BioMedix
BioMedix is a Bengaluru-based, privately held Indian medical device company that manufactures and distributes ophthalmic instruments—phacoemulsification systems, ultrasound imaging, and A-scan biometry—alongside a portfolio of global ophthalmic brands, serving 500+ hospitals across 20+ Indian states through direct enterprise sales and after-sales service.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersBengaluru, India
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BioMedix does
BioMedix Optotechnik & Devices Private Limited, branded as BioMedix (also 'Biomedix Devices'), is an Indian medical device company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Bengaluru that manufactures and distributes precision ophthalmic instruments. The company's proprietary portfolio is anchored on three in-house platforms: Sprint2, a phacoemulsification system for cataract surgery featuring Intelligent Fluidics with PWM-controlled digital pulse pump and an Occlusion Mode safety architecture; EchoVue, a high-resolution ultrasound imaging system supporting 10 MHz B-scan and 50 MHz UBM for anterior and posterior segment diagnostics; and EchoRule Pro, an A-scan biometer with SNF (Signal Normalization and Filtering) signal processing and support for multiple third- and fourth-generation IOL calculation formulas. Alongside these proprietary products, BioMedix serves as the Indian distributor for a roster of global ophthalmic brands including iCare (rebound tonometry), DRS (retinal imaging), Goldmann tonometers, UNICOS refraction systems, TonoVue non-contact tonometers, and Peregrine/Cyclo surgical devices.
The company reaches its customers through a direct enterprise field-sales model anchored by six regional offices across India (Bengaluru HQ, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata) and a dedicated after-sales service network, supported by a website-based inquiry channel ([email protected]). All pricing is quote-based; there is no online transaction capability, consistent with enterprise medical-device procurement norms. BioMedix's primary served markets are Indian eye-care hospitals and clinics (with 500+ hospitals across 20+ states referenced), with secondary segments in optical retail (refraction and edging) and individual ophthalmologists and eye surgeons performing cataract extraction and diagnostic procedures. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of both proprietary and distributed third-party ophthalmic devices.
BioMedix is a privately held limited company with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, no parent entity, and no publicly available financials. The company was established with the stated mission of providing accessible and affordable ophthalmic technology for the Indian and similar developing markets, an objective that places it at the intersection of domestic manufacturing capability and global brand distribution within India's high-volume cataract-surgery market, where India accounts for over 20% of global 35 million cataract procedures annually.
BioMedix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BioMedix
- Legal name
- Biomedix Optotechnik & Devices Private Limited
- Website
- https://biomedixdevices.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- BioMedix is a Bengaluru-based, privately held Indian medical device company that manufactures and distributes ophthalmic instruments—phacoemulsification systems, ultrasound imaging, and A-scan biometry—alongside a portfolio of global ophthalmic brands, serving 500+ hospitals across 20+ Indian states through direct enterprise sales and after-sales service.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BioMedix industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Ophthalmic Medical Devices
- NAICS
- Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Refractive Diagnostics & Biometry (Autorefractors, Keratometers, Topography/Tomography, A-Scan/Optical Biometry) (HLAHAJAA)
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Where BioMedix is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bengaluru
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices6 records
Markets served
BioMedix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Medical Device Manufacturing and Distribution: BioMedix manufactures and distributes ophthalmic instruments including phaco systems, ultrasound imaging devices, and biometry equipment to hospitals and eye care centers across India. Revenue is generated through direct sales of proprietary medical devices.
- Global Partner Product Distribution: As distributors of leading international ophthalmic technology brands, BioMedix generates revenue through distribution of third-party products to the Indian market through their extensive national network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Direct sales with personalized pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
BioMedix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BioMedix manufactures and distributes ophthalmic medical devices, including the Sprint2 phacoemulsification system for cataract surgery, EchoVue ultrasound imaging system (A/B-scan and UBM), and EchoRule Pro A-scan biometer for IOL power calculation. The company also serves as a distributor in India for leading global ophthalmic technology brands, offering tonometers, retinal imaging devices, refraction systems, and surgical probes. Its portfolio serves eye care hospitals, clinics, and optical professionals across India.
Product overview
BioMedix offers a portfolio of in-house manufactured ophthalmic instruments alongside distributed products from global partners. The flagship in-house products include the Sprint2 phacoemulsification system for cataract surgery, the EchoVue ultrasound imaging system (supporting B-scan, A-scan, and UBM), and the EchoRule Pro A-scan biometer. As a distributor, BioMedix also offers products including iCare rebound tonometers, retinal imaging systems (DRS), Goldmann applanation tonometers, refraction systems (UNICOS), non-contact tonometers (TonoVue), Cyclo G6 MP3 probes for cyclophotocoagulation, and Peregrine endoprobes. The company operates across multiple categories including surgical equipment, diagnostic imaging, and refraction instruments, serving hospitals and eye care centers throughout India.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Sprint2: Cataract extraction system - a phaco platform engineered for cleaner, more predictable visual outcomes during cataract surgery.
- EchoVue
- EchoRule Pro
Products and services
- Sprint2 A phacoemulsification (phaco) platform engineered for cleaner, more predictable visual outcomes during cataract surgery, featuring smart fluidics management, occlusion mode safety technology, and integrated anterior vitrectomy with built-in compressor. Designed for ophthalmic surgeons performing cataract extraction procedures.
- EchoVue High-resolution ultrasound imaging system built for diagnostic versatility across anterior and posterior segments, supporting B-scan, A-scan biometry, and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) with 10 MHz and 50 MHz probes. Used by ophthalmologists for comprehensive eye imaging and diagnosis.
