IMP Innovative Medical Products

What IMP Innovative Medical Products does

IMP Innovative Medical Produkte Handelsgesellschaft mbH (trading as IMP Medical) is a privately held German medical device distributor founded in 1998 and headquartered in Karlsruhe. The company specializes exclusively in urology, distributing its own IMP-branded consumables line alongside three principal principal-supplier portfolios for which it holds German-wide exclusivity: EMS Electro Medical Systems lithotripters and laser systems (Swiss LithoClast Quattro, Trilogy, Master, 2, and LaserClast35/Thulium Power), Scivita Medical flexible single-use ureterorenoscopes and cystoscopes (SUV-2A-B 8.4 Fr, SUV-2C-B 7.5 Fr, SUV-1D-B), and Neuweg single- and multi-use laser fibers. Its proprietary products cover ureteral stents, Mono-J and ureteral catheters, nephrostomy devices, guide wires, stone retrieval baskets, and custom/special-order items.

The business operates a direct enterprise field-sales model targeting hospital urology departments and specialized urology clinics across Germany, supported by an event-driven marketing program centered on DACH-region urology congresses (DGU, SWDGU, NRW-Gesellschaft für Urologie, Bayerische Urologenvereinigung/ÖGUA). The company holds ISO 13485:2015 medical device quality and ISO 14001 environmental certifications, and it supports the DAEfA and Arista professional associations. Leadership is concentrated among Managing Partner Michael Fischer, Managing Director Patrick Fischer, and Sales Director/Partner Uwe Höpfer, with a compact team of four medical device consultants/sales managers plus customer service and logistics staff.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales and consumable distribution under quote-based B2B terms; no public pricing, revenue figures, or growth metrics are disclosed. There are no identified funding rounds, acquisitions, subsidiaries, or international operations beyond the DACH congress footprint, and the company remains a family-involved independent GmbH.

Name

IMP Innovative Medical Products

Legal name

IMP Innovative Medical Produkte Handelsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://imp-medical.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IMP Innovative Medical Products is a privately held German medical device distributor, founded in 1998 and based in Karlsruhe, that exclusively serves hospital urology departments and clinics across Germany with its own IMP-branded urology consumables and the exclusive German distribution rights for EMS lithotripters, Scivita single-use endoscopes, and Neuweg laser fibers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urology Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Urology medical devices
• Lithotripsy equipment
• Ureteral stents
• Flexible endoscopes
• Laser fibers

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Distribution: Distribution of urological medical devices and equipment to hospitals, clinics, and urology practices in Germany

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

IMP Innovative Medical Products is a German specialty medical device distributor focused on urology, selling its own IMP-branded consumables (ureteral stents, ureteral catheters, nephrostomy kits, guide wires, stone retrieval baskets) and serving as the exclusive Germany-wide distributor for EMS Swiss LithoClast lithotripters, Scivita Medical flexible single-use endoscopes, and Neuweg laser fibers. The company supplies hospitals, urology clinics, and urology practices throughout Germany.

Product overview

IMP Innovative Medical Products is a German medical device distributor specializing in urological products. The company serves as a nationwide distributor (exklusiver deutschlandweiter Vertriebspartner) for multiple product lines: its own IMP-branded urological product portfolio including ureteral stents/Mono-J, ureteral catheters, nephrostomy products, guide wires, and stone retrieval baskets; EMS Electro Medical Systems lithotripsy devices (Swiss LithoClast Quattro, Trilogy, Master, 2, and LaserClast models); Scivita Medical flexible single-use endoscopes (SUV-2A-B, SUV-2C-B, SUV-1D-B); and Neuweg laser fibers available in both reusable and disposable variants. The company also distributes special/custom products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMS – Electro Medical Systems: Swiss lithotripsy and laser products including Swiss LithoClast Quattro, Trilogy, Master, and 2, as well as LaserClast35 and LaserClast Thulium Power.
• Scivita Medical
• Neuweg Laserfasern

