IMH
IMH is a privately held Chilean medical equipment distributor that supplies hospitals and clinics with devices and consumables across surgery, urology, gynecology & obstetrics, and reproductive medicine, representing multiple international brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersNunoa, Chile
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What IMH does
IMH Ltda. is a privately held Chilean medical equipment and supplies distributor headquartered in Ñuñoa, Santiago. Founded around 1989, the company has approximately 35 years of experience supplying hospitals, clinics, and specialty medical departments across four verticals: surgery, urology, gynecology & obstetrics, and reproductive medicine. Its portfolio includes diagnostic and surgical equipment (lasers, colposcopes, hysteroscopes, LEEP systems), urological instruments (ureteroscopes, guide wires, access sheaths), fertility and ART lab equipment (micromanipulators, vitrification kits), gynecological devices (uterine manipulators, postpartum balloons), and consumables (trocars, retractors, suction-irrigation sets, filters).
The company operates as a multi-brand authorized distributor, representing at least 15 international manufacturers including Cooper Surgical, Dornier MedTech, Leisegang, Scivita Medical, Cryotec, MIM Fertility, Purple Surgical, BD, Feng Medical, Origio, LifeGlobal, and Pall Corporation. Notable distributed AI-enabled products include EMBRYOAID (AI-powered embryo evaluation) and FOLLISCAN (AI-driven follicular tracking), both from MIM Fertility. The technology stack is product-distribution-led rather than proprietary, with no disclosed APIs, software platforms, or in-house R&D.
IMH runs a B2B enterprise sales motion with a quote-based pricing model (no public pricing; customers request quotes via the website "Cotizar" function) and direct contact with two area managers covering distinct specialty divisions. Channels include a product-catalog website with downloadable brochures, direct sales representatives, and WhatsApp-based support. Geographically, IMH serves only Chile, with no disclosed international operations or expansion plans. The company is independently owned with no external funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent-company ownership disclosed in the available data.
IMH firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IMH
- Legal name
- IMH Ltda.
- Website
- https://imh.cl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- IMH is a privately held Chilean medical equipment distributor that supplies hospitals and clinics with devices and consumables across surgery, urology, gynecology & obstetrics, and reproductive medicine, representing multiple international brands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
IMH industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Perioperative Supply Chain, Instruments & Surgical Logistics (HLAFAIAO)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Endoscopic Therapeutic & Access Devices (Trocars, dilators, biopsy/ablation tools) (HLAHADAN)
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Where IMH is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nunoa
- HQ country
- Chile
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
IMH business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Medical Equipment Sales: Distribution of medical equipment and supplies including surgical instruments, urology devices, gynecology equipment, and reproductive medicine technology to healthcare institutions
- Medical Supplies Sales: Sale of consumable medical supplies including surgical kits, catheters, electrodes, and diagnostic equipment
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
IMH product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IMH is a Chilean medical equipment distributor that supplies healthcare institutions with devices, instruments, and consumables from multiple international brands across four specialty areas: surgery, urology, gynecology and obstetrics, and reproductive medicine. The portfolio includes diagnostic and surgical equipment (lasers, colposcopes, hysteroscopes, LEEP systems), urological instruments (ureteroscopes, guides, stents), fertility products (micromanipulators, vitrification kits, AI-powered embryo and follicular evaluation systems), gynecological devices (uterine manipulators, balloons), and disposable surgical instruments (trocars, retractors, suction-irrigation sets).
Product overview
IMH is a Chilean medical equipment distributor with 35 years of experience providing solutions in medicine to healthcare institutions. The company offers a broad portfolio of medical devices and supplies across four main medical areas: Surgery, Urology, Gynecology & Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine. The product portfolio includes diagnostic and surgical equipment (lasers, colposcopes, hysteroscopes, LEEP systems), urological instruments (ureteroscopes, guides, stents, baskets), fertility/reproductive medicine products (micromanipulators, vitrification kits, AI-powered embryo and follicular evaluation systems like EMBRYOAID and FOLLISCAN), gynecological devices (uterine manipulators, balloons, forceps), and surgical instruments (trocars, retractors, suction-irrigation sets, filters). The company represents international brands including Cooper Surgical, Dornier, Leisegang, Scivita, Cryotec, MIM Fertility, Purple Surgical, FENGH, BD, and others.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Dornier Láser Thulio A compact 100W thulium laser for treating kidney stones and BPH using RealPulse technology, featuring an ergonomic touchscreen interface, dual pedal control, and lightweight design. Distributed to urology departments.
- ENDOSEE A wireless, portable, all-in-one diagnostic hysteroscopy system for office-based procedures with a 3.5-inch color LCD touchscreen and disposable sterile cannula, distributed from Cooper Surgical.
