TSK Laboratory

What TSK Laboratory does

TSK Laboratory International is a specialty medical device manufacturer of premium needles and cannulas, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Oisterwijk, Netherlands (with a Chinese-language mirror at tsklab.com.cn suggesting an Asia presence). The company is privately held with 101-250 employees and operates as a Dutch private limited company, TSK Laboratory Europe B.V. Its core product lines — organized under the sub-brands STERiJECT, STERiGLIDE, and CSH — comprise Low Dead Space (LDS) needles, an ultra-thin INViSIBLE NEEDLE, FDA-cleared ophthalmic LDS needles, HPC Advanced and PRC Control hard-polymer hubs, PRE Regular hubs, TSKiD ultra-thin wall tubing, and blunt-tip dermal filler cannulas. The proprietary technology is anchored in patented adapter and hub designs that minimize product waste, reduce patient trauma, and prevent needle detachment under high pressure, supported by multiple patents on materials and needle architecture.

The company addresses four primary use cases: aesthetic medicine (dermal fillers, botulinum toxin), ophthalmology (intravitreal injections, Anti-VEGF delivery), orthopedics (corticosteroid, PRP, hyaluronic acid joint injections), and vaccination programs (mass immunization including COVID-19). It also operates an OEM custom-needle design and manufacturing service for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) hardware sales of catalog needles, cannulas, and accessories (TSK Needle Holder, Treatment Tray) via regional e-commerce storefronts in the USA, Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia, and UK with same-day dispatch; and (2) OEM/royalty-style custom development partnerships with pharmaceutical and medical device firms requiring tailored drug-delivery needle solutions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted per request. Marketing combines multi-language SEO, paid search, social media (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), trade-show demonstrations, and an aesthetic training ecosystem with at least seven partner academies and clinical groups.

Name

TSK Laboratory

Legal name

TSK Laboratory Europe B.V.

Website

https://tsklab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TSK Laboratory International is a privately held specialty medical device manufacturer (founded 1974, headquartered in Oisterwijk, Netherlands) that designs, patents, and sells premium specialty needles and cannulas — including LDS, INViSIBLE NEEDLE, and STERiGLIDE — to aesthetic practitioners, ophthalmologists, orthopedic specialists, vaccination programs, and pharmaceutical OEM partners across six regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Medical Needles and Cannulas

NAICS

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

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Specialty medical needles
• Aesthetic cannulas
• Low dead space needles
• Ophthalmic injection needles
• OEM needle manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Shangai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: TSK Laboratory generates revenue through the sale of proprietary specialty needles and medical devices including STERiJECT needles, cannulas, and needle hubs to healthcare practitioners and pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
2. OEM Custom Projects: As an Original Equipment Manufacturer, TSK provides complete custom-design medical device solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device companies, developing made-to-measure needles and devices based on specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TSK Laboratory manufactures and sells specialty medical needles and cannulas for aesthetic, ophthalmic, orthopedic, and vaccination applications. The company sells its own proprietary STERiJECT and STERiGLIDE branded products directly through regional e-commerce stores worldwide, and provides custom-designed OEM needle solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Product overview

TSK Laboratory International is a medical device manufacturer specializing in premium specialty needles and cannulas for aesthetic, ophthalmic, orthopedic, and vaccination applications. The product portfolio is organized under the STERiJECT brand for needles and includes: Low Dead Space needles (including ophthalmic variants) that minimize product waste; THE INViSIBLE NEEDLE for nearly painless injections; HPC Advanced Hub and PRC Control Hub needles for orthopedic use with enhanced pressure resistance; STERiGLIDE and CSH cannulas for aesthetic dermal filler procedures; plus accessories including the TSK Needle Holder and Treatment Tray. The company also offers custom needle design and manufacturing services as an OEM solution provider for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STERiJECT: Product line for injection needles including Low Dead Space Needle, The Invisible Needle, Ophthalmic Low Dead Space Needle, and hub products (HPC Advanced, PRC Control, PRE Regular).
• STERiGLIDE
• CSH

