What MICROVAL does

MicroVal SAS designs, manufactures, and markets surgical implants and instruments used in digestive surgery, with a primary focus on hernia repair. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Saint-Just-Malmont, France, the company operates an integrated production facility housing ISO Class 7 and Class 8 cleanrooms, laser cutting and EDM workshops, and in-house sterilization capabilities compliant with ISO 11135 (ethylene oxide) and ISO 11137 (gamma radiation) standards. Its product portfolio spans three categories: laparoscopic inguinal hernia implants (3D ANATOMIC, JG, JP, PS), open-surgery/laparotomy inguinal hernia implants (LF, PB, PLUGS+LF, LT, LG), and abdominal wall/eventration reinforcement meshes (MICROVAL 2D MESH). The differentiated SPIRE'IT® mechanical suture applicator — a Nitinol shape-memory alloy device used for mesh fixation — and the RSG-14 percutaneous suture needle device round out the fixation-and-suturing line. All major products are patented and CE marked under ISO 13485:2016 certification.

The company sells direct to digestive surgeons and the hospitals where they practice, with no disclosed distributor or reseller network. Pricing is not publicly listed; quotes are obtained by contacting the in-house commercial service. MicroVal also accepts custom and off-standard product development through its R&D department, and pursues demand generation primarily through international medical trade fairs (MEDICA Düsseldorf, WHX Dubai) and specialty surgical congresses (Club Coelio). The company is privately held as a French SAS with €192,000 share capital, 1–10 employees, no venture funding, and no parent or subsidiary entities. Geographic focus is Europe/France, with targeted international outreach via Business France pavilions. Ownership and operational continuity are anchored by founder/Director of Publication Olivier Cuilleron.

Name

MICROVAL

Legal name

MicroVal SAS

Website

https://microval.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MicroVal SAS designs and manufactures patented surgical implants and instruments for digestive surgery, specializing in hernia repair meshes and the Nitinol SPIRE'IT suture applicator. The France-based company sells CE-marked, ISO 13485-certified devices direct to digestive surgeons and hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Implants & Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

Keywords

• Surgical implant manufacturing
• Hernia repair devices
• Digestive surgery instruments
• Medical device fabrication
• Surgical fixation sutures

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-just-malmont

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: MicroVal generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of implants and instruments for digestive surgery. Products are sold directly to hospitals and healthcare professionals. The company also offers custom and off-standard product development through its R&D department as an additional revenue stream.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MICROVAL designs and manufactures patented surgical implants and instruments for digestive surgery, with a primary focus on hernia repair. The portfolio includes laparoscopic inguinal hernia implants (3D ANATOMIC, JG, JP, PS), open-surgery/laparotomy inguinal hernia implants (LF, PB, PLUGS+LF, LT, LG), abdominal wall/eventration reinforcement meshes (2D MESH), and fixation devices (SPIRE'IT Nitinol suture applicator, RSG-14 percutaneous suture needle). The company controls the entire production chain in-house — from R&D and design through cleanroom manufacturing, packaging in controlled atmosphere, and sterilization via ethylene oxide or gamma radiation — and also develops custom/off-standard products on request.

Product overview

MICROVAL designs and manufactures medical implants and instruments for digestive surgery, specializing in hernia repair. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: (1) laparoscopic implants for inguinal hernia treatment (3D ANATOMIC, JG, JP, PS), (2) open surgery/laparotomy implants for inguinal hernia treatment (LF, PB, PLUGS+LF, LT, LG), and (3) eventration/abdominal wall reinforcement meshes (2D MESH). The company also offers fixation instruments including the SPIRE'IT® Nitinol suture applicator and RSG-14 suture needle device. All products are CE marked and ISO 13485 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPIRE'IT®: Mechanical suture applicator made from NITINOL shape memory alloy, used for implant fixation in hernia repair surgeries
• 3D ANATOMIC
• JG Implants
• JP Implants
• PS Implants
• LF Implants
• PB Implants
• LT Implants
• LG Implants
• MICROVAL 2D MESH

