What DTF medical does

DTF medical (legal name La Diffusion Technique Française) is a French family-owned medical device company founded in 1951 and headquartered in Saint-Étienne, with an additional aerosol R&D unit (Aerodrug) co-located at the Université de Tours Faculty of Medicine and collaborating with Inserm U-1100/CEPR. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes medical devices and adjacent consumer health products in three categories: aerosoltherapy systems sold under the ATOMISOR brand in France and PURENEB internationally; breastfeeding products under the Kitett brand; and dietary supplements under the Nutrigée brand, with a wound-care line under WOUNDEL HEALTH CARE. Its core technology is proprietary aerosol delivery, including 100 Hz sonic nebulization, manosonic aerosol synchronized with adjustable overpressure (15-50 mbar) for Eustachian tube penetration, and enhanced-pressure compressor systems with particle size performance in the 3.4-5.5 µm MMAD range.

The company is structured as a Société par actions simplifiée (SAS) with registered capital of €1,440,000 and operates with 101-250 employees. Manufacturing is 100% in France, and the company holds NF EN ISO 13485:2016 certification, CE marking under Directive 93/42/CEE, is transitioning to EU Regulation 2017/745, and was awarded Ecovadis certification in 2024. Revenue model is primarily hardware sales through professional (hospitals, clinics) and retail (pharmacies) channels in France, complemented by recurring nebulizer consumables (e.g., NL9M packs), consumer sales via brand websites (kitett.fr, nutrigee.com), and an international footprint built through exclusive distributors in Europe and agents in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Africa. A professional advisor network and B2B ordering portal (pro.dtf.fr) support healthcare provider engagement in France.

Name

DTF medical

Legal name

La Diffusion Technique Française - DTF

Website

https://dtf.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DTF medical designs, manufactures, and distributes aerosoltherapy devices (ATOMISOR/PURENEB), breastfeeding products (Kitett), and dietary supplements (Nutrigée) from Saint-Étienne, serving hospitals, pharmacies, respiratory patients, and breastfeeding mothers across France and through international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Medical Devices & Home Diagnostics (Thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Glucose Meters, Rapid Tests) (CRADAMAK)

Keywords

• Medical device manufacturing
• Aerosol therapy systems
• Breastfeeding products
• Nebulizer devices
• Respiratory care equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Etienne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical device sales: Design, manufacture and distribution of medical devices across three product ranges: breastfeeding (Kitett brand), aerosol therapy (Atomisor/Pureneb brands), and dietary supplements (Nutrigée brand). Products include nebulizers, aerosol devices, breast pumps, and accessories sold to healthcare institutions and pharmacies.
2. Professional advisory services: Network of professional health advisors providing product consultation and support to healthcare professionals in France. Supports product sales and customer relationships.
3. Nutritional supplements and functional beverages: Distribution of nutritional supplements, functional beverages, and herbal teas under the Nutrigée brand, complementing the medical device portfolio with wellness products.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DTF medical designs, manufactures, and distributes medical devices and wellness products across three main ranges: aerosol therapy (Atomisor/Pureneb branded nebulizers and devices for broncho-pulmonary, ENT, sinus and otological treatments), breastfeeding (Kitett branded breast pumps and accessories such as FISIO, MINIKIT, KOLOR), and dietary supplements (Nutrigée). The company is headquartered in Saint-Étienne, France, with production since 1951 and R&D conducted through its Aerodrug subsidiary collaborating with the University of Tours and Inserm U-1100.

Product overview

DTF medical is a French medical device company based in Saint-Étienne since 1951, designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative medical devices across three main product ranges: breastfeeding, aerosoltherapy, and dietary supplements. The company operates through several brands including Kitett® (breastfeeding products like FISIO, MINIKIT, KOLOR breast pumps and accessories), PURENEB®/ATOMISOR® (aerosoltherapy systems including AEROSONIC+, AERODJINN+, MANOSONIC devices and various nebulizers like EXTRANEB, SmartChamber inhalation chambers), and NUTRIGEE (nutritional supplements). The product portfolio also includes disinfection/decontamination products and aspiration devices. Products are distributed via pharmacies, healthcare institutions, professional platforms (pro.dtf.fr, kitett.fr), and internationally through distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kitett®: Breastfeeding product range including breast pumps, accessories, and breast care products
• Atomisor®
• PURENEB®
• Nutrigée®
• Aerodrug
• WOUNDEL HEALTH CARE

