Keri Medical

What Keri Medical does

Keri Medical SA, founded in 2016 in Plan-les-Ouates (Geneva, Switzerland) by Bernard Prandi and Dougal Bendjaballah, is a medical device company exclusively focused on implants and instruments for hand and wrist surgery. The company addresses a segment of orthopaedics that large multinationals have historically under-served, and operates across more than 35 countries through direct sales teams in Switzerland, France, and Germany, supplemented by an international distributor network. Since 2025, Keri Medical has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medartis Holding AG (SIX: MED).

The product portfolio centres on arthroplasty and osteosynthesis solutions. The flagship TOUCH® family is a dual-mobility trapeziometacarpal (CMC 1) prosthesis for thumb osteoarthritis, offered in standard, 100% titanium (for metal-sensitive patients), and PLUS variants. Complementary products include the KeriKnife™ single-use sterile surgical instruments for minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedures, KeriFlex® silicone finger joint implants, MOTEC® total wrist arthroplasty, and the KeriFix®, KeriLock®, and KeriFuse® fixation devices. KeriScience® provides AI-assisted 3D preoperative planning, a K-Wire Guide, and a TMC clinical registry, while KeriAcademy delivers cadaver-lab and virtual-reality training to surgeons.

Keri Medical generates revenue through the direct sale of hardware (implants and single-use instruments) to healthcare institutions and surgeons, with pricing negotiated commercially rather than publicly disclosed. The go-to-market relies on field sales, congress presence (FESSH, GEM, ASSH, SOO), KeriAcademy training as a demand-generation engine, and regional distributors outside the company's direct-sales geographies. Key regulatory milestones in 2025-2026 include FDA Premarket Approval for TOUCH® CMC 1 in the US (September 2025), the 5B ODEP rating in the UK (May 2025), and listing on Australia's Prescribed List (effective July 2026).

Name

Keri Medical

Legal name

KERI MEDICAL SA

Website

https://kerimedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Keri Medical is a Swiss medical device company that develops and commercializes implants, instruments, and AI-assisted 3D planning software exclusively for hand and wrist surgery, serving orthopaedic and plastic surgeons in more than 35 countries under the Medartis Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Devices (Hand and Wrist Surgery Implants)

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM), Surgical Navigation, Tracking & Intraoperative Guidance (Ortho/Neuro/ENT) (HLAHADAG)

Keywords

• Hand surgery implants
• Wrist arthroplasty devices
• Orthopedic medical devices
• CMC joint prosthesis
• Surgical instruments hand

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: KeriMedical generates revenue through the sale of surgical implants and instruments exclusively dedicated to hand and wrist surgery. Products include prostheses (TOUCH® family, MOTEC®), surgical instruments (KeriKnife™), and fixation devices (KeriFix®, KeriLock®, KeriFuse®). Revenue flows through direct sales to healthcare institutions and distribution partnerships across 35+ countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KeriMedical designs, manufactures, and commercializes medical devices exclusively dedicated to hand and wrist surgery, including arthroplasty prostheses (TOUCH® family of dual-mobility CMC 1 implants in standard, titanium, and PLUS variants, plus MOTEC® total wrist arthroplasty), surgical instruments (KeriKnife™ single-use ultrasound-guided knives), silicone finger joint implants (KeriFlex®), and fixation devices (KeriFix®, KeriLock®, KeriFuse®). The company supports these hardware products with the KeriScience® AI-powered 3D surgical planning platform and the KeriAcademy surgeon training program. Products are sold to healthcare institutions and surgeons in 35+ countries.

Product overview

KeriMedical is a specialized medical device company exclusively focused on hand and wrist surgery, founded in 2016 and now part of the Medartis Group. The product portfolio centers on arthroplasty and osteosynthesis devices, with the TOUCH® family (dual-mobility trapeziometacarpal prosthesis in standard, titanium, and PLUS variants) as the flagship offering. Supporting products include KeriKnife™ (single-use surgical instruments for minimally invasive procedures), KeriFlex® (silicone finger joint implants), KeriFix®, KeriFuse®, KeriLock®, and MOTEC® (total wrist arthroplasty). The digital ecosystem comprises KeriScience® (AI-powered 3D surgical planning platform) and KeriAcademy (surgeon training and education program). Operations span over 35 countries with key regulatory approvals including FDA PMA and Australia Prescribed List.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOUCH®: Dual-mobility trapeziometacarpal prosthesis for thumb arthritis treatment, including TOUCH® Titanium (100% titanium version) and TOUCH® PLUS variants.
• KeriKnife™
• KeriFlex®
• MOTEC®
• KeriAcademy
• KeriScience®