Products and services

• 3D ANATOMIC Implants Polypropylene knitted monofilament implants (density 90g/m²) designed for tissue reinforcement in inguinal hernia treatment via laparoscopic surgery (TEP or TAP approach). Available in right or left configurations.
• JG Implants Polypropylene knitted monofilament implants available in regular mesh (90g/m²) or lightweight mesh (60g/m²) for inguinal hernia treatment via laparoscopic TEP or TAP approach. Available in right/left or bilateral configurations.
• JP Implants Biocompatible implants for groin hernia repair via laparoscopic surgery. Available in polypropylene (regular or lightweight) or polyester materials.
• PS Implants Flexible implants for inguinal hernia repair via TAPP or TEP laparoscopic technique, with or without fixation. Switchable between right and left hernias by pressure on bumps.
• LF Implants Overlap implants for femoral and inguinal hernia treatment in open surgery. Knitted polypropylene monofilament available in standard (90g/m²) or lightweight (60g/m²) mesh. Can be combined with a plug.
• PB Implants Combined plate and plug implant in a single unit for inguinal hernia treatment in open surgery.
• PLUGS + LF Polypropylene modular plug system with cuttable petals for inguinal and crural hernia repair in open surgery.
• LT Implants Biocompatible implants for tissue reinforcement during inguinal hernia repair using the open Lichtenstein procedure. Available in knitted polyester (2D or 3D) or polypropylene.
• LG Implants 100% polypropylene knitted monofilament implants for inguinal hernia repair using the Lichtenstein open procedure.
• MICROVAL 2D MESH Implants Large range of permanent mesh implants for abdominal wall reinforcement. Available in multiple shapes (squares, rectangles, disks) and dimensions in polypropylene (standard or lightweight) or polyester materials.
• SPIRE'IT Applicator Ready-to-use mechanical suture applicator for implant fixation. Made from Nitinol shape memory alloy wire forming double 4mm diameter coils. Available in short (7cm for open surgery) or long (30cm for endoscopic surgery) versions. Delivered as 10 pre-loaded sutures per barrel.
• Suture Needle Device (RSG-14) Percutaneous suture device for ligation of abdominal wall bleeding, trocar site closure, and implant elevation during hernia repair.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and significant.

• Business France (MEDICA Pavilion)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025MicroVal will exhibit at the Business France Pavilion at MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf (November 17–20, 2025) to present new products and explore collaboration opportunities.
• LyonbiopolesignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019MicroVal participated in the AMI TechMed 2019 program facilitated by Lyonbiopole, which provided guidance and financial support to help the company achieve CE marking compliance under the new European medical device regulation.
• Département Haute-Loire et Communauté de CommunessignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Haute-Loire department and its community of municipalities supported MicroVal in successfully completing a major project related to production development and regulatory compliance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Peters Surgical: French surgical device company producing sutures, meshes, and instruments for digestive and cardiovascular surgery. Directly comparable product categories (hernia meshes, sutures, fixation) and similar European hospital customer base.
• Cousin Biotech: French medical device manufacturer specializing in surgical implants for digestive, gynecological, and spinal surgery. Closest direct comparable to MicroVal in terms of size, geography, product focus (hernia/abdominal wall), and vertical integration model.
• Aspide Medical: French-based manufacturer of surgical implants and prostheses, including hernia meshes and fixation devices for digestive and visceral surgery. Comparable niche specialty player with overlapping surgeon customer base in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Becton Dickinson (BD) - Surgical Solutions: Through its former Bard acquisition, BD offers a broad portfolio of hernia meshes and fixation devices. Represents the dominant incumbent pressure on independent hernia specialists like MicroVal.
• B. Braun Surgical: European-headquartered surgical device manufacturer offering hernia meshes and sutures with strong hospital penetration across Europe. Direct regional incumbent competing for the same French and European hernia accounts.
• W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore Medical): Manufacturer of Gore-Tex and Gore SYNECOR hernia meshes used in laparoscopic and open abdominal wall repair. Comparable at the hernia-mesh product level but Gore is a much larger diversified materials specialist.
• Cook Medical: Global private medical device company with a Surgical division offering hernia and soft-tissue repair products. Provides broader incumbent competition across hospital channels where MicroVal also sells.
• Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson): Global leader in hernia repair meshes and suture-based fixation products. Dominant incumbent that competes head-to-head with MicroVal's hernia mesh and fixation portfolio, but as part of a much broader surgical device catalog.
• Medtronic: Major multinational offering hernia repair and abdominal wall products (including Parietex mesh lines). Sets the competitive benchmark in laparoscopic and open hernia repair and has the resources to out-compete niche specialists on hospital contracts.

Emerging players

• TELA Bio: US-listed surgical reconstruction company focused on hernia and abdominal wall repair with proprietary biologic and hybrid mesh products. Comparable niche specialist competing on surgeon-preference contracts, though operating primarily in the US market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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