Invibio

What Invibio does

Invibio Limited is a UK-based subsidiary of Victrex plc (LSE: VCT) that supplies implant-grade PEEK polymers and biomaterial solutions to medical device manufacturers worldwide. The company was formed in the 1990s and introduced PEEK-OPTIMA in 1999 as the world's first implantable PEEK polymer; PEEK-OPTIMA has since been used in over 15 million implanted devices with zero material-related recalls. Its portfolio includes PEEK-OPTIMA base grades, PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced (hydroxyapatite-blended for bone ongrowth), PEEK-CLASSIX (non-implantable medical grade), PEEK-OPTIMA AM filament for additive manufacturing (launched March 2023), and VICTREX PC for pharmaceutical contact applications. The business operates a B2B enterprise go-to-market, selling materials under qualification-and-supply agreements to spine, orthopedics, trauma, and broader medical device OEMs, while layering technical, regulatory, and development services on top via the Leeds product development and manufacturing centre (opened 2023) and an Innovation Partnership Program. Customer concentration is distributed across multiple enterprise OEMs (NG Medical, Omnia Medical, Spinal Elements, Maxx Orthopedics, In2Bones, Nvision, Weigao, Beijing Fule, Double Medical), supplemented by surgeon engagement through a Surgeon Education Network. Direct revenue figures are not publicly broken out; pricing is quote-based and undisclosed, and the model combines one-time material sale transactions with embedded technical and regulatory service revenue.

Name

Invibio

Legal name

Invibio Limited

Website

https://invibio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Invibio supplies implant-grade PEEK polymers and biomaterial solutions (notably PEEK-OPTIMA) to medical device manufacturers for use in spine, orthopedic, trauma, and other implantable devices, operating as the medical division of Victrex plc with a B2B enterprise sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Biomaterials (Implantable PEEK Polymers)

NAICS

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

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Trauma & Extremities Fixation (Plates/Screws/Nails/External Fixation) (HLAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D-Printed & Patient-Specific Implants (Custom Ortho/Spine/Cranial) (HLAHAEAJ), Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction Implants (Hip/Knee/Shoulder/Elbow/Ankle) (HLAHAEAA), Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI)

Keywords

• Implantable PEEK polymers
• Medical grade biomaterials
• Spinal implant materials
• Orthopedic polymer solutions
• Drug delivery polymers

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PEEK Polymer Materials Sales: Invibio generates revenue through the sale of implant-grade PEEK polymer materials (PEEK-OPTIMA, PEEK-CLASSIX) to medical device manufacturers for use in spinal, orthopedic, trauma, and other medical implants.
2. Technical and Regulatory Support Services: Revenue generated from providing technical expertise, regulatory support, testing, validation, and scale-up services to medical device companies throughout the product development and commercialization process.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Invibio manufactures and supplies implant-grade PEEK polymers and biomaterial solutions to medical device companies. Its core product family, PEEK-OPTIMA, includes standard implantable grades, hydroxyapatite-enhanced (HA Enhanced) grades for bone ongrowth, AM filament for 3D printing of patient-specific implants, PEEK-CLASSIX for non-implantable medical device components, and VICTREX PC pharmaceutical-contact grades. The portfolio supports spinal cages, trauma fixation, knee arthroplasty, active implants, and drug delivery applications, paired with regulatory and technical support services.

Product overview

Invibio is a leading provider of implant-grade PEEK polymers and biomaterial solutions for medical device manufacturers. The company's core product is PEEK-OPTIMA, the world's first implantable PEEK polymer, offered alongside variants like PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced (hydroxyapatite-enhanced for bone ongrowth) and PEEK-CLASSIX for non-implantable applications. Invibio provides specialized solutions including additive manufacturing filaments (PEEK-OPTIMA AM), composite trauma plates, knee replacement components, and pharmaceutical contact grades (VICTREX PC). The portfolio serves application areas spanning spine & orthopedics (spinal cages, hip & knee, sports medicine), trauma (CMF, foot & ankle, fracture fixation), and medical devices (active implants, drug delivery). The company supports medical device companies from concept to commercialisation through materials, regulatory support, and technical expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEEK-OPTIMA™: World's first implantable PEEK polymer with over 20 years of proven clinical history and zero material-related recalls.
• PEEK-OPTIMA AM

