Dogsan

What Dogsan does

Dogsan is a Turkish family-owned medical device manufacturer specializing in surgical sutures, founded in 1970 in Trabzon by Pharmacist Salim Saruhan as the first suture producer in Turkey, the Middle East, and the Balkans (seventh globally). The company manufactures absorbable sutures (Pegelak, Pegelak Rapid, Pegelak C-Plus, Pegesorb, Tekmon, Pedesente), non-absorbable sutures (Propilen, Daxton-D, Daxton-K, Daylon, Silk, Politer, Politer K-PAK, Tektel), knotless tissue control devices (XNAT), temporary pacing wires (Dopace), absorbable hemostats (Kanstat), and specialty needles, spanning nearly 2,000 product code variants. Underlying technology relies on polymer and copolymer chemistry — polyglycolic acid, polylactic acid, polydioxanone, polyglycolide-co-lactide, polyglycolide-co-caprolactone, PTFE, e-PTFE, polypropylene, polyamide, polyester, silk, and oxidized regenerated cellulose — with micron-level needle-thread attachment capability enabling microsurgery sutures at 11/0 thread thickness and 4mm needle length, a category in which Dogsan is the only local Turkish producer.

Dogan generates revenue through B2B hardware sales of medical devices, with approximately 35% of sales from exports to 50+ countries (Germany, France, UK, Turkic Republics, Vietnam, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Moldova, among others) and the remainder from the domestic Turkish market. The go-to-market is distributor-mediated (nearly 50 distributors globally) combined with direct surgeon engagement through participation in over 100 surgical congresses and course supports annually, plus presence at major trade fairs including Medica (Düsseldorf) and World Health Expo (Dubai). End customers are surgeons across all surgical specialties and the hospitals and surgical centers that procure devices, with quote-based B2B pricing through distributor channels. The company has invested in surgeon-facing educational content via the Doğsan Suture Academy, the "15 Minutes with Çağan Karal" video series, and the Doğsan Dikiş Okulu suturing school, and has secured MDR (EU 2017/745) certification for 11 products, certified by Kiwa Cermet Italia and SZUTEST GMBH Germany.

The company operates from a single manufacturing facility in Trabzon (where industrial production is limited and 90-95% of the workforce is women), an Istanbul headquarters, and an Ankara branch office, with 51-100 total employees. Leadership is held by General Manager Kamil Saruhan (Saruhan family), Deputy General Manager Çağan Karal, and founder Salim Saruhan. Dogsan maintains strategic partnerships with the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD, since 2010) and the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (TKDCD), along with CSR engagements with Türk Eğitim Vakfı (TEV). The business is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Dogsan

Legal name

Doğsan

Website

https://dogsan.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dogsan is a Turkish family-owned surgical suture manufacturer founded in 1970, producing absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, knotless tissue control devices, hemostats, and specialty needles across nearly 2,000 product codes for surgeons and hospitals in 50+ countries via a 50-distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Sutures and Medical Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)

Keywords

• Surgical suture manufacturing
• Absorbable sutures
• Non-absorbable sutures
• Cardiovascular sutures
• Knotless tissue devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Suture Products: Sale of absorbable and non-absorbable surgical sutures, knotless tissue control devices, temporary pacing wires, absorbable hemostats, cardiovascular products, dental sutures, and surgical needles. Approximately 35% of sales generated from exports to 50+ countries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Doğsan manufactures surgical sutures and related medical devices for use across multiple surgical specialties including microsurgery, cardiovascular surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, and dental surgery. The portfolio comprises absorbable sutures (Pegelak, Pegesorb, Tekmon, Pedesente lines), non-absorbable sutures (Propilen, Daxton, Daylon, Politer, Tektel, Silk lines), knotless tissue control devices (XNAT family), temporary pacing wires (Dopace), and absorbable hemostats (Kanstat), produced with nearly 2,000 product code variants using advanced polymer and natural material technologies.

Product overview

Doğsan is a surgical suture manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices for surgical applications. The product portfolio consists of two main suture categories: Absorbable Sutures (Pegelak, Pegelak Rapid, Pegelak C-Plus, Pegesorb, Tekmon, Pedesente) and Non-Absorbable Sutures (Propilen, Daxton-D, Daxton-K, Daylon, İpek/Silk, Politer, Politer K-PAK, Tektel). Specialty products include Knotless Tissue Control Devices (Xnat Pedesente, Xnat Tekmon), Temporary Pacing Wire (Dopace), and Absorbable Hemostat (Kanstat). Products are used across multiple surgical specialties including microsurgery, cardiovascular surgery, plastic/reconstructive surgery, general surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, and dental surgery. The company has achieved MDR certification for 11 products under EU Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XNAT: Knotless tissue control devices for wound closure without knot tying
• Doğsan Suture Academy
• 15 Minutes with Çağan Karal
• Doğsan Dikiş Okulu

