Create Medic
Create Medic Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of disposable silicone-based medical devices, primarily catheters across urology, gastroenterology, PEG, surgical, anesthesia, and veterinary categories, serving hospitals, home healthcare patients, and veterinary clinics with top market share in Japan for Foley catheters and ileus tubes.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersYokohama, Japan
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Create Medic does
Create Medic Co., Ltd. (クリエートメディック株式会社) is a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Japanese manufacturer of disposable medical devices specializing in silicone-based catheter technology. Founded in 1974, the company holds top domestic market share in Japan for silicone Foley catheters and ileus tubes, and operates manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, and Vietnam. Its portfolio exceeds 100 catheter items organized into six product families: (1) urinary/urology (all-silicone Foley catheters, anti-microbial Foley catheters, urine collection bags, self-catheterization products such as Safety Cath, renal pelvis balloon catheters, residual urine meters), (2) gastrointestinal/digestive (ileus tubes, ENBD tubes, balloon probes, the newly launched Ring Lacoon), (3) enteral nutrition/PEG (Funada-style percutaneous fistula catheter kits, gastrostomy buttons, PEG-J catheters, ISO 80369-3 compliant accessories), (4) surgical/biliary (PTCD kits, automatic biopsy needles), (5) anesthesia/respiratory (double-lumen endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, Acufuser nerve block pumps compliant with ISO 80369-6), and (6) veterinary products under the Tierrett sub-brand for small and large animals.
The company's core technology centers on silicone material expertise — biocompatibility, minimal mucosal irritation, and hydrophobic properties that reduce clot formation — combined with OEM contract manufacturing capabilities. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of disposable medical devices via medical device distribution networks and direct sales to hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare patients, with pricing determined through institutional procurement and direct negotiation rather than public disclosure. In April 2026 the company announced a three-pillar India expansion strategy — opening its first sales office in Chennai and planning additional offices in Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai within five years, alongside a planned Rs 100 crore manufacturing facility — marking a transition from a distributor-led to a direct-sales model in its newest geography and shifting the company's geographic center of gravity beyond its traditional Japan, China, and Vietnam manufacturing base.
Create Medic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Create Medic
- Legal name
- Kirst medic株式会社
- Website
- https://createmedic.co.jp
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Create Medic Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of disposable silicone-based medical devices, primarily catheters across urology, gastroenterology, PEG, surgical, anesthesia, and veterinary categories, serving hospitals, home healthcare patients, and veterinary clinics with top market share in Japan for Foley catheters and ileus tubes.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Create Medic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Devices
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- 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), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM), Incontinence & Urological Supplies (Catheters, Briefs, Ostomy Supplies) (HSABAKAH)
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Where Create Medic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Yokohama
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices6 records
Markets served
Create Medic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Disposable Medical Devices Sales: Manufactures and sells disposable medical devices including catheters (urology, gastroenterology, PEG, surgical, anesthesia). Estimated annual revenue of approximately $90 million based on market reports.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Create Medic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Create Medic manufactures and sells silicone-based disposable medical devices, primarily catheters, organized into six product families: urology (Foley catheters, urine collection bags, self-catheterization catheters), gastroenterology (ileus tubes), enteral nutrition/PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy kits, gastrostomy buttons), surgical/biliary (PTCD kits, biopsy needles), anesthesia/respiratory (endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, nerve block pumps), and veterinary devices under the Tierrett sub-brand. The company holds the top market share in Japan for silicone Foley catheters and ileus tubes.
Product overview
Create Medic is a manufacturer and seller of silicone-based medical devices, primarily catheters, organized into six core product families: (1) Urinary/urology products — including all-silicone Foley catheters (2-way, closed type, anti-microbial), urine collection bags, leg bags, safety self-catheterization catheters, renal pelvis balloon catheters, and residual urine meters; (2) Gastrointestinal/digestive products — including ileus tubes, ENBD tubes, balloon probes, and esophageal dilators; (3) Enteral nutrition/PEG products — including Funada-style percutaneous fistula catheter kits (Intree PEG Kit), gastrostomy buttons (CLINY, Facile), PEG-J catheters, and enteral nutrition accessories; (4) Surgical/biliary products — including PTCD kits and biopsy needles; (5) Anesthesia/respiratory products — including double-lumen endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, and Acufuser nerve block pumps; and (6) Veterinary products under the Tierrett sub-brand for small and large animals. The company holds top domestic market share in Japan for silicone Foley catheters and ileus tubes, and serves medical professionals, patients, and veterinarians through its catheter portfolio exceeding 100 items.
Differentiator
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Brands
- Tierrett (ティアレ): Animal healthcare brand meaning 'animal rescue' in German. Products include veterinary catheters for small animals and large animals.
Products and services
- All-Silicone Foley Catheter (2-Way Type) (オールシリコンフォーリーカテーテル（2ウェイタイプ）) All-silicone Foley catheter (2-way type) for urinary drainage, used for patients who cannot void naturally. Sold to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- CLINY Anti-microbial Foley Catheter (クリニー抗菌フォーリーカテーテル) Anti-microbial Foley catheter designed to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Sold to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
- CLINY Urine Collection Bag (クリニー採尿バッグ) Urine collection bag for use with Foley catheters, available in various configurations including low-floor type. Sold to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
- Safety Cath Self-Catheterization Catheter (セフティカテ) Self-catheterization catheter for patients who need to void independently, including specialized designs for females and children. Sold to patients, caregivers, and home healthcare channels.
- Ileus Tube (イレウスチューブ) Intestinal tube for decompressing the bowel in patients with ileus (bowel obstruction), available in hydrophilic-coated and various tip configurations. Sold to hospitals and gastroenterology departments.
