What Protesis Avanzadas SAS does

Prótesis Avanzadas S.A.S. is a privately held Colombian medical device company incorporated under Colombian law (NIT 901.212.765-4) that designs, manufactures, and sells 3D-printed upper-limb prosthetics for individuals with transradial, transhumeral, and partial-hand amputations. Founded in 2010 by electronic engineer Jorge Robledo — who began development in artisanal manual methods before transitioning to additive manufacturing — and co-founded with administrative engineer and finance specialist Juan Gabriel Arboleda, the firm is headquartered at Carrera 66C #32B-36, Medellín, Colombia, with approximately six employees spanning electronic engineering, bioengineering (medical-device regulation), mechanical technology, and administration.

The company markets three core products built around proprietary myoelectric control and 3D-printed bodies: the A3D robotic hand, the AKTIO Cosmética cosmetic hand with silicone glove, and the Dactyl mechanical partial-hand prosthesis. Key technical components include myoelectric sensor arrays on forearm flexor/extensor groups, proportional control algorithms, 180° wrist rotation, rechargeable battery management with overcharge/discharge protection, silicone finger-tip pads, LED status feedback, and customizable cosmetic silicone coverings with anti-slip coating and eight color tones. Pricing is custom-quoted, structured as a one-time hardware sale with a one-year warranty and a stated three-year useful life; no e-commerce is offered.

Commercially, Prótesis Avanzadas operates a direct-to-consumer model: customers must request a personalized assessment and a prior medical evaluation is required before fitting, with sales handled via WhatsApp, phone, and email rather than through the website. Distribution is currently limited to Medellín despite completed deliveries to users in Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, the United States, Uruguay, and Costa Rica (90+ prosthetics adapted cumulatively, 60+ active in the field). The company holds INVIMA sanitary registration compliant with Decreto 4725 de 2005, has raised approximately $250K across two small funding rounds (2017 and 2019), and maintains a research partnership with the Universidad de Antioquia — Facultad de Ingeniería.

Name

Protesis Avanzadas SAS

Legal name

Prótesis Avanzadas S.A.S.

Website

https://protesisavanzadas.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Prótesis Avanzadas S.A.S. is a Colombian medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells 3D-printed upper-limb prosthetics — the myoelectric A3D hand, the cosmetic AKTIO, and the Dactyl partial hand — for individuals with upper-limb amputations across Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upper Limb Prosthetic Devices

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ)

Keywords

• Robotic upper limb prosthetics
• Myoelectric prosthetic devices
• 3D printed prosthetics
• Partial hand prostheses
• Cosmetic prosthetic hands

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prosthetic Device Sales: One-time sale of robotic prosthetic devices (A3D, AKTIO Cosmetic, Dactyl) with 1-year warranty and 3-year useful life. Price is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prótesis Avanzadas SAS designs, manufactures, and sells custom 3D-printed upper limb prosthetic devices, including the A3D robotic myoelectric hand, the AKTIO Cosmética cosmetic prosthetic, and the Dactyl partial hand prosthesis, primarily for individual transradial and transhumeral amputees. Devices are produced on a one-time sale basis with direct consultation, fitting, and after-sales support delivered from the company's Medellín headquarters.

Product overview

Protesis Avanzadas SAS offers a portfolio of upper limb prosthetic solutions consisting of three distinct products: the A3D robotic hand (myoelectric, multi-grip prosthetic for full hand replacement), the AKTIO Cosmética (cosmetic prosthetic with aesthetic silicone glove and proportional myoelectric control), and the Dactyl (partial hand prosthesis for finger replacement). All products utilize 3D printing for fabrication and are designed for individuals with transradial or transhumeral amputations, targeting light activities of daily living in domestic, recreational, academic, and professional contexts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prótesis Dactyl: A partial hand prosthesis that replicates flexion-extension in PIP and DIP joints, driven by the user's residual digit, imitating anatomical gestures of remaining phalanges and recovering greater ability. Made to measure following the geometry of the user's remaining fingers.
• Prótesis A3D
• Prótesis AKTIO Cosmética

