Spirecut

Name

Spirecut

Legal name

Spirecut AG

Website

https://spirecut.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

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

• Ultrasound-guided surgery
• Carpal tunnel treatment
• Trigger finger release
• Percutaneous hand surgery
• Single-use surgical instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Muttenz

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sono-Instruments (single-use medical devices): Spirecut commercializes single-use Sono-Instruments for ultrasound-guided hand surgery. The products are sold through a network of exclusive distributors in various regions. Revenue is generated from the sale of patented surgical instruments and accessories to hospitals, outpatient clinics, and surgeons.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Spirecut commercializes Sono-Instruments®, a family of patented single-use surgical instruments (1.5mm diameter) that enable ultrasound-guided, incision-free percutaneous release of the transverse carpal ligament for carpal tunnel syndrome and of the A1 annular pulley for trigger finger. The portfolio is complemented by the Sono-Bath® immersion ultrasound device (for Dupuytren's contracture and complex cases) and the Sono-Pack® all-in-one sterile procedural kit. All products are FDA registered, CE-marked, and ISO 13485:2016 certified, and are sold to hospitals, outpatient clinics, and hand surgeons through exclusive regional distributors.

Product overview

Spirecut commercializes Sono-Instruments®, a portfolio of single-use ultrasound-guided surgical instruments for incisionless hand surgery. The core products are the Trigger Finger Sono-Instrument® (TF) and Carpal Tunnel Sono-Instrument® (CT), which enable percutaneous release of pathological tissues under real-time ultrasound guidance. The Sono-Bath® is an immersion device that enhances ultrasound imaging for complex cases like Dupuytren's contracture. The Sono-Pack® is an all-in-one procedural kit supporting these instruments. All products are FDA registered, CE-marked, and manufactured in Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trigger Finger Sono-Instrument® (TF) Single-use patented ultrasound-guided surgical instrument (1.5mm diameter) designed for percutaneous release of the A1 annular pulley to treat trigger finger. Introduced through a tiny skin puncture without incision, sutures, or dressing, and used by hand and orthopedic surgeons under real-time ultrasound guidance.
• Carpal Tunnel Sono-Instrument® (CT) Single-use patented ultrasound-guided surgical instrument (1.5mm diameter) designed for percutaneous release of the transverse carpal ligament (flexor retinaculum) to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Used by hand and orthopedic surgeons under real-time ultrasound guidance without skin incision, sutures, or dressing.
• Sono-Bath® Class I Medical Device for immersion ultrasound-guided hand surgery that uses sterile liquid immersion to provide clearer imaging of superficial tissues. Designed for treatment of Dupuytren's contracture and other applications like removal of foreign bodies, eliminating the need for ultrasound gel or pads.
• Sono-Pack® All-in-one sterile procedural kit including drapes, needles, gauze, syringes, IV cannula, probe covers, and trolley cover, designed to support efficient and sterile procedures with Sono-Instruments® or any sonography-guided percutaneous hand surgery procedure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients can resume daily light activities the day after surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• University of Southampton (Prof. Joanne Lord)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2023UK-Swiss Innovation Grant partnership (700k CHF) with Sovereign Medical and Prof. Joanne Lord for health economics study validation. Part of Innovate UK and Innosuisse joint initiative supporting international business innovation.
• Sovereign Medical LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive UK distributor for Spirecut Sono-Instruments. Provides training sessions at Manchester Surgical Skills Centre and supports NHS hospital implementations. Active participant in health economics study with University of Southampton.
• Sovereign USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive US distributor. Participated in ASSH annual meetings and supporting US market entry through Swissnex Boston Market Entry Camp.
• MoovartescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst exclusive distribution partnership in Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands. Trusted orthopedic and rehabilitation supplier for over 20 years providing on-site demos, training, technical assistance, and fast delivery through local logistics network.
• iROC GmbH / ROC AschheimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGermany market entry through ROC Aschheim near Munich, first clinic in Germany to treat patients with Spirecut's technology. Founder Dr. Daniel Filesch advocates for the technique's benefits in outpatient settings.
• VISPE Medical Devices s.r.lsupportingTechnology or IntegrationItalian partner collaboration during CE mark clinical investigation for Sono-Instruments compliance with EU regulatory standards.
• Archer ResearchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical research partner for Sono-Instruments clinical study involving 30 participants. Conducted safety and efficacy assessment from September to November 2022 with no adverse events recorded.
• Clinique de la Main - GenèvecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwitzerland's first Center of Excellence for Sono-Surgery training. Co-organizes surgeon training programs and encourages research into new treatments. Reached 100+ procedures milestone.
• Sitem-Insel AGsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D collaboration at Bern facility for Novel Techniques of Percutaneous Sonography-Guided Surgical Operations (SonoSurgery) project. Hosts KOL training days and provides access to clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and R&D infrastructure.
• Swissnex NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal network connecting Switzerland with innovation hubs. Spirecut participated in Swissnex programs in US, UK, South Korea, and China over four years. Received Internationalization Award 2025. Active in Market Entry Camp Boston.
• FHNW (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner exploring machine learning to enhance ultrasound tracking for Spirecut's hand surgery techniques. Collaborating on SoNIT (Sonography Nerve Instrument Tracking) project with Innosuisse support.
• HES-SO (Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in Fribourg collaborating on AI-guided ultrasound tools and machine learning enhancement for hand surgery techniques.
• HUG (Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting KOL training sessions with Prof. Fabian Moungondo for ultrasound-guided percutaneous surgeries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Arthrex: Privately held global orthopaedic and soft-tissue repair device company with hand and wrist surgery products. Operates in the same surgical specialty (hand surgery) but as a broad incumbent across many device categories.
• CONMED: Manufacturer of surgical instruments and powered devices used in hand, orthopaedic, and general surgery. Competes with Spirecut via surgical instrument portfolios in hand surgery and outpatient settings.
• Smith & Nephew: Global medical device company with a portfolio including endoscopic carpal tunnel release and hand/wrist surgical instruments. Competes as a broad incumbent across multiple surgical specialties, not specializing in ultrasound-guided hand surgery.
• Stryker: Diversified medical device company with surgical instruments, hand surgery tools, and equipment that overlap with Spirecut's end user (hand surgeons) but without a specialized ultrasound-guided percutaneous offering.
• Integra LifeSciences: Medical device company with a hand and upper extremity portfolio including nerve and tendon repair products. Targets the same hand surgeon customer base but offers a broader portfolio rather than a specialized ultrasound-guided platform.

Direct peers

• Sonex Health: US-based developer of the UltraGuideCTR and SmartRelease systems for ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release. Most direct competitor to Spirecut's Sono-Instruments, targeting the same ultrasound-guided percutaneous approach in the US market.
• MicroAire Surgical Instruments: Manufacturer of endoscopic carpal tunnel release instruments and powered surgical tools used in hand surgery. Competes with Spirecut in the minimally invasive carpal tunnel space with an established endoscopic (rather than ultrasound-guided) approach.
• A.M. Surgical: Developer of endoscopic CTR (carpal tunnel release) systems and other minimally invasive hand surgery instruments. Directly competes with Spirecut in the MIS carpal tunnel market with surgeon-trained adoption.

Others

• Skeletal Dynamics: Orthopaedic and upper extremity device company focused on hand and wrist fracture fixation. Serves the same hand surgeon customer base but in implants/fracture fixation rather than percutaneous release.

Regional players

• BOWA-electronic: German-based medical device company producing surgical instruments and energy devices for hand surgery and other specialties. Comparable as a European-headquartered player offering surgical instruments used in hand procedures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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