Development, manufacture and distribution of surgical and microsurgical instruments for ophthalmology.

a1 medical GmbH

Tuttlingen · Radolfzell am BodenseeNew on Amplifa

2012Founded

2–10Employees (LinkedIn)

over 3,000Items in the range

2Locations in Germany

About a1 medical

Founded in 2012, a1 medical GmbH is a specialist in the development, manufacture and distribution of surgical and microsurgical instruments for ophthalmology. The product range comprises more than 3,000 items, including reusable surgical instruments made of stainless steel as well as a selection made of titanium, manufactured in Germany (Made in Germany) with a lifetime guarantee and UDI compliance. The portfolio includes, among other things, speculae, retractors, fixation rings, trephines, knives, forceps, needle holders and diamond knives. Technical special features include ceramic and TC coatings (tungsten carbide), Super-Cut scissors, and combinations of titanium and stainless steel in which titanium is used for the handles and stainless steel for the tips. A dedicated product line is devoted to keratoplasty with the CTS-Cornea Transplant System as well as proprietary techniques for DMEK and DALK. The company is independent, rooted in the Tuttlingen region, and supplies ophthalmologists and clinics worldwide via direct sales and distributors.

Site: Tuttlingen
Processes: Development of surgical instruments, Manufacturing (Made in Germany), Distribution, Ceramic Coating, TC coating, Keratoplasty techniques (CTS, DMEK, DALK)
Materials: Stainless steel, Titanium, Ceramic (ceramic coating), Tungsten carbide (TC), Diamond, Ceramic coating
Certificates: MDR (Medical Device Regulation) certified – first company worldwide in, MDR (Medical Device Regulation)
Founded: 2012
Industries: Ophthalmology / Eye Care, Medical Technology, Medical Devices

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Development
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Manufacturing (Made in Germany)
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Coating (Ceramic/TC)
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Distribution
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Logistics & Shipping

Materials & Processes

Edelstahl

Stainless steel

Base material of the reusable surgical instruments, partly combined with titanium handles.

Titanium

Used for the handles of forceps and needle holders as well as for a selection of instruments.

Tungsten carbide (TC)

Coating material used to increase the product life of forceps and needle holders.

Ceramic

Ceramic coating

Coating variant for extending the service life of surgical instruments.

Diamant

Diamond

Field of application for diamond knives in the product range.

Locations

Tuttlingen

Headquarters

Materials: Stainless steel, titanium

Radolfzell am Bodensee

Location (as stated in PDF)

Products

**CTS Cornea Transplant System**Keratoplasty · Ophthalmology

**Easy Liquid Bubble DMEK**Keratoplasty · Ophthalmology

**SIGNUM MICS Forceps**Microsurgery · Ophthalmology

**Clear Cornea Femto Bubble DALK**Keratoplasty · Ophthalmology

**Keratoplasty Instruments**Keratoplasty · Ophthalmology

Inside the production

Industries

Ophthalmology / Eye CareMedical TechnologyMedical Devices

Additional services

Development of surgical instrumentsManufacturing (Made in Germany)DistributionCeramic CoatingTC coatingKeratoplasty techniques (CTS, DMEK, DALK)

Reference customers

umdindia.com (distributor)

Quality

a1 medical GmbH is the first company worldwide in the field of ophthalmology to be certified under the MDR (Medical Device Regulation). The instruments are UDI-compliant and are manufactured to a high quality standard.

Evidence	Tuttlingen
MDR (Medical Device Regulation)

History

2012
Foundation of a1 medical GmbH as a specialist in the development, manufacture and distribution of surgical and microsurgical instruments for ophthalmology.
First company worldwide in the field of ophthalmology with MDR certification.