Cencomex
Cencomex S.A. is a privately held Chilean medical equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1987, importing and selling capital equipment and disposables from 30+ international brands across 12 specialty divisions to hospitals, clinics, and medical specialists throughout Chile.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersQuilicura, Chile
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Cencomex does
Cencomex S.A. is a privately held Chilean medical equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1987 and headquartered in the Aconcagua Industrial Park in Quilicura, Santiago. The company organizes its offering into 12 specialty divisions — including anesthesia and surgery, endovascular, hospital equipment, gastroenterology, interventional, medical nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, intravenous therapy and biosafety, urology, airway and respiratory therapy, robotics and laparoscopy, plus a technical service department and a recently added equipment rental (Arriendo) division — covering both capital equipment (endoscopic towers, holmium/thulium lasers, lithotripters, infusion pumps, and the Omnibot robotic surgical system) and disposable medical supplies (catheters, ENFit feeding tubes, thoracic drainage kits, anesthesia kits). It distributes products from 30+ international manufacturers including Cook Medical, BD, Avanos, REDAX, EDAP, Merit Medical, Quanta System, Pusen, RZ, Medicone, and Nanobebé, holding exclusive Chilean distribution rights for several brands.
The business model is B2B hardware sales to Chilean hospitals, clinics, and medical specialists, with all pricing handled through a quote request ("Cotizar") system rather than public list prices. Revenue mechanics combine one-time equipment sales, recurring disposable supply contracts, equipment rentals via the Arriendo division, and after-sales technical service and clinician training (including sponsored symposia such as SOCHIMI 2026 and SOCHIFYL 2026). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by a dedicated sales assistance line, a B2B e-commerce catalog on cencomex.cl, brand-level content marketing via a podcast and social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn), and an educational events calendar targeting surgeons, urologists, gastroenterologists, and anesthesiologists.
The company underwent a corporate rebranding in July 2024 and has since expanded into robotic surgery (Omnibot launch in Concepción, March 2025; remote surgery demonstration at the SCHU Congress, December 2025), introduced the MyClip device (first Chilean installation, May 2026), and added the equipment rental division. Headcount is reported in the 101–250 range and financial figures are not publicly disclosed.
Cencomex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cencomex
- Legal name
- Cencomex S.A.
- Website
- https://cencomex.cl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Cencomex S.A. is a privately held Chilean medical equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1987, importing and selling capital equipment and disposables from 30+ international brands across 12 specialty divisions to hospitals, clinics, and medical specialists throughout Chile.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cencomex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)
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Where Cencomex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Quilicura
- HQ country
- Chile
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Cencomex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Sales: Cencomex generates revenue through the distribution and sale of medical equipment, surgical supplies, and healthcare products across 12 specialty divisions. Products range from capital equipment (endoscopic towers, lasers, infusion pumps) to disposable medical supplies (catheters, feeding tubes, drainage systems). The company operates through brand partnerships with international manufacturers including Cook Medical, BD, Avanos, Redax, and others.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B institutional pricing through quote requests |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Cencomex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cencomex distributes and sells internationally manufactured medical equipment and supplies to Chilean healthcare institutions across 13 specialty divisions, including capital equipment (robotic surgery systems, endoscopic towers, holmium/thulium lasers, infusion pumps, lithotriptors, micro-ultrasound) and disposable supplies (ureteroscopes, ENFit feeding tubes, thoracic drainage products, epidural kits). The offering is complemented by an in-house technical service department, clinical training programs, and an equipment rental division.
Product overview
Cencomex is a Chilean medical equipment and supplies distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into 13 specialized divisions: Anestesia y Cirugía (anesthesia and surgery supplies including epidural kits, infusion pumps), Endovascular, Equipamiento Hospitalario (hospital equipment), Gastroenterología (endoscopic products, feeding tubes, neonatal nutrition), Intervencional, Nutrición Médica, Salud Sexual y Reproductiva, Terapia Endovenosa y Bioseguridad, Urología (endoscopic equipment, catheters, laser systems), Vía Aérea y Terapia Respiratoria, Servicio Técnico, Arriendo (equipment rental), and Robótica y Laparoscópica (robotic surgery). The portfolio includes branded products from manufacturers like Cook Medical, BD, Avanos, RZ, REDAX, Omnibot, Hawk, EDAP, Quanta System, and Nanobebé. Key product categories include urological endoscopes, thoracic drainage systems, feeding tubes (ENFit compatible), laser systems (holmium and thulium), infusion pumps, and robotic surgical systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- Omnibot Robotic Surgery System Robotic surgery system for surgical procedures, particularly cancer treatment; exclusively distributed by Cencomex in Chile.