- Intree PEG Kit / Percutaneous Fistula Catheter Kit (経皮的瘻用カテーテルキット / イントリーフPEGキット) PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) catheter kit for enteral nutrition via gastrostomy. Sold to hospitals, gastroenterology departments, and enteral nutrition teams.
- Gastrostomy Button / Facile Button (胃瘻ボタン / ファシルボタン) Low-profile gastrostomy button for long-term enteral nutrition delivery, improving patient quality of life compared to traditional nasogastric tubes. Sold to hospitals and home healthcare channels.
- CLINY PTCD Kit (クリニーPTCDキット) Percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage kit for biliary drainage in patients with bile duct obstruction caused by stones or tumors. Sold to hospitals and surgical departments.
- Acufuser Continuous Injection Pump (アキュフューザー) Continuous injection pump and bolus injection pump for nerve block anesthesia and other regional anesthesia applications. Sold to hospitals and anesthesiology departments.
- Double Lumen Endotracheal Tube (ダブルルーメン気管内チューブ) Double-lumen endotracheal tube for anesthesia and respiratory care, allowing independent ventilation of each lung. Sold to hospitals and anesthesiology departments.
- Tracheostomy Tube (トラキオストミーチューブ) Tracheostomy tube for patients requiring long-term airway management, available in cuffed and uncuffed configurations. Sold to hospitals and respiratory care departments.
- Renal Pelvis Balloon Catheter (腎盂バルーンカテーテル) Balloon catheter used in renal pelvis procedures for nephrostomy applications. Sold to hospitals and urology departments.
- Auto Biopsy Needle Acecut (自動生検針エースカット) Automatic biopsy needle for tissue sampling in diagnostic procedures. Sold to hospitals and diagnostic departments.
- Ring Lacoon (リングラクーン) New product in the digestive/gastroenterology catheter category. Sold to hospitals and gastroenterology departments.
- CLINY Anti-microbial Foley Tray Kit with Precision Urine Meter Bag (クリニー抗菌フォーリートレイキット（精密尿量計バッグ付）) Tray kit combining an anti-microbial Foley catheter with a precision urine measurement bag in a single integrated package. Sold to hospitals, clinics, and urology departments.
- Tierrett Veterinary Medical Products (ティアレ) Veterinary medical device sub-brand including Foley catheters, PEG kits, endotracheal tubes, and guidewires for small and large animals. Sold to veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.
Quantifiable outcome
- Top market share in Japan for silicone Foley catheters
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Companies that use Create Medic
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
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- No
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Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Create Medic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Wellspect Healthcare: Swedish specialty company (a Mölnlycke Health Care subsidiary) focused on intermittent urinary catheters and bowel management. Directly competes with Create Medic's self-catheterization and digestive product lines.
- Convatec: UK-listed medical device company with a substantial continence care catheter business alongside ostomy and advanced wound care. Competes head-to-head with Create Medic in urology/continence catheter categories.
- Hollister Incorporated: US privately held medical device company with a continence care portfolio including intermittent catheters and urinary drainage products. Competes with Create Medic in self-catheterization and Foley catheter segments.
- Coloplast: Global leader in ostomy, continence, and wound care with a major urology catheter portfolio (including SpeediCath self-catheterization products). Directly competes with Create Medic in Foley and intermittent urinary catheters worldwide.
- Teleflex: US-listed medical device company with a urology portfolio (Rusch brand) including Foley catheters, intermittent catheters, and urinary drainage products. Direct overlap with Create Medic's core catheter lines.
Broad incumbents
- Medtronic: Global medtech leader with a diversified portfolio including enteral feeding (e.g., Kangaroo pumps and tubes) and certain urology products. Competes with Create Medic's PEG/enteral nutrition line as a broad incumbent.
- Abbott: Diversified healthcare giant with a substantial enteral nutrition device business (Compat, Flexiflo) overlapping with Create Medic's PEG catheter and gastrostomy button product lines.
- B. Braun: Large German medical device and pharmaceutical company with a broad hospital products portfolio including urology catheters, infusion therapy, and surgical drainage. Overlaps with Create Medic's catheter and enteral feeding products.
Others
- Cardinal Health: Major US medical product distributor and manufacturer of clinical and surgical supplies, including catheter and urology products. Relevant as a competitor in certain catheter categories and as a potential distribution partner for Create Medic's international expansion.
Regional players
- Fuji Systems: Japanese medical device manufacturer specializing in catheters and similar disposables, competing directly with Create Medic in the Japanese home market for Foley and specialty catheters.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Create Medic
What does Create Medic do?
Create Medic manufactures and sells silicone-based disposable medical devices, primarily catheters, organized into six product families: urology (Foley catheters, urine collection bags, self-catheterization catheters), gastroenterology (ileus tubes), enteral nutrition/PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy kits, gastrostomy buttons), surgical/biliary (PTCD kits, biopsy needles), anesthesia/respiratory (endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, nerve block pumps), and veterinary devices under the Tierrett sub-brand. The company holds the top market share in Japan for silicone Foley catheters and ileus tubes.
Is Create Medic a public or private company?
Create Medic is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Create Medic founded?
Create Medic was founded in 1974. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Create Medic based?
Create Medic is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Create Medic make money?
One revenue line is on record: disposable Medical Devices Sales.
Who are Create Medic's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Wellspect Healthcare, Convatec, Hollister Incorporated, Coloplast and Teleflex. Broad incumbents are Medtronic, Abbott and B. Braun. Cardinal Health is listed as an others. Fuji Systems is listed as a regional player.
Does Create Medic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Create Medic.
What industry is Create Medic in?
Create Medic's product category is Medical Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHALAI, Urinary Catheters & Drainage (Intermittent/Foley Catheters, Bags, Securement), with a secondary code of HLAHANAG, Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs). Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3841.