Products and services

• Pegelak Synthetic, absorbable, braided surgical suture made of PGLA copolymer (polyglycolic acid-co-L-lactic acid) providing high tensile strength, reliable knot security, and ease of use for tissue support across surgical applications.
• Pegelak Rapid Synthetic, absorbable surgical suture with short-term wound support, offering quick absorption (approximately 40-45 days), reliable knot security, easy handling, knotting, and tie-down.
• Pegelak C-Plus Synthetic, absorbable, braided surgical suture with chlorhexidine diacetate coating developed for various surgical applications with high tensile strength, reliable knot security, and smooth tissue passage.
• Pegesorb Synthetic, absorbable, braided surgical suture made of 100% Polyglycolic acid (PGA) with approximately 60-90 day absorption profile, high tensile strength, and smooth tissue passage.
• Tekmon Synthetic, absorbable, monofilament surgical suture made of PGCL (poly glycolide-co-caprolactone) with monofilament structure providing ease of use, easy knotting, high flexibility, and 21-day wound support.
• Pedesente Synthetic, absorbable, monofilament surgical suture made of Polydioxanone (PDO) providing long-term wound support (60 days) with high tensile strength and ideal softness, suitable for loop technique.
• Propilen Non-absorbable, monofilament surgical suture made of polypropylene offering high tensile strength, reliable knot security, ease of use, and smooth tissue passage.
• Daxton-D Non-absorbable, monofilament PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) surgical suture with needle-thread compatibility, high tensile strength, reliable knot placement, and minimal tissue reaction.
• Daxton-K Monofilament e-PTFE suture with expanded microporous structure developed for cardiovascular surgery needs, offering high needle-thread compatibility, strong tensile strength, and minimal tissue reaction.
• Daylon Non-absorbable, monofilament polyamide 66 surgical suture providing high tensile strength, reliable knot security, ease of use, and smooth tissue passage.
• İpek/Silk Natural silk, non-absorbable, braided surgical suture offering high tensile strength, reliable knot security, ease of use, and excellent tie-down properties.
• Politer Non-absorbable, braided polyester surgical suture offering reliable knot positioning, high tensile strength, and ease of use.
• Politer K-PAK Non-absorbable, braided polyester suture developed specifically for cardiovascular surgery, offering reliable knot security and ease of use as an ideal suture option for cardiovascular applications.
• Tektel Non-absorbable monofilament suture made of 316L stainless steel wire offering 360-degree rotating or fixed-head needle alternatives, high tensile strength, and easy bending.
• Xnat Pedesente Synthetic, absorbable, monofilament, knotless tissue control device made of PDO for wound closure without the need for knot tying, helping reduce surgical and suturing time.
• Xnat Tekmon Synthetic, absorbable, monofilament, knotless tissue control device made of PGCL for wound closure without the need for knot tying, helping reduce surgical and suturing time.
• Dopace Temporary pacing wire with intracorporeal curved needle and extracorporeal straight breakaway needle options, developed with anchor and anchorless options for different clinical needs.
• Kanstat Sterile, absorbable medical textile material prepared through controlled oxidation of regenerated cellulose, used to support hemostasis in surgical applications with a 7-14 day absorption profile.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% of sales from exports to 50+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual scientific awards partnership since 2010. TPRECD and Doğsan collaborate on the Doğsan Scientific Awards to encourage scientific research in surgery, recognizing successful surgeons at the annual national congress.
• Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (TKDCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService Award recognition for contributions to cardiovascular surgery through sutures and support for scientific and educational processes in the field.
• Türk Eğitim Vakfı (TEV)minorOthersScholarship programs partnership supporting educational development.
• Marmara University Korfball TeamminorOthersSponsorship of korfball team where women and men play on the same team, supporting gender equality in sports.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Assut Medical: Assut Medical is a Switzerland-based manufacturer of surgical sutures, meshes, and wound closure devices. It is a comparable mid-size European direct peer to Doğsan in product scope and geographic reach.
• Peters Surgical: Peters Surgical is a France-based mid-size manufacturer specializing in surgical sutures, hemostats, and tissue adhesives. It is a highly comparable direct peer to Doğsan in absorbable/non-absorbable sutures and cardiovascular specialty products.
• Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson): Ethicon is the global market leader in surgical sutures, with a comprehensive absorbable, non-absorbable, and specialty suture portfolio. It is the most directly comparable direct competitor to Doğsan across product category, materials science, and surgeon end-user.
• Sutures India: Sutures India is a privately held Indian manufacturer of surgical sutures exporting to 50+ countries. It is highly comparable to Doğsan in scale, regional export orientation, and product breadth across absorbable and non-absorbable sutures.
• B. Braun: B. Braun's Aesculap division is a leading manufacturer of surgical sutures, surgical instruments, and wound closure devices. It directly competes with Doğsan in absorbable sutures, cardiovascular sutures, and specialty needles across European and emerging markets.
• DemeTECH: DemeTECH is a US-based manufacturer of surgical sutures, meshes, and wound closure products. It is a comparable mid-size direct competitor with a similar product breadth and emerging-market export focus to Doğsan.
• Teleflex: Teleflex manufactures surgical sutures (including the former Syneture brand) and a broad range of wound closure and surgical devices. It is a direct competitor to Doğsan in the absorbable and non-absorbable suture category, with overlapping cardiovascular and specialty needle offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Medtronic (Covidien): Medtronic acquired Covidien, a major surgical sutures and devices franchise, and competes broadly with Doğsan across sutures, hemostats, and cardiovascular surgical consumables. As a diversified medtech giant, it is a broad incumbent rather than a suture-specialist.
• CONMED: CONMED manufactures surgical devices including sutures, electrosurgery, and endoscopic tools. It overlaps with Doğsan in surgical sutures and OR consumables as a diversified mid-size incumbent.
• Smith+Nephew: Smith+Nephew is a diversified surgical devices and wound care company with an overlap in sutures, wound closure, and surgical consumables. It is a broad incumbent in OR supplies rather than a pure-play suture competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dogsansurgical
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dogsan-surgical-sutures
• Instagraminstagram.com/dogsansurgical
• Xx.com/dogsansurgical
• Facebookfacebook.com/dogsansurgical

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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