MedTec

What MedTec does

MedTec is a Chilean medical supplies distributor founded in 1993 and headquartered in the Las Condes district of Santiago. The company specializes in importing, distributing, and selling medical devices and consumables across eleven therapeutic care areas: anesthesia and pain management, biopsy, surgery, breast care, home care, intensive care, palliative care, dialysis, nutrition and gastrostomy, pediatrics, and oncology. Its core technology is medical device distribution rather than in-house product development; MedTec carries catalogs from leading international manufacturers including BD (vascular access catheters, hemodialysis catheters, Statlock stabilization devices, Site Rite ultrasound, Sherlock 3CG tip confirmation), ICU Medical (CADD infusion pumps, Port-A-Cath implantable systems, Gripper needles), Amoena (breast prosthetics including Adapt Air Light and Aqua Wave lines), Avanos (Homepump elastomeric infusers), GBUK (enteral feeding tubes), Ace Medical (Autofuser/Autoselector elastomeric pumps), MedCaptain (needle-free connectors), and QMD Degania and ZKSK (gastrostomy products). The company also distributes supporting consumables such as compression garments from Hunan Xiangzi and wound care/stoma products from Convatec.

MedTec serves two primary customer segments: institutional healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, physicians, and nurses across specialties such as oncology, surgery, intensive care, and dialysis) and individual patients requiring home-based care including dialysis, enteral nutrition, palliative care, and post-surgical recovery. Breast cancer patients requiring post-mastectomy prosthetics and compression garments represent a secondary sub-segment. The company reaches customers through three channels: a direct sales force to healthcare institutions, an e-commerce storefront at medtec.cl supporting both B2B quote requests and direct consumer purchases, and inside sales via phone and WhatsApp. Marketing includes official sponsorship of major Chilean medical congresses and community education events in partnership with patient advocacy foundations such as Fundación Mujeres por un Lazo.

The business model is distribution-based hardware sales, generating revenue through product margins on imported medical devices sold to Chilean healthcare institutions and end consumers. Pricing is primarily quote-based for institutional buyers, with limited public retail pricing on select products (e.g., the Almohadilla de Presión Lymph Flow at 56,000 CLP). The company is privately held, has no disclosed parent, no disclosed investors, and operates exclusively within Chile with no documented international expansion. All proprietary product technology described (e.g., ADAPT AIR breast prosthetics, BD Instaflash needle visualization, Sherlock 3CG tip confirmation) belongs to the upstream manufacturers, not to MedTec itself; the company's competitive position is built on its distribution rights, manufacturer relationships, and three decades of clinical relationships in the Chilean market.

Name

MedTec

Legal name

Medtec

Website

https://medtec.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MedTec is a privately held Chilean medical device distributor founded in 1993, sourcing and reselling vascular access, infusion, breast care, and wound care products from international manufacturers (BD, ICU Medical, Amoena) to hospitals, clinics, and home care patients in Chile through direct sales and an e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Vascular access catheters
• Infusion therapy products
• Enteral nutrition supplies
• Breast care prosthetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Distribution: MedTec operates as a distributor of medical devices and supplies, sourcing products from international manufacturers and selling to healthcare institutions and patients in Chile. Revenue is generated through product margins on medical supplies including vascular access devices, infusion pumps, breast prosthetics, and surgical equipment.
2. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer and B2B sales through their online store at medtec.cl, offering products for home care, post-surgical recovery, and clinical use. Customers can purchase products through the website with quote request functionality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MedTec distributes specialized medical devices and consumables for 11 care areas — vascular access catheters, infusion pumps, implantable ports, enteral feeding tubes, breast prosthetics, compression garments, ultrasound/tip confirmation systems, and pain management devices — sourced from international manufacturers and sold to healthcare institutions, clinical professionals, and home-care patients in Chile through its e-commerce site and direct sales channels.

