Easmed

What Easmed does

Easmed Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based, founder-controlled medical device distribution company founded in 2006 by Ervin Kua. It serves as the authorized regional distributor for a portfolio of global medical device manufacturers — including Stryker, Boston Scientific, Cook Medical, Inspire Medical Systems, and ResMed — across five Southeast Asian markets: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company employs approximately 150 people and operates through regional headquarters in each market plus a Singapore HQ at Toa Payoh, scaling from a five-person, $500K-revenue startup at founding to over $25 million in revenue today.

Easmed's portfolio spans four major therapeutic verticals: Sleep & Respiratory (CPAP and BiPAP devices including ResMed AirSense 11 and Lowenstein Prisma 25ST; the Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation implantable therapy for obstructive sleep apnea; home sleep study kits; and patient support via subsidiary The Air Station), ENT & Neuro Surgery (4K/HD CMOS camera systems, surgical shavers, ClariFix cryotherapy, Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation, radiofrequency turbinate reduction, rigid/flexible endoscopes, and modular ENT workstations), Urology (FANS ureteral access sheaths, flexible ureterorenoscopes, laser lithotripsy systems, cystoscopes), and Diagnostic & Monitoring (polysomnography, ambulatory blood pressure monitors, ultrasound bladder scanners, ventilation equipment). Easmed also operates Easmed Academy, a clinical education platform offering workshops, dissection training, and webinars for healthcare professionals.

The business model is anchored on hardware distribution margins from device sales, supplemented by authorized technical servicing (particularly for CPAP devices), clinical education services through Easmed Academy, and patient support services through subsidiary The Air Station (CPAP trials, mask fitting, adherence follow-up). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales directed at hospitals and specialty physicians (ENT specialists, sleep physicians, urologists, surgeons), combined with HCP referral pathways. Easmed holds SS 620:2016 (GDPMDS) certification from BSI and bizSAFE Level 3, and was recognized on the Singapore SME 500 Award 2021 list for business resilience during COVID-19. The company has two wholly owned spin-off subsidiaries — Viscoy Pte Ltd (visualization technologies) and The Air Station (sleep health platform) — and remains privately held with no institutional funding rounds disclosed in the source data.

Name

Easmed

Legal name

Easmed Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://easmed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Easmed is a Singapore-based, founder-controlled regional medical device distributor founded in 2006, authorized to sell sleep, respiratory, ENT, urology, and surgical products from global manufacturers (Stryker, Boston Scientific, Inspire, ResMed) across five Southeast Asian markets with 150 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Ventilation, Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory DME Clinical Management (HLAKANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oxygen Therapy Systems (Concentrators, Cylinders, Liquid O2, HFNC) (HLAHAGAD), Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Respiratory care devices
• ENT surgical equipment
• Sleep apnea therapy
• Urology medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Distribution: Distribution of medical devices and technologies from global manufacturers including Stryker, Boston Scientific, Cook Medical, and Inspire Medical Systems across Southeast Asia. Revenue generated through product sales, distribution margins, and technical servicing.
2. Technical Servicing and Support: Authorized technical servicing partner for CPAP devices ensuring product quality and clinical reliability. Includes device setup, maintenance, and clinical support services.
3. Clinical Education and Training: Easmed Academy provides educational resources, training programs, and workshops for healthcare professionals. Revenue supports physician education and clinical partnership programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Easmed is an authorized regional distributor of medical devices across Southeast Asia, providing healthcare professionals and hospitals with sleep and respiratory therapy devices (CPAP, BiPAP, Inspire HGNS), ENT and neurosurgical equipment (4K camera systems, surgical shavers, balloon dilation, cryotherapy, RF generators), urology devices, and diagnostic/monitoring equipment. The company supplements hardware distribution with technical servicing, physician training through Easmed Academy, and structured patient support via The Air Station.

