SR Saldanha Rodrigues

What SR Saldanha Rodrigues does

SR Saldanha Rodrigues Ltda. is a Brazilian privately held medical device manufacturer headquartered in the Manaus Industrial Pole, Amazonas, recognized in 2023 as Brazil's largest hypodermic syringe manufacturer. The company produces disposable syringes (1mL to 60mL, Luer Lock and Slip), hypodermic needles in gauges 16G to 30G, safety-engineered syringes and needles with built-in post-use needle protection, insulin syringes and pen needles, oral/enteral ENFit-compatible syringes, epidural syringes, microcannulas for aesthetic procedures, N-95 and triple-layer masks, umbilical clamps, and specimen collection bottles. Manufacturing operates under BPF (Good Manufacturing Practices) with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications, and the Manaus facility is powered by 2,344 solar panels generating 1.3 GWh per year. Notable proprietary technology includes the SR SUPERA zero-residual piston, which extracts 10-20% more doses per multi-dose vaccine vial, and a non-deactivatable safety device compliant with Brazil's NR32 occupational health regulation.

The company operates exclusively as a B2B seller to registered legal entities (healthcare facilities, distributors, government), with no direct-to-consumer channel and no public pricing. Distribution is conducted through a network of regional sales representatives covering all 26 Brazilian states, complemented by a manufacturing subsidiary in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay (SR Productos para la Salud S.A., operational since 2012) and a distribution partnership with DAYDES S.A. in Argentina. The customer base spans healthcare facilities, public health and vaccination programs, diabetes care providers, aesthetic medicine clinics, dental offices, veterinary clinics, and clinical laboratories.

SR generates revenue through hardware sales of medical devices, anchored by a flagship supply relationship with Brazil's Ministry of Health through the Programa Nacional de Imunização (PNI). During the COVID-19 pandemic the company scaled to 24/7 production to supply national vaccination without price increases. The company is 100% family-owned under the Saldanha Rodrigues Group, which originated around 1975 in engineering, construction, and mining before pivoting to healthcare in 2000. Luiz Antônio Saldanha Rodrigues serves as President.

Name

SR Saldanha Rodrigues

Legal name

Saldanha Rodrigues LTDA

Website

https://seringasr.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SR Saldanha Rodrigues is a Brazilian privately held medical device manufacturer producing disposable syringes, needles, safety devices, masks, and microcannulas, serving healthcare facilities, public vaccination programs, and aesthetic clinics across Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices — Disposable Syringes & Hypodermic Needles

NAICS

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

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parenteral & Injectable Packaging Components (Stoppers, Seals, Syringes, Cartridges) (IMALAIAE), Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Disposable syringes manufacturing
• Hypodermic needles production
• Medical devices supply
• Safety injection devices
• Vaccination syringes wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Manaus

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales: SR Saldanha Rodrigues generates revenue through manufacturing and selling disposable medical devices including syringes, hypodermic needles, safety devices, masks, collection bottles, umbilical clamps, and other healthcare products. Products are sold exclusively to registered legal entities (B2B) through a network of regional sales representatives across Brazil and international markets in Latin America (Paraguay, Argentina). The company participates in major public vaccination programs including Brazil's PNI (Programa Nacional de Imunização) and supplied products during the COVID-19 pandemic without price increases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SR Saldanha Rodrigues manufactures and sells disposable medical devices — primarily hypodermic syringes (1mL–60mL), hypodermic needles (16G–30G), insulin syringes and pen needles, safety-engineered syringes/needles, ENFit oral/enteral syringes, epidural syringes, microcannulas for aesthetics, N-95 and triple-layer face masks, collector bottles, umbilical clamps and disposable caps. Products are sold exclusively B2B to registered legal entities (healthcare facilities, distributors, government immunization programs) across Brazil and Latin America.

