Updated 22 October 2026
ENT device distributors in Austria: 11 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 11 establishments in Austria whose registry records include ear, nose and throat: 4 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 0 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 1 regulatory representatives, and 6 manufacturers or exporters, out of 521 medical device establishments in Austria overall. The records come from EUDAMED, US FDA (openFDA), Health Canada and MHRA UK, 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 | 4 | 36% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Authorised representative | 1 | 9% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 1 | 9% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 6 | 55% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 2 | 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 Austria
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 4 independent ear, nose and throat distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LabRaum Diagnostika GmbH Langenzersdorf | Distributor Importer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16.5 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Chemomedica GmbH Wien | Distributor Importer | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15.0 | 4/5 |
| 3 | DIKROPHA GmbH Wels | Distributor Importer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +1 more | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 3/5 |
| 4 | SESCO Marketing & Sales GmbH Neumarkt in der Stmk. | Distributor Importer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Ear, nose and throat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 3/5 |
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (7)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE, GMBH INNSBRUCK Tirol | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 282 | 33 | 0 | 60.6 | 3/5 |
| 2 | BHM-Tech Produktionsgesellschaft m.b.H. Grafenschachen | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26.2 | 4/5 |
| 3 | W&H DENTALWERK BUERMOOS GMBH BUERMOOS Salzburg | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 53 | 1 | 0 | 35.4 | 3/5 |
| 4 | W&H DENTALWERK BUERMOOS GMBH - SITE 2 BUERMOOS Salzburg | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 53 | 1 | 0 | 35.4 | 3/5 |
| 5 | A. Schreiber KG Wien | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19.8 | 4/5 |
| 6 | ING. GERHARD FILDAN GMBH Ebenfurth Niederosterreich | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
| 7 | Holistic Business Excellence GmbH Langenwang | Regulatory representative Authorised representative | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +2 more | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 3/5 |
Questions about ear, nose and throat distributors in Austria
How many ear, nose and throat distributors are there in Austria?
The Index counts 11 establishments in Austria with ear, nose and throat in their registry record, of which 4 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from EUDAMED, US FDA (openFDA), Health Canada and MHRA UK and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ear, nose and throat device registration in Austria?
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 Austria?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Austria 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 Austria?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Austria 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 Austria
Ear, nose and throat in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 7 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 6 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 1 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 1 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 5 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Enrichment, not a registry: segments and principals read from the company's own website.
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.