Medical technology and pharmaceutical company: infusion therapy, surgery, dialysis, OEM contract manufacturing for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
B. Braun Melsungen AG
Melsungen · Bethlehem, PA · Center Valley, PA · Santo DomingoNew on Amplifa
About B. Braun
B. Braun Melsungen AG is a family-owned medical technology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Melsungen, Germany. Founded in 1839 as a pharmacy, the portfolio today comprises more than 5,000 healthcare products, around 95% of which are manufactured in its own plants: infusion and injection solutions including the plastic containers for infusion solutions developed in 1956, surgical instruments and implants (Aesculap Division), dialysis products, and sterile single-use items for hospitals. The OEM Division offers medical and pharmaceutical contract manufacturing including design, assembly and sterilization. The Group employs more than 63,000 people worldwide in over 60 countries and generated revenue of 6.908 billion euros in 2018. In North America, there are more than 30 locations with around 9,500 employees; the US headquarters is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In addition to manufacturing, the company offers services such as CAPS pharmacist outsourcing, sterilization services (B. Braun Sterilog) and homecare (TransCare).
- Site
- Bethlehem, PA
- Processes
- Contract manufacturing (OEM): design, assembly, sterilization, Admixture services (CAPS outsourcing pharmacies), Clinical Support / Medical Affairs, Post-Market Surveillance / Product Safety, Sterilization and reprocessing services (B. Braun Sterilog, UK), Homecare services (TransCare), Aesculap Academy Training
- Materials
- Medical plastics (DEHP-/PVC-free possible), Pharmaceutical active and solution ingredients
- Certificates
- GMP Compliance
- Founded
- 1839
- Employees
- 63,000 (worldwide,
- Industries
- Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Products, Infusion Therapy, Surgery/Interventional, Dialysis/Renal Therapy, Hospital Care
- 01
Research & Development (Innovation Hub)
- 02
Design & Engineering (OEM)
- 03
Manufacturing in own plants
- 04
Assembly
- 05
Sterilization
- 06
Sales & Customer Service
- 07
Post-Market Surveillance / Product Safety
Manufacturing and Technology Fields
Medical plastics (DEHP-/PVC-free possible)
Used for infusion containers, IV catheters and tubing; partly manufactured without DEHP or PVC.
Pharmaceutical active and solution ingredients
Basis for IV solutions, heparin preparations, Sugammadex and Rocuronium Bromide.
Locations
Melsungen
DEGlobal corporate headquarters
Bethlehem, PA
USUS corporate headquarters (B. Braun Medical Inc.)
Center Valley, PA
USAesculap, Inc. – surgical technology
Santo Domingo
DOProduction site Dominican Republic
Products and Therapy Areas
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Quality and Compliance
B. Braun offers documented GMP compliance and quality compliance resources including Certificates of Analysis and compliance. A post-market surveillance system receives product incidents and adverse events.
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History
- 1839
Founded as a pharmacy in Melsungen
- 1867
Aesculap founded by Gottfried Jetter in Tuttlingen
- 1956
First plastic container for infusion solutions
- 1977
Founding of Aesculap, Inc. in Center Valley, PA
- 1998
Aesculap AG integrated into the B. Braun Group
- 2017
Alliance with Philips for ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia
- 2018
New production plant for dialyzers in Wilsdruff; revenue 6.908 bn €
- 2025
Nurse Approved Certification for the IV solutions portfolio
- 2026
Launches: Introcan Safety 2 Deep Access, Sugammadex Injection, room-temperature-stable Rocuronium Bromide, Supply Assurance Program