What Micro-Tech Endoscopy does

Micro-Tech Endoscopy is a privately-held US medical device company, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that develops and sells a comprehensive portfolio of single-use endoscopic instruments and accessories exclusively for gastroenterology. Its 60-plus product SKUs span the full GI procedure workflow — cholangioscopy (eyeMAX single-use cholangioscopes, EHL Lithotron, extraction baskets), biliary access (hydrophilic guidewires, sphincterotomes, stone retrieval balloons), biopsy (forceps, cytology brushes, hot forceps, Precisor EXL), EUS-guided tissue sampling (Trident FNA/FNB needles with cobalt-chromium alloy, nitinol adapt needles), hemostasis (Lockado, SureClip, DuraClip, PinPoint injection needles, multi-band ligators), nitinol esophageal stents, dilation balloons, polypectomy and resection tools (Edgehog hot snare, GoldKnife ESD knife, BlueBoost submucosal injection, LesionHunter, SureTrac traction, DAT Closure Device), and infection-prevention consumables. The portfolio was materially expanded in March 2024 via the acquisition of the Duraclip, Precisor, and Optibite product lines from CONMED.

The company operates a direct B2B go-to-market targeting hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and gastroenterology practices in the United States, with a documented reach extending into Latin America. Sales are quote-based and processed through a customer service team (877-552-4027, [email protected]) rather than through an e-commerce channel, and adoption is supported by an active physician training and KOL program that includes hands-on courses at the Mayo Clinic Sim Center, UC San Diego, and multiple regional US sites, plus annual exhibition at Digestive Disease Week. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company positions itself on physician-inspired design combined with competitive, value-driven pricing relative to larger diversified medtech OEMs.

Micro-Tech Endoscopy is a subsidiary within the broader Micro-Tech Group corporate structure. With 147 employees and a focused, single-vertical product strategy, the company competes against larger incumbents such as Boston Scientific, Olympus, CONMED, and Steris by offering breadth across the GI endoscopy procedure economy, leveraging physician collaboration for product development (exemplified by named inventors and KOLs), and pricing aggressively in commoditizing consumable categories while introducing differentiated single-use devices such as the eyeMAX cholangioscope.

Name

Micro-Tech Endoscopy

Legal name

Micro-Tech Endoscopy

Website

https://mtendoscopy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Micro-Tech Endoscopy is a privately-held, US-based medical device company that develops and sells a broad portfolio of single-use endoscopic instruments and accessories exclusively for gastroenterology, serving hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and GI practices through direct sales and physician-led training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Endoscopic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Endoscopy Systems & Accessories (Scopes, Cameras, Light Sources, Insufflation) (HLAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endoscopic Therapeutic & Access Devices (Trocars, dilators, biopsy/ablation tools) (HLAHADAN), Reprocessing & Endoscope Infection Prevention (AERs, Drying/Storage, Leak Testing, Brushes) (HLAHANAJ)

Keywords

• Gastrointestinal endoscopy devices
• Single-use cholangioscopes
• EMR ESD accessories
• Hemostasis clips
• Nitinol esophageal stents

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of endoscopic medical devices and accessories to healthcare providers including hospitals, outpatient centers, and gastroenterology practices. Products include cholangioscopes, biopsy forceps, stents, resection devices, and infection prevention products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Micro-Tech Endoscopy designs and sells single-use endoscopic medical devices and accessories for gastrointestinal procedures, including cholangioscopes, biopsy forceps, hemostasis clips, nitinol esophageal stents, EUS needles, EMR/ESD resection and closure devices, biliary accessories, dilation balloons, polypectomy tools, and infection prevention products. Products are sold directly to hospitals, outpatient centers, and gastroenterology practices with physician training programs supporting adoption. The company is the US specialty endoscopy arm of Micro-Tech Group.