Product overview

SR Saldanha Rodrigues is a medical device manufacturer specializing in disposable syringes and needles for healthcare applications. The company operates a diversified product portfolio organized across distinct product lines: Hypodermic Products (syringes in 1mL-60mL with Luer Lock/Slip, insulin syringes with fixed and safety needles, and safety devices), Injection Needles (hypodermic needles in gauges 16G-30G, dental gingival needles, aspiration needles, and Insufine pen needles for insulin delivery), Safety Products (safety-engineered needles and syringes with built-in protection mechanisms and Epiflex safety devices), Aesthetic/Medical Aesthetics (micro-needles, microcannulas, SR FACELIFT and SR FACEFINE syringes for facial harmonization), Oral/Enteral Feeding (ENFit-compatible syringes and adapter caps), Infection Control (N-95 and triple-layer masks, disposable bouffant caps), and Laboratory/Collection Products (specimen collection bottles, umbilical clamps). The company participates in Brazil's National Immunization Program (PNI) supplying syringes for mass vaccination campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SR Imuniza: Syringe line for immunization with zero residual volume
• SR Supera
• SR FACEFINE
• SR Derma
• SR Insufine
• Protect Fine
• SR Pump

Products and services

• Agulhas Hipodérmicas (Hypodermic Needles) Hypodermic needles available in gauges 16G to 30G with trifaceted bevel for smooth penetration, silicone-lubricated cannula, and color-coded hubs conforming to international color standards. Sold to healthcare facilities and professionals.
• Agulhas Hipodérmicas com Protetor de Segurança (Safety Hypodermic Needles) Hypodermic needles with built-in safety device that covers the needle after use to prevent accidental needle sticks, available in gauges 16G to 30G. NR32-compliant.
• Agulha SR para Infusão (SR Infusion Needle) Infusion needle with trifaceted bevel designed for user comfort and ease of application for medical professionals.
• Agulha SR para Infusão com Protetor de Segurança (Safety Infusion Needle) Infusion needle with a fixed safety device attached to the hub, compatible with needle size, providing protection against accidental needle sticks.
• Agulha Gengival (Dental Gingival Needle) Dental gingival needle with trifaceted bevel for comfort, ultra-thin wall for smooth penetration, universal internal thread for Carpule syringe fitting, INMETRO approved.
• Agulha para Aspiração (Aspiration Needle) Aspiration needle with simple bevel and angled-without-tip variants, sterilized with ethylene oxide, for aspiration, irrigation, preparation and transfer of solutions and medications.
• Agulha Insufine (SR Insu-Fine Insulin Pen Needle) Insulin pen needle with ultra-sharp trifaceted bevel, lubricated cannula, universal fit compatible with major insulin pen brands, available in gauges 29G–32G with color-coded cap matching international standards.
• Microagulha SR Derma (SR Derma Micro-needle) Micro-needle for mesotherapy and aesthetic procedures with smaller gauges for safety and patient comfort, compatible with Luer Slip and Lock syringes, trifaceted bevel for smooth application.
• Microcânula SR Derma (SR Derma Microcannula) Semi-flexible blunt-tip microcannula with lateral opening, depth markers every 10mm and product exit indicator; includes auxiliary incision needle with trifaceted bevel for reduced bruising and greater precision in aesthetic applications.
• Seringas Hipodérmicas (Hypodermic Syringes) Hypodermic syringes in sizes 1mL, 3mL, 5mL, 10mL, 20mL, and 60mL, with Luer Lock or Luer Slip nozzles, designed for aspirating, applying, injecting, irrigating and extracting fluids.
• Seringa Hipodérmica com Dispositivo de Segurança (Safety Hypodermic Syringe) Hypodermic syringes in 1mL–60mL sizes with built-in non-deactivatable safety mechanism that prevents accidental needle sticks after use; INMETRO approved.
• Seringas Insulina (Insulin Syringes) Insulin syringes for diabetes management, available in 1.0mL with and without needle and with safety protector; Luer Lock/Slip nozzles with precision graduation for subcutaneous injection.
• Seringas Insulina com Agulha Fixa (Insulin Syringes with Fixed Needle) Insulin syringes with fixed needle in 0.3mL, 0.5mL, and 1.0mL sizes, available in gauges 29G–31G with lubricated needle, zero residual space, and INMETRO approval.
