Development and manufacture of high-precision ophthalmology laser systems and OEM laser modules with approval-ready documentation
Meridian AG
Thun (CH) · Ljubljana-Šentvid (SI) · Vantaa (FI)New on Amplifa
About Meridian Medical
Meridian Medical Group is a specialized manufacturer of ophthalmic laser systems headquartered in Thun, Switzerland. The group develops and manufactures medical laser systems for treating vision-threatening eye diseases, including Nd:YAG laser devices for cataract and glaucoma procedures as well as pattern-scanning lasers for retinal treatments. The product portfolio comprises laser consoles, delivery devices, protective filters and consumables such as laser samples. For third-party customers, custom laser modules and accessories with approval-ready documentation are developed and manufactured (OEM contract manufacturing). Production and development take place at the Ljubljana (Slovenia, formerly Ophthall d.o.o.) and Vantaa (Finland, formerly Valon Lasers Oy) sites, while Meridian AG in Thun is responsible for precision laser development, quality management and international sales. Distribution is handled worldwide through a network of international distributors, complemented by training and after-sales service.
- Site
- Thun
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of laser systems (ophthalmic lasers), Development and manufacture of custom laser modules and accessories (contract manufacturing for, Assembly of Nd:YAG laser medical devices, Contract development and manufacture of laser modules and accessories with approval-ready, Training, After-sales service, Distribution via international distributors
- Materials
- Nd:YAG laser technology
- Certificates
- EU MDR 2017/745 (QMS and MR Q SLT laser), Future 100 Slovenia 2026, EU MDR 2017/745
- Founded
- 1937
- Industries
- Medical technology / ophthalmology
- 01
Development (laser modules, medical devices)
- 02
Manufacturing and assembly of laser systems
- 03
Approval-ready documentation (OEM)
- 04
Quality management according to EU MDR
- 05
Distribution via international distributors
- 06
Training and after-sales service
Development and Manufacturing
Nd:YAG laser technology
Used in medical devices for cataract- and glaucoma-related procedures as well as other applications in the anterior segment of the eye.
Group Locations
Thun
CHHeadquarters, sales, development
Ljubljana-Šentvid
SIDevelopment and production (Meridian Medical d.o.o., formerly Ophthall d.o.o.)
Vantaa
FIDevelopment and production (Meridian Medical Oy, formerly Valon Lasers Oy)
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacture of laser systems (ophthalmic lasers)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development and manufacture of custom laser modules and accessories (contract manufacturing forEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly of Nd:YAG laser medical devicesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality and Regulatory Affairs
The quality management system of Meridian Medical d.o.o. as well as the MR Q SLT product are certified in accordance with the Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (EU MDR). Risk management and continuous improvement are implemented throughout the entire product life cycle.
| Evidence | Thun | Ljubljana-Šentvid | Vantaa |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU MDR 2017/745 |
History
- 1937
Founding of Meridian AG in Thun, Switzerland
- 2023
MDR certification (EU 2017/745) of the QMS of Meridian Medical d.o.o. and of the MR Q SLT product
- 2026
Meridian Medical d.o.o. recognized as Future 100 Slovenia 2026 (Future 500 Forum, Bled)