Beijing Tianxing

What Beijing Tianxing does

Beijing Tianxing Medical Co., Ltd. (北京天星医疗股份有限公司), operating as STAR internationally and 天星 domestically, is a China-based sports medicine and orthopedic surgery medical device company headquartered in Beijing's Economic and Technological Development Zone. Founded in 2017 and publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (ticker: 1609.HK), the company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of implants and instruments for shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, and foot/ankle sports medicine procedures — including all-suture and PEEK suture anchors, titanium anchors, meniscus repair systems, 4K arthroscopic imaging systems, shaver systems, RF plasma devices, and joint-specific surgical instruments.

The company's core technology centers on its proprietary Y-shaped all-suture anchor, which it claims is the first globally to introduce an "all-suture era" in sports medicine. The self-screw design reportedly reduces bone removal by approximately 60% versus pre-drilled competing products. Other notable technologies include a 4K medical all-in-one endoscopic camera system, the E-Fix meniscus repair system with built-in PEEK fixation and UHMWPE sutures, and a fully threaded porous titanium anchor for rotator cuff repair. The company has also introduced an AI rehabilitation agent that digitizes clinical exercise prescriptions for quantified post-operative rehabilitation tracking, and has launched C.O.E (Center of Excellence) National Academic Centers to build surgeon engagement networks.

Beijing Tianxing sells directly to hospitals and orthopedic/sports medicine clinics via a field sales team using quote-based, non-publicly disclosed B2B enterprise pricing under multi-year contracts. The company operates a regional office in Guangzhou for Southern China coverage and an international brand presence (STAR) to support overseas expansion backed by Series B financing. Revenue is generated entirely from hardware sales of medical devices. The company is backed by institutional investors including OrbiMed (Series B lead), 3W Partners, Legend Capital, and Junlian Capital, and has received multiple national and municipal-level recognitions including the 2022 Shanghai and 2024 Beijing Science and Technology Progress Awards, the national 'Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative Small Giant' enterprise designation, and selection as one of 49 national-level specialized enterprises in the sports field by the State General Administration of Sports.

Name

Beijing Tianxing

Legal name

北京天星医疗股份有限公司

Website

https://starsportmed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Beijing Tianxing (STAR) is a Beijing-based, HKEX-listed sports medicine medical device company designing and selling suture anchors, meniscus repair systems, arthroscopic imaging, and surgical instruments for orthopedic procedures across shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, and foot/ankle joints to hospitals and clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Medicine & Soft Tissue Repair Implants (Anchors/Grafts/Meniscal Repair) (HLAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC)

Keywords

• Sports medicine devices
• Orthopedic implants
• Arthroscopic equipment
• Suture anchors
• Meniscus repair systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Daxing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Beijing Tianxing generates revenue through the sale of sports medicine and orthopedic surgery medical devices and equipment, including suture anchors, meniscus repair systems, arthroscopic equipment, and surgical instruments to hospitals and clinics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Beijing Tianxing (STAR brand) manufactures and sells sports medicine and orthopedic surgical medical devices, including all-suture and PEEK suture anchors, meniscus repair systems, arthroscopic 4K/HD imaging systems, surgical instruments, and surgical aids for knee, shoulder, hip, hand/wrist, and foot/ankle procedures. The company also offers an AI rehabilitation agent that digitizes clinical exercise prescriptions for quantified rehabilitation tracking. Products are sold directly to hospitals, orthopedic departments, and sports medicine clinics in China.