Products and services

• STERiJECT Low Dead Space Needle Specialty needle with patented Low Dead Space (LDS) adapter that minimizes product waste by reducing dead space in the needle hub to nearly zero, designed for healthcare practitioners and pharmaceutical companies using high-value drugs and vaccines.
• STERiJECT THE INViSIBLE NEEDLE Ultra-thin needle that is 14% thinner than 33G, featuring external threading and hard polymer construction for nearly painless injections with minimal bleeding and reduced product loss, for aesthetic and clinical practitioners.
• STERiJECT Ophthalmic Low Dead Space Needle FDA-cleared ophthalmic needle designed for intravitreal injections with optimal flow rate, accurate dose delivery, and maximum patient comfort, featuring Low Dead Space technology for ophthalmology clinics and surgeons.
• STERiJECT HPC Advanced Hub Advanced needle hub with improved internal geometry for optimal flow rate, featuring hard polymer construction with external threading for minimum risk of detachment and leakage under high pressure, for orthopedic specialists.
• STERiJECT PRC Control Hub Control hub needle made from extremely hard polymer that prevents hub deflection under high pressure, preventing leakage and needle detachment, with traditional adapter geometry compatible with all syringes, for orthopedic injection use.
• STERiJECT PRE Regular Hub Regular hub needle with standard specifications for general injection applications.
• STERiGLIDE Cannula Aesthetic cannula with blunt tip offering 50% better gliding performance than conventional cannulas, resulting in less bruising and improved patient comfort during dermal filler procedures, for cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic clinics.
• CSH Cannula Cannula designed for aesthetic treatments with blunt tip that slides through subcutaneous layer rather than cutting through tissue and vessels, reducing damage and improving maneuverability, for aesthetic practitioners.
• TSK Needle Holder Device for needle assembly, storage, and handling during medical and aesthetic procedures.
• TSK Treatment Tray Treatment tray for organized presentation and handling of needles and cannulas during procedures.
• Custom Needle Design and OEM Manufacturing Original Equipment Manufacturer custom needle design and manufacturing services that develop made-to-measure specialty needles and devices based on specific drug delivery requirements of pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% better gliding performance compared to conventional cannulas, resulting in less bruising
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leading Pharmaceutical CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSK Laboratory International serves as the preferred partner for many leading pharmaceutical companies worldwide for custom needle solutions and medical device development. The company collaborates on developing specialty needles matched to specific pharmaceutical delivery requirements.
• Leading Medical Device CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an OEM provider, TSK Laboratory works with medical device companies on custom needle design and manufacturing, providing complete solution development from concept to market.
• Aesthetic Training Academy (ATA) GlasgowcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining conducted under supervision and legal responsibility of Dr Ravichandran and the Aesthetic Training Academy Glasgow. Co-founded by Simon and Emma Ravichandran, ATA provides aesthetic medicine courses using TSK products.
• Association of Aesthetic Practitioners (ASAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSK partners with ASAP, co-founded by Dr Emma Ravichandran, which assists in developing numerous practitioners through online forums and annual conferences.
• Clinetix GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinetix, co-founded by Simon and Emma Ravichandran, is one of the world's most ethical, pioneering, and patient-focused clinical groups. TSK collaborates on training and product development with Clinetix.
• Avanti Aesthetic AcademyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of TSK's aesthetic training academy partners providing specialized courses in aesthetic medicine for doctors, dentists, and nurses.
• Aesthetic Clinical Training Academy (ACTA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner offering aesthetic clinical training programs using TSK products for practitioner education.
• Dalvi Humzah Aesthetic TrainingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialized aesthetic training provider partnership delivering advanced techniques using TSK needles and cannulas.
• EuromedicomminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEuropean medical congress partner for aesthetic training and education programs.
• Falck Clinic by Jani van LoghemminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClinic-based training partner offering hands-on aesthetic training using TSK products.
• UPSminorOthersDelivery and logistics partner for shipping products to customers.
• TNTminorOthersExpress delivery partner for international shipments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton Company: US precision instrument manufacturer producing specialty syringes and needles (including the Hamilton line) for analytical, laboratory and life-science injection applications. Closest pure-play comparable to TSK in custom precision needle manufacturing for high-value applications.
• DermaFine (AmbioMedx): Specialty aesthetic needle maker focused on dermal filler and botulinum toxin injection needles. Competes head-to-head with TSK's STERiJECT INViSIBLE NEEDLE and toxin needle SKUs.
• Sterimedix: UK manufacturer of specialty needles and cannulas for ophthalmic, aesthetic and dental applications. Closest direct competitor to TSK in the ophthalmic and aesthetic needle niches, sharing channels and customer segments.
• SOFTFIL (CosmoFrance): French aesthetic specialist manufacturing micro-cannulas and needles for dermal filler procedures. Directly competes with TSK's STERiGLIDE and CSH cannula lines in the same aesthetic practitioner channel.
• ReliaMed: Manufacturer of specialty aesthetic needles, cannulas and microcannulas used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Direct peer competing in the same aesthetic procedural needle category served by TSK's STERiGLIDE and CSH brands.

Broad incumbents

• Nipro Corporation: Japanese medical device company offering syringes, needles, infusion sets and pharma packaging; serves global pharma and hospital customers. Overlaps with TSK on hypodermic needles and OEM medical device components.
• Terumo Corporation: Japanese medical device manufacturer with a large injection and needle business serving hospitals and pharmaceutical partners globally. Direct overlap with TSK on syringe and needle hubs as well as OEM supply to pharma.
• Smiths Medical: Specialty medical device division of Smiths Group producing needle, syringe and infusion products for hospitals and specialty drug delivery. Competes with TSK in hypodermic, safety and specialty injection needles.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Global medical technology incumbent manufacturing a broad portfolio of syringes, needles and drug-delivery devices sold to hospitals, pharma and clinics worldwide. Overlaps with TSK across hypodermic, injection and specialty needles, but competes across thousands of SKUs versus TSK's specialty focus.
• B. Braun Melsungen: German medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer with broad injection, infusion and IV portfolio including single-use needles and syringes. Directly overlaps with TSK on injection needles and OEM supply to pharma customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TSKLaboratoryEurope
• Facebookfacebook.com/tsklaboratory
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tsklaboratory
• Instagraminstagram.com/tsklaboratory
• Xx.com/tsklaboratory

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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