Kaz Europe Sàrl (Helen of Troy)

About Kaz Europe Sàrl

Kaz Europe Sàrl is part of Helen of Troy Limited (HOT (UK) Limited) and operates in Switzerland as a developer, legal manufacturer and distributor of medical devices. The product portfolio includes digital stick thermometers, upper-arm and wrist blood pressure monitors, manual and electrically operated nasal aspirators including filters, infrared forehead and ear thermometers with hygienic caps as well as associated monitoring software. In addition, the company distributes pulse oximeters and inhalation devices (nebulizers). The Bussigny site (Q-Center) is responsible for design and development, while the Lausanne site acts as legal manufacturer. The medical devices are marketed under brands such as Braun, Honeywell and Vicks; the group brand OXO stands for household and personal care products. The supply and distribution region covers Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The quality management system is certified to DIN EN ISO 13485:2021.

Site

Bussigny

Processes

Design and development of medical devices, Distribution (including pulse oximeters, nebulizers), Consumer Services / Support

Certificates

EN ISO 13485:2016 / A11:2021 (DIN EN ISO 13485:2021), MDD EC Certificate, MDR EC Certificate, EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021

Industries

Medical technology, Consumer goods, Medical technology (thermometers, blood pressure monitors, nasal aspirators), Consumer goods (household and personal care products, OXO brand)

1. 01

   Design and development of medical devices

2. 02

   Manufacturing as legal manufacturer

3. 03

   Distribution and sales (EMEA)

4. 04

   Consumer Services / Support

Sites

Products

Inside the production

Quality & Standards

The quality management system covers the design, development, manufacture and distribution of the medical devices and is certified by DQS Medizinprodukte GmbH to DIN EN ISO 13485:2021 (EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021). In addition, MDD and MDR EC certificates are held.