Product overview

Easmed is an authorized regional distributor of medical devices serving Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines) with over 150 employees. The company offers a multi-specialty portfolio organized into: Sleep & Respiratory Solutions (CPAP/BiPAP devices including ResMed AirSense 11 and Lowenstein Prisma 25ST, The Air Station patient support services, Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy); ENT & Neuro Surgical Products (4K/HD camera systems, surgical shavers, laser systems, ClariFix cryotherapy, balloon dilation systems, RF generators, rigid/flexible endoscopes, modular workstations); Urology Devices (ureteral access sheaths, ureterorenoscopes, cystoscopes, laser systems); Diagnostic & Monitoring Equipment (sleep diagnostic devices, ambulatory BP monitors, ultrasound bladder scanners); and Easmed Academy for clinical education and training. Easmed positions itself as more than a distributor, offering physician education, clinical partnership, and product registration/market development support alongside its distribution model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sleep and Respiratory Product Portfolio Comprehensive range of sleep and respiratory therapy devices including CPAP devices (ResMed AirSense 11, Lowenstein Prisma 25ST), BiPAP devices, home sleep study kits, and The Air Station patient support services for CPAP trials, therapy education, and mask fitting guidance; for hospitals, sleep physicians, and OSA patients across Southeast Asia.
• Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HGNS) Therapy Implantable sleep apnea treatment device delivering mild stimulation to the hypoglossal nerve to keep the airway open during sleep; positioned as a mask-free alternative to CPAP for moderate to severe OSA patients and used by ENT and sleep specialists across the region.
• ENT and Neuro Surgical Product Portfolio Full range of ENT surgical devices including 4K/Full HD CMOS medical camera systems, surgical shavers, microdebriders, laser systems for lithotripsy and soft tissue, rigid and flexible endoscopes, modular ENT workstations, treatment units, examination microscopes, and surgical power tools; for ENT surgeons and hospitals performing minimally invasive ENT procedures.
• ClariFix Cryotherapy Device Cryotherapy device for nasal procedures used in the treatment of chronic rhinitis, providing targeted cold therapy to reduce nasal symptoms; intended for ENT specialists managing chronic rhinitis patients.
• Balloon Sinuplasty and Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation (ETBD) Systems Minimally invasive balloon dilation systems for sinus procedures and Eustachian tube dilation to restore normal ventilation and drainage in chronic sinusitis and ETD patients; used by ENT surgeons in hospital and clinic settings.
• Radiofrequency (RF) Generator Systems RF generators and radiofrequency systems used for turbinate reduction procedures to treat chronic nasal blockage from enlarged turbinates; for ENT specialists performing in-office or surgical RF turbinate reduction.
• Urology Product Portfolio Urological devices including FANS Ureteral Access Sheath, single-use flexible ureterorenoscopes, laser systems for lithotripsy, cystoscopes for diagnostic and operative procedures, and intubating introducers; for urologists and hospitals performing stone and endoscopic urology procedures.
• Diagnostic and Monitoring Devices Sleep diagnostic devices (polysomnography and home sleep apnea test kits), ambulatory blood pressure monitoring kits, automatic digital blood pressure monitors with Bluetooth, ultrasound bladder scanners, bronchoscopes, and self-check kiosk blood pressure devices; for sleep labs, hospitals, and clinics performing diagnostic and patient monitoring.
• Patient Monitoring and Ventilation Equipment Portable life support ventilators, ventilation devices, pneumothorax catheter sets, pericardiocentesis sets, cricothyrotomy catheter sets, chest tube sets, and monitoring devices; for ICUs, emergency departments, and critical care teams.
• Easmed ENT Clinic Solution Customisable ENT clinic setup and integrated workflow systems including electromechanical and hydraulic patient chairs, medical work chairs and surgeon stools, display monitors, medical-grade video recorders, and integrated clinic management technology; for ENT clinics and specialists setting up or upgrading practice facilities.
• Easmed Academy Dedicated education platform supporting healthcare professionals through training programs, workshops, interactive courses, and educational resources for clinical skill development and knowledge exchange; for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals across Southeast Asia.
• ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP device for obstructive sleep apnea therapy featuring integrated connectivity, auto-adjusting pressure, and humidification for enhanced patient comfort; for OSA patients prescribed CPAP therapy through hospitals and sleep specialists.
• Lowenstein Prisma 25ST High-performance Bi-Level ST device for complex respiratory conditions including COPD, Central Sleep Apnea, Hypoventilation Syndromes, Neuromuscular Disorders, and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, with autoTriLevel, FOT apnea differentiation, and pressure range up to 25 hPA; for respiratory specialists and patients with complex ventilation needs.
