MOSS

What MOSS does

MOSS S.p.A. is an Italian multi-divisional medical device company headquartered in Lesa (Piedmont), founded in 2000 by Franco Papa, who continues to serve as CEO and sole administrator. The company operates four integrated business units: a Commercial Distribution division acting as exclusive Italian distributor for at least nine international medical device manufacturers spanning ENT, pulmonology and thoracic surgery, anesthesia and intensive care, interventional radiology and vascular surgery, urology, and digestive endoscopy; a Technical Assistance division providing on-site maintenance, calibration, installation, and 24-36 hour response service for high-tech medical equipment; a proprietary MOSS Brand (Novox) division manufacturing wound care products derived from engineered natural-origin raw materials, in operation since 2010; and a CE Marking consulting division supporting medical device and IVD manufacturers under EU MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746, including classification, Notified Body identification, technical documentation preparation, and ISO 13485 QMS design.

MOSS distributes products including the Verathon BVI 6100 bladder scanner, Spatz3 adjustable intragastric balloon, Body Vision LungVision AI imaging system, Van Gogh cellular microscopy system, Soteria MR-guided prostate biopsy robot, Accuryn real-time monitoring system, ART MEDICAL smART+ ICU feeding platform, TetraGraph neuromuscular monitor, Genio neurostimulator, Laborie cystoscopy and Macroplastique bulking products. Distribution agreements are exclusively Italian-market, and the company also supports cross-border references (e.g., University Clinic Golnik, Slovenia) through its Timant network membership for European logistics. MOSS holds ISO 13485 certification and operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees under founder ownership without disclosed external institutional investment.

The revenue model combines hardware resale on multi-vendor distribution agreements, technical service contracts (preventive maintenance, calibration, spare parts), wound care product sales through its own brand, and fee-based regulatory consulting. End customers are predominantly Italian tertiary hospitals and healthcare institutions, reached via direct field sales, technical-clinical engagement by specialized staff, and event-driven marketing through European medical congresses (RAB, ECBIP, Pulmonology On Air, ERS, CIRSE, RSNA, SIUD).

Name

MOSS

Legal name

MOSS S.p.A.

Website

https://moss-info.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MOSS is an Italian multi-divisional medical device company providing exclusive distribution, technical assistance, proprietary wound care products, and CE marking regulatory consulting to hospitals and medical device manufacturers across Italy and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution and Support

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Quality Engineering & Risk Management (ICH Q9/Q10, validation, change control) (HLAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Wound care manufacturing
• CE marking consulting
• Technical assistance services
• Electromedical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lesa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Distribution of Medical Devices: MOSS distributes advanced medical devices and high-tech equipment across multiple therapeutic areas (ENT, Pulmonology, Anesthesia, Interventional Radiology, Urology, Digestive Endoscopy) in Italy and Europe, acting as exclusive distributor for international manufacturers.
2. Wound Care Manufacturing (Novox Brand): Since 2010, MOSS has operated as a medical device manufacturer producing wound care products derived from natural-origin raw materials. The portfolio is developed through constant interaction with healthcare personnel.
3. CE Marking Consulting Services: MOSS provides regulatory consulting for CE marking of medical devices and IVDs under EU MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746, including technical documentation, QMS, and Notified Body interaction services.
4. Technical Assistance Services: Technical department offers on-site assistance, preventive maintenance, calibration, installation, transport/logistics, software upgrades, and spare parts management for high-tech medical equipment, with on-site response within 24-36 hours.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MOSS is an Italian medical device company that operates four divisions: (1) Commercial Distribution, where it acts as the exclusive Italian distributor for advanced medical devices and high-tech electromedical equipment from multiple international manufacturers across ENT, Pulmonology, Anesthesia, Interventional Radiology, Urology and Digestive Endoscopy; (2) Technical Assistance, providing on-site maintenance, calibration, installation and software upgrades for high-tech medical equipment with 24–36 hour response; (3) MOSS Brand, manufacturing its own wound care product family (Novox) based on engineered natural-origin raw materials since 2010; and (4) CE Marking consulting, advising medical device and IVD manufacturers on EU MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746 compliance.