• Seringa para Bomba – SR PUMP (SR PUMP Infusion Pump Syringe) Infusion pump syringe for extracting, applying and injecting fluids through syringe pumps; Lock nozzle for secure connection, transparent cylinder for precise volume reading; compatible with all major infusion pump brands.
• Seringa Oral – Enteral (Oral/Enteral Syringe) Oral/enteral feeding syringe with BigLock and ENFit nozzles incompatible with IV Luer connections for patient safety; purple color-coded to differentiate from hypodermic syringes; for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
• Seringa Epidural (Epidural Syringe) Epidural syringe for loss-of-resistance technique with low resistance for greater tactile sensitivity, available in 5mL, 10mL, and 20mL sizes for precise epidural anesthesia administration.
• Seringa Supera (SR SUPERA Premium Syringe) High-precision syringe with zero residual piston for no medication loss, ultra-sharp triple-bevel needle, smooth movement throughout barrel for safe and controlled injections, designed for vaccination campaigns.
• Seringa Cristal – Policarbonato (Crystal Polycarbonate Syringe) Crystal syringe made of high-transparency polycarbonate with zero-residual piston, perfect internal surface finish, smooth plunger movement, Luer Lock nozzle; ideal for aesthetics, neuroradiology, neonatology, and reproductive medicine.
• Seringa SR Imuniza (SR Imuniza Immunization Syringe) Immunization syringe with zero residual volume, transparent body for medication level visualization, smooth movement, high-precision graduation scale, ultra-sharp trifaceted bevel needle.
• Seringa Fotossensível (Light-Sensitive Oral Syringe) Light-sensitive oral syringe with BigLock nozzle (incompatible with Luer) to prevent accidental medication administration; includes cap and universal adapter for oral/enteral nutrition with light-sensitive medications.
• Seringa SR FACELIFT (SR FACELIFT Crystal Syringe Kit) Facial harmonization crystal syringe kit containing a 1mL crystal Luer Lock syringe, hypodermic needle for aspiration, and microinjection needles, designed for aesthetic procedures.
• Seringa SR FACEFINE (SR FACEFINE Zero-Residue Aesthetic Syringe) Zero-residue syringe for facial harmonization procedures including hyaluronic acid filling, botulinum toxin, and biostimulators, available in 0.3mL, 0.5mL, and 1mL volumes with fixed needle in various gauges.
• Clamp Umbilical (Umbilical Clamp) Umbilical clamp for clamping newborn umbilical cord; V-shaped with double locking system, rounded and doubly serrated internal edges, resistant material with definitive seal.
• Cap Adaptador Oral Enteral SR (Oral Enteral Adapter Cap) Oral enteral adapter cap made of thermoplastic rubber, compatible with nozzles 11–22mm, ENFit connection compatible, for use with medication bottles and oral/enteral solutions.
• Cap Luer / Adaptador de Transferência (Luer Cap and Transfer Adapter) Luer cap for sealing syringe nozzles, tubing and Luer Slip/Lock connections, plus transfer adapter for connecting two syringes for safe fluid transfer and mixing.
• Frasco Coletor (Universal Collector Bottle) Universal 80mL collector bottle for collecting stool, urine, sputum, sperm, and biopsy samples for clinical laboratory analysis, with screw cap, available in sterile and non-sterile versions.
• Touca Descartável (Disposable Bouffant Cap) Disposable bouffant cap with elastic perimeter, adjustable to any head size, breathable material, physical barrier against microorganism spread from hair.
• Epiflex (Simple Safety Device for Hypodermic Needles) Simple safety device for easy handling of hypodermic needles, protecting professionals from accidental needle sticks, manufactured per NR32 occupational safety guidelines, available in green, blue, yellow and transparent.
• Máscaras N-95 Protect Fine (N-95 Face Masks) N-95 (PFF-2S Protect Fine) mask with efficient filter that retains microorganisms, particles, fluids and toxic vapors; BFE filtration efficiency ≥99%, ultrasonically welded, suitable as surgical mask for healthcare professionals.
• Máscaras Tripla (Triple-Layer Face Masks) Triple-layer face mask providing a physical barrier against contaminants, microorganisms, particles and fluids; BFE filtration efficiency ≥98%, with coated nasal clip and strong elastic for a perfect fit.

Quantifiable outcome

• SR SUPERA syringes achieved 10-20% more vaccine doses per multi-dose vial compared to standard syringes during COVID-19 vaccination
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, supporting, flagship and core.