Product overview

MedTec is a Chilean medical supplies distributor established in 1993, specializing in solutions for biopsy, surgery, intensive care, dialysis, gastrostomies, pain management, and oncology. The company offers a diverse portfolio of medical devices and consumables across multiple therapeutic areas including: (1) Vascular access products - PICCs, tunneled catheters (Broviac, Hickman, Groshong, Power Line), hemodialysis catheters (Equistream, Glidepath), peripheral catheters (Nexiva, Neoflon, Powerglide), catheter stabilization devices (Statlock family), and needle-free connectors (Maxzero, Mcfusion); (2) Implantable access systems - Port A Cath, P.A.S. Elite, Proport, and Huber/Gripper needles; (3) Infusion therapy - CADD pumps (Legacy Plus, SOLIS, SOLIS VIP), elastomeric infusers (Autofuser, Autoselector, Homepump), and related accessories; (4) Enteral nutrition - nasogastric/nasoyeyunal tubes, gastrostomy buttons, EnFit syringes and accessories; (5) Breast care - external breast prostheses (Amoena), post-surgical compression garments, and lymphedema management products; (6) Pain management - radiofrequency systems (COOLIEF); and (7) Diagnostic equipment - ultrasound systems (Site Rite 8) and tip confirmation systems (Sherlock 3CG). Products are sourced from international manufacturers including BD, ICU Medical, Amoena, Avanos, GBUK, Ace Medical, Hunan Xiangzi Medical, MedCaptain, QMD/Degania, and ZKSK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) Radiopaque polyurethane PICC lines (BD Power PICC) for peripheral venous access in adult and pediatric patients, with variants offering high-pressure contrast injection capability (300 psi), kink resistance, and Statlock compatibility. Available in single, double, and triple lumen configurations and multiple French sizes. For healthcare professionals performing vascular access procedures.
• Tunneled Central Venous Catheters (Broviac, Hickman, Groshong, Power Line) Tunneled radiopaque silicone and polyurethane central venous catheters (BD Broviac, Hickman, Groshong, Power Line) for long-term vascular access in patients without adequate peripheral access. Features include Luer lock caps, Surecuff fixation, Groshong valve, and high-pressure resistance for contrast injection. For oncology, dialysis, and long-term IV therapy patients.
• Hemodialysis Catheters (Equistream, Glidepath) Long-term tunneled hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and apheresis catheters (BD Equistream, Glidepath) made of radiopaque hygroscopic thermosensitive polyurethane supporting 500 ml/min flows. Available in multiple lengths with split aerodynamic or straight symmetric tips. For nephrology and dialysis units.
• Peripheral Venous Catheters (Nexiva, Neoflon PRO, Powerglide) Peripheral IV catheters (BD Nexiva, Neoflon PRO, Powerglide) for blood sampling, IV infusion, blood pressure monitoring, and contrast injection. Features include BD Instaflash needle technology, integrated dual-port systems, needle-stick protection, and Vialon biomaterial. For hospital and clinical IV therapy.
• Statlock Catheter Stabilization Devices Suture-free catheter stabilization devices (BD Statlock family) for central venous, PICC, arterial, midline, peripheral IV, epidural, nasogastric, hemodialysis, foley, and multipurpose tubes. 7-day duration; reduces vessel trauma and eliminates needle-stick and suture-related complications. For hospitals and clinical settings.
• CADD Ambulatory Infusion Pumps Ambulatory infusion pumps (ICU Medical CADD Legacy Plus, CADD Solis, CADD Solis VIP) providing continuous, intermittent, PCA, PCEA, and stepped/tapered administration profiles. Used for pain management, trauma, critical care, oncology, and labor preparation in hospital and ambulatory settings. Multi-therapy support for adult and pediatric patients.
• Elastomeric Infusion Pumps (Homepump, Autofuser, Autoselector) Disposable elastomeric (balloon-type) infusion pumps (Avanos Homepump, Ace Medical Autofuser/Autoselector) operating without gravity or electricity for continuous delivery of antibiotics, chemotherapy, and pain management therapies via IV, intra-articular, IM, subcutaneous, or epidural routes. Available in multiple volumes and flow rates with PCA bolus options. For ambulatory and hospital use.
• Implantable Venous Access Systems (Port A Cath, P.A.S. Elite, Proport) Implantable venous access ports (ICU Medical Port A Cath II, Port A Cath II Power, P.A.S. Elite, Proport) for repeated vascular access in long-term therapies. Features polysulfone portal with titanium base, self-sealing septum, and high-pressure contrast injection capability (300 psi). For oncology, parenteral nutrition, and chronic IV therapy patients.