Products and services

• AEROSONIC+ Enhanced pressure sonic aerosol device with automatic 3-position switch (sound wave pulsated aerosol, stop, classic aerosol without vibration). Uses Pureneb NL11 nebulizing kits in sonic mode or NL9 kits in classic mode, with automatic interval guarantees between sound wave sequences to reduce treatment duration. Indicated for sinusitis and ENT-sinus applications.
• AERODJINN+ Compact classic aerosol device with high pressure designed to reduce nebulization treatment duration. Features pneumatic compressor for continuous aerosol delivery, an improved dual venturi NL9M nebulizer to optimize drug delivery, ergonomic handle, removable cord, and 30 min on / 30 min off intermittent operation at 54 dBA and 1.9 kg. Intended for broncho-pulmonary treatments.
• MANOSONIC Manosonic aerosol device combining three synchronized functions: aerosol production, 100 Hz sound wave emission, and temporary adjustable overpressure (15-50 mbar). Synchronized with patient swallowing, it enables saline solution penetration into the Eustachian tube for otitis treatment. Operates in continuous mode with adjustable overpressure.
• EXTRANEB SONIC nebulizers Sonic nebulizers compatible with Pureneb sonic aerosol devices, forming an integrated and efficient nebulizing couple with proven particle size distribution characteristics. Used for broncho-pulmonary and ENT-sinus aerosol therapy.
• EXTRANEB SONIC NASAL Adult and child minidose nebulizer designed for use with Pureneb sonic aerosol devices, intended for sinusitis treatments via sonic nasal aerosol delivery.
• EXTRANEB nebulizer Adult and pediatric nebulizer compatible with all classic aerosol devices and with sonic devices operating in classic mode. Used for broncho-pulmonary aerosol therapy.
• EXTRANEB minidose Minidose nebulizer for adults, children, and babies, compatible with classic aerosol devices. Designed for efficient low-volume drug delivery.
• Pack 28 NL9MU Pack of 28 NL9M nebulizers intended for single daily use over four weeks. Particularly recommended for Tobramycin administration.
• EXTRANEB manosonic Adult and child nebulizer designed for the MANOSONIC device, equipped with nasal plugs for proper sealing at the nostrils during Eustachian tube otitis treatment. Achieves MMAD of 3.4 µm with 0.29 ml inhalable mass.
• SMARTCHAMBER Antistatic inhalation chamber for use with metered-dose inhalers, featuring a double valve system separating inspiratory and expiratory flows. Available in three sizes (baby, child, adult), latex-free and Bisphenol A-free. Selected and distributed by DTF Medical via Aerodrug R&D and manufactured by Taian Dalu Medical Instrument.
• SPRAY DE DESINFECTION Detergent disinfectant spray for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and medical devices. Effective in 2 minutes against bacteria, yeast, and enveloped viruses.
• Monovac system Collecting jar and disposable single-use bag system for medical suction devices. Jar capacity 1 L or 2 L; disposable bag capacity 0.8 L or 1.5 L.
• FISIO and FISIO PRO breast pumps Electric breast pumps with variable rhythm and suction. FISIO provides automatic variable cadence; FISIO PRO adds automatic variable cadence and automatic variable vacuum. Designed for mothers requiring flexible milk expression at home or hospital.
• MINIKIT PRO and MINIKIT SOLO breast pumps Compact and portable electric breast pumps for balancing breastfeeding with active lifestyles. MINIKIT PRO is compact and portable; MINIKIT SOLO is an automatic portable electric breast pump.
• KOLOR PLAY and KOLOR CLIP manual breast pumps Manual breast pumps featuring colorful, flexible breast shields available in multiple sizes for personalized fit during occasional milk expression.
• Kit Expression KOLOR Integral, flexible, multi-size playful breast shields for Kitett breast pumps, supporting KolorYou breast shield sizing and proper fit during milk expression.
• FISIO PAD Single-use nursing pads that absorb milk leakage, prevent stains, and keep skin dry, with adhesive strips for secure placement in bra.
• FISIO FRESH Insulated refrigerated bag for storing breast milk during transport, supporting active and working breastfeeding mothers.
• FISIO COOL Cooling packs designed for use with FISIO FRESH and other containers to maintain breast milk temperature during storage and transport.
• FISIO BIB Collecting and storage containers (bottles) for breast milk, designed as part of the Kitett breastfeeding ecosystem.
• FISIO LAN 100% natural pure lanolin cream intended for skin and nipple care of breastfeeding mothers.
• NUTRIGEE nutritional supplements and functional beverages Dietary supplements, functional beverages, and herbal teas distributed under the Nutrigée brand within the DTF medical group. Positioned around a natural, sustainable approach to health to complement the medical device portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sonic nebulization produces particles with MMAD of 5.5 µm for standard and 4.1 µm for nasal applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université de Tours / CEPR / Inserm U-1100coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Aerodrug, DTF Medical's R&D division for aerosoltherapy, collaborates with the Centre d'Etude sur les Pathologies Respiratoires (CEPR) at Inserm U-1100 directed by Dr. Mustapha Si-Tahar, particularly with the 'Pharmacologie des biothérapies inhalées' team directed by Dr. Nathalie Heuzé-Vourc'h. This collaboration combines industrial research, university research, and medical expertise.
• SNITEM (Syndicat National de l'Industrie des Technologies Médicales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTF Medical serves as administrator of SNITEM, France's national organization representing medical device industry players. This engagement contributes to promoting medical device innovation, competitiveness of French health companies, regulatory evolution, and development of innovative medical solutions.
• NOVEKAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTF Medical serves as administrator of NOVEKA, the medical technologies and health innovation cluster in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This involvement fosters collaboration between industry, researchers, and health stakeholders, supports innovative health projects, structures the regional medical device ecosystem, and aids local SMEs.
• Taian Dalu Medical Instrument Co. LtdminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSmartChamber inhalation chambers are manufactured by Taian Dalu Medical Instrument Co. Ltd based in Shandong, China. DTF Medical selects and distributes these products through its R&D team Aerodrug, representing a white-label/OEM manufacturing relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Philips (Philips Avent & Respiratory Care): Global medtech incumbent with a large breast pump portfolio (Avent) and hospital respiratory/nebulizer business. Overlaps with DTF in both core categories but at vastly larger scale and global reach.
• ResMed: Global respiratory care leader spanning CPAP, ventilators, and nebulizers; broader portfolio than DTF but overlapping in aerosol/respiratory home devices.

