KYON

What KYON does

KYON AG is a Swiss veterinary orthopedic medical-device company founded in Zurich in 1999 by Dr. Slobodan Tepic, a former researcher at the AO Foundation, the human orthopedic research body in Davos. The company designs, manufactures, and sells advanced implant systems, surgical instruments, and continuing-education services to veterinary orthopedic surgeons and clinics treating companion animals (primarily dogs, plus cats via the Mini THR line). Core product families include the Zurich Cementless Total Hip Replacement (THR) system — including 6th-generation components with Zirconia Toughened Alumina ceramic heads, CFR-PEEK inlays, and hydroxyapatite-coated porous titanium — and the Advanced Locking Plate System (ALPS), a universal plating architecture in which KLS locking screws span seven plate categories (fracture, TPLO, TTA, PAUL, PGR, DPO, arthrodesis). KYON also markets Dual Mobility Cups, partial hip replacements, TTA/TTA-2, PGR, DPO, custom trays, bone grafts, FineTouch instruments, digital templating, and custom-made implants. More than 25 patented technologies underpin the portfolio and the firm carries the Swiss Made label with ISO 13485-certified suppliers across 40+ Swiss partners.

Name

KYON

Legal name

KYON AG

Website

https://kyon.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KYON AG, founded in 1999 in Zurich by Dr. Slobodan Tepic, designs and manufactures Swiss-made veterinary orthopedic implants, instruments, and training services — most notably the Zurich Cementless total hip replacement and the ALPS locking plate system — sold through the Movora platform to veterinary surgeons and clinics in more than 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Orthopedic Implants

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Implantable Devices (Plates, Screws, TPLO, Prosthetics) (HLAMAFAE)

Keywords

• Veterinary orthopedic implants
• Canine hip replacement
• Veterinary surgical instruments
• Locking plate systems
• Veterinary surgical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Orthopedic Implants: KYON designs, manufactures, and sells advanced veterinary orthopedic implant systems including hip replacements (THR, Mini THR, Dual Mobility, Cupless), plating systems (ALPS), and osteotomy plates (TPLO, TTA, TTA-2, PAUL, PGR, DPO). These are one-time surgical implants sold to veterinary surgeons for use in companion animals.
2. Surgical Instruments and Accessories: Sale of surgical instruments including targeting guides, FineTouch instruments, KLS rack systems, KYON sterilization systems (KSS), custom trays, bone graft products (Fusion Xpress, Osteoallograft Orthomix), and consumables required for implant procedures.
3. Veterinary Training and Education Courses: KYON sponsors and delivers professional veterinary orthopedic training courses ranging from introduction to mastery level. Courses are offered in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia with rotating international faculty. Includes fracture repair, THR, TPLO, TTA, PAUL, and PGR courses with theoretical basis, practical exercises, live/video surgery transmission, and educational materials.
4. Digital Templating and Custom Solutions: KYON offers digital templating services and custom-made implant solutions for unique surgical requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KYON designs, manufactures, and sells advanced veterinary orthopedic implant systems and surgical instruments for companion animals. Its core offerings include the Zurich Cementless total hip replacement (THR) system for dogs and cats and the ALPS (Advanced Locking Plate System) family of fracture and osteotomy plates. The company also sells associated instruments (locking screws, targeting guides, sterilization systems, FineTouch forceps), bone graft products, custom implant solutions, and provides professional veterinary orthopedic training courses.

Product overview

KYON is a leading provider of veterinary orthopedic implants, instruments, training courses, and custom solutions. The company offers two main product categories: Joint Solutions (Zurich Cementless THR system including standard, Mini, Dual Mobility, and Cupless variants; TTA and TTA-2 for tibial tuberosity advancement; TPLO; PGR for patellar groove replacement; PAUL for elbow dysplasia; and DPO for pelvic osteotomy) and Plating Solutions (the ALPS system featuring ALPS-I, ALPS-II, ALPS-IIS, ALPS TPLO, ALPS PAUL-I/II, ALPS DPO, ALPS PIP, ALPS AcetFx, ALPS Distal Humerus, and ALPS T-Plate). Additionally, KYON provides instruments including KLS locking screws, FineTouch forceps, plate bending pliers, KSS sterilization system, custom trays, targeting guides, and bone graft products (Fusion Xpress, Osteoallograft Orthomix), along with digital templating, custom solutions, and comprehensive veterinary orthopedic education programs. Products are Swiss-engineered and manufactured with over 25 patented technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALPS® Product Range: Advanced Locking Plate System - a plating system that anchors seven different plate types using only two screw types, combining biological benefits of ALPS® technology with economic benefits of KYON KLS™ locking screws.
• Zurich Cementless
• Mini THR
• PAUL

