What Bitmedical does

Bitmedical AG, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland, is a specialty medical technology distributor and service provider operating in Switzerland and Austria through a sister entity, Bitmedical GmbH, in Vienna. The company represents well-known international medical technology manufacturers, most notably Medtronic, and resells their products to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the DACH region. Its operations are organized under four sub-brands: BITPERF (cardiotechnology and cardiac surgery), BITTHERAPIE (bleeding and temperature management), BITCARE (inpatient and outpatient care products), and BITTEC (24/7 technical support and maintenance). Headcount is in the 11-50 range.

The company's product portfolio centers on perfusion, autotransfusion, point-of-care coagulation, patient temperature management, neurological monitoring, ECMO, and blood/infusion warming, with notable distributed systems including Medtronic's AutoLog IQ autotransfusion platform, VitalFlow ECMO System and perfusion cannulas, the HICO family of hypo-/hyperthermia devices, HMS Plus hemostasis management, AlgiScan/NeuroLight neurological assessment tools, and UVC disinfection (Whitebox). The Switzerland premiere of Medtronic's ECMObile / VitalFlow ECMO System in September 2026 marks the most recent portfolio expansion. Service capability — preventive maintenance, safety technical inspections (STK), certified device repair, and free replacement devices — is positioned as a core differentiator alongside distribution.

Bitmedical monetizes primarily through hardware sales of distributed medical devices and a parallel professional-services revenue stream from technical service, repair, and maintenance contracts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via custom quotation per customer requirement. Go-to-market is direct, via regional sales managers covering Switzerland and Austria, supplemented by participation in clinical congresses (e.g., SSMI, SSAPM, ÖGARI) and a multilingual corporate website. The company holds ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) certifications issued in 2025. No public funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent-company relationship is disclosed; ownership and capital structure are not detailed in the source material.

Name

Bitmedical

Legal name

Bitmedical AG

Website

https://bitmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bitmedical AG is a Swiss-founded (2005) medical technology distributor and service provider representing international manufacturers (notably Medtronic) of cardiotechnology, perfusion, temperature management, and hospital care devices to hospitals and healthcare facilities in Switzerland and Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution & Service

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Supply Chain, Procurement & Access to Medicines (BPADAIAI)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Cardiac surgery equipment
• Temperature management devices
• Medical technology service
• Hospital care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaiseraugst

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Distribution: Distribution of medical technology products from international manufacturers to healthcare facilities in Switzerland and Austria, including cardiotechnology, blood management, temperature management, and hospital care equipment.
2. Technical Service & Repair: Service and repair of medical devices including preventive maintenance, safety technical inspections (STK), and 24/7 technical support. Devices are maintained and repaired by trained and certified specialists.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bitmedical AG acts as the authorized Swiss and Austrian distributor and service partner for international medical technology manufacturers, supplying hospitals and healthcare facilities with cardiotechnology, cardiac surgery, bleeding management, temperature management, and hospital care devices. In parallel, it delivers certified technical service, preventive maintenance, safety technical inspections (STK), and 24/7 support for the equipment it places.

Product overview

Bitmedical is a medical technology distributor representing international manufacturers in Switzerland and Austria, operating since 2005. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized under four main divisions: BITPERF (cardiotechnology and cardiac surgery), BITTHERAPIE (bleeding and temperature management), BITCARE (inpatient and outpatient care), and BITTEC (technical support and maintenance services). The product portfolio includes specialized medical devices such as the AutoLog IQ autotransfusion system, ACT Plus coagulation measurement devices, HICO temperature management systems (VARIOTHERM, AQUATHERM, HYPOTHERM), HMS Plus hemostasis management, AlgiScan and NeuroLight neurological assessment tools, CL1000 point-of-care coagulation devices, Mespere cerebral blood flow measurement, Osron warming and cooling therapy, Moeck Warming System blankets, Whitebox UVC disinfection technology, and Keewell blood warmers. The company also distributes Medtronic products including the VitalFlow ECMO system, perfusion products, and cannulas for cardiac surgery. Services include 24/7 technical support, repair, and maintenance for all distributed equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BITPERF: Products and services for cardiotechnology and cardiac surgery
• BITTHERAPIE
• BITCARE
• BITTEC

