Dipromed

What Dipromed does

Dipromed (legal name: DIPRO MEDICAL DEVICES SRL) is an Italian medical device manufacturer founded in 1978 and headquartered in San Mauro Torinese, Italy. The company designs, produces, and distributes surgical meshes and prosthetic systems made primarily from polypropylene monofilament, serving four clinical use cases: general surgery (hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction), urogynecology (female stress urinary incontinence and pelvic floor defects), urology (male stress urinary incontinence), and an ancillary IVD container product for biological sample transport under UN 3373 compliance. The portfolio spans 25+ active SKUs organized into product families — InGyne slings and meshes, Andromesh, Basic-M/Bulev flat meshes, P3 preshaped meshes, tridimensional plug systems, ClearMesh Composite variants (CMC, FlaPp, PCMC, UCMC), and the TAR mesh — differentiated primarily by weight class (medium, lightweight, ultra-lightweight), macroporous structure, and configuration for different surgical approaches (open vs. laparoscopic).

The business operates a B2B enterprise sales model targeting hospitals and surgical centers, with revenue generated through one-time device sales on quote-based pricing. The company sells through a combination of direct outreach and a global distribution network covering 30+ countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa, supported by a dedicated export office. Marketing relies on trade show presence at major medical conferences (MEDICA, EHS, EAES, Arab Health, WCHS), a multilingual website with PDF brochures, and a YouTube channel showing products in real surgical use. Dipromed collaborates with Italian and international universities, research centers, and hospital centers for clinical feedback and R&D, and is a member of Confindustria Dispositivi Medici. The company holds ISO 13485:2021 quality certification and CE marking under European Directive 93/42 EEC, and operates OEM/private-label production for unspecified partners under confidentiality agreements.

Name

Dipromed

Legal name

DIPRO MEDICAL DEVICES SRL

Website

https://dipromed.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dipromed is an Italian medical device manufacturer founded in 1978 specializing in polypropylene surgical meshes and prosthetic systems for hernia repair, urogynecology, and urology, sold B2B to hospitals and distributors across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Implants / Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction Implants (Hip/Knee/Shoulder/Elbow/Ankle) (HLAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)

Keywords

• Surgical mesh implants
• Hernia repair devices
• Urogynecological prosthetics
• Urological sling systems
• Medical device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Mauro Torinese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of proprietary surgical mesh products, urogynecological prosthetic systems, urologic prosthetic systems, and IVD devices for transport of biological materials. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales to hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dipromed designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary implantable surgical prosthetics for hernia repair, urogynecology, and urology, all based on non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament mesh technology. The portfolio includes surgical meshes for abdominal wall and inguinal/femoral/umbilical hernia repair (Basic-M, Bulev, P3, ClearMesh Composite variants, tridimensional and bidimensional plugs, TAR mesh), urogynecological sling systems for female stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse (InGyne S, InGyne MIS, InGyne PRO, InGyne PELB, HAlbaMesH, LeVia), urological prosthetic slings for male incontinence (Andromesh), IVD transport containers for biological samples (BioTransport), and Type IIR surgical masks (DiProMask). Products are CE-marked and manufactured under ISO 13485:2021.

