Homac

What Homac does

Homac is a privately held Brazilian medical device importer and distributor, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. The company specializes in minimally invasive cardiovascular products and holds exclusive national distribution rights in Brazil for multiple international manufacturers across five clinical segments: coronary intervention (drug-eluting stents, balloon catheters, guide wires from Lepu Medical and APT Medical), structural heart — both congenital and acquired (TAVI systems and occluders from Venus Medtech and SHSMA, with regional distribution for Abbott/AGA-SJM), electrophysiology (deflectable sheaths, introducers, and transeptal needles from APT Medical), endovascular and peripheral vascular interventions (PTA balloons, microcatheters, peripheral catheters from APT Medical and Lepu), and procedural accessories (Y-connectors, sheath kits, Teflon wires, inflator kits from Brosmed and Asahi guide wires from Japan).

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model through a specialist field sales team organized by product category, providing technical and commercial training to interventional cardiologists, electrophysiology specialists, and vascular surgeons at hospitals, clinics, and cardiac intervention centers across Brazil. Homac invests in clinical engagement through active participation in major Brazilian cardiology congresses (SBHCI, VALVE IN RIO, Sobrac, 4Hearts Team, SBHCI Structural Summit) and maintains a corporate website with a content/blog section and LinkedIn presence. Its revenue model is B2B medical device distribution — one-time product sales to healthcare institutions — supplemented by technical support and training services; pricing is not publicly disclosed. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no evidence of external institutional investment across its 40+ year history.

Name

Homac

Legal name

Homac

Website

https://homac.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Homac is a privately held Brazilian medical device distributor, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, that exclusively imports and distributes minimally invasive cardiovascular devices — including TAVI systems, drug-eluting stents, occluders, and electrophysiology products — from international manufacturers to hospitals and cardiology centers across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage, Trade Compliance & Import/Export for Life Sciences (HLAGAMAI)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Interventional cardiology
• Minimally invasive devices
• Cardiovascular medical devices
• Structural heart devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Distribution: Homac generates revenue by importing and distributing high-quality medical materials for minimally invasive procedures in Brazil, acting as exclusive national distributor for several international brands.
2. Technical and Commercial Services: Provides technical training and commercial support to healthcare professionals, supporting product adoption and customer relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Homac imports and distributes high-quality minimally invasive medical devices for interventional cardiology and vascular procedures in Brazil, serving as the exclusive national distributor for multiple international manufacturers including Venus Medtech, Lepu Medical, APT Medical, SHSMA, and Brosmed. The company provides technical training and commercial support to healthcare professionals across hospitals, clinics, and cardiac centers throughout Brazil.

