Coloplast medical devices

Coloplast is a global leader in the development and manufacture of medical products and services related to personal and private healthcare needs. The company was founded in 1957 in Denmark by Elise Sørensen, a nurse who invented the first adhesive ostomy bag to help her sister after an operation. This patient-centric origin story remains at the heart of the company's culture today.

Over the decades, Coloplast has expanded its portfolio significantly to include continence care, wound and skin care, and interventional urology. While its headquarters remain in Humlebæk, Denmark, the company has established a robust global manufacturing footprint. Key production hubs are located in Hungary, China, Costa Rica, and the United States to ensure supply chain resilience and cost-efficient distribution to over 140 markets.

The brand is owned by Coloplast A/S, which is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen. The company is known for its high investment in R&D and its 'Coloplast Care' digital service programs, which provide support and education to patients using their devices.