- Colposcopio OPTIK-2 A colposcope by Leisegang (Cooper Surgical) used for magnified, non-contact examination of female external genitalia (vulva, vagina, and cervix) and other external organs.
- RI Witness IQ An intelligent laboratory data monitoring and analysis system for fertility clinics providing real-time lab monitoring, custom reports, and comparative analytics.
- RI Integra 3 Micromanipulador Advanced micromanipulation system for ART laboratories featuring Thermosafe technology for precise temperature control of samples, ultra-sensitive controls, and fine XY platform movement.
- RI Saturn 5 Active Fixed and directional laser system for assisted reproduction technology featuring a Biopsy Mode for improved biopsy methods, computer-controlled precision, and intuitive software.
- EMBRYOAID AI-powered embryonic evaluation system that decreases the need for multiple transfers, reduces risk of multiple pregnancies, increases cycles managed per embryologist, and minimizes embryo selection variability.
- FOLLISCAN AI-powered follicular tracking system that identifies, calculates and measures follicles of all sizes in 2-second 2D or 3D cine loops of the ovary via transvaginal ultrasound, reducing subjectivity.
- Ready To Use Kits Vitrificación / Desvitrificación Vitrification and devitrification kits developed by Dr. Masashige Kuwayama for oocytes and embryos with ready-to-use solutions and a new devitrification plate design allowing laser-assisted hatching.
- Balón Bakri A silicone balloon with rapid-installation components designed for temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is required.
- Equipo LEEP PRECISION Integrated LEEP system combining cart, generator, and smoke evacuator for electrosurgical loop excision procedures, featuring manual or pedal activation and 99.999% smoke odor elimination efficiency.
- Manipulador Uterino Inyector KRONNER Disposable uterine manipulator and injector with adjustable handle positions without removal or reinflation, versatile for laparoscopic procedures, tubal sterilization, fertility studies, and mini-laparotomy.
- Balón de Maduración Cervical con Estilete Dual-balloon silicone catheter with malleable stylet for mechanical dilation of the cervical canal before term labor induction, providing a non-pharmacological option that increases vaginal delivery rates.
- Guías Urológicas Nitinol hydrophilic guide wire used to access the ureter in both routine and complex procedures, featuring nitinol core, hydrophilic coating, and high maneuverability.
- Set Succión-Irrigación Laparoscópica ULTIMATE Laparoscopic suction-irrigation set with dual tip for irrigating and removing fluid during laparoscopic procedures, featuring 320mm shaft length, 5mm diameter, and color-coded control valves.
- Equipo Arctic Sun BD Arctic Sun temperature management system providing controlled and constant cooling therapy to maintain patient body temperature within a specific range for therapeutic hypothermia treatment.
- Ureteroscopio Flexible 7,5fr con succión Flexible 7.5Fr ureteroscope with suction by Scivita Medical, featuring 160K pixels, 285° deflection, single-use design eliminating sterilization costs, LED illumination, and multiple video output connections.
- Vainas de acceso MAGELLAN Dornier Magellan access sheath with lubricated dilator and hydrophilic coating for facilitating ureteroscope passage, featuring tapered distal tip for smooth insertion.
- Retractores LONE STAR Lone Star retractor ring system offering superior visualization and efficiency for a wide range of surgical procedures, available in various shapes and sizes.
- Set Parches ARCTICGEL Single-use disposable hydrogel pads with tri-layer construction (water circulation layer, thin film, conductive hydrogel) for temperature management therapy, compatible with X-ray, defibrillator, catheterization, and negative pressure.
- Origio Sperm Wash Sperm wash solution for isolating viable and mobile spermatozoa using swim-up method, diluting ORIGIO gradients and maintaining sperm for intrauterine insemination (IUI).
- Sistema de Parto Asistido por vacío MityOne MityOne vacuum-assisted delivery system designed for greater control, safety, and efficacy during childbirth, featuring MitySoft cup to reduce scalp trauma and pressure gauge.
Companies that use IMH
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
IMH technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
IMH partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Cooper SurgicalcoreIMH distributes Cooper Surgical products including ENDOSEE hysteroscopy system, colposcopes, and LEEP equipment for gynecology applications.
- Dornier MedTechcoreIMH distributes Dornier products including Thulio laser for urology, Magellan access sheaths, SLIP guides, and urological instruments.
- Leisegang (Cooper Surgical)coreIMH distributes Leisegang colposcopes for gynecological examinations.
- Scivita MedicalcoreIMH distributes Scivita Medical products including flexible ureteroscopes.