• ABIMO (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Dispositivos Médicos)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025ABIMO is the Brazilian Medical Device Industry Association. SR participates in trade shows (Hospitalar, HospitalMed, CONAHP) under the ABIMO booth, leveraging the association's credibility and industry presence. The partnership provides access to industry events, networking opportunities, and collective industry representation.
• 2W Energy / Zero CarbonsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020SR received Green Seal certification from 2W Energy, recognized by Zero Carbon, for powering manufacturing operations with 100% renewable solar energy. The 2,344 solar panels generate 1.3 GWh annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 16.8 tons, demonstrating commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
• Brazilian Ministry of Health (PNI-MS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SR is a key supplier to Brazil's National Immunization Program (Programa Nacional de Imunização), providing syringes and needles for mass vaccination campaigns including COVID-19 response. The company worked 24/7 during the pandemic to ensure uninterrupted supply to public health facilities nationwide.
• DAYDES S.A. (Argentina)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Argentine distribution partner located in San Miguel, Buenos Aires, responsible for distributing SR medical products throughout Argentina. Enables SR to serve the Argentine healthcare market with syringes, needles, and medical devices.
• SR Productos para la Salud S.A. (Paraguay)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Paraguayan subsidiary and manufacturing facility established in 2012 in Pedro Juan Caballero. This entity handles production and distribution throughout South American markets, representing SR's international expansion strategy. The facility operates alongside the main Brazilian factory to serve Latin American healthcare markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Smiths Medical (ICU Medical): ICU Medical (which acquired Smiths Medical) is a global player in syringes, needles, and safety-engineered injection devices, particularly the Portex and Jelco hypodermic lines. It is a comparable international competitor to SR for hospital and immunization injection products.
• B. Braun: B. Braun is a major global manufacturer of hypodermic syringes, needles, infusion systems, and safety-engineered injection devices with a strong presence across Latin America. It competes with SR in B2B hospital and immunization supply channels, particularly for safety syringes and infusion sets.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): BD is the world's largest manufacturer of syringes, needles, and injection systems (including the BD SafetyGlide and BD Ultra-Fine product lines), serving immunization, hospital, and insulin markets globally. It competes with SR particularly in Brazilian and broader Latin American PNI tenders, but operates a vastly broader medical device portfolio.

Others

• Cardinal Health: Cardinal Health is one of the largest U.S. medical product distributors, with extensive syringe, needle, and safety-device wholesale operations across the Americas. While not a primary manufacturer peer, its distribution scale and supplier network make it an influential adjacent player in the channels where SR competes.
• Medline Industries: Medline is a major U.S.-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies including syringes, needles, exam gloves, and personal protective equipment. It is an adjacent player — both a potential peer-supplier and a procurement reference point — across B2B hospital supply channels in the Americas.

Direct peers

• Terumo: Terumo is a leading Japanese medical device manufacturer with a global hypodermic needle and syringe business, including specialty safety-engineered and pre-filled syringe systems. Its product focus (high-precision needles/syringes for clinical and immunization use) closely mirrors SR's core offering.
• Nipro Medical Corporation: Nipro manufactures a broad range of disposable medical devices — syringes, needles, dialysis products, and infusion systems — and is a recognized multinational exporter to Latin American markets. It is one of the main low-cost regional competitors to SR across commodity and safety hypodermic product lines.

Emerging players

• Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices (HMD): HMD is one of the world's largest syringe and needle manufacturers, including disposable and auto-disable (AD) syringes widely used in global immunization programs. As a high-volume emerging market exporter, it competes with SR for global public-sector immunization tenders and is a relevant capacity benchmark for an emerging-market syringe producer at SR's scale.

Regional players

• Injex Indústrias Cirúrgicas: Injex is a Brazilian manufacturer of disposable syringes, needles, and insulin delivery devices serving the domestic and South American hospital and diabetes markets. It directly competes with SR in Brazilian B2B medical device channels at a slightly smaller scale.
• Laboratório Cristália: Laboratório Cristália is one of Brazil's largest pharmaceutical and hospital-products manufacturers, producing injectable drugs, anesthetics, and medical supplies including syringes. It is a Brazilian domestic peer with overlapping B2B healthcare distribution channels to hospitals and clinics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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