Product overview

MOSS is an Italian medical device company founded in 2000, operating as a multi-divisional organization offering both distributed medical devices and proprietary products across six therapeutic areas (ENT, Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, Urology, and Digestive Endoscopy). The company operates three divisions: Commercial Distribution (identifying and distributing advanced medical devices from international manufacturers), Technical Assistance (maintenance and support services for high-tech medical equipment), and MOSS Brand (proprietary wound care products derived from natural materials launched in 2010). The distributed product portfolio includes Verathon BVI 6100 bladder scanner, Spatz3 adjustable gastric balloon, Body Vision LungVision AI imaging system, Van Gogh microscopy system, Soteria prostate biopsy robot, Accuryn monitoring system, smART+ feeding optimization platform, TetraGraph neuromuscular monitoring, Genio neurostimulation system, EndoSheath cystoscopy, and Macroplastique bulking agent. CE marking consulting services support medical device manufacturers with EU MDR/IVDR compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• novox.it: Wound Care sub-brand focused on providing innovative and effective solutions for patients and healthcare professionals.

Products and services

• Verathon BVI 6100 Bladder Scanner Portable 3D ultrasound bladder volume instrument using VMODE technology that noninvasively measures urinary bladder volume in less than 5 seconds by capturing 12 B-Mode slices; distributed by MOSS across Italy for hospitals and urology departments.
• Spatz3 Adjustable Intragastric Balloon Adjustable gastric balloon for temporary weight-loss therapy in overweight and obese patients, featuring a unique adjustable function allowing volume modification without extraction with a maximal positioning period of 12 months; distributed exclusively by MOSS in Italy.
• Body Vision LungVision System Advanced AI-powered imaging system that transforms conventional C-arm X-ray images into real-time intraoperative 3D images for diagnostic bronchoscopy, enabling biopsy of smaller, hard-to-reach lung lesions at earlier stages; exclusively distributed in Italy by MOSS.
• Van Gogh Microscopy System Advanced cellular imaging system using Dynamic Cell Imaging (DCI) technology for real-time evaluation of freshly collected biopsy samples, providing heatmap visualization of metabolic activity without cutting or staining tissue, preserving samples for final pathology and NGS testing; distributed by MOSS in Italy.
• RCM Soteria Medical Prostate Biopsy Robot MR-compatible robot for magnetic resonance-guided prostate biopsies using a novel patented motor principle, designed to improve accuracy, duration, cost and reliability of MRgBx procedures for prostate cancer diagnosis; distributed by MOSS in Italy.
• EndoSheath Cystoscopy System (CST-5000 / CST-4000) System of disposable Slide-On EndoSheath technology applied to flexible video-cystoscope (CST-5000) and fibro-cystoscope (CST-4000) for sterile, rapid cystoscopy with reduced infection risk; exclusively distributed by MOSS in Italy.
• Macroplastique Injectable Bulking Agent Injectable soft-tissue bulking agent of solid silicone elastomer suspended in bio-excretable carrier gel for treating adult female stress urinary incontinence primarily due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency; distributed by MOSS in Italy with clinical data showing 75% of patients had improvement of ≥1 Stamey Grade at 24 months.
• Accuryn Monitoring System Advanced real-time monitoring system combining urine output measurement, core body temperature monitoring and intra-abdominal pressure monitoring with the AKI Predict algorithm that detects acute kidney injury up to 33 hours earlier than conventional serum creatinine methods; exclusively distributed by MOSS in Italy.
• smART+ ICU Feeding Platform Sensor-based all-in-one solution for detecting and preventing enteral feeding-related complications in ICU patients, with automatic reflux detection, REE calculation and formula optimization, addressing aspiration pneumonia, ventilator-associated events, malnutrition and acute kidney injury; exclusively distributed by MOSS in Italy.
• TetraGraph Neuromuscular Monitor Quantitative EMG neuromuscular blockade monitor using Train-of-Four (TOF) stimulation to measure, analyze and display muscle function in surgical patients receiving NMBAs, with less than 30 seconds startup time and disposable electro-sensors requiring no calibration; distributed by MOSS in Italy.
• Genio Neurostimulation System Battery-free, leadless, minimally invasive neurostimulator for treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, maintaining airway patency during sleep through bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation via an implanted neurostimulator, external Activation Chip and Disposable Patch; distributed by MOSS in Italy.
• MOSS Brand Wound Care Products (Novox) Proprietary family of wound care products developed by MOSS based on engineered natural-origin raw materials, offering innovative solutions for patients and healthcare professionals with focus on efficacy, pain reduction, no chemical substances, no side effects and no antibiotic resistance induction.
• CE Marking Consulting Services Complete portfolio of CE marking services for medical devices and IVD devices under EU MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746, including classification determination, Notified Body identification, technical documentation preparation, ISO 13485 quality management system design and ongoing regulatory compliance support; sold to medical device and IVD manufacturers.
• Technical Assistance Services Technical assistance and maintenance services for high-tech medical equipment including on-site response within 24-36 hours, manifold assurance plans, lot traceability, installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, electrical safety tests, software upgrades and spare parts management.
• Commercial Distribution of Medical Devices Identification, launch, promotion and distribution of advanced medical devices and high-tech electromedical equipment across Italy and Europe, covering therapeutic areas including ENT, Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, Urology, and Digestive Endoscopy.
• ROSE Prep PRO Automated Sample Preparation Automated sample preparation technology platform for rapid, standardized cytology sample prep used in interventional pulmonology and other biopsy workflows; introduced to European hospitals through MOSS, with first European procedures performed at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan.

