What Sewoon Medical does

Sewoon Medical Co., Ltd. (세운메디칼) is a South Korean medical device manufacturer founded in 1960, specializing in disposable devices manufactured from silicone, latex, and PVC. The company produces a broad portfolio spanning 10 product categories, including wound drainage systems (BAROVAC), urinary catheters (Foley, Nelaton, self-catheter variants), respiratory and tracheal tubes, infusion sets and safety IV catheters, gastrointestinal and biliary stents (BONASTENT), patient warming systems (ThermoSens), and surgical accessories (BONAForceps biopsy forceps, Drapex surgical drapes, Clifix clips). Manufacturing is conducted at two facilities in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province (Factory 1 in Ip-myeon and Factory 2/Seonghwan in Yeonam), with a wholly-owned overseas subsidiary, SEWOON MEDICAL VINA CO., LTD., operating a production plant in the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park II-A, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. The company holds international certifications including US FDA 510(k), CE 0197 marking, ISO 13485, Japanese JGMP, and domestic KGMP and KGIP, supporting both Korean and export market access.

Sewoon Medical operates a B2B business model in which it manufactures hardware and sells exclusively through a network of 10 authorized Korean dealers covering all major domestic regions (Seoul, Chungbuk, Daejeon, Jeonbuk, Gwangju, Daegu, Busan, Jeju). The company does not sell directly to end customers; hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions procure devices through these dealers. End-customer use cases span wound management, urinary catheterization, respiratory support, IV infusion, surgical temperature management, and gastrointestinal/biliary interventions. The company is publicly listed in South Korea, files statutory business and audit reports (currently in its 44th fiscal period, with settlement dated 2026-03-30), and uses Shinhan Accounting Corporation as its external auditor.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of consumable medical devices, with the Vietnam facility supporting overseas market supply. Marketing is institutional and low-touch: the company maintains a Korean/English website providing product catalogs, IFU downloads, customer inquiry forms, and IR disclosures, while all transactional sales are handled by dealers. The company also operates a Seoul sales office (Dongdaemun-gu) that functions as its commercial hub in the capital region. No direct digital channels, mobile apps, or API/SDK offerings were identified.

Name

Sewoon Medical

Legal name

SEWOON MEDICAL CO.,LTD.

Website

https://sewoonmedical.co.kr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sewoon Medical is a South Korean medical device manufacturer founded in 1960 that produces disposable silicone, latex, and PVC catheters, drainage systems, stents, and warming devices. It sells to hospitals and healthcare institutions via 10 domestic Korean dealers and operates a Vietnam manufacturing subsidiary for overseas markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disposable Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)

Keywords

• Disposable medical devices
• Medical catheters tubing
• Wound drainage systems
• Urinary catheter products
• Medical stent manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheonan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales: Sewoon Medical generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of medical devices, primarily catheters, tubes, wound drainage systems, and stents to healthcare institutions via a domestic dealer network in South Korea and overseas markets including Vietnam.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sewoon Medical manufactures and sells disposable medical devices for wound drainage, urinary catheterization, respiratory care, infusion therapy, and endoscopic stenting to hospitals and healthcare institutions. Its proprietary product lines include BAROVAC closed wound drainage systems, BONASTENT colorectal/biliary stents, ThermoSens warming systems, and a full range of silicone, latex, and PVC-based catheters and tubes. Products are sold through a nationwide network of authorized Korean dealers while a Vietnamese subsidiary supports overseas supply.

Product overview

Sewoon Medical is a medical device manufacturer established in 1960, producing a comprehensive portfolio of disposable medical devices across 10 product categories: Wound Drainage Systems (BAROVAC pp/ps type, BAROVAC ss type), Urinary Catheters & Tubes (Latex Foley Balloon catheter, Silicone Foley Balloon Catheter, Temperature Sensing Foley Catheter, Silicone Nephrostomy Balloon Catheter, Latex Nelaton Catheter, PVC Nelaton Catheter, Urinary Self Catheter), Drainage Catheters & Tubes (Silicone T-Drainage Tube, Silicone Thoracic Catheter, PVC Thoracic Catheter, Silicone Sump Drainage Tube, Silicone Penrose Drainage Tube), Respiratory & Tracheal Tubes (Silicone Tracheostomy Tube, Teflon Tracheostomy Tube, Silicone Tracheal T-Tube, Silicone Endotracheal Tube, PVC Airway, Oxygen Mask, Twin Nasal Oxygen Cannula, PVC Oxygen Catheter), Infusion Catheters & Tubes (I.V Infusion Set, Bio-safety I.V Catheter, I.V Flow Regulator, Easy-fix 3-way Stopcock & Extension Line, Easy-safe Central Venous Catheter Kit), Wound Care Products, Thermosens (temperature management/warming system), Epistim, Bonastent (stent products), and Others (suction catheters, gastric devices, surgical accessories). The company operates R&D since 1969 and holds international certifications including FDA, CE, ISO 13485.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEWOON MEDICAL VINA CO., LTD. Vietnam-based manufacturing subsidiary of Sewoon Medical
• Standard Sci Tech Inc.