Product overview

Homac is a Brazilian medical device distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of minimally invasive cardiac and vascular products through exclusive distribution partnerships with global manufacturers. The product portfolio spans five major brands: Venus Medtech (TAVI systems - VenusA-PRO Valve and System, VenusP Valve for structural heart interventions); Lepu Medical (coronary drug-eluting stents - Partner, Gureater, Vessselin; balloon catheters - Vesscide; guide catheters - Orien; peripheral products - Angiocide; accessories - Snare, Manifold, Inflator Kit); APT Medical (complex lesion treatment including Braidin series deflectable sheaths and introducers, Conqueror balloon catheters, Tresfort PTA balloons, guidewires - Susrail, Blackeel, Elong microcateter, and catheters for electrophysiology); Brosmed (accessories including Y-connectors, Teflon wires, introductory sheath kits, inflator kits); and SHSMA (occluders including MemoPart ASD, PDA, PFO, VSD for congenital heart defects, plus delivery systems and Snare devices). Products cover Coronary, Structural Congenital and Acquired, Electrophysiology, Endovascular, and Peripheral vascular segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VenusA-PRO Valve A transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) prosthesis with self-expanding Nitinol mesh and porcine pericardium leaflets, designed for treating severe aortic stenosis with recapturable positioning for precise alignment. For hospitals and cardiac centers performing TAVI procedures.
• VenusA-PRO System A repositionable delivery system for the Venus-A Valve providing stable delivery and procedural safety with radiopaque markers for precise prosthesis repositioning and recapture. For cardiac centers performing TAVI procedures.
• VenusP Valve The first pulmonary valve launched in Europe, featuring a self-expanding nitinol stent for treating all sizes of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) dysfunction using a minimally invasive percutaneous approach. For cardiac centers performing structural heart interventions.
• Partner Drug-Eluting Stent A drug-eluting stent with optimal combination of crossing profile, radial strength, and flexibility. Features thin 316L steel structure with Sirolimus and flexible polymer for coronary angioplasty. For hospitals performing percutaneous coronary interventions.
• Gureater Drug-Eluting Stent A cobalt chromium (CoCr) drug-eluting stent with bioabsorbable PLGA polymer and Sirolimus, offering 90-day drug release and MRI compatibility. For hospitals performing coronary angioplasty.
• Angiocide Peripheral Catheter A peripheral catheter with lower pressure dilation, regular lesion incision, and precise lesion anchoring to prevent balloon slippage and reduce plaque crushing area. For vascular surgeons performing peripheral interventions.
• Vesscide Balloon Catheter A balloon catheter with small tip profile for good crossability and three-directional memory folding for size minimization with great withdrawal capability. For hospitals performing coronary interventions.
• Vessselin Drug-Eluting Stent A drug-eluting stent using improved PEBAX material for flexibility, Paclitaxel to inhibit restenosis, and urea coating for better biocompatibility. For hospitals performing peripheral vascular interventions.
• Orien Guide Catheter A guide catheter with reinforced braided wire structure for better performance, combined with soft, radiopaque tip for excellent procedural performance. For electrophysiologists and interventional cardiologists.
• Braidin Cross Long Sheath and Transeptal Needle Set A long sheath and transeptal needle set with bidirectional bends for therapeutic catheters, combining safety and control with elastic nylon material allowing good curvature inside the heart. For electrophysiology specialists.
• Braidin Pro Introducer An introducer with adjustable valve dedicated to minimally invasive procedures requiring larger caliber devices, providing greater control of materials, bleeding control, and device integrity safety. For electrophysiology and structural heart procedures.
• Braidin MG Deflectable Sheath Catheter A deflectable sheath catheter with various profiles (4F to 14F) capable of directing its distal end for better sheath positioning in structural and electrophysiology procedures. For structural heart and electrophysiology specialists.
• Braidin L Mullins Sheath Known as the Mullins Sheath, allows vascular access for various diagnostics and therapies with extensive portfolio of curves and profiles, smooth dilator-to-sheath transition, and superior device advancement support. For electrophysiology and structural heart procedures.
• Conqueror NC Non-Compliant Balloon Catheter A non-compliant balloon catheter designed for post-dilatation angioplasty with low profile and dilation force to correct internal diameter of implanted stents, applying greater pressure to calcified arteries. For hospitals performing complex coronary lesion treatment.
• Conqueror SC Semi-Compliant Balloon Catheter A semi-compliant balloon catheter with ultra-low entry profile and excellent pushability and crossability for complex lesion treatment with efficient results. For hospitals performing complex coronary interventions.
• Blackeel Hydrophilic Guide Wire A hydrophilic guide wire made of Nitinol with excellent torque control providing 1:1 torque response for quick vessel delivery, with durable hydrophilic coating for navigation in tortuous lesions. For interventional cardiologists performing complex coronary procedures.
• Susrail Guide Wire A guide wire providing greater support, rigidity, and navigability with internal spiral core technology in core-to-tip design resulting in excellent support and tactile sensitivity. For interventional cardiologists performing complex coronary procedures.
• Elong Microcatheter A microcatheter dedicated to treating complex injuries such as Chronic Total Occlusions (CTOs) and Peripheral Vascular injuries with ultra-low profile compatible with 0.014 to 0.025 guides. For interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons.
• Tresfort 35 PTA Balloon Catheter A PTA balloon catheter for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty designed for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) treatment and post-stent dilatation, compatible with 0.035 guide. For vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists.
• Tresfort 18 PTA Balloon Catheter A PTA balloon catheter for peripheral arterial disease treatment and post-stent dilatation, compatible with 0.018 guide, featuring conical balloon ideal for long vessels and lesions. For vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists.
• MemoPart PDA Occluder A Patent Ductus Arteriosus occluder kit with conical shape and screw-type release system, available in sizes 6/4mm to 16/14mm. For cardiac centers performing congenital heart defect closures.
• MemoPart ASD Occluder An atrial septal defect occluder kit with Nitinol wire design offering great flexibility and resistance, available in sizes 6mm to 50mm. For cardiac centers performing congenital heart defect closures.
• MemoPart PFO Occluder A Patent Foramen Ovale occluder kit with braided mesh structure and thin waist providing adaptability to different PFO anatomies, available in sizes 18mm, 24mm, 30mm, and 34mm. For cardiac centers performing structural heart defect closures.
• MemoPart VSD Occluder A ventricular septal defect occluder kit for percutaneous, transcatheter closure of VSDs, including four types divided into muscular VSDO and membranous VSDO. For cardiac centers performing congenital heart defect closures.