Product overview

Dipromed is an Italian medical device company specializing in implantable prosthetics for hernia repair, urogynecology, and urology. The product portfolio includes surgical mesh products (Basic-M, Bulev, P3 Basic, P3 Evolution, ClearMesh Composite series including CMC, FlaPp, PCMC, UCMC, TAR mesh, and various plug products) for abdominal wall defect repair; the InGyne urogynecological prosthetic system (InGyne S, InGyne MIS, InGyne PRO, InGyne PELB, HAlbaMesH, LeVia) for female stress urinary incontinence, pelvic floor defects, and prolapse treatment; Andromesh for male stress urinary incontinence; BioTransport IVD containers for biological sample transport; and DiProMask surgical masks. All surgical mesh products are primarily made from polypropylene monofilament in various weights (medium, lightweight, ultra-lightweight) and configurations (macroporous, with or without transparent film coating).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• InGyne S Uro-gynaecological prosthetic system composed of a macroporous polypropylene monofilament sling for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence.
• InGyne MIS Mini sling in polypropylene monofilament with transparent sheath, used with two stainless steel helical introducers for the transobturator approach for treatment of female stress urinary incontinence.
• InGyne PRO Uro-gynaecological prosthetic system for surgical treatment of female prolapses, including anterior prolapse repair mesh with optional transparent sheath.
• InGyne PELB Macroporous ultra-lightweight or lightweight polypropylene monofilament mesh for surgical treatment of pelvic floor defects, including POPS variant.
• HAlbaMesH Transparent, lightweight, ultra-thin, nonabsorbable surgical prosthesis in polypropylene monofilament macroporous mesh partially covered with transparent film for treatment of high level vaginal vault prolapses.
• LeVia Transparent, ultra-lightweight, ultra-thin, nonabsorbable surgical prosthesis in polypropylene monofilament macroporous mesh partially covered with transparent film for treatment of high level vaginal vault prolapses.
• Andromesh Urologic prosthetic system composed of a monofilament polypropylene sling for treatment of male stress urinary incontinence, with optional helical stainless steel introducers.
• Basic-M Medium weight and low density polypropylene non-absorbable mesh for treatment of abdominal wall defects in open or laparoscopic surgery.
• Bulev Macroporous ultra-lightweight or lightweight mesh in polypropylene monofilament for treatment of abdominal wall defects in open or laparoscopic surgery.
• P3 Basic Low density medium weight polypropylene mesh for treatment of inguinal hernias in open surgery.
• P3 Evolution Macroporous lightweight mesh in polypropylene monofilament with easy handling and balanced weight and stability for treatment of inguinal hernias in open surgery.
• TAR - Transversus Abdominis Muscle Release Mesh Macroporous lightweight mesh in polypropylene monofilament for treatment of abdominal wall defects in open or laparoscopic surgery using TAR technique.
• Bidimensional Plug Basic Low density medium weight flat plug in polypropylene mesh for treatment of inguinal and femoral hernias in open surgery.
• Bidimensional Plug Evolution Macroporous lightweight flat plug for treatment of inguinal and femoral hernias, primary and recurrent.
• T - Tridimensional Plug Tridimensional plug in polypropylene mesh medium weight and low density for treatment of inguinal hernias in open surgery.
• T - Tridimensional Plug Evolution Tridimensional plug in polypropylene lightweight macroporous mesh for treatment of inguinal hernias in open surgery.
• TB - Tridimensional Plug with Base Tridimensional plug with base in polypropylene medium weight and low density mesh for treatment of femoral and inguinal hernias in open surgery.
• TB - Tridimensional Plug Evolution with Base Tridimensional plug with base in polypropylene lightweight macroporous mesh for treatment of femoral and inguinal hernias in open surgery.
• CMC - ClearMesh Composite Transparent, lightweight, ultra-thin, nonabsorbable surgical prosthesis in polypropylene monofilament macroporous mesh with transparent film for treatment of abdominal wall defects with intraperitoneal positioning.
• FlaPp - ClearMesh Composite Transparent, lightweight, ultra-thin, nonabsorbable cutting surgical prosthesis in polypropylene monofilament macroporous mesh with transparent film for treatment of large abdominal wall defects with peritoneal-fascial loss of substance.
• PCMC - ClearMesh Composite Transparent, lightweight, ultra-thin, nonabsorbable surgical prosthesis in polypropylene monofilament macroporous mesh with transparent film, adaptable to defect and patient anatomy for treatment of parastomal and incisional hernias.
• UCMC - ClearMesh Composite Transparent, lightweight, ultra-thin, nonabsorbable surgical prosthesis in polypropylene monofilament macroporous mesh with transparent film for treatment of umbilical, epigastric hernias, small incisional hernias and hernias caused by trocars.
• BioTransport Disposable container for local transport of biological samples, infectious substances, and biological materials of category B UN 3373, compliant with IVDR (UE) 2017/746.
• DiProMask Type IIR surgical mask according to UNI EN 14683:2019, white color with flat pleated shape, two-layer disposable non-sterile mask for reducing spread of infectious agents.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UCLA Anderson School of ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012DIPROMED participated in UCLA Anderson's Global Access Program (GAP) in 2012, indicating collaboration in business development and international expansion support.
