Palmedic

What Palmedic does

Palmedic b.v. is a Dutch manufacturer of medical disposables headquartered in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands, founded in 2001 as a family business and operating as a member of the Nuovomed group b.v. The company specializes in infection-prevention consumables, organized around four branded product lines: Probetection™ (sterile and non-sterile ultrasound transducer covers for cardiology/TEE-TOE, urology/gynaecology, and radiology procedures, all classified as Class IIa medical devices under EU MDR Rule 5), Bandafix® (elastic wide-mesh bandages for wound care fixation, with 10x width and 2x length stretch and a non-fraying design), Puracloth™ (preservative-free self-foaming disposable wash cloths), and Purasoft™ (dry wash mitts made from viscose/PES spunlace). Palmedic also offers tailor-made custom protective drapes, exemplified by a co-developed drape for Microsure's MUSA surgical microsurgery robot.

The company manufactures under ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management and sells primarily to healthcare facilities (hospitals, nursing homes), pharmacies, and medical device OEMs. Its go-to-market is channel-partner-led, with a distributor network covering more than 45 countries and a specific Benelux partnership with Mediq for Bandafix products; OEM and tailor-made engagements are handled via direct sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with products sold in standard selling units (e.g., 40-50 piece export cartons for TEE kits) and reorder economics driven by clinical consumption volumes.

Palmedic's commercial model is fundamentally a low-margin, volume-based medical disposables business differentiated by regulatory certification, brand portfolio, and OEM co-development capability rather than technology platform depth. The scale envelope implied by 11-50 employees and a single production site positions it as a focused niche player in the European medical disposables value chain, with growth optionality coming from geographic distribution expansion and OEM partnerships rather than from software, data, or AI-enabled product lines.

Name

Palmedic

Legal name

Palmedic b.v.

Website

https://palmedic.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palmedic is a Dutch ISO 13485-certified manufacturer of medical disposables, producing ultrasound transducer covers (Probetection™), wound care bandages (Bandafix®), and personal hygiene products (Puracloth™, Purasoft™), plus custom surgical drapes for medical device OEMs, sold across 45+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Disposables Manufacturing

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing (322291)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Healthcare Hygiene Disposables (Patient Wipes, Underpads) (IMAMAGAF), Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB)

Keywords

• Medical disposables manufacturing
• Ultrasound transducer covers
• Infection prevention products
• Wound care bandages
• Custom surgical drapes

Headquarters

HQ city

Lichtenvoorde

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Disposables Sales: Palmedic generates revenue through the sale of medical disposable products including ultrasound transducer covers, bite guards, wound care bandages, and personal care products. Products are sold in various configurations (sterile/non-sterile) and packaging sizes to healthcare facilities, with reorder patterns based on clinical usage volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Palmedic manufactures and sells medical disposable products focused on infection prevention, including sterile and non-sterile ultrasound transducer covers (Probetection™), elastic mesh bandages for wound care (Bandafix®), self-foaming wash cloths and dry wash mitts for patient hygiene (Puracloth™ and Purasoft™), and tailor-made custom surgical drapes developed in collaboration with medical device manufacturers. Products are Class IIa medical devices manufactured under ISO 13485 quality management.

Product overview

Palmedic is a Dutch manufacturer of medical disposables specialising in ultrasound transducer covers, wound care bandages, and personal hygiene products. The company operates four core product lines: Probetection™ (ultrasound transducer covers for cardiology/TOE-TEE, urology/gynaecology, and radiology), Bandafix® (elastic mesh bandages for wound care and fixation), Puracloth™ (self-foaming wash cloths), and Purasoft™ (dry wash mitts). Palmedic also offers tailor-made custom solutions for medical equipment protection. All Probetection™ TEE/TOE products are Class IIa medical devices. The company serves international markets through a distribution network and operates from Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Probetection™: Complete line of ultrasound transducer covers for cardiology, urology/gynaecology, and radiology applications. Protects patients and professionals against cross-infections.
• Bandafix®
• Puracloth™
• Purasoft™