- CryoteccoreIMH distributes Cryotec vitrification kits developed by Dr. Masashige Kuwayama for reproductive medicine.
- MIM FertilitycoreIMH distributes MIM Fertility AI-powered products including EMBRYOAID for embryo evaluation and FOLLISCAN for follicular tracking.
- LifeGlobalminorIMH distributes LifeGlobal mineral oil for ART procedures.
- MerilminorIMH distributes Meril medical supplies.
- OrigiominorIMH distributes Origio sperm wash and other reproductive medicine products.
- BD (Becton Dickinson)coreIMH distributes BD products including Arctic Sun temperature management system and ARCTICGEL patches for therapeutic hypothermia.
- Purple SurgicalcoreIMH distributes Purple Surgical laparoscopic instruments including suction-irrigation sets, Veress needles, and surgical accessories.
- Feng MedicalminorIMH distributes Feng Medical laparoscopic trocars and medical packs.
- Allwin (Urology)minorIMH distributes Allwin urological products including ureteral guides and renal dilation sets.
- KivexminorIMH distributes Kivex medical equipment.
- Pall CorporationminorIMH distributes Pall medical filtration products.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
IMH competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Cardinal Health: Major US-based medical products distributor with significant medical-surgical segment. Shares the core B2B distributor model with IMH and serves overlapping hospital/clinical end customers.
- Henry Schein: Global medical and dental distributor with broad product portfolios across multiple specialties. Comparable to IMH as a B2B medical equipment distributor to healthcare providers, though operating at vastly larger scale and global geography.
- CooperSurgical: Women's health and fertility medical device company whose products (ENDOSEE, Leisegang colposcopes) IMH distributes in Chile. Strong overlap in gynecology, obstetrics, and reproductive medicine product lines.
- Becton Dickinson (BD): Major medical device manufacturer and distributor whose products (Arctic Sun temperature management, surgical instruments) IMH distributes in Chile. Directly comparable product lines in surgical and critical care categories.
- McKesson Medical-Surgical: One of the largest US medical-surgical distributors serving hospitals, clinics, and physician offices. Comparable business model to IMH (B2B medical distribution), though at much greater scale and with broader product breadth.
- Patterson Companies: Medical and dental supply distributor serving healthcare providers across multiple specialties. Comparable B2B specialty medical distribution model with focus on clinical end markets.
- Owens & Minor: Medical-surgical supply distributor with strong hospital channel presence. Comparable distribution model and customer base to IMH, including surgical and perioperative product portfolios.
- Karl Storz: Global endoscopy and surgical instrumentation manufacturer with overlap to IMH's laparoscopic and urological instrument portfolio (ureteroscopes, trocars, suction-irrigation sets). Competitor as a manufacturer-distributor of similar specialty devices.
- Medline Industries: Largest privately held medical supplies manufacturer and distributor in the US. Operates a comparable medical distribution model with focus on hospitals and ambulatory care, though at global scale.
Emerging players
- Dornier MedTech: Medical device manufacturer specializing in urology lasers and stone management. One of IMH's core distribution principals (Thulio laser, Magellan access sheaths); comparable product specialization in surgical urology.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat2 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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IMH leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
IMH funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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IMH M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about IMH
What does IMH do?
IMH is a Chilean medical equipment distributor that supplies healthcare institutions with devices, instruments, and consumables from multiple international brands across four specialty areas: surgery, urology, gynecology and obstetrics, and reproductive medicine. The portfolio includes diagnostic and surgical equipment (lasers, colposcopes, hysteroscopes, LEEP systems), urological instruments (ureteroscopes, guides, stents), fertility products (micromanipulators, vitrification kits, AI-powered embryo and follicular evaluation systems), gynecological devices (uterine manipulators, balloons), and disposable surgical instruments (trocars, retractors, suction-irrigation sets).
Is IMH a public or private company?
IMH is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was IMH founded?
IMH was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is IMH based?
IMH is headquartered in Nunoa, Chile, in the Latin America region.
How does IMH make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Medical Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are medical Supplies Sales.
Who are IMH's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Cardinal Health, Henry Schein, CooperSurgical, Becton Dickinson (BD), McKesson Medical-Surgical, Patterson Companies, Owens & Minor, Karl Storz and Medline Industries. Dornier MedTech is listed as an emerging player.
Does IMH have an API?
No public API is recorded for IMH.
What industry is IMH in?
IMH's product category is Medical Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFAIAO, Perioperative Supply Chain, Instruments & Surgical Logistics, with a secondary code of HLAHADAN, Endoscopic Therapeutic & Access Devices (Trocars, dilators, biopsy/ablation tools). Its NAICS code is 3391 and its SIC code is 5047.