• MANUNET (European Network for Shaping Skills)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in multiple MANUNET projects: NANOWELL 2008 (nanostructured functional textiles), BIODRESS 2010 (biopolymer-based dressings), MES-STAR 2011 (morphologically engineered scaffold for soft tissue)
• ARRS - Slovenian Research AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovenian research agency collaboration referenced in success stories section, indicating involvement in international research projects.
• Camera di Commercio di Torino - GAP ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurin Chamber of Commerce GAP 2012 program, supporting internationalization of local companies.
• NASLAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASLA (North American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine) collaboration referenced, indicating scientific/medical society partnerships.
• Italian and International Universities and Research CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany collaborates with Italian and international universities and research centers; hospital centers and innovation centers. Continuous R&D in biomedical sector and polymeric materials.
• Hospital Centers (Poli Ospedalieri)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect collaboration with hospital centers for product development and clinical feedback integration.
• Innovation CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with innovation centers to develop increasingly innovative and functional products in biomedical and polymeric materials sectors.
• OEM Partners (Unnamed)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM production includes standard products or special products made to customer specifications. Maximum confidentiality guaranteed on sensitive information transfer through Non-Disclosure Agreements. Production of high quality medical devices has enabled global customer acquisition.
• Confindustria Dispositivi Medici (CDM)coreOthersMember of Confindustria Dispositivi Medici, conforming to their Ethical Code and transparency requirements for publishing value transfers to Healthcare Professionals and Organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Medtronic: Medtronic acquired Covidien and now markets the Parietex line of surgical meshes for hernia and pelvic floor repair. As a diversified medical device giant, it competes with Dipromed across hernia and urogynecological applications but operates at vastly larger scale.
• Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson): Ethicon, a J&J subsidiary, is the global market leader in surgical meshes including the flagship Prolene polypropylene mesh for hernia repair. It is a broad incumbent with substantially larger R&D, clinical evidence, and sales infrastructure than Dipromed, competing in the same polypropylene hernia and urogynecological mesh category.
• Arthrex: Arthrex is a major orthopedic and soft tissue repair medical device company. While its core focus is orthopedic sports medicine, it produces soft tissue reinforcement products overlapping with Dipromed's abdominal wall reconstruction portfolio.
• Stryker: Stryker is a diversified medical device company with a surgical mesh and soft tissue repair portfolio. As a broad incumbent, it overlaps with Dipromed in hernia and abdominal wall repair solutions while operating across much wider device categories.
• B. Braun: B. Braun is a major German medical device company with a surgical mesh and suture portfolio that competes with Dipromed in hernia repair. It is a broad incumbent operating across infusion therapy, surgical instruments, and wound care.
• Becton Dickinson (BD): BD offers surgical mesh and soft tissue repair products through its BD Interventional surgery portfolio. It is a broad medical device incumbent whose mesh products overlap with Dipromed's hernia repair portfolio, though BD operates across many other device categories.

Direct peers

• Atrium Medical (Getinge): Atrium Medical, now part of Getinge, specializes in hernia mesh and vascular graft products. As a focused mesh manufacturer it directly competes with Dipromed in polypropylene hernia repair, though it is integrated into a larger parent group.
• Assut Europe: Assut Europe is an Italian medical device company producing sutures, surgical meshes, and wound closure products. Comparable to Dipromed as a fellow Italian SME in the surgical mesh space, sharing distribution channels across Europe and similar target customer base of surgeons and hospitals.
• Cousin Biotech: Cousin Biotech is a French medical device company specializing in surgical meshes and implantable prosthetics for hernia, urogynecology, and soft tissue repair. It is one of the most direct competitors to Dipromed given similar product scope, similar European SME scale, and shared polypropylene mesh technology.
• FEG Textiltechnik: FEG Textiltechnik is a German manufacturer of surgical meshes for hernia repair and related textile-based implantable devices. Comparable to Dipromed as a specialized European mesh manufacturer serving similar surgical specialties and using similar polypropylene monofilament technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DIPROMED1

Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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