Medwork
FUJIFILM medwork GmbH is a German medical device manufacturer founded in 1998, developing and producing single-use therapeutic endoscopy instruments (polypectomy snares, cold snares, valves, guidewires) for hospitals and registered physicians performing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, distributed globally via FUJIFILM's network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersHöchstadt An Der Aisch, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Medwork does
FUJIFILM medwork GmbH is a German medical device manufacturer headquartered in Höchstadt an der Aisch, specializing in single-use instruments for therapeutic endoscopy. Founded in 1998 and acquired by FUJIFILM Corporation in May 2019, the company serves hospitals of any legal form and registered physicians performing gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. The company employs 101-250 people and operates a single manufacturing site in Franconia, Germany, producing 3.25 million products per year at a 99.9% quality rate, with 100% of catalog items manufactured domestically and over 80% of pre-suppliers based in Germany.
The core product portfolio comprises six proprietary instruments: AXS_tome+ (polypectomy snare with Micro-Tip+ design), CrossSnare ZERO (cold snare for polyp resection without electrical current), JAZZ (disposable valves exclusively for FUJIFILM 700 series endoscopes), GPS Wire (orientation guidewire), ROCKSTAR (multi-purpose endoscopic tool), and KENA (flow management device). Manufacturing takes place in cleanroom conditions under GMP Class C, with capabilities spanning injection molding, laser marking, cable/rope cutting, cleanroom packaging, and 3D printing. Certifications include ISO 13485:2016 (valid through March 2028), ISO 14001, and EU MDR 2017/745 compliance with CE marking.
The business model is B2B hardware sales on a quote-based pricing structure, with terms set as EXW Höchstadt, Germany and discounts requiring explicit agreement. Distribution combines direct sales to medical institutions with channel partnerships, most notably FUJIFILM's global distribution network that gives the company reach across virtually all major international markets from Australia to Cyprus. A secondary revenue stream consists of full-service contract manufacturing (injection molding, laser marking, cable cutting, cleanroom packaging, 3D printing) offered to both medical and non-medical industrial customers, utilizing the same cleanroom infrastructure that supports the proprietary product line. The company is a member of the Medical Valley network, a German medical technology cluster providing additional distribution and partnership opportunities.
Medwork firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Medwork
- Legal name
- FUJIFILM medwork GmbH
- Website
- https://medwork.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- FUJIFILM medwork GmbH is a German medical device manufacturer founded in 1998, developing and producing single-use therapeutic endoscopy instruments (polypectomy snares, cold snares, valves, guidewires) for hospitals and registered physicians performing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, distributed globally via FUJIFILM's network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Medwork industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Devices - Therapeutic Endoscopy Instruments
- NAICS
- Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Endoscopic Therapeutic & Access Devices (Trocars, dilators, biopsy/ablation tools) (HLAHADAN)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Endoscopy Systems & Accessories (Scopes, Cameras, Light Sources, Insufflation) (HLAHADAB)
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Where Medwork is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Höchstadt An Der Aisch
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Medwork business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Medical Device Sales: Sale of proprietary therapeutic endoscopy instruments (AXS_tome+, CrossSnare ZERO, JAZZ, GPS Wire, ROCKSTAR, KENA) to hospitals and physicians. One-time product purchases with repeat orders.
- Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service contract manufacturing for Medical and Non-Medical sectors including injection molding, laser marking, cable cutting, product packaging, and 3D printing services. Revenue from prototyping and series production.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B Medical Device Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Medwork product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Medwork (operating as FUJIFILM medwork GmbH) develops and manufactures proprietary medical instruments for therapeutic endoscopy, used in gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. The product portfolio includes polypectomy snares, cold snares, disposable valves, guidewires, and flow management devices (AXS_tome+, CrossSnare ZERO, JAZZ, GPS Wire, ROCKSTAR, KENA). Beyond its own brand products, the company also operates as a full-service contract manufacturer offering injection molding, laser marking, cable/rope cutting, cleanroom packaging, and 3D printing services for medical and non-medical customers.
