Theradial
Théradial SAS is a French specialty distributor (founded 1998, Orvault) of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and nutritional supplements for nephrology-dialysis, gastroenterology, and onco-hematology, serving French healthcare facilities through a medical representative network and a Digital Division whose Hemadialyse/Medware software equips ~70% of French dialysis centers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersOrvault, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Theradial does
Théradial SAS is a French specialty medical distributor founded in 1998 and headquartered in Orvault (near Nantes), operating across nephrology-dialysis, oncology, gastroenterology, and clinical nutrition. The company distributes CE-marked medical devices, pharmaceutical specialties, and oral nutritional supplements to French dialysis centers, hospitals, and nephrology departments via a direct field force of medical representatives (délégués médicaux). Its core portfolio includes high-permeability PES and PEPA membrane dialyzers (Nikkiso, Vital Healthcare, Etropal), vascular access catheters and fistula needles, the patented ThéraFlux® dialysate sampler, the Insides® chyme reinfusion system, and pharmaceutical specialties (Bicafres®, Thérasolv®, Renoral®). Théradial also operates a Digital Division (created in 2019 via the acquisitions of EMA and SINED) that distributes the Hemadialyse and Medware clinical software platforms — together equipping approximately 70% of French dialysis establishments — and operates Théradata, a CNIL-authorized national health data warehouse for nephrology-dialysis.
Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of distributed medical devices and pharmaceuticals, supplemented by licensing/royalty income from software distribution and emerging data-services potential via Théradata. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated directly with healthcare facilities. In September 2025 Théradial executed its first product-ownership move, acquiring worldwide rights to the TauroSept® taurolidine 2% catheter lock solution brand (already present in 15+ countries via regional distributors), and simultaneously became the exclusive French distributor of Medtronic's Palindrome, Argyle, and Mahurkar catheter ranges. Ardian, a private investment firm, acquired a minority stake in February 2023 to support international expansion. Théradial holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications since 2000 and operates as a privately held SAS with 11–50 employees.
Theradial firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Theradial
- Legal name
- THERADIAL SAS
- Website
- https://theradial.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Théradial SAS is a French specialty distributor (founded 1998, Orvault) of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and nutritional supplements for nephrology-dialysis, gastroenterology, and onco-hematology, serving French healthcare facilities through a medical representative network and a Digital Division whose Hemadialyse/Medware software equips ~70% of French dialysis centers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Theradial industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Device Distribution
- NAICS
- Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Onconephrology (Kidney Care in Cancer Patients) (HLAKAHAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Specialty Pharmacy & Complex Therapy Management Platforms (HLACAKAG)
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Where Theradial is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Orvault
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Theradial business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Medical Device Distribution: Distribution of medical devices including dialyzers, vascular access products, TauroSept® lock solution, ThéraFlux® samplers, and Insides System to dialysis centers and healthcare facilities in France.
- Pharmaceutical Distribution: Distribution of pharmaceutical specialties including Thérasolv® (urokinase), Bicafres® (sodium bicarbonate), and Renoral® nutritional supplement to nephrology and dialysis patients.
- Digital Solutions: Distribution and support of digital health software including Hemadialyse and Medware patient management systems for dialysis centers.
- Théradata Health Data Observatory: National health data repository for nephrology-dialysis, CNIL-authorized, gathering health data for public interest analysis of dialysis center performance.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Theradial product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Théradial is a French distributor of medical devices, pharmaceutical specialties, and oral nutritional supplements serving the nephrology-dialysis, oncology, gastroenterology, and clinical nutrition markets. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including dialyzers, vascular access catheters, a patented dialysate sampler (ThéraFlux), a catheter lock solution (TauroSept), and pharmaceuticals (Bicafres, Thérasolv). Théradial also operates a Digital Division that distributes Hemadialyse and Medware clinical software platforms used by approximately 70% of French dialysis establishments.
Product overview
Théradial is a French company specialized in distributing medical devices, pharmaceutical specialties, and oral nutritional supplements for nephrology-dialysis, oncology, gastroenterology, and clinical nutrition. The portfolio comprises three main categories: (1) Medical devices including dialyzers (PEPA, PES, V-HF, DiaFly-HF), the Insides System for chyme reinstillation, ThéraFlux dialysate sampler, TauroSept catheter lock solution, and vascular access catheters for acute, chronic, and peritoneal dialysis; (2) Pharmaceuticals including Bicafres sodium bicarbonate tablets and Thérasolv urokinase; (3) Nutritional supplement Renoral for dialysis patients. Théradial also operates a Digital Division (created 2019) distributing Hemadialyse and Medware clinical software platforms serving 70% of French dialysis centers, and Theradata health data observatory. Additional products include InBody bioimpedance analyzers, BedBike ergometers, and Fujifilm Sonosite portable ultrasound devices. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Théradata: National health data warehouse observatory for Nephrology-Dialysis, authorized by CNIL, gathering health data for public interest analysis.
- Division Digitale (Digital Division)
Products and services
- Gamme PES Dialyseurs
Quantifiable outcome
- ThéraFlux® provides ±3% volumetric precision in dialysate sampling
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Theradial
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Theradial technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Theradial partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- MedtroniccoreGlobal medical technology company. Théradial became the distributor in France of Medtronic catheter range (Palindrome, Argyle, Mahurkar) for dialysis vascular access in September 2025.
- LEMCO MobilitysupportingDanish company dedicated to improving physical condition of mobility-limited patients since 1983. Partner since April 2024 for BedBike pedal machines used during dialysis sessions.
- InBodysupportingSpecialized in impedancemetry with nearly 80 patents, used in nearly 5,000 studies. Partner since October 2020 for InBody S10 and BWA 2.0 impedancemeters for dialysis centers.