- Focal One HI-FU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) equipment for focal treatment of prostate tumors without surgery or radiation.
- Litotriptor extracorpóreo I-MOVE Extracorporeal lithotripsy equipment for non-invasive treatment of kidney stones.
- Láser de Holmio CYBER HO High-power holmium laser with pulse modulation, available in 60, 100, and 150 watts, for urological surgical applications.
- Láser de Tulio CYBER TM 200-watt thulium laser for surgery in different medical specialties.
- Microultrasonido EXACT VU Micro-ultrasound equipment with 29Hz handpiece for high-definition prostatic biopsy.
- Morcelador Hawk Prostatic morcellation equipment with console including all necessary accessories for prostate surgery.
- Ureteroscopio flexible Pusen Disposable digital flexible ureteroscope for renal access, 7.5fr.
- Ureteroscopio flexible L-TYPE Semi-disposable flexible ureteroscope with bidirectional deflection of 270°, 3.6fr working channel, re-sterilizable up to 21 hours.
- Bomba de Infusión Sapphire Multiterapia Intelligent, lightweight infusion pump with 7 administration modes including continuous, intermittent, PCA, PCEA epidural, PIEB epidural for anesthesia and pain management.
- Portex Anesthesia Kits Complete epidural anesthesia kits and combined spinal-epidural kits, with NRFit compliance for neuraxial connections.
- REDAX Thoracic Drainage Products Chest drainage systems including Variant drains, thoracic catheters, and accessories for cardiac and thoracic surgery.
- ENFit Feeding Tubes and Systems Complete line of ENFit-compatible feeding tubes, gastrostomy kits, and accessories for neonatal and pediatric enteral nutrition.
- Nanobebé Neonatal Products Complete range of neonatal feeding products including bottles, breast milk storage bags, nursing pads, and complete newborn sets.
- RZ Urological Instruments Nephroscope, optical devices, hybrid resectoscope, and ureteral access products for endourology procedures.
- Servicio Técnico (Technical Service) In-house technical service department providing installation, maintenance, and after-sales support for distributed medical equipment.
- Arriendo (Equipment Rental) Equipment rental division allowing healthcare institutions to access medical equipment without capital expenditure.
Quantifiable outcome
- Serving the Chilean healthcare market for over 37 years with established institutional relationships
Companies that use Cencomex
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Cencomex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
- API docs
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Cencomex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Cook MedicalcoreCook Medical is a key brand partnership where Cencomex distributes their urological and medical devices in Chile, including products like Sof-Flex ureteral catheters, double J catheters, and guide wires.
- Avanos MedicalcoreAvanos (formerly Halyard) provides enteral feeding products distributed by Cencomex, including ENFit connectors, feeding tubes, and neonatal nutrition supplies.
- REDAXcoreREDAX is an Italian manufacturer of thoracic drainage products including chest tubes, valves, and drainage systems distributed exclusively by Cencomex in Chile.
- BD (Becton Dickinson)coreBD medical supplies are distributed through Cencomex's network to Chilean healthcare institutions.
- Eitan MedicalcoreEitan Medical manufactures infusion pumps and administration sets (Sapphire series) distributed by Cencomex for anesthesia and pain management applications.
- PortexcorePortex (Smiths Medical) regional anesthesia and airway management products including epidural kits, Tuohy needles, and breathing circuits.
- EDAP TMScoreEDAP provides lithotripsy and urology equipment including the Exact Vu micro-ultrasound system and I-MOVE lithotripsy device distributed by Cencomex.
- OmnibotcoreCencomex is the exclusive distributor of Omnibot surgical robot in Chile, having completed first remote surgery demonstration at SCHU congress and initial procedures in Concepción.
- PusencorePusen manufactures single-use flexible ureteroscopes and cystoscopes distributed by Cencomex for urological procedures.
- Quanta SystemcoreQuanta System laser technology including Thulium and Holmium lasers for urological procedures distributed by Cencomex.