Product overview
FUJIFILM medwork develops and manufactures medical instruments for therapeutic endoscopy since 1998. The product portfolio centers on six core endoscopic instruments: AXS_tome+ (polypectomy snare with Micro-Tip+ design), CrossSnare ZERO (cold snare), JAZZ (disposable valves for FUJIFILM 700 series), GPS Wire (navigation instrument), ROCKSTAR (versatile instrument), and KENA (flow management instrument). All products are used for gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. Beyond their own products, medwork operates as a full-service technology partner offering contract manufacturing services including injection molding, laser marking, cable/rope cutting, product packaging under GMP Class C cleanroom conditions, and 3D printing for medical and non-medical customers. The company was acquired by FUJIFILM Corporation in May 2019.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AXS_tome+: Therapeutic endoscopy instrument offering reliable orientation and soft, gentle probing with improved Micro-Tip+ design.
- CrossSnare ZERO
- JAZZ
- GPS Wire
- ROCKSTAR
- KENA
Products and services
- AXS_tome+
- CrossSnare ZERO Dedicated cold snare for cold polyp resection, enabling polyp removal without the need for electrical current during colonoscopy procedures. Sold to hospitals and gastroenterology practices.
- JAZZ Disposable Valves Disposable endoscopic valve set exclusively designed for FUJIFILM 700 series endoscopes, providing infection control and procedural efficiency. Sold to hospitals and endoscopy practices using FUJIFILM endoscope systems.
- GPS Wire Endoscopic guidewire designed for safe and reliable access during therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Sold to hospitals and physicians performing therapeutic endoscopy.
- ROCKSTAR Versatile endoscopic instrument marketed as the right tool for every situation, providing adaptability across various therapeutic endoscopy procedures. Sold to hospitals and medical practices.
- KENA Endoscopic instrument designed for optimal flow during therapeutic procedures, supporting fluid management in endoscopy. Sold to hospitals and physicians.
- Injection Molding Services (Spritzguss) Contract injection molding services under cleanroom conditions for medical and non-medical products, with thermoplastic processing capabilities including ABS, PP, PE, POM, and one-component molding. Sold to industrial customers needing medical-grade manufacturing.
- Laser Marking Services (Laserbeschriftung) Contract laser marking and engraving services for metals and plastics, including annealing, engraving, labeling, depth engraving, and black/white marking for medical device traceability. Sold to industrial and medical device manufacturers.
- Cable and Rope Cutting Services (Litzen- und Seilabschnitte) Contract automated cable and rope cutting services producing sections from 49 to 2,500 mm in consistent quality, with procurement, packaging, and labeling included. Sold to industrial and medical device manufacturers.
- Cleanroom Product Packaging Services (Produktverpackung) Contract cleanroom product packaging services under GMP Class C conditions, including pre-cleaning with ionized air, daily seal checks, individual packaging in flip-top bags, sterile bags, and sealed blisters. Sold to medical device and industrial manufacturers.
- 3D Printing Services (3D Druck) Contract 3D printing services for small series using FDM technology, with build size up to 330 x 240 x 300 mm, supporting materials including ABS, PLA, Tough PLA, Nylon, PVA, TPU 95A, PTEG, PP. Sold to industrial and medical device manufacturers for prototyping and small series production.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3.25 million products manufactured per year with 99.9% quality rate
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Medwork
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Medwork technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature13 records
Medwork partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- FUJIFILM CorporationcoreFUJIFILM Corporation acquired medwork GmbH, making it part of the FUJIFILM Group. The acquisition was completed on May 16, 2019. FUJIFILM is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and has been providing continuous innovation since 1934. The complementary product portfolios create significant synergy effects, with FUJIFILM providing technologically innovative endoscope systems and a global distribution network, while medwork contributes high-quality therapeutic endoscopy instruments developed and manufactured in Germany for over 20 years.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Medwork competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cook Medical: Cook Medical's Endoscopy division manufactures therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic accessories, including snares, injection needles, and hemostasis devices used in gastroscopy and colonoscopy, closely mirroring medwork's product mix.
