Who we are
The European Medical Device Distributors Alliance (EMDDA) is an association bringing together independent medical device distributors operating in the European hospital market.
Founded in 1993, EMDDA promotes collaboration and structured professional connections between distributors and manufacturers across Europe.
What defines EMDDA
EMDDA operates as a professional alliance facilitating meetings and partnerships in the European medical device market
Independent members
Privately owned distributors active in their national healthcare markets.
European scope, local expertise
Members combine European coverage with in-depth knowledge of local systems and regulations.
Medical devices only
EMDDA focuses exclusively on medical devices, excluding pharmaceutical products.
Our role in the European market
EMDDA acts as a professional platform facilitating structured meetings and long-term commercial partnerships between manufacturers and selected distributors.
Through its activities, the association supports efficient and transparent access to European healthcare markets.
A trusted European network
Organisation
EMDDA operates as an association coordinated by a central office based in Italy, supporting members’ activities and facilitating communication between distributors and manufacturers.
The association promotes collaboration while respecting the independence of each member.
Get in contact with EMDDA
Contact the EMDDA team to learn more about meetings, membership, or partnership opportunities.