Product overview

Micro-Tech Endoscopy is a medical device company offering a comprehensive portfolio of endoscopic products for gastroenterology procedures. The product line includes cholangioscopes (eyeMAX single-use cholangioscopes), biliary devices (guidewires, sphincterotomes, stone retrieval balloons), biopsy tools (forceps, cytology brushes, hot forceps), EUS needles (FNA/FNB, nitinol adapt needles), hemostasis products (clips, band ligators, injection needles), dilation balloons, nitinol esophageal stents, polypectomy tools (snares, EndoINK), resection and retrieval devices (DAT Closure Device, SureTrac traction system, GoldKnife, BlueBoost, Edgehog), and infection prevention accessories. The company recently acquired Duraclip, Precisor, and Optibite product lines from CONMED. Products are primarily single-use disposable medical devices designed for use during endoscopic procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eyeMAX Single-Use Cholangioscope Single-use cholangioscope system for diagnostic and therapeutic cholangioscopy, designed for gastroenterologists performing biliary procedures. Available in 3.9mm and 3.2mm sizes with tailored accessories.
• eyeMAX 650 Single-Use Percutaneous Cholangioscope Single-use percutaneous cholangioscope for diagnosis and treatment of pancreaticobiliary disorders, used by therapeutic endoscopists.
• EHL Lithotron EL27 Electrohydraulic lithotripsy device and accessories used in cholangioscopy procedures to fragment biliary stones.
• eyeMAX Extraction Basket Extraction basket accessory compatible with the eyeMAX cholangioscope for stone and tissue retrieval.
• DAT Closure Device Closure device with a center post and two independent arms for mucosal defect closure following endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD).
• SureTrac Traction System Traction system for ESD procedures that reduces reliance on gravity, improves visualization, and provides optimal tissue traction during resection.
• Edgehog Hot Snare Hot snare with flat monofilament wire designed for precise tissue cutting during endoscopic resection and polypectomy procedures.
• GoldKnife ESD Knife ESD knife with integrated injection capability that eliminates the need to switch instruments during endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• BlueBoost Submucosal Injection Solution Submucosal injection solution for EMR procedures providing durable lift and safety cushion with a user-friendly design.
• LesionHunter ESD Marking Device ESD marking device used to identify and track lesions during endoscopic resection procedures.
• EnSure Coagulation Forceps Coagulation forceps for hemostasis during endoscopic submucosal dissection procedures.
• Trident FNB Needles Fine needle biopsy (FNB) needles made of cobalt-chromium (CoCr) alloy for EUS-guided tissue sampling, maintaining shape, sharpness, and flexibility.
• FNA and FNB Needles Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and fine needle biopsy (FNB) needles for EUS-guided tissue sampling.
• Nitinol Adapt Needles Nitinol-based adaptive needles for EUS-guided tissue sampling procedures.
• Lockado Hemostasis Clip Hemostasis clip for closing wounds, perforations, and post-procedure bleeding, with short stems suited for tight spaces.
• SureClip Hemostasis Clip Hemostasis clip for endoscopic closure of wounds and bleeding.
• DuraClip Hemostasis Clip Hemostasis clip product line acquired from CONMED, used for perforation closure, EMR/ESD, and post-sphincterotomy bleeding.
• PinPoint Injection Needle Injection needle for hemostasis and submucosal injection during endoscopic procedures.
• Endoscopic Multi-Band Ligator Multi-band ligator for endoscopic variceal ligation and hemorrhoid treatment.
• In-Sight Multi-Band Ligator In-office hemorrhoid bander for office-based hemorrhoid treatment procedures.
• Fully Covered Esophageal Stent Fully covered nitinol stent for management of esophageal strictures and obstructions.
• Partially Covered Esophageal Stent Partially covered nitinol stent for esophageal applications.
• Segmented Esophageal Stent Segmented nitinol stent designed for esophageal use.
• Hydro-Slide Guidewire Hydrophilic-coated guidewire for use in biliary endoscopic procedures.
• Sphincterotome Cutting sphincterotome used for biliary sphincterotomy during ERCP.
• Stone Retrieval Balloon Balloon catheter for stone extraction in biliary endoscopic procedures.
• Single Wire Biopsy Forceps Single wire biopsy forceps for tissue sampling during endoscopic procedures.
• Twin Wire Biopsy Forceps Twin wire biopsy forceps for enhanced tissue sampling during endoscopic procedures.
• Hot Forceps Bipolar hot forceps for simultaneous cutting and coagulation during biopsy procedures.
• Cytology Brushes Cytology brushes for cell collection during endoscopic procedures.
• Precisor EXL Biopsy Forceps Biopsy forceps product line acquired from CONMED.
• Inflation Systems Balloon inflation systems for endoscopic dilation procedures.
• Multi-Stage Balloons Progressive dilation balloons with multiple inflation stages for endoscopic dilation.
• Single-Stage Balloons Single-inflation dilation balloons for endoscopic dilation procedures.
• EndoINK Submucosal Injection Solution Submucosal injection solution for polypectomy marking and lift.
• Blue Beacon Polyp Marking Device Polyp marking and visualization device for polypectomy procedures.
• Cold Snares Cold snares for cold snare polypectomy without electrocautery.
• Hot Snares Electrocautery snares for hot polypectomy procedures.
• Napoleon Measuring Device Measuring device for polyp size assessment during polypectomy procedures.
• EnTrap Polyp Trap Polyp trap for specimen retrieval during endoscopic procedures.
• Retrieval Forceps Forceps for specimen retrieval during endoscopic procedures.
• Polyp Traps Collection traps for polyp and specimen retrieval during endoscopic procedures.
• Biopsy Valves Single-use biopsy valves for infection prevention during endoscopic procedures.
• Bite Blocks Disposable bite blocks for patient protection during endoscopic procedures.
• CatchAll Transport Pad Transport pad for contaminated scope and equipment handling during endoscopic procedures.
• Cleaning Brushes Brushes for endoscope channel cleaning and reprocessing.
• Accessory Kits Compliance kits containing infection prevention accessories for endoscopic procedures.
• ColoShield Procedure Drape Procedure drape for colonoscopy infection prevention.
• Air/Water Suction Valves Valve kits for endoscope air/water and suction functions.
• Lubricated Endoscope Valves and Accessories Pre-lubricated valves and accessories for endoscope reprocessing.
• Scope Tip Protector Protective cover for endoscope tip during handling and transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• High rate of complete closure when DAT Closure Device used alongside conventional clips, with minimized delayed bleeding