Products and services

• PEEK-OPTIMA Polymers Implantable-grade PEEK polymer with over 20 years of clinical history and zero material-related recalls. Used in spinal cages, hip & knee implants, trauma devices, and other implantable medical devices. Designed for medical device manufacturers seeking biocompatible, radiolucent, bone-like modulus materials cleared under FDA 510(k), CE Mark, and MDR pathways.
• PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced Hydroxyapatite-enhanced PEEK polymer grade that supports bone ongrowth across the entire implant surface, combining the osseo-integrative benefits of titanium with PEEK's radiolucency and bone-like modulus. For medical device manufacturers developing implants requiring enhanced bone bonding.
• PEEK-OPTIMA AM Filament Implantable PEEK filament specifically designed for 3D printing of medical implants, enabling patient-specific and complex-geometry implantable devices through additive manufacturing. For medical device manufacturers seeking to produce custom or geometrically complex implants.
• PEEK-CLASSIX PEEK polymer grades for medical device manufacturing applications, providing biocompatible PEEK options for non-implantable medical device components.
• VICTREX PC (Pharmaceutical Contact Grade PEEK) PEEK polymer specifically developed for pharmaceutical-contact applications, enabling use in drug delivery devices requiring regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical contact materials.
• Composite Trauma Plates PEEK-based composite materials developed for trauma repair and reconstruction, enabling lighter, more flexible devices that maintain high strength and imaging compatibility for fracture fixation applications. For medical device manufacturers producing trauma, CMF, and extremity reconstruction devices.
• Knee Replacement Solutions PEEK-OPTIMA polymer femoral components and related materials for total knee arthroplasty, offering an alternative to metal with bone-like modulus and MRI compatibility. For orthopedic device manufacturers developing knee replacement systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero material-related recalls across all applications in 20+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Paragon MedicalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023New collaboration announced in 2023 for medical device development partnership.
• Beijing FulecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Cooperation leading to the first POHAE (PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced) cage in China, marking a significant milestone for PEEK-based implants in the Chinese market.
• In2BonesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration for extremity reconstruction devices using PEEK biomaterials.
• NvisionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020FDA clearance obtained for osteotomy wedge system using Invibio's PEEK materials.
• Double MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Partnership to drive implantable devices using PEEK-OPTIMA into the China market, leveraging Double Medical's local distribution capabilities.
• CarbofixminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership with UK Olympic sprinter James Ellington on new passion project, demonstrating Carbofix's orthopedic devices.
• Maxx OrthopedicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Collaboration on knee-replacement technology using PEEK-OPTIMA polymers, including joint development and US IDE approval for PEEK-OPTIMA Total Knee Arthroplasty Study in 2024.
• WeigaocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Collaboration with China's Weigao on spinal implant development and market introduction, leveraging local market expertise with Invibio's biomaterial technology.
• VictrexcoreOthersVictrex is the parent company of Invibio, providing world-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. Invibio leverages Victrex's polymer expertise and global supply chain for consistent material availability and quality assurance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Syensqo (formerly Solvay Specialty): Syensqo is a specialty materials company producing high-performance polymers including medical-grade PEEK for implantable devices. As a direct competitor in the medical polymer materials space, it shares Invibio's customer base of spine and orthopedic device manufacturers.
• Solvay (medical-grade PEEK/chemicals): Solvay supplies high-performance specialty polymers including medical-grade offerings that compete with Invibio's PEEK portfolio in implantable and medical device markets. As a large diversified chemical manufacturer, it competes on scale, regulatory support, and downstream polymer customization.
• Evonik Industries (VESTAKEEP): Evonik produces VESTAKEEP implantable-grade PEEK polymers, serving medical device manufacturers with biomaterials analogous to Invibio's PEEK-OPTIMA. Both compete directly as implant-grade PEEK suppliers to spine and orthopedic OEMs, with comparable regulatory clearances and device integration targets.
• DSM Biomedical (a dsm-firmenich company): DSM Biomedical supplies biomaterials and medical device materials—including polymers used in implantables—to medical device OEMs, directly competing with Invibio on biomaterial solutions across spine, orthopedics, and cardiovascular device applications.

Emerging players

• EOS GmbH (additive manufacturing for medical): EOS supplies industrial 3D printing systems, including polymer printing platforms used for medical implant production. As an AM hardware partner ecosystem for Invibio's PEEK-OPTIMA AM filament, it represents both an enabling technology layer and competitive 3D-printed implant pathway.
• Carbofix Orthopedics: Carbofix develops carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK composite orthopedic devices and is a partner/customer of Invibio. As a device OEM, it represents the downstream use case of Invibio's polymer materials in trauma and spine applications.
• 3D Systems (medical 3D printing): 3D Systems provides healthcare 3D printing solutions including patient-specific implants and surgical planning. Its implant offerings create both a complementary ecosystem for Invibio's PEEK-OPTIMA AM filament and a competing patient-specific implant modality.
• Maxx Orthopedics: Maxx Orthopedics is the development partner with Invibio on the PEEK-OPTIMA Total Knee Arthroplasty program with FDA IDE approval. It represents a key downstream commercialization channel and use-case validator for Invibio's biomaterial innovation in joint reconstruction.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Chemical Group (medical polymers): Mitsubishi Chemical supplies engineering plastics including high-performance polymers used in medical device applications. While broader in portfolio, its medical polymer offerings overlap with Invibio's PEEK solutions for implantable and surgical device manufacturers.
• Victrex plc: Invibio's parent company and the original inventor of PEEK polymer with integrated monomer-to-polymer manufacturing. Victrex supplies the same PEEK polymer feedstock that Invibio qualifies for medical use, making it the closest comparator on underlying chemistry and supply chain scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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