Updated 22 October 2026
ENT device distributors in France: 38 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 38 establishments in France whose registry records include ear, nose and throat: 11 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 5 registration holders without a channel role, and 22 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 2,670 medical device establishments in France overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web, last seen on 23 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 | 9 | 24% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 3 | 8% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Authorised representative | 3 | 8% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 6 | 16% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 32 | 84% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 7 | 18% | 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 France
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
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 | VYGON S A ECOUEN | Channel Importer, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 68 | 2 | 0 | 43.6 | 3/5 |
| 2 | STERLAB vallauris | Channel Importer, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 67 | 2 | 0 | 41.9 | 4/5 |
| 3 | Quipment SAS Nancy | Channel Importer, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 49 | 1 | 0 | 40.0 | 4/5 |
| 4 | FCI SAS BESANCON Doubs | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +2 more | 49 | 1 | 0 | 36.6 | 3/5 |
| 5 | 3-D Matrix Europe SAS Caluire et Cuire | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Surgery and endoscopy | 8 | 2 | 0 | 35.7 | 3/5 |
| 6 | FCI FRANCE CHIRURGIE INSTRUMENTATION PARIS Ile-de-France | Channel Distributor, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +3 more | 51 | 1 | 0 | 35.2 | 3/5 |
| 7 | PROCESS FOR PRF SARL Nice | Channel Importer, Distributor, Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, In-vitro diagnostics +1 more | 11 | 1 | 0 | 34.0 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Planète Médicale Colomiers | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat +1 more | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21.5 | 4/5 |
| 9 | Collin Médical Bagneux | Channel Importer | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17.3 | 4/5 |
| 10 | FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE SAS Courtaboeuf Cedex | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +1 more | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 3/5 |
| 11 | BORNOVA PARIS | Channel Importer | Ear, nose and throat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 3/5 |
| 12 | INTEGRA MICROFRANCE SAS St Aubin Le Monial | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 155 | 33 | 0 | 59.9 | 3/5 |
| 13 | SATELEC A COMPANY OF ACTEON GROUP Merignac | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 184 | 32 | 0 | 54.9 | 3/5 |
| 14 | Moria S.A. BOURBON L'ARCHAMBAULT | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 62 | 13 | 0 | 52.8 | 3/5 |
| 15 | OTICON MEDICAL Vallauris | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 45 | 4 | 0 | 42.3 | 3/5 |
| 16 | AXESS VISION TECHNOLOGY S.A.S JOUE LES TOURS | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 2 | 0 | 31.1 | 4/5 |
| 17 | IONISOS SABLE-SUR-SARTHE | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +6 more | 347 | 3 | 0 | 45.9 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Synergy Health Marseille SAS MARSEILLE CEDEX 14 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +5 more | 186 | 2 | 0 | 41.4 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Sterigenics SAS Rantigny Oise | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +4 more | 115 | 1 | 0 | 37.0 | 3/5 |
| 20 | STRYKER SPINE CESTAS Nouvelle-Aquitaine | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 109 | 1 | 0 | 36.8 | 3/5 |
Questions about ear, nose and throat distributors in France
How many ear, nose and throat distributors are there in France?
The Index counts 38 establishments in France with ear, nose and throat in their registry record, of which 11 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ear, nose and throat device registration in France?
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
How do I find a ear, nose and throat distributor in France?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and France 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 France?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in France 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 France
Ear, nose and throat in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 32 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 19 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 6 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- web (public register): 4 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
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.