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CONMEDmajorOthers · 1 March 2024Micro-Tech Endoscopy signed a definitive agreement to acquire Duraclip, Precisor, and Optibite product lines from CONMED. This acquisition strengthens Micro-Tech's GI endoscopy portfolio and supports continued access for clinicians to these established product lines. The transaction represents a significant portfolio expansion through product line acquisition.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CONMED: Counterparty in Micro-Tech's acquisition of Duraclip, Precisor, and Optibite lines; CONMED remains a peer in GI endoscopy accessories, particularly in biopsy forceps and hemostasis clips.
• Fujifilm Healthcare: Endoscopy systems and accessories competitor with growing presence in GI therapeutic devices and single-use accessories, overlapping with Micro-Tech's biopsy, hemostasis, and resection portfolios.
• Boston Scientific: One of the largest GI endoscopy players, with a broad portfolio of biliary, hemostasis, ESD/EMR, and stent products overlapping directly with Micro-Tech's cholangioscopy, hemostasis clips, sphincterotomes, and esophageal stent lines.
• Cook Medical: Long-established GI endoscopy competitor with strong franchises in biliary (sphincterotomes, guidewires, stone retrieval), stents, and hemostasis — directly overlapping Micro-Tech's biliary and nitinol stent offerings.
• HOYA (Pentax Medical): Endoscopy division of HOYA offering flexible endoscopes and GI accessories; competes with Micro-Tech's single-use devices used alongside Pentax scope systems in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Olympus Corporation: Global endoscopy leader whose single-use and reusable GI devices, including scope systems and accessories, compete across nearly every Micro-Tech product category, particularly in cholangioscopy and hemostasis.

Emerging players

• Creo Medical: UK-based emerging player in advanced therapeutic endoscopy (ESD/EMR) with its Speedboat and CROMA platforms; competes with Micro-Tech's GoldKnife, BlueBoost, and Edgehog in the resection/advanced endoscopy niche.
• ERBE Elektromedizin: German specialist in electrosurgery and endoscopy platforms (VIO, ERBEJET), overlapping with Micro-Tech's coagulation forceps (EnSure), injection (BlueBoost), and ESD knife (GoldKnife) categories.

Broad incumbents

• Cantel Medical (now part of Steris): Infection prevention and endoscope reprocessing leader; overlaps with Micro-Tech's infection-prevention line (biopsy valves, brushes, drapes, transport pads, scope tip protectors).
• Medtronic: Diversified medtech incumbent with a smaller but established GI presence (including historical Given Imaging / PillCam); competes broadly in advanced endoscopy and biliary, though not specialized in Micro-Tech's full accessory breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MicroTechEndo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@micro-techendoscopy
• Facebookfacebook.com/MicroTechEndo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/micro-tech-usa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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