Quantifiable outcome

• AKI (Acute Kidney Injury) detected up to 33 hours earlier with Accuryn Monitoring System compared to traditional serum creatinine-based methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CellTivity ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 December 2025MOSS signed a Distribution Agreement with CellTivity Scientific for the Van Gogh™ Microscopy System, an advanced cellular imaging system using Dynamic Cell Imaging™ (DCI) technology for real-time evaluation of freshly collected biopsy samples. The system generates a metabolic activity heatmap without cutting or staining tissue, preserving samples for pathological analysis and NGS testing.
• Accuryn MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 May 2025MOSS was appointed Exclusive Distributor across the Italian market for Accuryn Medical, a US company specializing in advanced real-time monitoring solutions. The Accuryn® Monitoring System transforms standard urinary catheters into smart diagnostic devices for continuous urine output, intra-abdominal pressure, and core body temperature monitoring. The AKI Predict algorithm detects acute kidney injury up to 33 hours earlier than traditional methods.
• Body Vision MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 February 2025MOSS serves as exclusive Italian distributor for Body Vision Medical's LungVision™ System, an advanced AI-powered imaging platform that transforms conventional X-ray images into real-time 3D intraoperative images for diagnostic bronchoscopy. MOSS supported the first European installation of LungVision™ in Slovenia at University Clinic Golnik and the Italian installation at AOU Maggiore della Carità in Novara.
• Spatz FGIA Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 November 2024MOSS signed an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Spatz FGIA Inc., a US-based company that engineered the Spatz3® Adjustable Intragastric Balloon for obesity treatment. The adjustable feature allows volume modification without extraction, overcoming common gastric balloon complications. MOSS will activate renowned Italian reference medical centers.
• ART MEDICAL Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 August 2023MOSS signed an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with ART MEDICAL Ltd., an Israeli developer of the smART+ Platform - a sensor-based all-in-one solution for detecting and preventing feeding-related complications in ICU patients, including aspiration pneumonia, ventilator-associated events, malnutrition, and acute kidney injury.
• VerathoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS distributes Verathon's BladderScan® BVI 6100 bladder volume instrument in Italy. The device uses VMODE® technology for portable 3D ultrasound bladder volume measurement, capturing 12 B-Mode slices in under 5 seconds.
• SenzimecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS distributes Senzime's TetraGraph monitor, a quantitative EMG neuromuscular blockade monitoring system for surgical patients. The next-generation TOF monitor features disposable electro-sensors and requires less than 30 seconds for setup without calibration.
• Laborie / Cogentix MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS exclusively distributes Laborie/Cogentix Medical's flexible cystoscopy products in Italy, including the CST-5000 video-cystoscope and CST-4000 fibro-cystoscope with Slide-On® EndoSheath® disposable sheath technology for infection prevention.
• NyxoahminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS distributes Nyxoah's Genio® system, a battery-free, leadless, minimally invasive neurostimulator for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS). The system consists of an implanted neurostimulator, external Activation Chip, and Disposable Patch.
• LaboriecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS distributes Laborie's Macroplastique® injectable soft-tissue bulking agent for treating adult female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) primarily due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD). Clinical data shows 75% of patients had improvement of ≥1 Stamey Grade at 24 months.
• Soteria Medical BVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS distributes Soteria Medical's RCM system - a robot for MR-guided prostate biopsies using magnetic resonance. The fully MR-compatible manipulator uses a novel patented motor principle to improve accuracy, duration, cost, and reliability of existing biopsy procedures.