- Conmed Corporation: Conmed's Gastroenterology business manufactures single-use endoscopic devices such as snares, biopsy forceps, and injection needles used in colonoscopy and gastroscopy, directly competing with medwork's core polypectomy and therapeutic instrument line.
- Medi-Globe (Amsel): Medi-Globe is a German-based manufacturer of flexible endoscopy accessories including biopsy forceps, snares, and guidewires for GI and urology procedures, closely comparable in size, geography, and product scope to medwork.
- Micro-Tech Endoscopy: Micro-Tech (Nanjing) is a major China-based manufacturer of GI endoscopic accessories, including polypectomy snares, biopsy forceps, and hemoclips, competing head-to-head with medwork in the cold-snare and polypectomy categories globally.
Regional players
- ERBE Elektromedizin: German-based, family-owned developer of electrosurgery and endoscopy systems, including instruments and generators used in therapeutic GI endoscopy. Comparable to medwork as another German Mittelstand medtech with overlapping endoscopy instrumentation.
Broad incumbents
- Boston Scientific: Global medtech major with a dedicated Endoscopy division offering single-use instruments (snares, biopsy forceps, hemostasis devices) and endoscopic resection tools for GI procedures, directly overlapping medwork's polypectomy and therapeutic endoscopy portfolio.
- Hoya Corporation (Pentax Medical): Pentax Medical is Hoya's endoscopy division, supplying endoscope systems plus therapeutic and diagnostic accessories for GI and ENT procedures. It overlaps with medwork as a competitor selling endoscopic instruments bundled with or alongside endoscope platforms.
- Olympus Corporation: Market leader in flexible endoscopy systems and a broad portfolio of therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic instruments, including single-use accessories used in GI procedures. FUJIFILM's principal global competitor, making it a relevant incumbent benchmark for medwork.
Others
- US Endoscopy (Steris): US Endoscopy, now part of Steris, supplies therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic accessories (snares, forceps, infection control products) for GI procedures. Indirectly comparable to medwork through Steris's broader endoscopy accessory portfolio.
Emerging players
- Taewoong Medical: South Korean manufacturer specializing in GI endoscopic devices including stents, snares, and therapeutic accessories, with growing international distribution. Comparable as a mid-sized specialty endoscopic instrument competitor in overlapping product categories.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Medwork social profiles
Digital presenceMedwork compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Medwork financial estimates
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Medwork leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Medwork funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Medwork M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Medwork
What does Medwork do?
Medwork (operating as FUJIFILM medwork GmbH) develops and manufactures proprietary medical instruments for therapeutic endoscopy, used in gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. The product portfolio includes polypectomy snares, cold snares, disposable valves, guidewires, and flow management devices (AXS_tome+, CrossSnare ZERO, JAZZ, GPS Wire, ROCKSTAR, KENA). Beyond its own brand products, the company also operates as a full-service contract manufacturer offering injection molding, laser marking, cable/rope cutting, cleanroom packaging, and 3D printing services for medical and non-medical customers.
Is Medwork a public or private company?
Medwork is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Medwork founded?
Medwork was founded in 1998. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Medwork based?
Medwork is headquartered in Höchstadt An Der Aisch, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Medwork make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Medical Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are contract Manufacturing Services.
Who are Medwork's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cook Medical, Conmed Corporation, Medi-Globe (Amsel) and Micro-Tech Endoscopy. ERBE Elektromedizin is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Boston Scientific, Hoya Corporation (Pentax Medical) and Olympus Corporation. US Endoscopy (Steris) is listed as an others. Taewoong Medical is listed as an emerging player.
Does Medwork have an API?
No public API is recorded for Medwork.
What industry is Medwork in?
Medwork's product category is Medical Devices - Therapeutic Endoscopy Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHADAN, Endoscopic Therapeutic & Access Devices (Trocars, dilators, biopsy/ablation tools), with a secondary code of HLAHADAB, Endoscopy Systems & Accessories (Scopes, Cameras, Light Sources, Insufflation). Its NAICS code is 339112 and its SIC code is 3841.