- HawkcoreHawk morcellation systems for prostate surgery distributed by Cencomex in Chile.
- MediconecoreMedicone provides intragastric balloons for bariatric procedures, distributed exclusively by Cencomex in Chile.
- RZ MedicalcoreRZ German-made endoscopic towers and urological instruments distributed by Cencomex for endourology procedures.
- Merit MedicalcoreMerit Medical interventional products distributed by Cencomex across various medical specialties.
- NanobebécoreNanobebé neonatal feeding products including bottles, breast milk storage bags, and complete feeding sets for maternal and infant care.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Cencomex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Patterson Companies: Medical and dental supply distributor with extensive specialty practice and animal health exposure. Comparable to Cencomex in distributing specialized medical equipment and consumables across multiple clinical specialties.
- Getinge: Swedish medtech company with surgical, anesthesia, and ICU equipment plus extensive Latin American distribution. Comparable to Cencomex as a multinational supplier of capital equipment (OR integration, surgical workplaces) into Latin American hospitals through local channel partners.
- Owens & Minor: Global healthcare logistics and medical supply distribution company serving hospitals, healthcare systems, and medical practices. Comparable to Cencomex as a medical/surgical distributor with multi-decade history and capital equipment plus consumables portfolio.
- B. Braun: German medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer with significant direct distribution across Latin America, including anesthesia, infusion therapy, and surgical instruments — categories where Cencomex also operates (Sapphire pumps, Portex anesthesia kits). Comparable as a premium European medtech brand with direct LatAm channel presence competing for the same Chilean hospital accounts.
- Stryker: Global medical device manufacturer with established Latin American presence across surgical equipment, endoscopy, and urology. Competes with several of Cencomex's product lines (urological instruments, surgical equipment) and represents both a competing manufacturer and a potential distribution partner in the Chilean market.
- Henry Schein: Large distributor of medical, dental, and veterinary supplies and equipment with deep specialty practice coverage. Comparable to Cencomex in serving specialty practitioners across urology, gastroenterology, anesthesia and surgery with both capital equipment and consumables.
- Medline Industries: Largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and clinical solutions in the U.S., serving hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physician offices. Comparable as a vertically integrated med-surg distributor; Cencomex is a far smaller private counterpart with similar distribution-plus-clinical-service positioning.
- Cardinal Health: One of the world's largest medical products and pharmaceutical distributors, serving hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinics globally. Comparable to Cencomex as a wholesale medical supplies and equipment distributor to healthcare providers, though at vastly greater scale and across all geographies.
- McKesson Medical-Surgical: Global medical-surgical distribution business supplying medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to physician offices, surgery centers, hospitals, and home care. Directly comparable to Cencomex's wholesale distribution model across multiple medical specialties and capital equipment.
Regional players
- Olympus Latin America: Regional subsidiary of Olympus focused on endoscopy, urology, and surgical devices in Latin America. Closest direct product overlap with Cencomex's gastroenterology and urology divisions (flexible ureteroscopes, endoscopic towers, RZ instruments) and competes for the same Chilean hospital endoscopy budgets.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Cencomex M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Cencomex
What does Cencomex do?
Cencomex distributes and sells internationally manufactured medical equipment and supplies to Chilean healthcare institutions across 13 specialty divisions, including capital equipment (robotic surgery systems, endoscopic towers, holmium/thulium lasers, infusion pumps, lithotriptors, micro-ultrasound) and disposable supplies (ureteroscopes, ENFit feeding tubes, thoracic drainage products, epidural kits). The offering is complemented by an in-house technical service department, clinical training programs, and an equipment rental division.
Is Cencomex a public or private company?
Cencomex is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Cencomex founded?
Cencomex was founded in 1987. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Cencomex based?
Cencomex is headquartered in Quilicura, Chile, in the Latin America region.
How does Cencomex make money?
One revenue line is on record: medical Equipment and Supplies Sales.
Who are Cencomex's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Patterson Companies, Getinge, Owens & Minor, B. Braun, Stryker, Henry Schein, Medline Industries, Cardinal Health and McKesson Medical-Surgical. Olympus Latin America is listed as a regional player.
Does Cencomex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cencomex.
What industry is Cencomex in?
Cencomex's product category is Medical Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAHAE, Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device). Its NAICS code is 423450 and its SIC code is 5047.