Curan Medical

What Curan Medical does

Curan Medical B.V. is a Dutch medical device company headquartered in Doetinchem, Netherlands, specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of intermittent catheters for bladder management. Founded in 2008, the company offers six product lines (Curan Man, Curan Lady, Curan Complete, Curan Advantage, Curan Closed System, Curan Hydrophilic Coated, and Curan Plain) targeting individuals with urinary retention or incontinence caused by spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, prostate conditions, and other bladder dysfunctions, as well as medical professionals and healthcare institutions who prescribe these devices. The product portfolio is differentiated by proprietary features including the Blue Grip® no-touch insertion aid (a registered trademark), smooth polished eyelets, hydrogel and hydrophilic coatings, an introducer tip for closed-system products, and compact folding designs (e.g., Curan Man folds to 15 cm). All products are manufactured in a Class 10,000 cleanroom, carry CE marking, and are certified to MDR 2017/745 and ISO 13485:2016.

The company operates an asset-light, distributor-only go-to-market model, selling exclusively through a network of 17+ authorized medical device distributors covering 21+ countries across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. Key distribution partners include CliniMed (UK and Ireland), OneMed (Denmark, Finland, Sweden), GHC German Health Care GmbH (Germany), and Coopetition Med/OmniMedical BV (Netherlands). The marketing mix combines an informational multi-language website (curan.eu), instructional videos, sample-package fulfillment, and user-experience content aimed at both end users and medical professionals. Curan generates revenue through hardware sales of single-use catheters; pricing is not publicly disclosed and there is no evidence of direct e-commerce sales. Ownership is fully Dutch, privately held as a B.V., with no disclosed venture capital, private equity backing, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Curan Medical

Legal name

Curan Medical B.V.

Website

https://curan.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urology medical devices (intermittent catheters)

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Urinary Catheters & Drainage (Intermittent/Foley Catheters, Bags, Securement) (HLAHALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG), Incontinence & Urological Supplies (Catheters, Briefs, Ostomy Supplies) (HSABAKAH)

Keywords

• Intermittent catheters
• Urology medical devices
• Bladder management
• Hydrophilic catheters
• Self-catheterization supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Intermittent Catheter Sales: Curan Medical generates revenue through the sale of medical devices - specifically intermittent catheters for single-use bladder management. Products are sold exclusively through a network of distributors to healthcare institutions, medical professionals, and end users.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Curan Medical designs, develops, and manufactures single-use intermittent catheters for bladder management. Its portfolio includes compact and hydrophilic-coated catheter variants for men, women, and children, plus closed-system options with integrated collection bags, all featuring the proprietary Blue Grip® insertion aid. Products are manufactured in a Class 10,000 cleanroom and sold exclusively through an authorized distributor network across Europe and selected international markets.

Product overview

Curan Medical is a Dutch medical device company specializing in intermittent catheters for urological care. Their product portfolio consists of six distinct catheter lines: Curan Man (compact male catheter with Blue Grip®), Curan Lady (compact female catheter), Curan Complete (with 1,000ml collection bag and introducer tip), Curan Advantage (hydrophilic with integrated water pocket), Curan Closed System (1,500ml collection bag for mobility-limited users), Curan Hydrophilic Coated (with hydrophilic surface), and Curan Plain (uncoated). All products feature smooth polished eyelets and are designed for single-use intermittent catheterisation, prioritizing comfort, ease of use, and hygiene.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Curan Man: Compact, ready-to-use catheter with Blue Grip insertion aid for men with bladder problems. Features polished eyelets, hydrogel coating, and compact folding design.
• Curan Lady
• Curan Complete
• Curan Advantage
• Curan Closed System
• Curan Hydrophilic Coated
• Curan Plain
• Blue Grip

Products and services

• Curan Man A compact, ready-to-use single-use male catheter featuring the Blue Grip® insertion aid, polished eyelets, hydrogel coating, and a flexible rounded shape; folds to 15 cm for discreet portability. Designed for men who self-catheterize.
• Curan Lady A compact single-use catheter specially developed for women, with a discrete pocket-friendly design for use at home and on the go; can be re-closed after use to remain leak-free.
• Curan Complete

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced risk of urinary tract infections through Blue Grip® no-touch insertion and introducer tip technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coopetition MedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distributor handling sample package requests and product distribution in the Netherlands market
• OmniMedical BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distributor providing customer contact support and product distribution in the Netherlands
• CliniMedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK and Ireland distributor with SecuriCare Home Delivery webshop for medical supplies
• OneMed (Denmark, Finland, Sweden)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScandinavian distributor network covering Denmark, Finland, and Sweden
• GHC German Health Care GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor for Curan medical devices in Germany
• Gribi AG BelpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distributor handling product distribution in Switzerland
• Aptiva Medical s.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor for Curan catheters in Italy
• SturomedicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish distributor for Curan products in Poland
• StomaCare EntregasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese distributor with Algalia webshop for medical supplies
• Medico3 d.o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlovenian distributor for Curan products in Slovenia
• BioSintexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRomanian distributor for Curan catheters in Romania
• Solution Medical CareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek distributor with Medica100 webshop for medical supplies
• Medina Healthcare LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Malta and Croatia markets
• Alwafa Medicale DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTunisian distributor for Curan products in Tunisia
• Lime ColombiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColombian distributor serving the Colombia market
• CrosmedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgentinian distributor for Curan catheters in Argentina
• Brainstorm MarketingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli distributor for Curan products in Israel

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ConvaTec: UK-based medical device company marketing the GentleCath intermittent catheter range (acquired via Cure Medical). Direct competitor in the intermittent catheter category with comparable hydrophilic and compact catheter variants aimed at home-use self-catheterization patients.
• B. Braun: German medical device group with the Actreen intermittent catheter line targeting hospital and home-care markets. B. Braun competes with Curan on no-touch hydrophilic intermittent catheters, particularly across German-speaking and broader European hospital tenders.
• Hollister Incorporated: US-headquartered continence care specialist offering the VaPro and Apogee intermittent catheter lines. Hollister competes with Curan in European and international channels on no-touch/hygienic intermittent catheter designs and uses comparable distributor-led GTM outside North America.
• Coloplast: Danish global leader in ostomy and continence care, with the SpeediCath hydrophilic intermittent catheter franchise. Directly competes in the same intermittent catheter category, serving the same patient populations (MS, spinal cord injury, urinary retention) with comparable product design philosophy focused on hygiene and ease of use.
• Manfred Sauer GmbH: Germany-based specialist manufacturer of intermittent catheters and urological disposables. A smaller European player with a similar niche-product focus and comparable reliance on European distributor partnerships — directly comparable to Curan in scale, scope, and customer type.
• Wellspect Healthcare (Mölnlycke): Swedish manufacturer of LoFric hydrophilic intermittent catheters, the historic category originator. Wellspect competes head-to-head with Curan on hydrophilic-coated, ready-to-use intermittent catheters across European tenders and home-delivery channels.

Broad incumbents

• Becton Dickinson (BD): Global medical device major with intermittent catheter offerings (ex-C.R. Bard franchise) alongside a much broader hospital and drug-delivery portfolio. BD competes with Curan in catheterization but at incomparably greater scale and breadth, serving many of the same European distributor partners.
• Teleflex Incorporated: US-listed medical technology group offering intermittent catheters among a broader urology and critical-care portfolio (e.g., Rusch brand). Teleflex overlaps with Curan on intermittent catheterization products but competes across a far wider device range and global sales infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CuranMedical
• Facebookfacebook.com/CuranMedical
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/curan-medical-b-v

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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