Manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and single-use items for infusion, injection and surgery
B. Braun Medical AG
Sempach · Crissier · Escholzmatt · Lucerne · ZurichNew on Amplifa
About B. Braun Medical AG
B. Braun Medical AG is the Swiss national subsidiary of the international medical technology group B. Braun and has been active at the Swiss location for over 50 years, with origins in Entlebuch (LU). The company, headquartered in Sempach, manufactures pharmaceuticals (terminally sterilized large- and small-volume liquids, semi-solid dosage forms), sterile and non-sterile medical devices, injection and infusion accessories, and medical single-use items. As a B2B and industry partner, B. Braun offers contract manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, including liquid, emulsion and powder filling, customized procedure packs, and drug-delivery components. At the Sempach site, the company operates an Aesculap Service Center for the maintenance and repair of surgical instruments made of corrosion-resistant steel, titanium and plastic. Production takes place at three Swiss sites (Sempach, Crissier, Escholzmatt), supplemented by SteriLog AG in Lucerne (MDR reprocessing) and dialysis centers of B. Braun Medical Care AG in Zurich. Customers come from medical technology, pharma and healthcare; deliveries are made nationally and internationally in accordance with GDP certification.
- Site
- Sempach
- Processes
- Contract manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices (B2B & Industry Partners), Liquid, emulsion and powder filling of pharmaceuticals (pharma contract manufacturing), Moist-heat sterilization (steam sterilization) of sterile medical devices and pharmaceuticals, ETO sterilization (ethylene oxide) of sterile medical devices, Manufacture of sterile and non-sterile, non-active, non-implantable medical devices, Manufacture of pharmaceuticals: terminally sterilized large-volume and small-volume liquids,, Manufacture of active ingredients by chemical synthesis (intermediates, crude API: hydroxyethyl, Manufacture of medical single-use items (injection and infusion accessories)
- Materials
- corrosion-resistant steel, titanium, carbide (inlays for surgical instruments), plastics (modern plastics for OR use), polypropylene (Optilene Mesh polypropylene mesh), Hydroxyethyl Starch, Succinylated Gelatin, Corrosion-resistant steel
- Certificates
- ISO 13485:2016, MDSAP ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, Certificate of GDP Compliance (Sales organisation), Certificate of GDP Compliance (Production site Sempach), Certificate of GDP Compliance (Production site Crissier), Certificate of GMP Compliance (Production site Sempach), Certificate of GMP Compliance (Production site Crissier), ISO 13485, MDSAP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GMP (Swissmedic), GDP (Swissmedic)
- Founded
- 1839
- Industries
- Medical technology, Pharma, Healthcare/hospitals
- 01
Development & Regulatory Affairs
- 02
Contract manufacturing of pharmaceuticals (filling)
- 03
Manufacture of medical devices & single-use items
- 04
Assembly of customized kits
- 05
Sterilization (steam/ETO)
- 06
Quality control & release
- 07
Technical service & maintenance
Materials & Processes
Corrosion-resistant steel
Used in Aesculap Technical Service for surgical instruments, extremely corrosion-resistant for OR use.
Titanium
Robust, lightweight material for surgical motor systems.
Carbide
Inlays for surgical instruments (original Aesculap spare parts).
Polypropylene
Optilene Mesh polypropylene meshes for hernia surgery.
Modern plastics
OR-capable plastics for instruments and pharmaceutical containers (Ecoflac plus, pre-filled syringes).
Hydroxyethyl Starch / Succinylated Gelatin
Active ingredients produced by chemical synthesis of intermediates (crude API).
Sites
Sempach
CHSwiss headquarters, Center of Excellence Infection Prevention & Renal Fluids, production, Aesculap Service Center
- Materials
- Liquids, medical devices
- Aesculap Service Center
- Liquid filling
Crissier
CHCenter of Excellence Volume Replacement Solutions (PVR), production
- Filling
Escholzmatt
CHProduction of medical single-use items (injection and infusion accessories)
- Materials
- Plastic
Lucerne
CHSteriLog AG – reprocessing units for medical devices (MDR) and instrument management
Zurich
CHB. Braun Medical Care AG – nephrology & renal replacement therapy (dialysis centers)
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices (B2B & Industry Partners)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Pharmaceutical containers (plastic: Ecoflac plus, |
| Liquid, emulsion and powder filling of pharmaceuticals (pharma contract manufacturing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Moist-heat sterilization (steam sterilization) of sterile medical devices and pharmaceuticalsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| ETO sterilization (ethylene oxide) of sterile medical devicesSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of sterile and non-sterile, non-active, non-implantable medical devicesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of pharmaceuticals: terminally sterilized large-volume and small-volume liquids,Casting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of active ingredients by chemical synthesis (intermediates, crude API: hydroxyethylEngineering | – | – | – | – | Hydroxyethyl Starch, Succinylated Gelatin |
| Manufacture of medical single-use items (injection and infusion accessories)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastic (single-use items) |
| Non-sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing: liquids for external use, semi-solids,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Customized procedure kits (customized procedure packs) for infusion, regional anesthesia andAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance, repair and servicing of surgical instruments and medical devices (AesculapAssembly | – | – | – | – | corrosion-resistant steel, plastic, titanium |
Additional services
Quality & Certifications
The integrated management system is certified to ISO 13485 and MDSAP, complies with cGMP guidelines, and integrates ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001 (occupational safety) and the principles of ISO 50001 (energy management). Product- and performance-specific test equipment as well as complete inspections ensure quality, also in technical service.
| Evidence | Sempach | Crissier | Escholzmatt |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 13485 | |||
| MDSAP | |||
| ISO 14001 | |||
| ISO 45001 | |||
| GMP (Swissmedic) | |||
| GDP (Swissmedic) |
History
- 1839
Founding of the B. Braun group – active in healthcare for over 180 years.
Start of B. Braun activities in Switzerland in Entlebuch (LU); over 50 years at the Swiss location.