A ward nurse in Nairobi once pulled a half-used IV cannula from a patient's arm, held it up to the light, and said: "The wings keep breaking." She was using a unit that had arrived in a mixed pallet. The complaint wasn't sterility — it was a mechanical failure that increased insertion attempts and patient discomfort. That's the gap an IV cannula exporter from India with proper ISO 10555-1 certification and documented wing-pull testing can close.
Indian IV cannula exporters ship DEHP-free, ISO 10555-1-compliant peripheral IV catheters in gauges 14G–26G at FOB USD 0.04–0.11 per unit — 55–75% below EU brand landed cost. MOQ 20,000 units per gauge, 14–21 days lead time, full CE and ISO 13485 documentation.
If you're a hospital buyer, procurement manager, or medical distributor placing a regular cannula order — this guide covers specifications, gauge range, pricing, HS code, and what documentation to demand before you confirm a batch.
Indian IV cannula exporters ship DEHP-free, ISO 10555-1-compliant peripheral IV catheters in gauges 14G–26G at FOB USD 0.04–0.11 per unit. MOQ is 20,000 units per gauge; lead time 14–21 days ex-Surat. CE DoC, ISO 13485 cert, biocompatibility summary (ISO 10993), CoA, and sterility report are standard per shipment.
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| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Peripheral IV catheter (over-the-needle), DEHP-free PVC tubing |
| Standard | ISO 10555-1 (intravascular catheters), ISO 10555-5 (over-the-needle peripheral) |
| Sterilization | Ethylene oxide (ETO), SAL 10⁻⁶ |
| HS Code | 9018.39 (needles, cannulae, catheters — other) |
| Gauge Range | 14G (orange), 16G (grey), 18G (green), 20G (pink), 22G (blue), 24G (yellow), 26G (violet) |
| MOQ | 20,000 units per gauge (mixed-gauge orders from 100,000 total) |
| FOB Price | USD 0.04–0.07 (standard, 100k+) · USD 0.07–0.11 (with injection port / extension tube) |
| Lead Time | 14–21 days ex-Surat |
| Port | Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai |
| Certifications | CE, ISO 13485, biocompatibility per ISO 10993 |
| Documents | CE DoC, CFS, CoA, sterility report, biocompatibility summary per lot |
Most buyers specify 'DEHP-free' without realising the regulatory stakes. Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a plasticiser historically used in PVC medical devices. The EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR 2017/745, Annex I, §10.4.1) requires justification for DEHP in devices in contact with blood or blood components — and bans it outright in devices used on children, pregnant women, and neonates without documented justification. Egypt's EDA and several Gulf health authorities mirror the EU requirement.
An Indian IV cannula supplier that can't show a DEHP-free declaration and a biocompatibility summary under ISO 10993-7 and ISO 10993-12 is not compliant for EU-aligned tenders. The right answer from a reputable Indian manufacturer is a one-page declaration naming the PVC compound, plasticiser (TOTM, TEHTM, or citrate-based are common alternatives), and the relevant test batch numbers.
Here's what most exporters won't tell you: DEHP-free costs roughly USD 0.005–0.008 more per unit in material. The compliance saving on a refused tender shipment is orders of magnitude larger.
The seven standard gauges cover distinct clinical applications. Procurement teams who anchor a tender on the wrong gauge mix end up with the wrong inventory:
A tender requirement calling for 'standard gauge mix' without specifying ratios is a trap. Ask the procurement authority for previous consumption data; an anchor on 20G pink at 40% of volume is a reasonable default.
| Cost Component | EU Brand (B.Braun / Terumo, regional distributor) | Indian Manufacturer (Manshav Impex, FOB Nhava Sheva) |
|---|---|---|
| FOB Unit Price | USD 0.18–0.35 / unit | USD 0.04–0.11 / unit |
| Ocean Freight (India/EU→Mombasa, per unit) | USD 0.03–0.05 | USD 0.02–0.04 |
| Estimated CIF Landed | USD 0.21–0.40 | USD 0.06–0.15 |
| Saving vs EU source | — | 55–75% lower per unit |
EU brand pricing is an indicative distributor street range for East Africa — these brands do not publish tender price lists. Own pricing is factory-direct FOB. A public hospital running 120,000 IV line starts per year at 1.3 cannulas per episode uses approximately 156,000 units annually. At the mid-range difference in landed cost, the annual saving is substantial — enough to fund IV pole replacement for an entire ward.
| Destination | Transit (days) | Est. Landed Cost per 1,000 units |
|---|---|---|
| Mombasa, Kenya | 20–24 | USD 65–115 |
| Lagos, Nigeria | 22–26 | USD 70–125 |
| Dubai (Jebel Ali) | 7–10 | USD 55–95 |
| Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 10–14 | USD 58–100 |
| Port Said, Egypt | 12–16 | USD 60–105 |
| Tema, Ghana | 24–28 | USD 68–120 |
HS 9018.39: 0% import duty in Kenya under the EAC CET medical equipment exemption — confirm eligibility with your clearing agent before shipment, as the exemption requires prior listing confirmation with Kenya Revenue Authority; 5% ECOWAS CET in Nigeria and Ghana; 5% in Egypt; 0–5% in GCC states — verify current tariff schedule with your clearing agent.
Standard MOQ is 20,000 units per gauge. Mixed-gauge orders with a total minimum of 100,000 units are accommodated — this allows most ward buyers to cover their full gauge range in one order. Trial orders of 5,000 units per gauge are possible at a slight per-unit premium.
Yes, provided the manufacturer holds CE DoC under EU MDR 2017/745 and a scoped ISO 13485 certificate. Critically, DEHP-free PVC compound and a valid ISO 10993 biocompatibility summary are effectively mandatory for EU-aligned tenders. Ask for these documents upfront — a supplier who cannot produce them immediately is not MDR-ready.
Requirements vary: CE DoC and ISO 13485 are the baseline accepted by most regulators. Nigeria NAFDAC requires registration with a local authorised agent. Kenya PPB requires product registration and lot-specific CoA at clearance. EDA Egypt requires Arabic labelling and a DEHP declaration. Manshav provides full dossier support — CE DoC, CoA, biocompatibility summary, FSC, and labelling review — typically within 5–7 business days per market.
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Indian surgical blades manufacturers export sterile carbon and stainless steel scalpel blades (sizes 10–24, ISO 7153-1) at FOB USD 0.018–0.035 per blade. MOQ 20,000 per size, lead time 15–21 days ex-Surat, CE DoC and lot-specific COA as standard.
Importing nitrile examination gloves from India to Nigeria requires NAFDAC Class A registration (CRIA, 90–120 days), HS 4015.11 with 0% import duty for registered products, AQL 2.5 test reports, and CFS from CDSCO — FOB Nhava Sheva at USD 6.80–14.50 per 100 gloves for 3.5–5.5 mil powder-free.