Product overview

Beijing Tianxing (STAR) is a sports medicine company offering a comprehensive product portfolio for orthopedic and arthroscopic surgery solutions. The product ecosystem consists of: (1) Suture anchors including knotless all-suture anchors, titanium anchors, and PEEK anchors across shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, and foot/ankle categories; (2) Meniscus repair systems including E-Fix and all-suture meniscus repair products; (3) Arthroscopic equipment encompassing 4K/HD imaging systems, shaver systems, RF plasma devices, and surgical blades; (4) Surgical instruments including punches, suture passers, and joint-specific instrument sets; and (5) Surgical aids such as traction systems and position fixators. The company positions itself as a pioneer in 'all-suture' technology and offers complete solutions for sports medicine clinical applications.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• STAR Sports Medicine Overall Solution A comprehensive sports medicine solution encompassing suture anchors, surgical instruments, and arthroscopic equipment for shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, and foot/ankle procedures, offered to hospitals and orthopedic/sports medicine clinics.
• Knee Products Knee product line including the E-Fix meniscus repair system, all-suture meniscus repair system, adjustable suture buttons, U-shaped nails, fixation buttons, and outside-in / inside-out meniscus repair tools for knee ligament and meniscus reconstruction procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons.
• Shoulder Products Shoulder product line comprising knotless Y-fix all-suture anchors, fully threaded titanium anchors, FastLock PEEK anchors, ExtraLock anchors, suture passers, and surgical punches designed for rotator cuff and labral repairs in shoulder arthroscopy.
• Arthroscopic Equipment (4K/HD Imaging Systems) Medical endoscopic camera systems including 4K all-in-one integrated systems, HD 3-in-1 systems, shaver systems, surgical blades, arthroscopic scopes, RF plasma surgery devices, and endoscopic tower carts for arthroscopic surgery performed in hospitals.
• Foot/Ankle Products Foot/ankle product line including FixTree suture anchors, TapScrew anchors, and small-wing anchors designed for foot and ankle soft tissue repair procedures in orthopedic clinics.
• Hand/Wrist Products Hand/wrist product line including little wing suture anchors and non-absorbable surgical sutures for small joint surgeries in hands and wrists performed by hand surgeons.
• Hip Products Hip surgical instrument sets including access instruments, basic instruments, and suture anchors for hip arthroscopy procedures performed in hospitals.
• Surgical Aids Surgical aids including shoulder traction systems, cartilage graft instruments, knee measurement devices, and knee position fixators designed to assist orthopedic surgeons during procedures.
• AI Rehabilitation Agent AI-driven digital rehabilitation agent that digitizes 30 years of clinical exercise prescriptions, enabling quantified rehabilitation tracking and workflow automation for orthopedic and sports medicine clinical use.
• All-Suture Meniscus Repair System Flexible all-suture meniscus repair system combining strength and flexibility with improved pull-out resistance and reduced soft tissue interference, used in meniscus repair procedures.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Smith & Nephew: Global medical device incumbent with a leading Sports Medicine franchise covering shoulder, knee, and hip repair with anchors, meniscus systems, and arthroscopic equipment. Comparable buyer, use case, and product overlap as Tianxing.
• Johnson & Johnson (DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine): J&J MedTech's Mitek sports medicine line directly competes in suture anchors, meniscus repair, and arthroscopic solutions. A larger incumbent with global distribution scale and surgeon relationships well beyond Tianxing's reach today.
• Stryker: Diversified medical device giant with a substantial Sports Medicine business (including arthroscopy, implants, and shoulder/knee solutions). Overlaps directly with Tianxing's core product lines but competes across a far broader portfolio.
• Zimmer Biomet: Global orthopedic device giant with a sports medicine/surgical solutions franchise. Overlaps on arthroscopic instrumentation and soft tissue repair, and competes for the same orthopedic surgeon customer as Tianxing.

Direct peers

• Anika Therapeutics: Specialty orthopedics and sports medicine company with hyaluronic acid-based joint preservation and soft tissue repair products. Comparable in scale and focus area to Beijing Tianxing's sports medicine franchise.
• AK Medical Holdings: HKEX-listed Chinese orthopedic implant leader (joint reconstruction). Comparable as a domestic Chinese medical device peer with hospital sales channels, though more focused on joint replacement than sports medicine soft tissue repair.
• Conmed Corporation: US-listed pure-play-ish medical device company with a dedicated sports medicine portfolio (anchors, arthroscopic instruments, fluid management). Closely aligned in product scope and customer base with Beijing Tianxing.
• Double Medical Technology: Chinese sports medicine and orthopedic implant company directly competing with Beijing Tianxing in the domestic market on suture anchors, meniscus repair, and arthroscopic devices for the same hospital buyer.
• Arthrex: Private global leader in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Most directly comparable to Beijing Tianxing — both focus on suture anchors, meniscus repair, and arthroscopic solutions for shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, and foot/ankle, targeting orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians.
• Enovis (formerly DJO): Medical device company with a meaningful sports medicine and orthopedic extremities franchise. Overlaps with Tianxing on suture anchors, soft tissue fixation, and joint repair technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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