• ASP HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS supported the first European procedures with ASP Health's ROSE Prep™ PRO automated sample preparation technology platform at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan, under Prof. Giulia Veronesi and Prof. Stefano Gasparini's leadership.
• ImactisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS presented Imactis product lines during sponsored events including Campus in Interventional Radiology Pisa 2020. Imactis provides navigation solutions for percutaneous interventions.
• BTG EkosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS presented BTG Ekos product lines during sponsored events including Campus in Interventional Radiology Pisa 2020 and Focus-On Milan 2020. Ekosonic® products address interventional radiology applications.
• Johnson & Johnson (NeuWave)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSS presented J&J NeuWave product line during Campus in Interventional Radiology Pisa 2020 as a sponsored event.
• TimantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOSS is an official member and Italian representative for Timant, a network of companies focused on providing technical and logistic support on a European basis to medical equipment manufacturers headquartered in extra-CEE countries. This partnership enables MOSS to offer pan-European technical and logistics support.
• Gruppo YEC S.r.l.minorOthersWebsite development and hosting services provider for moss-info.it.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Global medical and dental distribution and value-added services company with technology distribution, practice solutions, and supply-chain services to healthcare providers. Comparable as a multi-brand medical device distributor with services bundling, but at vastly larger global scale than MOSS.
• Olympus Medical Systems: Global manufacturer of endoscopy, urology, and surgical devices including cystoscopes and flexible endoscopy platforms that overlap with several of MOSS's distributed product lines (e.g., Laborie cystoscopy systems). Represents the kind of large OEM that could absorb MOSS-distributed brands.
• Medline Industries: One of the largest privately-held medical device and supply manufacturers and distributors globally, serving hospitals and healthcare systems across multiple therapeutic categories. Comparable business model (manufacturing + distribution + services), but at orders-of-magnitude larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Boston Scientific: Global medical device manufacturer with strong portfolios in urology, pulmonology/endoscopy, and interventional specialties that directly overlap with several of MOSS's distributed therapeutic areas. Comparable therapeutic coverage but at vastly larger scale and as an OEM rather than distributor.
• Cardinal Health Medical: Global medical device and pharmaceutical distributor with medical segment covering hospitals, ambulatory, and specialty channels. Overlaps with MOSS on medical device distribution to hospitals and value-added supply chain services.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: Global medical-surgical distribution business supplying medical devices, equipment, and supplies to healthcare providers across multiple specialties. Overlaps with MOSS on medical device distribution to hospitals and physician offices but at dramatically larger global scale.

Direct peers

• AB Medica Group: Italian medical device distributor and manufacturer operating with a similar multi-divisional model combining exclusive distribution of international medical technology brands with proprietary product lines. Comparable in scale, therapeutic area breadth, and exclusive-distribution go-to-market approach.
• EB Neuro S.p.A. Italian medical equipment company focused on neurology and specialized clinical equipment distribution and manufacturing. Closely comparable in scale, Italian market focus, exclusive international distribution partnerships, and value-added technical service offerings.
• Burke & Burke: Italian specialty medical device distributor with a similar portfolio of exclusive international partnerships across multiple therapeutic areas. Closely comparable mid-market Italian specialty distributor with field-sales-led hospital coverage.
• Spencer Italia S.r.l. Italian medical device manufacturer and distributor specializing in emergency, rescue, and specialty medical equipment with proprietary products and international distribution. Comparable in operating model (manufacturing + distribution + specialty medical focus) and Italian mid-market scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moss-spa

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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