Updated 22 October 2026
ENT device distributors in Canada: 74 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 74 establishments in Canada whose registry records include ear, nose and throat: 39 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 20 registration holders without a channel role, and 15 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 2,745 medical device establishments in Canada overall. The records come from Health Canada and US FDA (openFDA), last seen on 22 October 2026.
Ear, nose and throat covers hearing devices, cochlear implants, sinus and laryngology instruments, and audiology equipment. Hearing aids often go through retail audiology chains rather than hospital distributors, so the establishment list mixes both. Volumes per establishment are smaller than in surgery.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 33 | 45% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 31 | 42% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 46 | 62% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 61 | 82% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 25 | 34% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Canada
In Canada the device licence (MDALL) is held by the manufacturer, while importers and distributors need a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL). The manufacturer keeps the product registration; the distributor's MDEL is its own and transfers nothing to it.
Top 20 ear, nose and throat establishments by size
Channel roles first, then registration holders, then manufacturers. Size is a 0 to 100 score; Complete is 0 to 5.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KEGO CORPORATION London Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 136 | 37 | 0 | 61.3 | 3/5 |
| 2 | THERMOR LTD. Newmarket Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 75 | 61 | 0 | 60.6 | 3/5 |
| 3 | AMG MEDICAL INC. MONTREAL Quebec, QC | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 80 | 43 | 0 | 59.3 | 3/5 |
| 4 | CITEST DIAGNOSTICS INC. VANCOUVER British Columbia, BC | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat, In-vitro diagnostics | 74 | 68 | 0 | 58.8 | 3/5 |
| 5 | O-TWO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Brampton Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 89 | 29 | 0 | 58.0 | 3/5 |
| 6 | DISTRIBUTION INSTRUMENTARIUM INC. DBA INSTRUMENTARIUM Terrebonne, QC | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Ophthalmic +2 more | 202 | 28 | 0 | 57.6 | 3/5 |
| 7 | WS Audiology Canada Inc. Ottawa Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat | 172 | 16 | 0 | 57.6 | 3/5 |
| 8 | DERMA SCIENCES CANADA, INC. TORONTO Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +5 more | 61 | 37 | 0 | 57.3 | 3/5 |
| 9 | BOMIMED INC. WINNIPEG, Manitoba, MB | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat | 88 | 24 | 0 | 57.1 | 3/5 |
| 10 | Philips Electronics Ltd. Mississauga Ontario, Ontario | Channel Importer, Distributor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 573 | 2 | 0 | 54.3 | 3/5 |
| 11 | SOUTHMEDIC, INC. BARRIE Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 55 | 27 | 0 | 54.3 | 3/5 |
| 12 | ENDOCH INC. Concord, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 84 | 29 | 0 | 53.3 | 3/5 |
| 13 | MCKESSON CANADA CORPORATION / LA CORPORATION MCKESSON CANADA Saint-Laurent, QC | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology | 44 | 35 | 0 | 51.0 | 3/5 |
| 14 | RHOING (1975) LIMITED OPERATING AS ALMEDIC St-Laurent, QC | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 57 | 22 | 0 | 48.9 | 3/5 |
| 15 | Merit Medical Canada Ltd. Markham Ontario, Ontario | Channel Importer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 266 | 2 | 0 | 48.8 | 3/5 |
| 16 | SAR-MED INC. St-Laurent, QC | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +2 more | 84 | 10 | 0 | 48.6 | 3/5 |
| 17 | STARKEY LABS CANADA CO. Mississauga, ON | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat | 102 | 10 | 0 | 48.3 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Integra Canada Ulc. Oakville Ontario, Ontario | Channel Importer, Distributor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 141 | 2 | 0 | 47.2 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. MISSISSAUGA Ontario, Ontario | Channel Importer, Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 60 | 4 | 0 | 46.6 | 3/5 |
| 20 | KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY CANADA LTD. Mississauga Ontario, Ontario | Channel Importer, Distributor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +6 more | 111 | 2 | 0 | 46.0 | 3/5 |
Questions about ear, nose and throat distributors in Canada
How many ear, nose and throat distributors are there in Canada?
The Index counts 74 establishments in Canada with ear, nose and throat in their registry record, of which 39 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from Health Canada and US FDA (openFDA) and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ear, nose and throat device registration in Canada?
In Canada the device licence (MDALL) is held by the manufacturer, while importers and distributors need a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL). The manufacturer keeps the product registration; the distributor's MDEL is its own and transfers nothing to it.
How do I find a ear, nose and throat distributor in Canada?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Canada to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a ear, nose and throat distributor in Canada?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Canada and whose linked device listings fall in the ear, nose and throat segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Canada
Ear, nose and throat in other North America markets
Sources
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 57 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 46 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.