Bissinger

What Bissinger does

Bissinger, legally Günter Bissinger Medizintechnik GmbH, is a family-owned German medical equipment manufacturer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Teningen, Germany. The company specializes in electrosurgery (high-frequency/HF surgery) instruments for open and minimally invasive surgery, with a portfolio spanning bipolar and monopolar coagulation forceps (e.g., MITHRAS, CLARIS, POWERGRIP, ORBITARIS, MICRODOME), bipolar scissors (BiTech, BlackLine), bipolar and monopolar resectoscopes (PLASMALOOP), cables and adapters, and non-active instruments such as the Mangeshikar Uterine-Manipulator, trocars, MIC-needleholders, sinuscopes, and the Endoscopic Chopsticks Set. Technical differentiation is built around proprietary designs including P-COAT electrode surface technology, non-stick (CLARIS) electrode coatings, miniaturized 3mm instrument variants for pediatric and delicate procedures, and irrigation/suction-integrated forceps.

The company serves hospitals, surgical centers, and specialist clinics across more than 11 surgical disciplines — including gynecology, urology, neurosurgery, ENT, hand surgery, pediatric surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, plastic and aesthetic surgery, thoracic surgery, and general surgery. It also operates an OEM/private-label manufacturing channel that supplies other medical device brands, and provides instrument repair services. The company holds EN ISO 13485:2016, MDSAP, and EU MDD 93/42/EWG certifications.

Bissinger's go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: it sells directly to healthcare facilities through dedicated New Customer, OEM, and Clinic pathways on its website, supplemented by active trade fair and congress participation (e.g., IFNE 2025 in Graz), KOL co-development relationships (Prof. Dr. Prashant Mangeshikar in gynecology, Prof. Froelich in neurosurgery), and academic education sponsorship (IONM courses at the University of Heidelberg). Revenue is generated through one-time device sales, OEM/licensing arrangements, and after-sales repair services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bissinger

Legal name

Günter Bissinger Medizintechnik GmbH

Website

https://bissinger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bissinger is a family-owned German manufacturer (founded 1974, Teningen) of electrosurgery instruments — bipolar and monopolar forceps, resectoscopes, scissors, and non-active surgical tools — serving hospitals, clinics, and OEM partners across 11+ surgical specialties including gynecology, urology, and neurosurgery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Teningen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of proprietary electrosurgery instruments and accessories to hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers. Products include bipolar and monopolar instruments, resectoscopes, cables, adapters, and non-active instruments. Revenue is generated through one-time device sales and accessories.
2. OEM / Private Label Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing arrangements with OEM partners who integrate Bissinger instruments under their own brands. The company offers dedicated OEM pages and services on its website.
3. Repair and After-Sales Services: Instrument repair services offered to existing customers, supporting instrument longevity and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bissinger (Günter Bissinger Medizintechnik GmbH) manufactures electrosurgical (high-frequency surgery) instruments for open and minimally invasive surgery. Its product range spans bipolar and monopolar coagulation forceps, bipolar scissors, resectoscopes (bipolar and monopolar), rigid electrodes, cables and adapters, non-active instruments (uterine manipulators, trocars, needleholders, suction tubes, sinuscopes), and specialty instrument sets co-developed with key opinion leaders. The company sells directly to hospitals and clinics and offers OEM/private-label manufacturing.

Product overview

Bissinger is a German manufacturer of electrosurgical medical instruments for open and minimally invasive surgery. The product portfolio centers on bipolar and monopolar surgical instruments including forceps, scissors, coagulation electrodes, and resectoscopes, complemented by non-active surgical instruments such as uterine manipulators, trocars, and needleholders. The company also offers cables, adapters, and specialized products like the Endoscopic Chopsticks Set. Bissinger's instruments serve multiple surgical specialties including general surgery, gynecology, ENT, hand surgery, pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, plastic/aesthetic surgery, thoracic surgery, and urology. The company operates as an OEM supplier and manufacturer, with products bearing brand names such as MITHRAS, ORBITARIS, PLASMALOOP, POWERGRIP, and CLARIS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MITHRAS: Bipolar Coagulation Forceps product line for minimally invasive surgery
• ORBITARIS
• PLASMALOOP
• POWERGRIP
• CLARIS
• BiTech
• BlackLine
• Mangeshikar
• MICRODOME
• POWEREDGE

Products and services

• MITHRAS Bipolar Coagulation Forceps

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Federation of Neuroendoscopy (IFNE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2025Bissinger is a participant/exhibitor at the IFNE 2025 World Congress being held in Graz, Austria from September 14-17, 2025. This represents engagement with the neuroendoscopy professional community through event sponsorship.
• Prof. Dr. Prashant MangeshikarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing key opinion leader (KOL) collaboration with Prof. Dr. Prashant Mangeshikar, a renowned gynecologist. The partnership involves continuous product co-development, including the Mangeshikar Uterine-Manipulator and its Advanced+ version. Prof. Mangeshikar visited the Bissinger headquarters in Germany for intensive discussions on new projects and the existing gynecology portfolio. The relationship exemplifies Bissinger's approach to KOL-driven product innovation.
• Prof. FroelichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership with Prof. Froelich resulting in the Endoscopic Chopsticks Set, an innovative instrument for endoscopic skull base surgery. The Chopsticks Technique empowers surgeons with full control during procedures. This represents a novel product co-developed with a leading neurosurgeon.
• University of HeidelbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBissinger supports the Course Series on Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) at the University of Heidelberg, providing educational sponsorship and demonstrating clinical application of its instruments in neurosurgical procedures.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3VL6h9_E370jVitWQ_TxfA
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/g%C3%BCnter-bissinger-medizintechnik-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/bissinger.medizintechnik
• Facebookfacebook.com/top

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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