Products and services

• Prótesis A3D Robotic 3D-printed hand prosthesis with myoelectric control actuated by forearm flexor and extensor muscles, offering three control levels, four grip types (full hand, full hand with thumb opposition, tripod, and thumb grip) plus index finger extension, silicone fingertips, LED indicators, 180° wrist rotation, and rechargeable batteries with overcharge and over-discharge protection. Designed for individual users aged 13+ with transradial or transhumeral amputations performing light daily, academic, and professional activities.
• Prótesis AKTIO Cosmética Cosmetic prosthetic hand with myoelectric control, 3D-printed body, and silicone cosmetic glove covering offering realistic texture, anti-adherent and non-slip coating, eight skin tone options, paintable acrylic nails, proportional control for adjustable grip force, and 180° wrist rotation. Available in male and female models and designed for individual users with upper limb amputations who want both function and a natural appearance.
• Prótesis Dactyl Mechanical partial hand prosthesis made to measure following the geometry of the user's remaining fingers, designed to replace missing middle and distal phalanges. Replicates anatomical flexion-extension at PIP and DIP joints via steel laminations driven by the user's residual digit, with silicone pads for grip, dorsal support, water-resistant construction, and abduction/adduction movement, for individual users with partial finger amputations seeking functional and cosmetic restoration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ active prosthetics operating across 5 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Universidad de Antioquia - Facultad de IngenieríacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with the engineering faculty providing research support, technical validation, and recognition for prosthetic development. The co-founders and team members have ties to the university.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fillauer: US-based prosthetics manufacturer with a broad upper-limb portfolio including myoelectric hands, partial-hand solutions, and prosthetic components. Direct overlap with Prótesis Avanzadas' product lines and serves similar clinical channels.
• Össur: Global prosthetics and orthotics incumbent offering the i-Limb multi-grip myoelectric hand. Comparable upper-limb product category with deep clinical, payer, and distributor relationships worldwide; broader portfolio including lower-limb and bracing.
• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics (upper and lower limb), orthotics, and exoskeletons. Offers the BeBionic and Michelangelo myoelectric hands that directly compete with A3D in functionality, but at significantly higher prices and with established clinical distribution globally.

Direct peers

• Psyonic: US-based developer of the Ability Hand, a multi-grip myoelectric bionic hand with touch-sensing capability. Comparable advanced feature set (multi-grip, myoelectric control) and targets similar transradial amputee population.
• Open Bionics: UK-based developer of 3D-printed bionic upper-limb prosthetics for adults and children. Most direct competitor — also uses 3D printing and myoelectric control to deliver affordable bionic arms, with a comparable product positioning and similar social-impact narrative.
• Limbitless Solutions: US-based non-profit/company building 3D-printed bionic arms for children and adults. Directly comparable in technology approach (3D-printed multi-grip myoelectric arms) and mission-driven positioning, though operating primarily in the US.

Emerging players

• Aether Biomedical: India-based bionic prosthetic arm developer building 12-grip myoelectric hands with cloud integration. Comparable emerging-market positioning (cost-disruptive bionic arms) targeting similar amputee demographic; potential international peer.
• Atom Limbs: US-based startup developing a next-generation neural-controlled bionic arm with full degrees of freedom. Competes at the high-end of the same product category with significantly more capital and a more advanced technological pitch.
• COVVI Ltd: UK-based developer of the COVVI Hand, a multi-articulating bionic hand with app connectivity. Overlaps in feature positioning (multi-grip, configurable myoelectric control) and serves similar upper-limb amputee market.

Others

• Universidad de Antioquia (Ingeniería Biomédica): Academic partner institution that provides research, technical validation, and recognition to Prótesis Avanzadas. Included as an ecosystem/strategic partner rather than competitor; relevant because university biomedical engineering labs in the region are potential collaborators or alternative sources of prosthetic technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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