Products and services

• AutoLog IQ Autotransfusion System Medtronic autotransfusion system using Dynamic Cell Salvage technology to automatically adjust washing parameters and optimize hematocrit and washout, providing uniform quality with hematocrit of at least 60–65%; for hospitals and cardiac surgery centers performing intraoperative cell salvage.
• ACT Plus Coagulation Measurement Device Standardized clotting time measurement device using clot detection technique, with built-in data management and ready-to-connect functions for online clinic data management; intended for hospitals and surgical teams needing point-of-care ACT results.
• HICO Patient Temperature Management Systems (VARIOTHERM 550/555, AQUATHERM 660, HYPOTHERM 680) Family of hypo- and hyperthermia devices using water mats for perioperative warming/cooling after resuscitation (VARIOTHERM 550/555), aquatherm-based patient temperature management (AQUATHERM 660), and targeted hypothermia (HYPOTHERM 680); for perioperative and ICU clinical settings.
• VitalFlow ECMO System Medtronic ECMO system enabling control of blood flow through an extracorporeal circuit during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; for hospitals, cardiac surgery centers, and ICUs requiring ECMO support.
• Medtronic Perfusion Products and Cannulas Medtronic perfusion products (extracorporeal circulation performance and versatility line) plus perfusion cannulas for cardiac and vascular surgery; for cardiac surgery teams and perfusionists in Swiss and Austrian hospitals.
• HMS Plus Hemostasis Management System Hemostasis and heparin management system for monitoring patient hemostasis parameters; for surgical, cardiac surgery, and ICU teams managing anticoagulation therapy.
• CL1000 Point-of-Care Coagulation Analyzer Point-of-care device for measuring Activated Clotting Time (ACT), PT/INR, and APTT; for ORs, ICUs, and cardiac surgery teams needing rapid bedside coagulation testing.
• AlgiScan and NeuroLight Neurological Assessment Tools Diagnostic tools for neurological status assessment and nociception monitoring that deliver objective, valid, and reproducible results; for anesthesia and intensive-care clinical teams.
• Mespere Non-Invasive Cerebral Blood Flow Measurement Non-invasive cerebral blood flow measurement system with associated derived values; for neurosurgical, cardiac surgery, and ICU monitoring applications.
• Moeck Warming System (Human and VET) Reusable warming blankets and underlays for patient temperature management, available in Human and Veterinary (VET) versions; for hospitals, surgical centers, and veterinary clinics.
• Osron Warming & Cooling Therapy and Heated Blankets Local cooling and heating device delivering temperatures between 12°C and 42°C through a thermoelectric system, available with various heat and cold patches, complemented by closed-system heated blankets designed for zero infection leakage; for clinical and outpatient temperature therapy.
• Keewell Blood and Infusion Warmer Blood and infusion warmer available in three versions; for hospitals, emergency departments, ICUs, and surgical teams needing warmed blood/fluid delivery.
• Whitebox UVC LED Disinfection UVC LED-based technology for disinfection of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms; for hospitals and outpatient facilities requiring surface or device-level disinfection.
• BITPERF Cardiotechnology & Cardiac Surgery Solutions Bitmedical's specialty division bundling products and services for cardiotechnology and cardiac surgery, including perfusion, ECMO, autotransfusion, and related equipment from international manufacturers, with real-time product updates from leading manufacturers; for cardiac surgery centers, perfusionists, and hospitals.
• BITTHERAPIE Bleeding & Temperature Management Solutions Bitmedical's specialty division bundling products and services for bleeding management and temperature management in the perioperative setting, combining blood loss management and elimination with blood temperature and fluid management, complemented by diagnostic and treatment options; for surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and hospitals.
• BITCARE Inpatient and Outpatient Care Solutions Bitmedical's specialty division providing products for inpatient and outpatient settings covering areas of daily clinical practice, staffed with competent personnel with clinical experience; for hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and ambulatory care centers.
• BITTEC 24/7 Technical Support & Maintenance Service Specialty service division providing 24/7 technical support for medical devices used daily in hospitals, with regular preventive maintenance at predefined intervals and free replacement devices during servicing; for hospitals and healthcare facilities requiring guaranteed uptime of Bitmedical-placed equipment.
• Medical Device Service & Repair (STK Safety Inspections) Professional service and repair of medical devices including preventive maintenance, safety technical inspections (STK), and repair performed by trained and certified specialists; for hospitals and healthcare facilities needing regulatory-compliant maintenance and uptime assurance.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MedtroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationBitmedical represents Medtronic as their distributor in Switzerland and Austria. Products include Medtronic Perfusion Products, Medtronic cannulas for cardiac and vascular surgery, VitalFlow ECMO System, and Medtronic autoLog IQ autotransfusion system.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG: German manufacturer and direct-to-hospital distributor of medical devices, consumables, and transfusion technology. Closely mirrors Bitmedical's DACH-based medical device manufacturer-plus-distribution operating model and customer base.
• ICU Medical (Smiths Medical): Following the acquisition of Smiths Medical, ICU Medical distributes patient temperature management, infusion, and critical care devices globally — competing with the HICO and Osron systems in Bitmedical's BITTHERAPIE portfolio.
• Medos Medizintechnik AG (now part of Fresenius Medical Care / Xenios): Medos Medizintechnik was a specialist in ECMO, cardiopulmonary bypass cannulae and blood management devices until integration into Fresenius's Xenios platform. Most comparable to Bitmedical's BITPERF/BITTHERAPIE portfolio and the newly launched VitalFlow ECMO franchise.

Broad incumbents

• LivaNova PLC: Global cardiac surgery and neuromodulation company with heart-lung machine, oxygenator, and autotransfusion franchises overlapping Bitmedical's BITPERF and BITTHERAPIE offerings. Establishes the addressable cardiac-surgery equipment market Bitmedical serves in CH/AT.
• Terumo Corporation: Global blood management and perfusion systems manufacturer, with autotransfusion and blood component handling products similar to Bitmedical-distributed AutoLog IQ. Represents the upstream manufacturer side of the distribution model Bitmedical operates in.
• Baxter International Inc. Global medical products company with blood component therapy, autotransfusion, infusion and patient temperature management franchises. Closely overlaps with Bitmedical's blood management and temperature management product set distributed in DACH.
• Medline Industries, LP: Largest privately-held medical supply manufacturer and distributor with growing DACH presence. Comparable to Bitmedical as a broad medical supply and equipment distribution platform serving hospital customers, albeit at much greater scale and breadth.
• Getinge AB (incl. Maquet): Swedish medical technology group with strong perfusion, cardiac surgery, and operating-room equipment franchises via the Maquet legacy. Comparable in product categories (perfusion, OR equipment, anesthesia) that Bitmedical distributes for international principals.
• B. Braun Melsungen AG: Large diversified medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer with strong franchises in infusion, blood management and hospital care — overlapping Bitmedical's BITTHERAPIE and BITCARE categories, and with a direct DACH salesforce comparable to Bitmedical's rep function.
• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: German safety and medical technology group with operating-room, anesthesia, and patient monitoring portfolios that overlap with BITTHERAPIE and BITCARE. Its DACH-direct distribution model is structurally similar to Bitmedical's Swiss/Austrian specialist rep role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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