- EchoRule Pro A-scan biometer providing fast, accurate axial length measurement to support precise IOL power calculation, featuring immersion and contact modes with modern third and fourth generation IOL formulas including Hoffer Q, SRK/T, Holladay, and Haigis. Used by ophthalmologists prior to cataract surgery for lens power calculation.
- iCare IC100 Rebound tonometer for intraocular pressure measurement, distributed by BioMedix as part of their ophthalmic instrument portfolio.
- DRS Retinal imaging device distributed by BioMedix for capturing retinal photographs, used for diagnosis of retinal conditions.
- Goldmann Tonometer Applanation tonometer for measuring intraocular pressure, distributed by BioMedix for glaucoma diagnosis and management.
- UNICOS Refraction system for comprehensive refractive error measurement, distributed by BioMedix for optical and vision care applications.
- TonoVue Non-contact tonometer for measuring intraocular pressure without direct corneal touch, distributed by BioMedix.
- Cyclo G6 MP3 Probe Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation probe for glaucoma treatment, distributed by BioMedix for ophthalmic surgical applications.
- Peregrine Endoprobe device for ophthalmic surgical applications, distributed by BioMedix for eye surgery procedures.
Quantifiable outcome
- 500+ hospitals served across 20+ states in India
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use BioMedix
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
BioMedix technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
BioMedix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Leading Ophthalmic Technology Brands (Global)coreBioMedix serves as a distributor for some of the largest and most reputable names in Ophthalmology worldwide, bringing their innovative products to the Indian market. The company displays logos of multiple global ophthalmic technology brands on their website, indicating established distribution partnerships. This allows BioMedix to offer comprehensive ophthalmic solutions beyond their proprietary products.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BioMedix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Alcon: World's largest eye-care device company with leading phaco systems (Centurion), IOLs, and surgical instruments. Highly comparable as the global benchmark BioMedix competes against in cataract surgery equipment and as a potential principal whose products BioMedix may distribute.
- Carl Zeiss Meditec: Global leader in ophthalmic devices including IOLMaster optical biometry, OCT, surgical microscopes, and phaco systems. Comparable as the dominant global incumbent whose products compete with BioMedix's phaco and biometry portfolio and which already distributes through Indian channels.
- Bausch + Lomb: Global ophthalmic device and IOL manufacturer (now part of BVI Medical) with surgical and diagnostic product lines. Comparable as a multinational incumbent competing in cataract surgery, IOLs, and ophthalmic imaging.
Direct peers
- Madhu Instruments: Indian manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic instruments, including operating microscopes and slit lamps. Comparable as a fellow India-rooted ophthalmic equipment OEM serving the same hospital and clinic customers.
- Topcon Healthcare: Japanese ophthalmic equipment manufacturer with strong portfolio in imaging (OCT, fundus cameras), refraction, and biometry. Comparable as a direct product-line peer across diagnostic imaging and biometry, segments where BioMedix's EchoVue and EchoRule Pro compete.
- Appasamy Associates: India-based ophthalmic device manufacturer offering surgical microscopes, phaco systems, IOLs, and diagnostic equipment. Closely comparable as another domestic Indian manufacturer competing for the same hospital procurement budgets with similarly positioned proprietary and distributed products.
- Nidek: Japanese manufacturer of ophthalmic equipment including phaco systems, optical biometry, OCT, and refractors. Comparable as a mid-sized global ophthalmic device specialist with a similar product mix (surgical + diagnostic + refraction) and emerging-market distribution strategy.
- Tomey Corporation: Japanese ophthalmic device company producing A-scan and B-scan ultrasound, optical biometry, OCT, and corneal topography. Closely comparable to BioMedix's EchoRule Pro and EchoVue ultrasound imaging product lines, particularly in the A-scan/biometry category.
- Haag-Streit: Swiss manufacturer of ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical equipment including slit lamps, perimeters, and surgical microscopes. Comparable as a focused ophthalmic equipment specialist with similar premium-engineering positioning and global distribution.
- Heidelberg Engineering: Germany-based manufacturer of ophthalmic imaging systems (Spectralis OCT, Anterion). Comparable specifically to BioMedix's EchoVue imaging business as a specialist in high-resolution diagnostic ultrasound and OCT imaging for anterior and posterior segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BioMedix social profiles
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BioMedix leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
BioMedix funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BioMedix M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BioMedix
What does BioMedix do?
BioMedix manufactures and distributes ophthalmic medical devices, including the Sprint2 phacoemulsification system for cataract surgery, EchoVue ultrasound imaging system (A/B-scan and UBM), and EchoRule Pro A-scan biometer for IOL power calculation. The company also serves as a distributor in India for leading global ophthalmic technology brands, offering tonometers, retinal imaging devices, refraction systems, and surgical probes. Its portfolio serves eye care hospitals, clinics, and optical professionals across India.
Is BioMedix a public or private company?
BioMedix is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BioMedix founded?
BioMedix was founded in 1984. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is BioMedix based?
BioMedix is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, in the Asia region.
How does BioMedix make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Medical Device Manufacturing and Distribution is the primary driver. The others are global Partner Product Distribution.
Who are BioMedix's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Alcon, Carl Zeiss Meditec and Bausch + Lomb. Direct peers are Madhu Instruments, Topcon Healthcare, Appasamy Associates, Nidek, Tomey Corporation, Haag-Streit and Heidelberg Engineering.
Does BioMedix have an API?
No public API is recorded for BioMedix.
What industry is BioMedix in?
BioMedix's product category is Ophthalmic Medical Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAJAH, Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics), with a secondary code of HLAHAJAA, Refractive Diagnostics & Biometry (Autorefractors, Keratometers, Topography/Tomography, A-Scan/Optical Biometry). Its NAICS code is 339112 and its SIC code is 3841.