• CADD Infusion Pump Accessories and Administration Sets Medication cassettes (100 ml, 250 ml), extension sets (76 cm, 114 cm), TOTM administration sets, and epidural administration sets compatible with CADD infusion pumps. Includes high-flow epidural sets and carry cases. Free-flow protection mechanisms across all sets. For clinical infusion therapy.
• Needle-Free IV Connectors (Maxzero, Mcfusion) Positive displacement (Maxzero) and neutral displacement (Mcfusion) needle-free connectors for intermittent and/or continuous IV therapy, blood sampling, and aspiration. Compatible with CVC, PICC, PVC, and implantable ports. Designed to reduce bloodstream infection risk and backflow. For clinical and home IV therapy.
• Enteral Feeding Tubes and Accessories (Nutricare, Carefeed) Nasogastric and nasoyeyunal EnFit feeding tubes (GBUK Nutricare, Carefeed) for delivering fluids, medications, or nutrition through the alimentary canal, plus gastric drainage and secretion aspiration. Available in adult and pediatric sizes, polyurethane and PVC construction, multiple French sizes and lengths. For clinical and home enteral nutrition.
• Amoena Breast Prostheses Portfolio External breast prostheses (Amoena Adapt Air Light, Aqua Wave, Essential 3S, Essential Light 2S, Basic, Basic Light) for post-mastectomy patients. Features include ADAPT AIR adjustable air chamber technology (25% lighter than conventional), transparent silicone for water activities, and symmetrical form options. For women recovering from breast cancer surgery.
• Compression Garments (Lymphedema Management) Circular knit compression sleeves (Hunan Xiangzi) for lymphedema prevention and management in wrist-to-axilla and wrist-to-shoulder configurations. Available in Grade II (20-30 mmHg) and Grade III (30-40 mmHg) compression with silicone bands for fixation. Breathable material with mesh structure. For post-surgical and chronic lymphedema patients.
• Site Rite 8 Portable Ultrasound System Portable 2D ultrasound system (BD Site Rite 8) with customized vascular access applications, vessel measurement tools, electronic connectivity, and procedure documentation. Can integrate Sherlock 3CG tip confirmation system. For vascular access specialists, interventional radiology, and bedside procedures.
• Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System Magnetic and ECG-based real-time catheter tip confirmation system (BD Sherlock 3CG TCS) for PICC placement. Provides alternative to fluoroscopy using passive magnetic tracking and patient cardiac electrical activity. Used with BD Power PICC Sherlock 3CG kits. For vascular access teams and interventional radiology.
• COOLIEF Radiofrequency Pain Management System Radiofrequency generator system (COOLIEF) for cooled radiofrequency ablation procedures used in chronic pain management. For anesthesiologists, pain management specialists, and interventional pain physicians.
• Huber/Gripper Port Access Needles Non-coring Huber-type stainless steel needles (ICU Medical Gripper, Gripper Plus, Gripper Micro, Port A Cath needle) for safe insertion into implantable access systems. Available with and without Y-connector, with needle-stick protection variants. Multiple gauges and lengths. For infusion into implantable ports.
• Multiscan 5000 Diagnostic Imaging System Multiscan 5000 diagnostic imaging or scanning system for medical applications. For healthcare facilities and clinical diagnostic use.
• Posicionador Uterino OR (Uterine Positioning Device) Uterine positioning device for operating room use during gynecological surgical procedures. For gynecological surgeons and operating room staff.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• BD (Becton Dickinson)coreTechnology or IntegrationBD is a primary supplier of vascular access products including PICC catheters, peripheral catheters, dialysis catheters, syringes, and connectors. MedTec distributes BD products including Power PICC, Nexiva, Neoflon, Posiflush, Statlock, Glidepath, Equistream, and Site Rite ultrasound systems in Chile.
• ICU MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationICU Medical supplies infusion pumps (CADD series), administration sets, port catheters, gripper needles, and enteral feeding components. Products include CADD SOLIS, CADD LEGACY PLUS pumps, Port A Cath systems, and EnFit enteral products.
• AmoenacoreTechnology or IntegrationAmoena provides breast prosthetics and post-surgical garments. Products include Aqua Wave water-activity prosthetics, Adapt Air adjustable prosthetics, Essential series, compression bands, and post-surgical bras for breast cancer recovery.
• AvanossecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAvanos supplies elastomeric infusion pumps (Homepump series) for continuous drug delivery including antibiotics, chemotherapy, and pain management therapies for hospital and ambulatory use.