- EMAcoreDigital health company that joined Théradial in 2019 to create the Digital Division. Markets Hemadialyse software, the only tool in France providing access to medical records at patient bedside.
- SINEDcoreDigital health company that joined Théradial in 2019 to create the Digital Division. Markets Medware patient record system serving dialysis, nephrology and transplantation.
- Indigo Therapeutics (Substipharm)coreFrench pharmaceutical laboratory, partner since 2019 for distribution of Renoral oral nutritional supplement.
- Syner-MedcoreUK health products manufacturer, partner since 2018 for distribution of ThéraSolv medication (urokinase) in France, serving nephrology-dialysis and oncology.
- Fujifilm SonositesupportingWorld-renowned for high-resolution imaging technology, robustness and simplicity. Partner since November 2015 for portable ultrasound systems (Sonosite SII, Edge II, M-Turbo) serving vascular access procedures.
- Vital HealthcarecoreMalaysian manufacturer of medical devices, partner since 2015 for distribution of V-HF PES dialyzers.
- SerumwerkcoreGerman company specialized in development and manufacturing of medical devices, partner since 2009.
- NikkisocoreJapanese company and first partner of Théradial since 1998 for distribution of PEPA dialyzers. Nikkiso manufactures PEPA adsorbent membrane dialyzers (polyester polymer alloy).
- The Insides CompanycoreNew Zealand company with 30 years of clinical experience in intestinal nutrition through medical devices. Provides the Insides System for chyme reinfusion therapy, distributed by Théradial.
- Fresenius Medical CarecoreGlobal leader in kidney disease products and services, partner for distribution of Bicafres medication in France.
- Geistlich Pharma AGcoreSwiss manufacturer of TauroSept® lock solution (taurolidine 2%). Théradial acquired TauroSept® in September 2025 and became the owner of the product while Geistlich remains the manufacturer.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Theradial competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Fresenius Medical Care: Global leader in dialysis products, services, and care delivery — already a Théradial partner for Bicafres distribution in France. Directly comparable as the dominant integrated renal-care incumbent whose scope far exceeds Théradial's distribution focus.
- Baxter International (Vantive Kidney Care): Major dialysis products manufacturer (dialyzers, CRRT machines, peritoneal dialysis solutions) spinning off its kidney-care unit as Vantive. Comparable to Théradial as a vertically integrated competitor in the French and European dialysis device market.
- B. Braun Avitum: German medical device and dialysis products manufacturer with a significant Avitum dialysis division. Comparable to Théradial as another broad medical-device incumbent competing in the French nephrology distribution market.
Direct peers
- Nipro Medical Europe: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of dialyzers, dialysis machines, and related medical devices with strong European distribution. Closely comparable to Théradial as a non-French specialist competing for the same French dialysis-center procurement contracts.
- Asahi Kasei Medical: Leading global manufacturer of hollow-fiber dialysis membranes and therapeutic apheresis products. Comparable to Théradial as a dialyzer-membrane specialist whose products flow into the French market via distribution partnerships.
- Nikkiso: Japanese medical-device manufacturer of PEPA dialyzers and critical-care equipment; Théradial's longest-standing partner since 1998. Comparable as a manufacturer whose French-market distribution depends on specialist partners like Théradial.
- Diaverum: European dialysis services and products provider operating hundreds of clinics across multiple countries. Comparable to Théradial as a renal-care specialist with European depth, though primarily service- rather than distribution-oriented.
- Hemodia: French medical-device manufacturer specializing in dialysis disposables and connectors. Comparable to Théradial as a domestic French nephrology specialist competing for the same hospital and dialysis-center customers.
Regional players
- Ewopharma: Specialty pharmaceutical and medical-device distributor focused on Central and Eastern European markets. Comparable to Théradial as a regional specialty distributor of renal-care and adjacent products into hospital channels.
Others
- Henry Schein: Global distributor of medical, dental, and healthcare products to office-based practitioners and clinics. Comparable to Théradial at the business-model level (specialty medical distribution into clinical end markets), though not a direct nephrology competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Theradial social profiles
Digital presenceTheradial compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Theradial financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Theradial leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Theradial subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Theradial funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Theradial M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Theradial
What does Theradial do?
Théradial is a French distributor of medical devices, pharmaceutical specialties, and oral nutritional supplements serving the nephrology-dialysis, oncology, gastroenterology, and clinical nutrition markets. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including dialyzers, vascular access catheters, a patented dialysate sampler (ThéraFlux), a catheter lock solution (TauroSept), and pharmaceuticals (Bicafres, Thérasolv). Théradial also operates a Digital Division that distributes Hemadialyse and Medware clinical software platforms used by approximately 70% of French dialysis establishments.
Is Theradial a public or private company?
Theradial is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Theradial founded?
Theradial was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Theradial based?
Theradial is headquartered in Orvault, France, in the Europe region.
How does Theradial make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Medical Device Distribution is the primary driver. The others are pharmaceutical Distribution, digital Solutions and théradata Health Data Observatory.
Who are Theradial's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Fresenius Medical Care, Baxter International (Vantive Kidney Care) and B. Braun Avitum. Direct peers are Nipro Medical Europe, Asahi Kasei Medical, Nikkiso, Diaverum and Hemodia. Ewopharma is listed as a regional player. Henry Schein is listed as an others.
Does Theradial have an API?
No public API is recorded for Theradial.
What industry is Theradial in?
Theradial's product category is Medical Device Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAKAHAM, Onconephrology (Kidney Care in Cancer Patients), with a secondary code of HLACAKAG, Specialty Pharmacy & Complex Therapy Management Platforms. Its NAICS code is 42421 and its SIC code is 5122.