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Key takeaways
- Ophthalmology Surgical Supplies: Ophthalmology
- Laboratory & Diagnostics Consumables: Laboratory
- Catheters & Drainage: Catheters
- Urology & Gynecology Supplies: Uro & Gynae
1. Ophthalmology Surgical Supplies
Micro-surgical instruments, eye drapes, cataract packs, ophthalmic knives and sponges. In United Kingdom, the main buyers are eye hospitals, cataract programmes and ophthalmic distributors.
- Cataract instrument sets
- Ophthalmic knives
- Eye drapes
- Eye shields & pads
- PVA spears/sponges
2. Laboratory & Diagnostics Consumables
Vacuum blood collection tubes, petri dishes, pipette tips, specimen containers, slides and swabs. In United Kingdom, the main buyers are pathology labs, diagnostic chains and hospital laboratories.
- Vacuum blood collection tubes
- Petri dishes
- Pipette tips
- Urine & stool containers
- Microscope slides
3. Catheters & Drainage
Latex and silicone Foley catheters, Nelaton and suction catheters, urine bags and closed wound drainage systems. In United Kingdom, the main buyers are ICU, urology wards and medical distributors.
- 2-way & 3-way Foley catheters
- Nelaton catheters
- Urine drainage bags
- Closed wound suction units
- Chest drainage systems
4. Urology & Gynecology Supplies
Vaginal specula, uro bags, catheterisation kits, cervical brushes and delivery-room disposables. In United Kingdom, the main buyers are women's health clinics, maternity hospitals and urology units.
- Vaginal specula
- Catheterisation kits
- Cervical brushes & spatulas
- Urine meters
- Lubricating jelly
5. Diagnostic & Monitoring Devices
Blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, thermometers and ECG consumables. In United Kingdom, the main buyers are clinics, hospital groups and medical retailers.
- Digital & aneroid BP monitors
- Stethoscopes
- Pulse oximeters
- Digital thermometers
- ECG electrodes & paper
6. Surgical Blades & Scalpels
Sterile carbon and stainless steel blades in all standard sizes, scalpel handles and disposable safety scalpels. In United Kingdom, the main buyers are operating theatres, clinics and veterinary distributors.
- Carbon steel blades #10–#36
- Stainless steel blades
- Disposable scalpels
- Safety scalpels
- Scalpel handles #3, #4, #7
How to choose
Ask for samples, compare certification (CE, ISO 13485), and confirm the exporter can consolidate several categories into one shipment to Felixstowe.
Certification differs by category
Not every category carries the same paperwork, so check the specific certificate set before comparing suppliers.
- Ophthalmology Surgical Supplies: CE, ISO 13485
- Laboratory & Diagnostics Consumables: CE, ISO 13485
- Catheters & Drainage: CE, ISO 13485
- Urology & Gynecology Supplies: CE, ISO 13485
- Diagnostic & Monitoring Devices: CE, ISO 13485
- Surgical Blades & Scalpels: CE, ISO 13485
Red flags when comparing suppliers
Treat a quote with suspicion if it has no certificate numbers, no named manufacturing site, or a price far below the rest of the market for the same specification.
Sea freight
28–34 days
To Felixstowe from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.
Air freight
2–4 days
From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.
Documents we provide for MHRA (UKCA/CE)
- ISO 13485:2016 certificate of the manufacturing site
- CE certificate or declaration of conformity per product family
- Certificate of Free Sale issued in India
- Technical file / product dossier formatted for the MHRA (UKCA/CE)
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list
- Batch-wise certificate of analysis and sterilisation validation (for sterile items)
Get the United Kingdom surgical supply catalogue
Full catalogue and a CIF price list for United Kingdom, sent within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for United Kingdom?+
Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a United Kingdom price list (CIF Felixstowe) within one business day.
How long does shipping from India to United Kingdom take?+
Sea freight to Felixstowe takes about 28–34 days; air freight about 2–4 days.
Can I mix categories in one order?+
Yes - most of our distributors combine 5–10 categories in a single container.