Products and services

• TOUCH® Dual Mobility CMC 1 Prosthesis Dual-mobility trapeziometacarpal (CMC 1) prosthesis for treating degenerative thumb osteoarthritis (rhizarthrosis) while preserving the trapezium bone. Available in standard, titanium, hemispherical, and PLUS variants. Targets orthopedic and plastic hand surgeons treating thumb arthritis patients.
• TOUCH® Titanium (100% titanium CMC 1 prosthesis) 100% titanium version of the TOUCH® dual-mobility CMC 1 prosthesis, designed for patients with metal sensitivities or allergies. Identical dimensions and design to the standard TOUCH® for seamless surgical transition and inventory compatibility.
• TOUCH® PLUS New product extension of the TOUCH® CMC 1 prosthesis portfolio, available in Titanium and Standard variants. Targeted at younger or very active patients requiring CMC joint reconstruction.
• KeriKnife™ and KeriKnife™ Mini Single-use, sterile surgical knives designed for minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided procedures in hand surgery, including carpal tunnel release and trigger finger release. Reduces reprocessing costs and improves procedural safety. Targets hand surgeons performing minimally invasive soft tissue release.
• KeriFlex® (silicone finger joint implants) Silicone finger joint implants for PIP (Proximal Interphalangeal) and MCP (Metacarpophalangeal) joint replacement, restoring hand function and mobility in patients with finger joint arthritis. Targets hand surgeons performing finger joint reconstruction.
• MOTEC® (Total Wrist Arthroplasty System) Total wrist arthroplasty system for complete wrist joint replacement, part of the KeriAcademy training curriculum. Targets orthopedic and hand surgeons treating patients with wrist arthritis requiring total joint replacement.
• KeriFix® (hand surgery fixation device) Implant device for hand surgery procedures, used in fixation applications. Tracked through the KeriMedical product complaint and adverse event reporting system. Targets hand surgeons performing osteosynthesis procedures.
• KeriLock® (locking fixation device) Implant device for hand surgery procedures, included in KeriMedical product complaint and tracking system. Targets hand surgeons requiring locking fixation solutions for hand and wrist procedures.
• KeriFuse® (hand surgery fusion device) Implant device for hand surgery fusion applications, referenced in the KeriMedical complaint management system. Targets hand surgeons performing joint fusion procedures.
• KeriScience® (AI-powered 3D surgical planning platform) Digital surgical planning platform featuring AI-powered 3D planning, K-Wire Guide, and TMC Registry for TOUCH® prosthesis. Uses computer vision to convert CT imaging into 3D models for preoperative planning of CMC 1 prosthesis placement. Exclusively for healthcare professionals.
• KeriAcademy (surgical training program) Structured surgical training program offering hands-on cadaver workshops, virtual reality training, and technique demonstrations for hand and wrist surgery. Covers TOUCH®, KeriKnife™, and MOTEC® procedures. Limited to 10 participants per session with expert faculty of recognized surgeons.

Quantifiable outcome

• ODEP 5B rating confirms at least 5 years of published clinical data with acceptable evidence of long-term performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• One Ortho / SynAApSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationKeriScience platform data is hosted by SynAApS (Villeurbanne, France), managed by One Ortho. Data processing agreement under GDPR ensures compliance for healthcare data.
• EasyMedStat / OVH SASsupportingTechnology or IntegrationHealth data warehouse service hosted by OVH SAS (Roubaix, France), managed by EasyMedStat. Ensures secure storage of medical data per regulatory requirements.
• IRCAD StrasbourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeriMedical participates in IRCAD Strasbourg's 'Full Immersion in Arthroscopic & Ultrasound Surgery' course for hand surgery training. IRCAD is a leading international institute for minimally invasive surgery education.
• Oyonnax RugbyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partnership raising awareness about thumb arthritis (rhizarthrose) through sports community engagement.
• Anatole Facon (Sailor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of young sailor who set North Atlantic crossing record. Partnership highlights themes of resilience, innovation, and precision that align with KeriMedical's values.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Medartis: Swiss orthopaedic company (SIX: MED) that is the parent of KeriMedical and a direct incumbent in upper-extremity and hand/wrist fixation and arthroplasty. Operates a similar implant-and-instrument model but across broader anatomical areas.
• Integra LifeSciences: Global medical device company with a dedicated extremity orthopaedics and hand surgery portfolio (including silicone finger joint implants historically). Comparable B2B orthopaedic implant model serving hand and wrist surgeons.
• Stryker: Global orthopaedic incumbent with upper-extremity and extremities portfolios (acquired Wright Medical). Operates across much broader orthopaedic categories but overlaps with KeriMedical in hand/wrist and small-joint procedures.
• Zimmer Biomet: Major orthopaedic multinational with extremities and trauma lines addressing hand and wrist surgeons. Comparable in regulatory depth and global distribution but with a much broader portfolio.
• Johnson & Johnson MedTech (DePuy Synthes): Orthopaedic giant with hand and upper-extremity offerings through DePuy Synthes and previously Synthes. Overlaps with KeriMedical in trauma fixation of the hand/wrist and adjacent extremities.
• Smith+Nephew: Global medical device company with extremities, sports medicine, and trauma portfolios that include hand and wrist solutions. Comparable broad-orthopaedic peer with adjacent product overlap.

Direct peers

• Acumed: Specialist in upper-extremity and hand/wrist surgical solutions, including plating, fixation, and arthroplasty systems. Closely matches KeriMedical's surgical implant and instrumentation offering for hand and wrist surgeons.
• Skeletal Dynamics: Orthopaedic device company focused on upper extremity, including hand and wrist fracture fixation and arthroplasty. Similar specialist focus and surgeon-customer base to KeriMedical.
• TriMed: Developer of plates, screws, and implants for hand, wrist, and upper-extremity surgery. Direct specialist peer in implants and instruments for the same hand/wrist surgical community.
• Extremity Medical: Specialist in hand, wrist, and foot/ankle implants and fixation devices, including arthroplasty. Closely comparable niche orthopaedic player targeting the same hand/wrist surgeon community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KeriMedical
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kerimedical

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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