Direct peers

• Medela: Swiss leader in breastfeeding products (hospital-grade and personal-use breast pumps, accessories) directly competing with DTF's Kitett range across Europe and pharmacy channels.
• Omron Healthcare: Major manufacturer of compressor nebulizers and respiratory home-care devices; competes head-to-head with Atomisor/Pureneb in France and other European pharmacy channels.
• PARI Medical (PARI GmbH): German specialist in aerosol therapy and nebulization systems with deep clinical footprint in cystic fibrosis and COPD — directly comparable technology and customer base to DTF's aerosoltherapy business.
• Ameda (Mammobella): Hospital and consumer breast pump manufacturer selling through European pharmacy and maternity channels — comparable to DTF's Kitett range.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Wide-ranging manufacturer of respiratory devices including compressor nebulizers and suction equipment — direct competitive overlap with DTF's aerosol and suction lines.
• Trudell Medical International (AeroChamber): Specialist in valved holding chambers and inhalation accessories under the AeroChamber brand — overlapping with DTF's SmartChamber and IDEHALER development pipeline.
• CA-MI (Italian nebulizer specialist): Italian mid-sized manufacturer of aerosol therapy and suction devices for professional and home use — comparable European SME profile and product overlap.

Emerging players

• Yuwell (Jiangsu Yuyue Medical): Chinese medical device group expanding aggressively in European nebulizers, oxygen, and home respiratory — emerging price-competitive threat across DTF's distributor markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/kitett.fr

Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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