The exclusivity levers
The exclusivity levers: minimum purchase requirements, territory control, and reserved direct channels.
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Medical Device Distributor Agreements2026 Field Guide
The exclusivity levers, the exit duties, and the practice — with the deal work you need.
- Exit tail
- 10/15 yrs
- AR only
- Art. 12
- Exclusivity
- Min. buy
Sourced from verified 2026 publications.
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The exit duties
The exit duties: why Article 12 never applies to distributors — and the 10/15-year tail you keep.
The practice
The practice: term structure, registration ownership, and best-efforts promotion you can measure.
Sources & scope
- meddeviceguide.com, Changing Device Distributors: Who Keeps Complaint and Traceability Files?
- STAAR Surgical international distribution agreement (sec.gov EDGAR).
- IR-MED distribution and license agreement (sec.gov EDGAR).
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