• Implant and Surgical Access Product Portfolio Surgical implants and access devices including adjustable intragastric balloons, duraplasty repair grafts, otologic repair grafts, airway exchange catheters, intubation catheters, and sterilization and storage containers; for surgeons and hospitals performing bariatric, neurosurgical, otologic, and airway procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% reduction in sleep apnea events reported in HGNS (Inspire) therapy patients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• The Air Station (TAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership where The Air Station provides structured patient support services including CPAP trials, therapy education, mask fitting guidance, and follow-up care. Easmed remains the authorized distribution and technical servicing partner for CPAP devices. This collaboration strengthens sleep apnea care pathways by combining distribution expertise with structured patient support services.
• StrykerflagshipTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized regional distributor for Stryker medical technologies spanning surgical equipment, endoscopy systems, and medical cameras. Supports product registration, education, and market development across Southeast Asia.
• Boston ScientificflagshipTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized regional distributor for Boston Scientific medical devices including urology and ENT products. Supports market expansion and clinical education in Southeast Asian markets.
• Cook MedicalflagshipTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized regional distributor for Cook Medical products including critical care devices and interventional medical technologies across Southeast Asia.
• Inspire Medical SystemsflagshipTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) therapy - an implantable sleep apnea treatment device. Easmed supports physician training, patient education, and market development for HGNS therapy across the region.
• ResMedcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for ResMed CPAP and BiPAP devices for sleep apnea therapy across Southeast Asian markets including the Lowenstein Prisma line.
• Viscoy Pte LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpun-off complementary business focused on visualization technologies, strengthening the broader healthcare ecosystem alongside Easmed's core distribution business.
• Singapore Red CrossminorOthersEasmed Group Director Yvonne Loo serves as council member of Singapore Red Cross. Company supports Red Cross initiatives including '60 Lights, One Future' campaign, Young Hearts Programme, and community health programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Owens & Minor: U.S.-based global healthcare logistics and medical products distributor serving hospitals and healthcare providers. Comparable in business model — multi-brand distribution of medical/surgical devices with hospital channel focus and value-added services.
• DKSH: Swiss-listed market expansion services group with a major Healthcare distribution business across SE Asia, distributing medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer health products. Directly comparable as a regional multi-brand medical device distributor in the same geographies as Easmed.
• Patterson Companies: Value-added distributor focused on dental and animal health with growing medical segment. Comparable as a specialty medical/dental device distributor with clinical education programs and value-added services for healthcare professionals.
• Henry Schein: Global distributor of medical and dental supplies, equipment, and services to office-based healthcare practitioners and hospital systems. Comparable as a multi-specialty medical device distributor with clinical education and practice-management support offerings.
• Medline Industries: One of the largest privately held medical device and supply manufacturers and distributors globally, with growing international presence. Comparable as a multi-category medical device distributor serving hospitals with surgical, respiratory, and urology products.

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Health: U.S.-headquartered Fortune 50 healthcare services and products company distributing medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and supplies to hospitals globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent medical device distributor with overlap in surgical and respiratory categories.
• McKesson: Global healthcare services and medical supply distributor with significant international operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent medical device and pharmaceutical distributor operating across hospital channels.
• B. Braun: Global medical and pharmaceutical device company that manufactures and directly distributes its own portfolio (surgical, infusion, urology, wound care) across SE Asia. Comparable as an established medtech player with its own SE Asian distribution infrastructure competing for similar hospital accounts.

Regional players

• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: New Zealand-based manufacturer of respiratory care products (CPAP, humidification, neonatal) with direct SE Asian sales offices. Comparable as a respiratory/sleep therapy specialist with its own regional distribution infrastructure that competes with Easmed on CPAP and humidified ventilation product lines.
• Zuellig Pharma: Largest healthcare services group in Asia, distributing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health across SE Asia. Comparable as a SE Asia-anchored multi-product healthcare distributor, though pharma-skewed relative to Easmed's device focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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