Products and services

• Probetection™ Ultrasound Transducer Covers Complete line of sterile and non-sterile ultrasound transducer covers and cover kits designed for Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE/TEE), urology/gynaecology, and radiology procedures. All covers are Class IIa medical devices and are intended for hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic imaging departments performing interventional ultrasound procedures.
• Bandafix® Elastic Wide Mesh Bandages Elastic wide mesh bandages with 10x original width and 2x original length stretch, made of cotton or polyamide in sizes 0-7. Non-raveling design with individually connected threads. Used by hospitals, nursing homes, and home care providers for quick and secure fixation of wound dressings on difficult-to-bandage body parts without additional tapes or plasters.
• Puracloth™ Self-Foaming Wash Cloths Soft self-foaming disposable wash cloths for full and partial body and hair cleansing. Skin-friendly, non-sensitizing, preservative-free, pH-balanced, hypoallergenic, and CHG-compatible formulation. Available in 8-pack and 30-pack sizes for hospitals, nursing homes, and home care use.
• Purasoft™ Dry Wash Mitts Soft dry wash mitts made from tear-resistant non-woven spunlace material (Viscose 75% / PES 25%) for daily patient hygiene. Designed for superior softness, absorption, and strength in hospital and nursing home bathing routines.
• Custom-Made Surgical Drapes (Tailor-Made Solutions) Tailor-made protective drapes developed in close collaboration with medical device manufacturers. Each project is custom-engineered to fit specialized medical equipment, such as the drape developed for Microsure's MUSA surgical robot for open microsurgery. Intended for OEMs and medical device companies requiring certified protection solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• All Probetection TEE/TOE covers and kits are classified as Class IIa medical devices meeting European regulatory standards

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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.

• MicrosurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalmedic developed a custom-made protective drape for Microsure's MUSA surgical robot for microsurgery. Microsure, founded in 2016 and based in Son, Netherlands (originated from TU Eindhoven and Maastricht UMC+), focuses on improving patient lives through robotic systems for micro surgery. MUSA is the world's first surgical robot for open microsurgery. The drape was designed and developed in close collaboration with the manufacturer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: Large US-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies including surgical drapes, exam gloves, wound care, and patient hygiene products. Competes with Palmedic in wound care, drapes, and patient bathing across hospital channels worldwide.
• 3M Health Care: Diversified healthcare business with surgical drapes, sterilization products, and wound care dressings. Overlaps with Palmedic in sterile medical disposables and ultrasound/surgical barriers, with vastly broader product portfolio and scale.
• Cardinal Health: Major medical products distributor and manufacturer with a broad portfolio including surgical drapes, gloves, wound care, and exam-room supplies. Comparable in the wholesale-distribution motion that Palmedic also relies on, with much broader scale.
• Ansell: Global leader in medical and industrial protection including surgical gloves, drapes, and infection prevention consumables. Overlaps with Palmedic's sterile disposable and surgical drape categories, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader product breadth.

Direct peers

• Smith+Nephew: Global medical technology company with advanced wound management, surgical, and infection prevention product lines. Comparable to Palmedic in wound care fixation and surgical disposables, with substantially larger R&D and global commercial footprint.
• ConvaTec: Medical products company with portfolios in advanced wound care, ostomy care, and infection prevention. Closely comparable to Palmedic in wound care fixation (Bandafix vs. ConvaTec wound dressings) and patient hygiene consumables.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish global manufacturer of single-use medical disposables including surgical drapes, wound care dressings, and infection prevention products. Directly comparable to Palmedic in wound care (Bandafix vs. Mepilex / Mepitel) and custom surgical drapes, with overlapping hospital customers.
• Hartmann Group: German medical and hygiene products company with strong wound care, surgical, and infection prevention portfolios. Comparable to Palmedic's Bandafix wound care line and broader disposable medical consumables, particularly across European hospital channels.
• Coloplast: Danish medical device company specializing in wound care, ostomy, and continence care products. Directly comparable to Palmedic's Bandafix elastic bandage and wound dressing fixation offering, with overlapping hospital and home care customers.

Emerging players

• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, including products for healthcare and long-term care facilities. Comparable to Palmedic's Puracloth/Purasoft personal hygiene line and infection prevention mission, though primarily chemistry-based rather than device-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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