Products and services

• Ureteral Stents/Mono-J (Ureterschienen/Mono-J) Ureteral stents and Mono-J catheters used to facilitate urine drainage from the kidney to the bladder during and after urological procedures; intended for hospital urology departments and urology practices.
• Ureteral Catheters (Ureterkatheter) Catheters designed for ureteral access and procedures in urology, supporting diagnosis and intervention in the ureter.
• Nephrostomy Products (Nephrostomie) Products for nephrostomy procedures used to create percutaneous access to the kidney for urine drainage.
• Guide Wires (Führungsdrähte) Guide wires used to facilitate instrument placement and navigation during urological interventions.
• Stone Retrieval Baskets (Steinfangkörbchen) Baskets used to capture and retrieve urinary stones during stone-retrieval procedures.
• Special/Custom Urology Products (Sonderprodukte) Custom and special-order urological products tailored to specific clinical requirements not covered by standard catalogue items.
• Swiss LithoClast Quattro Electro-mechanical lithotripsy system combining ultrasonic and ballistic energy for urinary stone fragmentation; distributed exclusively in Germany by IMP.
• Swiss LithoClast Trilogy Lithotripsy system combining ultrasonic and ballistic energy for efficient stone treatment in urinary tract.
• Swiss LithoClast Master Lithotripsy device from EMS for stone management procedures.
• Swiss LithoClast 2 Second-generation EMS electro-medical lithotripsy system for urinary stone treatment.
• LaserClast35 Laser lithotripsy device from EMS for stone fragmentation using laser energy.
• LaserClast Thulium Power Thulium laser system from EMS for lithotripsy and soft-tissue applications in urology.
• SUV-2A-B Flexible Single-Use Ureterorenoscope (8.4 Fr) Flexible single-use ureterorenoscope (8.4 Fr) for diagnostic and therapeutic ureterorenoscopy procedures.
• SUV-2C-B Flexible Single-Use Ureterorenoscope (7.5 Fr) Flexible single-use ureterorenoscope (7.5 Fr) with smaller diameter for enhanced maneuverability during ureterorenoscopy.
• SUV-1D-B Flexible Single-Use Cystoscope Flexible single-use cystoscope for diagnostic examination of the bladder and urethra.
• Neuweg Laser Fibers (Laserfasern) Laser fibers for lithotripsy and urological surgical applications, available in single-use (Einweg) and reusable (Mehrweg) variants.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EMS - Electro Medical SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMP Medical is the German-wide distributor for the complete EMS Swiss LithoClast product line including LithoClast Quattro, LithoClast Trilogy, Swiss LithoClast Master, Swiss LithoClast 2, LaserClast35, and LaserClast Thulium Power for lithotripsy and laser applications in urology.
• Scivita MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMP Medical is the exclusive German-wide distribution partner for Scivita Medical flexible single-use endoscopes including SUV-2A-B (8.4 Fr) and SUV-2C-B (7.5 Fr) flexible single-use ureterorenoscopes, and SUV-1D-B flexible single-use cystoscope.
• NeuwegcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMP Medical is the exclusive German-wide distribution partner for Neuweg laser fibers, available in both single-use and multi-use configurations for urological laser procedures.
• DAEfA (Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Endourologie)minorOthersIMP Medical supports DAEfA (German Working Group for Endourology) as shown on company website.
• AristaminorOthersIMP Medical supports Arista as shown on company website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Teleflex Medical: Global medical device company with a urology portfolio including ureteral stents, guide wires, and stone management products, plus European direct sales. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose consumable urology lines compete with IMP's distributed catalog.
• Boston Scientific: Major diversified medtech with a meaningful urology franchise (ureteral stents, stone retrieval baskets, laser fibers, lithotripsy devices) and direct European sales. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose German urology portfolio overlaps with most of IMP's distributed categories.
• KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG: Global leader in endoscopy (urology, ENT, laparoscopy) with a major German direct-sales operation and broad product portfolio. Comparable as an incumbent urology endoscope and stone-management player that competes both for hospital contracts and as a potential bypass channel for IMP's OEM principals.
• Olympus Medical Systems: Dominant global endoscopy company with strong German urology presence, selling flexible ureteroscopes, cystoscopes, and lithotripsy accessories directly to hospitals. Comparable as an incumbent that competes with IMP's distributed Scivita single-use and Neuweg laser fiber lines.
• Cook Medical: U.S.-based manufacturer with a strong urology and stone-management portfolio (guide wires, baskets, stents, extraction devices) and European distribution. Comparable as an incumbent competing on the same consumable SKUs as IMP's own-branded lines.
• Coloplast: Danish specialty leader in urology (catheters, stents, continence care), with established German sales infrastructure. Comparable as a direct channel competitor in the same urology consumables categories IMP distributes.

Direct peers

• Richard Wolf GmbH: Knittlingen, Germany-based manufacturer of urology and endoscopy devices with its own German direct sales force. Highly comparable as a German urology-focused medical device company whose catalog overlaps directly with IMP's distributed lines (ureteroscopes, stone management, laser fibers).

Others

• EMS Electro Medical Systems: Swiss OEM of Swiss LithoClast lithotripsy systems and LaserClast laser systems — IMP's principal supplier and strategic channel partner. Comparable as the source of IMP's flagship capital-equipment line; relevant for assessing channel risk and competitive positioning.

Regional players

• PROMOTUM (Promotum Medizintechnik): Smaller German medical device distributor focused on specialty surgical and urology products. Comparable as a similarly sized, regionally operating German specialty medical distributor targeting overlapping hospital customer segments.

Emerging players

• Asclepion Meditec: Jena, Germany-based specialist in medical laser technology including urology applications. Comparable as a German urology-laser company operating in an adjacent technology category to IMP's Neuweg laser fiber and EMS LaserClast lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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