pain management equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorsten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: BOSANA sells therapy systems including electrotherapy devices, biofeedback equipment, and related medical products. Products are available for purchase with some potentially covered by statutory health insurance.
2. Medical Device Rental: Based on AGB terms mentioning 'Mietsachen' (rented items), the company offers therapy devices for temporary rental. Rental duration starts from delivery day and ends at agreed end date, with no refund for early return.
3. Professional Services: Services include patient training on device use, therapy accompaniment during treatment period, therapy control (reading/documentation of therapy data), and staff training for medical professionals.
4. Insurance Billing Administration: BOSANA handles administration including billing with insurance providers for reimbursable medical aids, a service specifically mentioned as part of their offerings for medical professionals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BOSANA Medizintechnik GmbH develops, manufactures, and distributes ambulatory electrotherapy and biofeedback medical devices for pain management, incontinence therapy, migraine treatment, hand therapy, and tibialis rehabilitation. The company also provides practice supplies and ancillary B2B services (insurance billing administration, staff training, and patient training) targeted at medical professionals.

Product overview

BOSANA Medizintechnik GmbH is a medical device company offering a portfolio of ambulatory electrotherapy and biofeedback therapy systems. The product range centers on three therapeutic areas: (1) Incontinence therapy including pelvimax CONTROL, pelvimax PLUS, pelvimax KOMPLEX, Contiva+, and Biolito Tibialis; (2) Hand therapy via tipstim system with its accompanying glove; and (3) Pain/migraine therapy including Cefaly Enhanced, Active 3, ELPHA II series (1000/2000/3000), ELPHA 4 Conti, Mikti, Mikti 2, and Neurova+ 2. The company also provides related services including patient training, therapy monitoring, and billing administration. Therapy systems are designed for home use and work without medication, with some devices featuring local data recording capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• tipstim
• Cefaly Enhanced
• pelvimax CONTROL
• pelvimax PLUS
• pelvimax KOMPLEX
• Contiva+
• Biolito Tibialis
• Active 3
• ELPHA II 1000
• ELPHA II 2000
• ELPHA II 3000
• ELPHA 4 Conti
• Mikti
• Mikti 2
• Neurova+ 2
• Insurance billing administration (Abrechnungsservice)
• Staff and patient training (Mitarbeiterschulung / Patientenschulung)
• Practice supplies (Praxisbedarf)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 100,000 patients served
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CEFALY Technology: Belgian manufacturer of the CEFALY external trigeminal nerve stimulation device — the very product BOSANA distributes in Germany. Closely aligned on migraine therapy technology, regulatory pathway, and prescriber channel.
• Beacmed GmbH: German specialist in TENS/EMS electrotherapy devices for pain management — closely comparable in geography, product category, and home-therapy distribution model.
• Schwa-medico GmbH: Germany-based manufacturer/distributor of TENS, EMS, and biofeedback devices for pain, incontinence, and rehabilitation — overlapping product portfolio and direct overlap on BOSANA's core therapy categories.
• Axelgaard Manufacturing: Manufacturer of neurostimulation electrodes and TENS-related components used in pain management and rehabilitation devices — adjacent but comparable as an upstream supplier/peer in the electrotherapy ecosystem.
• Atlantic Therapeutics: Ireland-based developer of non-invasive electrical muscle stimulation devices for incontinence (e.g., INNOVO) — directly comparable to BOSANA's pelvimax / Contiva+ continence therapy portfolio.
• Mettler Electronics: US-based manufacturer of clinical and home-use TENS/EMS, ultrasound, and electrotherapy devices — directly comparable device categories to BOSANA's Active 3, ELPHA, and Mikti pain lines.
• Pierenkemper GmbH: German manufacturer and distributor of TENS/EMS and electrotherapy devices serving physiotherapy and home-care channels — directly comparable in product category, geography, and prescriber model to BOSANA.

Broad incumbents

• Laborie Medical Technologies: Global provider of diagnostic and therapeutic devices for incontinence and pelvic health — directly comparable on the incontinence therapy side of BOSANA's business but with a much broader product portfolio.
• Omron Healthcare: Major global player in consumer and clinical electrotherapy (TENS) and pain management devices — broader portfolio but materially overlaps with BOSANA's TENS/EMS pain therapy product line.
• Chattanooga / DJO Global: Large US-based orthopedic/rehab device portfolio including Chattanooga TENS/EMS systems — a broad incumbent with overlapping electrotherapy offerings across clinical and home-use channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BOSANAMedizintechnikGmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bosana-medizintechnik-gmbh

Compliance2 records

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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