Updated 22 October 2026
ENT device distributors in Switzerland: 24 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 24 establishments in Switzerland whose registry records include ear, nose and throat: 3 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 7 registration holders without a channel role, and 14 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 666 medical device establishments in Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 3 | 12% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 8 | 33% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 23 | 96% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 10 | 42% | 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 Switzerland
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
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 | SCHILLER AG Baar, ZG | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 170 | 23 | 1 | 66.1 | 5/5 |
| 2 | Bien-Air Surgery SA Le Noirmont | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology, Surgery and endoscopy | 12 | 1 | 1 | 38.2 | 5/5 |
| 3 | NOUVAG AG Goldach | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 15 | 1 | 0 | 36.7 | 4/5 |
| 4 | Synthes GmbH Oberdorf | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 2700 | 287 | 0 | 79.3 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Medos International SARL Le Locle | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 1110 | 154 | 0 | 76.5 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Sonova AG Staefa, ZH | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat | 445 | 17 | 0 | 62.3 | 3/5 |
| 7 | Maillefer Instruments Holding Sàrl BALLAIGUES, VD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 62 | 17 | 0 | 54.0 | 3/5 |
| 8 | Hamilton Medical AG Bonaduz | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 53 | 20 | 0 | 53.9 | 4/5 |
| 9 | Biotronik AG Bülach | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat | 11 | 12 | 0 | 44.0 | 4/5 |
| 10 | Novocure GmbH Baar | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ear, nose and throat | 5 | 2 | 0 | 33.6 | 3/5 |
| 11 | STERIS Schweiz AG Daniken Solothurn | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 674 | 1 | 0 | 45.9 | 3/5 |
| 12 | FRUEH VERPACKUNGSTECHNIK AG Fehraltorf Zurich | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +3 more | 135 | 1 | 0 | 37.8 | 3/5 |
| 13 | APPLIMED SA -CSSR Châtel St Denis Fribourg | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 77 | 1 | 0 | 35.0 | 3/5 |
| 14 | STORZ ENDOSKOP PRODUKTIONS GMBH SCHAFFHAUSEN | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 75 | 1 | 0 | 34.9 | 3/5 |
| 15 | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL LTD. ROTKREUZ Zug | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Ear, nose and throat, In-vitro diagnostics | 46 | 1 | 0 | 34.7 | 3/5 |
| 16 | Jabil Switzerland Manufacturing GmbH (Bettlach) Bettlach Solothurn | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 62 | 1 | 0 | 33.9 | 3/5 |
| 17 | SYNTHES GMBH / Synthes Produktions GmbH Oberdorf, Baselland Basel-Landschaft | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +3 more | 32 | 1 | 0 | 30.7 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Medtronic Europe Sarl TOLOCHENAZ Vaud | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 18 | 1 | 0 | 27.9 | 3/5 |
| 19 | BRUETSCH TECHNOLOGY AG Beringen Schaffhausen | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 16 | 1 | 0 | 27.3 | 3/5 |
| 20 | Oscimed SA La Chaux-de-Fonds | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23.4 | 4/5 |
Questions about ear, nose and throat distributors in Switzerland
How many ear, nose and throat distributors are there in Switzerland?
The Index counts 24 establishments in Switzerland with ear, nose and throat in their registry record, of which 3 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 Switzerland?
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
How do I find a ear, nose and throat distributor in Switzerland?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Ear, nose and throat in other Other markets markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 24 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 11 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: 8 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- web (public register): 3 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.