Updated 22 October 2026
Anaesthesia and respiratory device distributors in the United States: 1,068 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 1,068 establishments in the United States whose registry records include anaesthesia and respiratory: 433 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 112 registration holders without a channel role, and 523 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 9,881 medical device establishments in the United States overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, last seen on 22 October 2026.
Anaesthesia and respiratory covers ventilators, anaesthesia machines, airway consumables, oxygen therapy and sleep devices. Capital equipment and consumables often travel through the same distributor, which makes service capability a buying factor. Home respiratory care adds a non-hospital channel in several markets.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 422 | 40% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 53 | 5% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 234 | 22% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 1,047 | 98% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 98 | 9% | 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 the United States
In the United States the manufacturer registers its own establishment with the FDA and lists its devices; there is no local holder requirement. A US importer must also register as an initial importer, and the 510(k) or PMA stays in the manufacturer's name, so a distributor can be replaced without losing market access.
Top 20 anaesthesia and respiratory 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 | Abbott Medical PLANO, TX | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 619 | 238 | 1 | 78.4 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Boston Scientific Corporation Coventry, RI | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 1196 | 411 | 0 | 78.2 | 3/5 |
| 3 | ZIMMER, INC. WARSAW, IN | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 1316 | 240 | 0 | 78.2 | 3/5 |
| 4 | Covidien LLC North Haven, CT | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 959 | 338 | 0 | 78.0 | 3/5 |
| 5 | Conmed Corporation WESTBOROUGH, MA | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 911 | 201 | 0 | 77.7 | 3/5 |
| 6 | ICU Medical, Inc. SOUTHINGTON, CT | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 1023 | 272 | 0 | 76.9 | 3/5 |
| 7 | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. E Walpole, MA | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat +2 more | 1527 | 139 | 0 | 76.5 | 3/5 |
| 8 | COOK, INCORPORATED ELLETTSVILLE, IN | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +9 more | 791 | 150 | 0 | 75.6 | 3/5 |
| 9 | Teleflex Medical Inc. Morrisville, NC | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +9 more | 858 | 99 | 1 | 75.5 | 4/5 |
| 10 | Becton, DIckinson and Company Cockeysville, MD | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 693 | 89 | 1 | 75.2 | 4/5 |
| 11 | SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MEMPHIS, TN | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +5 more | 1710 | 97 | 0 | 74.8 | 3/5 |
| 12 | Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Manchester, MO | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +9 more | 637 | 139 | 0 | 74.2 | 3/5 |
| 13 | MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. South Jordan, UT | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +8 more | 537 | 165 | 0 | 74.1 | 3/5 |
| 14 | DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. RAYNHAM, MA | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +8 more | 773 | 58 | 1 | 73.7 | 4/5 |
| 15 | Kerr Corporation ORANGE, CA | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 504 | 92 | 1 | 73.7 | 4/5 |
| 16 | ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS, INC. Caledonia, MI | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +10 more | 767 | 96 | 0 | 72.2 | 3/5 |
| 17 | WELCH ALLYN, INC. Skaneateles Falls, NY | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 373 | 104 | 1 | 71.5 | 4/5 |
| 18 | C.R. BARD, INC. COVINGTON, GA | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 769 | 58 | 0 | 71.1 | 3/5 |
| 19 | RESPIRONICS INC. ALSO TRADING AS PHILIPS RS NORTH AMERICA LLC Murrysville, PA | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +2 more | 619 | 183 | 0 | 70.7 | 3/5 |
| 20 | DeRoyal Industries, Inc. NEW TAZEWELL, TN | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +9 more | 1991 | 46 | 0 | 70.1 | 3/5 |
Questions about anaesthesia and respiratory distributors in the United States
How many anaesthesia and respiratory distributors are there in the United States?
The Index counts 1,068 establishments in the United States with anaesthesia and respiratory in their registry record, of which 433 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a anaesthesia and respiratory device registration in the United States?
In the United States the manufacturer registers its own establishment with the FDA and lists its devices; there is no local holder requirement. A US importer must also register as an initial importer, and the 510(k) or PMA stays in the manufacturer's name, so a distributor can be replaced without losing market access.
How do I find a anaesthesia and respiratory distributor in the United States?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and the United States 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 anaesthesia and respiratory distributor in the United States?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in the United States and whose linked device listings fall in the anaesthesia and respiratory segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in the United States
Anaesthesia and respiratory in other North America markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 1,043 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 267 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
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.