• Ace MedicalsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAce Medical provides infusion accessories including elastomeric pumps (Autofuser, Autoselector), Autofiller filling machine, and carrying cases for ambulatory infusion therapy.
• GBUK (Enteral)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationGBUK supplies enteral feeding products including nasogastric and nasojejunal tubes under the Nutricare and Carefeed brands for adult and pediatric patients.
• Hunan Xiangzi Medical Device TechnologysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationHunan Xiangzi provides compression garments for lymphedema prevention including arm sleeves in wrist-to-axilla and wrist-to-shoulder configurations with Grade II and III compression levels.
• QMD DeganiasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationQMD Degania supplies gastrostomy buttons and extension sets for enteral feeding, providing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy solutions.
• MedCaptainsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMedCaptain provides needle-free connectors (Mcfusion series) designed for intermittent IV therapy and continuous infusion with neutral displacement technology to reduce bloodstream infections.
• ConvatecsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationConvatec supplies advanced wound care and stoma products, with MedTec serving as a distribution partner in Chile.
• ZKSKsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationZKSK provides gastrostomy products including PEG kits and extension sets for enteral nutrition delivery.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: Largest privately held U.S. manufacturer and distributor of medical-surgical supplies, serving hospitals, surgery centers, and home health. Comparable to MedTec in serving the same end-customers across surgical, wound care, and vascular access — though Medline is also a manufacturer.
• Henry Schein: Global medical and dental distributor with extensive OEM partnerships across vascular access, surgical supplies, and diagnostics. Comparable to MedTec in business model (multi-brand distribution) but operates globally at vastly greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• McKesson: One of the largest North American pharmaceutical and medical-surgical distributors, distributing devices and supplies from BD, ICU Medical, and similar manufacturers. Same wholesale/distribution model as MedTec, but with global reach and tier-1 institutional contracts.
• Patterson Companies: U.S. medical and dental distributor that distributes third-party OEM products to healthcare providers, similar to MedTec's distribution model. Overlaps with MedTec in distributing devices and consumables from multiple manufacturers to clinical end-customers.
• ICU Medical: Another primary MedTec OEM partner, supplying infusion pumps (CADD series), Port A Cath implantable ports, Gripper needles, and enteral feeding products. ICU Medical's direct-distribution ambitions or partnership decisions in South America directly affect MedTec's revenue from these product lines.
• ConvaTec: Global medical products company focused on advanced wound care, ostomy, continence care, and infusion sets — categories that overlap with MedTec's wound care and home infusion portfolio. Comparable as an OEM whose products MedTec distributes in Chile.
• Becton Dickinson (BD): One of MedTec's core OEM partners — BD manufactures the vascular access catheters (Power PICC, Nexiva, Broviac), Statlock stabilization devices, Site Rite ultrasound, and Sherlock 3CG tip confirmation products that dominate MedTec's catalog. As the upstream manufacturer, BD's go-to-market strategy directly shapes MedTec's competitive position in Chile.
• Cardinal Health: Major U.S. medical products distributor serving hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinical laboratories with a deep multi-OEM portfolio. Operates the same kind of multi-brand medical supply distribution business as MedTec, just at dramatically larger scale.
• Owens & Minor: Global medical-surgical distribution and patient-direct supply company specializing in acute care and home health products. Closely comparable in distribution-only model and OEM-led portfolio, with overlap in wound care and vascular access categories MedTec carries.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish manufacturer of wound care and surgical solutions (including Mepilex, Mepitel, and surgical drapes) that overlaps with MedTec's surgical and wound care distribution categories. A relevant peer as another global OEM whose products reach Chilean hospitals via similar distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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