• SHSMA Delivery System An occluder delivery system with two different sheath lengths for adults and children, including Loader, Long sheath, Dilator, Pusher, and Y-connector with tubing. For cardiac centers performing structural heart occlusion procedures.
• Introductory Sheath Kit (Brosmed) A sheath kit offering excellent resistance to torsion and optimum flexibility with smooth transitions, featuring hemostatic valve for smooth guide wire and catheter operations. For interventional cardiologists performing minimally invasive procedures.
• Teflon Wire (Brosmed) A coronary accessory wire with one-piece Nitinol core construction for greater maneuverability and Teflon coating providing excellent navigability and thrombus formation protection. For interventional cardiologists.
• Y-Connector (Brosmed) A Y-connector with push-pull valve system enabling easy, fast, one-handed operation, including torque device and guide wire insertion tool. For interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists.
• Inflator Kit (Brosmed) An inflation/deflation control device for balloon catheters in interventional minimally invasive therapies or diagnostic surgeries, featuring ergonomic handle and clear clock display. For interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons.
• Manifold (Lepu Medical) A manifold with wide compatibility with infusion pumps, syringes, and intravenous infusion tubes, featuring excellent pressure resistance, sealing performance, and smooth leak-free handling. For interventional cardiology and vascular surgery procedures.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Venus MedtechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Venus Medtech is a Chinese medical device company specializing in structural heart disease solutions. Homac serves as the exclusive national distributor for Venus Medtech products in Brazil since 2021, distributing TAVI systems (VenusA-PRO), VenusA-PRO Valve, and VenusP Valve.
• LEPU (Lepu Medical)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Lepu Medical is a Chinese medical technology company offering cardiovascular and interventional products. Homac launched and became exclusive national distributor for Lepu Medical products in Brazil from 2018, covering coronary, peripheral vascular, and structural products.
• APT MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018APT Medical is a Chinese medical device company specializing in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. Homac launched and became exclusive national distributor for APT Medical products in Brazil from 2018, offering balloon catheters, guide wires, and electrophysiology products.
• SHSMAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018SHSMA is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in occluder devices for structural heart disease. Homac launched and became exclusive national distributor for SHSMA occluders in Brazil from 2018, distributing MemoPart ASD, PDA, PFO, and VSD occluders.
• BrosmedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Brosmed is a Chinese manufacturer of interventional accessories. Homac distributes Brosmed products including Y-connectors, teflon wires, introductory sheath kits, and inflator kits in Brazil.
• AGA-SJM (Abbott)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Abbott Structural Heart (formerly AGA Medical/SJM). Homac has been a regional distributor for AGA-SJM products in Brazil since 2013, partnership continues to present.
• Meril Life Science (India)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Meril Life Science is an Indian medical device company. Homac started as regional distributor for Meril products in Brazil from 2013.
• Sungwon (Korea)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Sungwon is a Korean manufacturer of introducer products. Homac has been distributing Sungwon introducer lines in Brazil since 2008 and continues the partnership to present.
• BiosensorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Biosensors is a manufacturer of drug-eluting stents. Homac launched the Biosensors line in Brazil in 2007 as national distributor and maintained partnership until 2013.
• Asahi (Japan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2002Asahi is a Japanese manufacturer of guide wires. Homac launched the 014 guide wire line from Asahi in Brazil in 2002 and continues the partnership to present.
• MedtroniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1988Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology. Homac launched Medtronic's full portfolio in Brazil in 1988, including pacemakers, heart valves, and neuro-stimulators, until 1991.
• CordiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1985Cordis is a cardiovascular device company (later part of Johnson & Johnson). Homac was the national distributor for Cordis products in Brazil from 1985 to 1996, and regional distributor from 1997-1998.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Edwards Lifesciences: Global leader in transcatheter heart valves (TAVI) and structural heart devices. Edwards directly competes with the VenusA-PRO and VenusP systems Homac distributes in Brazil, and represents the structural-heart incumbent whose direct presence most threatens Homac's partnership-based model.
• Medtronic: Global cardiovascular device incumbent with broad interventional cardiology, structural heart, and cardiac surgery portfolios. Medtronic is a former Homac distribution partner (1988–1991) and now sells directly into Brazil, representing both an aspirational benchmark and a direct competitive threat.
• Terumo: Global interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular device manufacturer with direct operations in Brazil, overlapping with Homac's distributed guide wire, balloon catheter, and accessory categories.
• Abbott: Global structural heart and interventional cardiology incumbent (including legacy AGA Medical / St. Jude Medical), currently a Homac distribution partner via AGA-SJM and a direct competitor across multiple cardiovascular segments in Brazil.
• Boston Scientific: Major interventional cardiology player with drug-eluting stents, structural heart, peripheral vascular, and electrophysiology portfolios that overlap directly with Homac's distributed categories, selling direct in Brazil.

Others

• Asahi Intecc: Japanese guide wire manufacturer partnered with Homac since 2002. While not a direct competitor, Asahi is a relevant ecosystem participant whose continued partnership signals Homac's value as a long-term channel for foreign interventional cardiology OEMs.

Direct peers

• Lepu Medical: Chinese cardiovascular and interventional device manufacturer whose drug-eluting stents, balloon catheters, and peripheral products are exclusively distributed by Homac in Brazil since 2018 — a direct product-category peer with overlap across coronary and peripheral segments.
• Venus Medtech: Chinese structural heart device manufacturer whose VenusA-PRO and VenusP TAVI/valve systems are exclusively distributed by Homac in Brazil. Highly comparable as a peer in cardiovascular product category, though operating as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• APT Medical: Chinese manufacturer of complex coronary and peripheral intervention products (balloon catheters, guide wires, electrophysiology devices) exclusively distributed by Homac in Brazil — overlapping product portfolio in interventional cardiology.
• SHSMA: Chinese manufacturer of structural heart occluder devices (MemoPart ASD/PDA/PFO/VSD) exclusively distributed by Homac in Brazil since 2018 — directly comparable in the congenital/structural heart occluder category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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