Products and services

• Zurich Cementless THR (Total Hip Replacement) System Advanced cementless total hip replacement system for dogs featuring ceramic heads, titanium alloy components, hydroxyapatite coating, and proprietary locking screw technology for immediate fixation and bone integration. Sold to veterinary orthopedic surgeons.
• Mini THR System Zurich Cementless THR system designed for cats and toy/mini breed dogs weighing 2kg-15kg, using stem sizes 3mm-6mm with identical technology to standard sizes.
• Dual Mobility Cup Specialized THR solution for dogs at high risk of post-surgical luxation featuring ceramic 19mm head preassembled inside 25mm PEEK articulating head, available in 29mm and 32mm cup sizes as pressfit or revision style.
• Cupless Partial Hip Replacement Partial hip replacement system providing a cupless solution for specific patient anatomical needs within the Zurich Cementless family.
• ALPS-I Fracture Plate First generation ALPS fracture plate utilizing Advanced Locking Plate System technology with minimal contact between plate and bone to preserve blood supply, reduce infection risk, and accelerate healing.
• ALPS-II Multi-Purpose Fracture Plate Multi-purpose ALPS fracture plate with advanced locking plate technology designed for versatile clinical applications in veterinary orthopedics.
• ALPS TPLO Plate Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy plate within the ALPS system for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs.
• ALPS PAUL-I Plate First generation ALPS plate for Proximal Abducting Ulnar Osteotomy, invented by KYON in collaboration with Dr. Ingo Pfeil in 2007 for treatment of medial compartment disease in dogs.
• ALPS PAUL-II Plate Second generation ALPS plate for Proximal Abducting Ulnar Osteotomy with narrower distal end design to reduce radius contact risk during pronation and supination.
• ALPS DPO Plate ALPS plate for Double Pelvic Osteotomy, used for juvenile dogs with hip dysplasia or coxofemoral joint abnormalities.
• ALPS AcetFx Acetabular Fracture Plate Acetabular fracture plate within the ALPS system for surgical repair of acetabular fractures in companion animals.
• TTA (Tibial Tuberosity Advancement) System Original TTA system for Tibial Tuberosity Advancement procedure treating cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs.
• TTA-2 System Enhanced second-generation TTA system providing improved tibial tuberosity advancement for canine cruciate disease.
• PGR (Patellar Groove Replacement) System Patellar Groove Replacement system for treatment of patellar luxation and trochlear ridge replacement in dogs.
• KLS (KYON Locking Screws) Proprietary locking screws with new thread form and locking mechanism, used across the ALPS product range. Available in 7 diameters from 1.5mm to 4.5mm, made from titanium alloy with anodized titanium oxide surface.
• FineTouch Claw Forceps Precision surgical forceps with serrated jaws for holding bone fragments together or attaching bone plates. Features high-precision friction locking mechanism operable with one hand and micro-ratchet for safety. Made from titanium alloy.
• KSS (KYON Sterilization System) KYON Sterilization System for instrument sterilization and management in veterinary surgical settings.
• Fusion Xpress Bone Graft Bone graft product for enhanced bone fusion and healing in orthopedic procedures.
• Osteoallograft Orthomix Osteoallograft bone graft material for veterinary orthopedic applications.
• Veterinary Orthopedic Training Courses and Workshops Comprehensive educational programs including THR, TTA, TPLO, PGR, PAUL, and fracture repair courses ranging from introduction to mastery level, offered in US, Europe, Asia, and Australia with international faculty including board-certified surgeons and procedure inventors.
• Digital Templating Service Digital pre-surgical planning tool for implant sizing and positioning, offered to veterinary surgeons ahead of orthopedic procedures.
• Custom Implant Solutions and Custom Trays Custom-made implant solutions and custom instrument trays for unique clinical cases requiring specialized orthopedic devices tailored to specific surgical procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 dogs worldwide treated with Zurich Cementless hip replacement system over 20 years
• +6 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MovoracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Movora was launched in 2021 to unite the leading manufacturers and distributors of veterinary surgical products. KYON operates under the Movora umbrella, with the Movora brand consolidating KYON, BioMedtrix, and VOI products across unified e-stores and regional sales teams. US customers can order KYON, BioMedtrix, and VOI products from Movora.com. KYON's founder and presumably its operations are integrated into the Movora organizational structure.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sontec Instruments: US-based manufacturer of premium surgical instruments and implants serving multiple surgical specialties including veterinary orthopedics. Comparable to KYON on the high-precision instrument side (FineTouch, KSS sterilization).
• Orthomed (UK): UK-headquartered veterinary orthopedic implant manufacturer offering plating, TPLO, hip replacement, and external fixation systems. Comparable to KYON as a specialist implant maker with a comparable product breadth across plating and joint replacement.
• BioMedtrix: Direct competitor offering veterinary orthopedic implants including total hip replacement systems (BioMedtrix CFX, Canine I and II), TPLO plates, and other specialty implants. BioMedtrix now operates alongside KYON under the Movora umbrella, making it the closest comparable product portfolio for KYON's THR and plating lines.
• Securos Surgical: Veterinary orthopedic implant and instrument company offering TPLO, TTA, fracture plating, and cruciate repair solutions with a focus on surgeon training. Directly comparable to KYON's ALPS plating and TPLO/TTA portfolio.
• Veterinary Instrumentation: UK-based supplier of veterinary surgical instruments, implants, and equipment spanning orthopedics, soft tissue, and dental. Comparable to KYON on the instrument and general implant supply side, though broader in scope.
• IMEX Veterinary: Veterinary orthopedic implant and external skeletal fixation specialist serving small animal surgeons with interlocking nail systems, circular fixators, and plating. Comparable to KYON as a specialist veterinary trauma and reconstruction device manufacturer.
• New Generation Devices: Veterinary orthopedic implant manufacturer focused on bone plating, fracture repair, and external fixation systems for companion animals. Comparable to KYON's ALPS plating range as a specialty trauma implant maker.
• Veterinary Orthopedic Implants (VOI): Direct competitor in veterinary orthopedic trauma and reconstruction implants, also part of the Movora family. VOI specializes in plates, screws, and external fixation devices serving the same veterinary orthopedic surgeon customer base as KYON's ALPS product range.

Broad incumbents

• Movora: Parent platform unifying KYON, BioMedtrix, and VOI with consolidated regional sales teams and e-stores since 2021. Directly comparable as the umbrella that defines KYON's commercial infrastructure and channel reach, and the relevant benchmark for the roll-up's combined veterinary orthopedic scale.
• B. Braun Vet Care: Division of B. Braun, one of the largest global medical device companies, providing veterinary surgical instruments, suture materials, and consumables. Broader incumbent with overlapping instruments and consumables categories but without KYON's focus on premium orthopedic implants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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