Products and services

• BAROVAC Closed Wound Drainage System (PP/PS and SS types) BAROVAC is a closed wound drainage system offered in PP/PS (polypropylene/polystyrene) and SS (stainless steel) configurations, used for post-surgical fluid evacuation in hospitals and surgical centers.
• BONASTENT Stent Series BONASTENT is Sewoon's stent product line providing covered and uncovered stents for colorectal, biliary, bronchial, esophageal, and duodenal/pyloric luminal applications, including anti-reflux valve variants for use in hospitals and endoscopy suites.
• ThermoSens Patient Warming System ThermoSens is a temperature-controlled patient warming system including a warming unit and disposable warmer set used to manage patient body temperature during surgical procedures and post-operative recovery.
• Silicone and Latex Foley Balloon Catheters (All Silicone, Temperature Sensing, Latex variants) Foley balloon catheters for continuous urinary drainage with retention balloon, offered in all-silicone, silicone with integrated temperature sensing, and latex material variants. Indicated for inpatient urinary catheterization in hospitals.
• Nelaton and Self-Catheter Urinary Catheter Line Nelaton catheters (latex and PVC) and self-catheterization devices for intermittent urinary catheterization across hospital and outpatient settings.
• Silicone and Teflon Tracheostomy Tubes and Tracheal T-Tube All-silicone tracheostomy tube, Teflon tracheostomy tube, and silicone tracheal T-tube for airway management via tracheostomy and tracheal maintenance in surgical and intensive care settings.
• Silicone Endotracheal Tube and Airway Devices All-silicone endotracheal tube used during anesthesia and mechanical ventilation, plus PVC airway device, oxygen mask, twin nasal oxygen cannula, and PVC oxygen catheter for oxygen therapy and airway management in hospital settings.
• Thoracic and Surgical Drainage Catheters (PVC and Silicone) Thoracic catheters (PVC and silicone), T-tube, sump, Penrose, and rectal drainage tubes used for surgical wound and body cavity drainage in hospital surgical departments.
• IV Infusion Set and IV Catheter Products Disposable IV infusion set, safety IV catheter, IV flow regulator, 3-way stopcock with extension line, and central venous catheter kit for fluid and medication administration in hospital wards and critical care settings.
• Silicone Nephrostomy Balloon Catheter All-silicone nephrostomy balloon catheter designed for percutaneous kidney drainage procedures in urology and interventional radiology settings.
• External Ventricular Drainage System External ventricular drainage catheter system for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage in neurosurgical and neurocritical care settings.
• Gastrointestinal Lavage and Bleeding Control Devices Gastric lavage system for stomach pumping and silicone Sengstaken-Blakemore tube for esophageal variceal bleeding control in gastroenterology and emergency settings.
• Latex and PVC Suction Catheters Latex and PVC suction catheters used for airway suctioning and surgical site aspiration in operating rooms, ICUs, and respiratory care.
• Esophageal Stethoscope with Temperature Sensor Esophageal stethoscope with integrated temperature sensor for intraoperative patient auscultation and temperature monitoring.
• Wound Care Products Wound care product range for the management and treatment of various wound types in hospitals and clinics.
• Epistim (Epistaxis Treatment Device) Specialty medical device indicated for the treatment and management of epistaxis (nosebleeds) in ENT and emergency care.
• Surgical Accessories Line (Umbilical Cord Clamp, BONAForceps, Clifix, Drapex, Clip-IV Set) Umbilical cord clamp, BONAForceps disposable endoscopy biopsy forceps, Clifix medical device clips, Drapex disposable surgical drapes, and Clip-IV set used in surgical, endoscopic, and obstetric procedures.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Daesom Medical Co., Ltd. (주식회사 다솜메디칼)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Seoul region. Distributes Sewoon Medical products including catheters, tubes, and wound drainage systems to hospitals and healthcare institutions in the Seoul area. Contact: 02-925-9922.
• Daesong Medical Co., Ltd. (주식회사 대송메디칼)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Chungbuk (North Chungcheong) region. Contact: 043-274-5200.
• Leehwa Medical Co., Ltd. (주식회사 이화메디칼)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Daejeon region. Contact: 042-253-9621.
• Cheil Medical Co., Ltd. (주식회사 제일의료기)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Jeonbuk (North Jeolla) region. Contact: 063-251-8050.
• Cheonwoo Medical Co., Ltd. (주식회사 천우의료기상사)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Gwangju (Jeonnam) region. Contact: 062-529-6871.
• Dong-Eun Co., Ltd. (동은주식회사)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Gwangju (Gwangju city) region. Contact: 062-222-1530.
• Uri Medical Co., Ltd. (우리메디칼주식회사)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Daegu region. Contact: 053-751-3979.
• Hyundai Medical Holdings Co., Ltd. (현대의료홀딩스)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Daegu region. Contact: 053-424-9933.
• Aikene Co., Ltd. (주식회사 아이켄)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Busan region. Contact: 051-243-0088.
• Jeju Union Co., Ltd. (주식회사 제주연합상사)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized domestic dealer covering Jeju region. Contact: 064-724-7100.
• SEWOON MEDICAL VINA CO., LTD.coreOthersWholly-owned overseas manufacturing subsidiary located in Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park II-A, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Manufactures products for overseas export markets.
• Shinhane Accounting Corporation (신한 회계법인)minorOthersExternal auditor appointed in 2021 pursuant to the Act on External Audits of Stock Companies. Responsible for conducting statutory audits of the company's financial statements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Medtronic: Largest global medical device conglomerate with extensive surgical, respiratory, and patient monitoring franchises. Relevant incumbent comparable for the patient warming (ThermoSens), airway management, and surgical instrument portions of Sewoon's portfolio.
• Cook Medical: US specialty medical device manufacturer with leading positions in GI/endoscopy stents, biliary drainage, and interventional radiology. Directly comparable to Sewoon's BONASTENT colorectal/biliary franchise and to the endoscopy biopsy forceps (BONAForceps) line.
• Fresenius Kabi: Global leader in IV infusion therapy, infusion sets, and clinical nutrition products. Directly comparable to Sewoon's IV infusion set, flow regulator, and central venous catheter kit product lines, particularly in hospital-channel sales across Asia.
• Coloplast: Danish global leader in urology (catheters), ostomy, and wound care products with deep silicone catheter expertise. Direct portfolio overlap with Sewoon's silicone Foley, self-catheter, and Penrose drainage product lines, and a benchmark for what a focused specialty catheter/wound franchise can become at scale.
• B. Braun: Global German medical device manufacturer with leading positions in IV infusion therapy, urology/catheters, surgical instruments, and wound care. Overlaps directly with Sewoon's infusion sets, urinary catheters, and wound drainage portfolio at a much larger scale.
• Teleflex: US-headquartered global medical device company with strong franchises in urology (Foley catheters), vascular access, and surgical instruments. Direct overlap with Sewoon's urinary catheter and surgical drainage portfolios, and a relevant comparable for specialty catheter valuation dynamics.
• Becton Dickinson (BD): One of the largest global medical device companies, with a Medical segment spanning vascular access, infusion, urology/catheters, and surgical instruments. Broad incumbent competing across most of Sewoon's product categories including Foley catheters, IV sets, and wound drainage systems.

Direct peers

• ICU Medical: US medical device company focused on IV infusion therapy, vascular access, and critical care consumables following its acquisition of Smiths Medical. Direct peer to Sewoon's infusion, IV catheter, and stopcock/extension line portfolio.
• Taewoong Medical: Korean medical device company specializing in gastrointestinal and airway stents, including biliary and colorectal product lines. Directly comparable to Sewoon's BONASTENT franchise in GI/biliary/bronchial stents, serving the same Korean hospital channel and competing for similar specialty procedure budgets.

Others

• Cardinal Health: Major US medical products distributor and manufacturer of medical and surgical consumables, including urological and wound care products. Comparable as the distribution-and-manufacturing archetype Sewoon's dealer-dependent Korean model ultimately interfaces with in export markets.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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