What Serf does

SERF (Société d'Etude, de Recherche et de Fabrication) is a French orthopedic implant manufacturer founded in 1973 by André Rambert and headquartered in Décines-Charpieu, France. The company invented the Dual Mobility concept for hip arthroplasty in 1975 through collaboration with Professor Gilles Bousquet, a design that combines two bearing surfaces (small articulation between femoral head and insert, large articulation between insert and cup) to reduce dislocation risk and increase range of motion. SERF's product portfolio spans three segments: hip implants (NOVAE dual mobility acetabular cups, HYPE cups, CHIBF E bipolar cups, HYPE and Libra femoral stems, SAGITTA EVL R revision stems), knee implants (MADISON total knee prosthesis in PS and UC versions, acquired from Implanet in 2021), and extremity/foot implants (F.A.S.T. screws, plates, TOE implants, varisation staples). The company also provides SERF Planning Software, a 2D web-based pre-operative planning tool.

SERF generates revenue primarily through direct sales of orthopedic implants to healthcare establishments in France and Italy, supplemented by an international distribution network covering 25+ countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle-East. The company employs consignment (Dépôt) and loan (Prêt) inventory models at customer sites, with revenue recognized upon implant use. Pricing is quote-based, ex-works Décines-Charpieu, with a minimum order of 70 EUR excluding tax, and includes additional fees for loan services. SERF also generates professional services revenue through the SERF Excellence training platform (webinars, cadaver labs, expert surgeon sessions). The company is certified to ISO 13485:2016, holds CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745, FDA compliance via 21 CFR Part 820, and ANVISA GMP accreditation.

As of March 2024, SERF was acquired by Stryker Corporation to expand Stryker's shoulder replacement portfolio with Dual Mobility Cup technologies. Prior to that, SERF had operated as a subsidiary of the MENIX Group since 2009. The company maintains wholly-owned subsidiaries including SERF Extremity (2014, foot implants), SERF Italy (2019, Pesaro), and SERF Inc. USA (2022, North American market entry). Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees in firmographic data, with the careers page indicating 150+; exact revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Serf

Legal name

SOCIETE D'ETUDES DE RECHERCHES ET DE FABRICATION S.A.S.

Website

https://serf.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SERF is a French orthopedic implant manufacturer (founded 1973) that invented the Dual Mobility concept for hip replacement. It sells hip, knee, and extremity implants to surgeons and hospitals globally via direct sales and a 25+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Implants

NAICS

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

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction Implants (Hip/Knee/Shoulder/Elbow/Ankle) (HLAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Orthopedic implants
• Hip replacement
• Knee prosthesis
• Dual mobility cups
• Extremity fixation

Headquarters

HQ city

Décines-charpieu

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Orthopedic Implant Sales: Sale of hip, knee, and foot/extremity implants to healthcare establishments. Products include acetabular cups, femoral stems, knee prostheses, and associated instruments. Revenue generated through direct sales to hospitals and clinics.
2. Consignment and Loan Services: SERF places inventory at customer sites (consignment Dépôt model) and provides temporary loan equipment (Prêt) for specific surgeries. Revenue recognized upon implant use or loan fees for unused equipment returned.
3. Professional Services: Training and education services through SERF Excellence platform, including webinars, cadaver labs, and expert surgeon-led sessions. Associated service fees apply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SERF designs, manufactures and sells orthopedic implants for hip, knee and foot/extremity surgery, with the Dual Mobility acetabular cup concept (invented 1975 by André Rambert and Prof. Gilles Bousquet) as its flagship. Its range covers acetabular cups, femoral stems including revision stems, the MADISON total knee prosthesis, and F.A.S.T. extremity screws, plates and staples, sold to hospitals, surgeons and medical device distributors in more than 25 countries under consignment and loan inventory models.

Product overview

SERF (Société d'Etude, de Recherche et de Fabrication) is a French medical device company founded in 1973 specializing in orthopedic implants. The company is the inventor of the Dual Mobility concept (1975) for hip replacement. SERF's product portfolio comprises three main categories: Hip implants (including NOVAE® dual mobility acetabular cups, HYPE® acetabular cups, CHIBF E bipolar cups, HYPE® stems, Libra® stems, and SAGITTA EVL R revision stems), Knee implants (MADISON total knee prosthesis in poster stabilized and ultracongruent versions), and Extremity/Foot implants (F.A.S.T.® screws, plates, TOE implants, varisation staples, percutaneous drills). The company also offers SERF Planning Software as a 2D web-based pre-operative planning tool. SERF products are distributed through direct sales and a global distribution network spanning Europe, Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Middle-East. The company operates as a subsidiary of the MENIX Group and was acquired by Stryker Corporation in March 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SERF Excellence: Platform for healthcare professionals to exchange practices and develop expertise with expert surgeons
• SERF Extremity

Products and services

• NOVAE® Acetabular Cup Range Range of dual mobility acetabular cups for total hip replacement including cementless and cemented fixation options, eight implant variants with associated liners and reinforcement plates for primary and revision surgery. Targeted at orthopedic surgeons and hospitals performing total hip arthroplasty.
• HYPE® Acetabular Cup Acetabular cup implementing the Dual Mobility concept for hip replacement, intended for use with HYPE femoral stems in total hip arthroplasty. Targeted at orthopedic surgeons performing hip replacement at hospitals and surgical centers.
• CHIBF E Bipolar Cup Bipolar cup providing Dual Mobility concept implementation for hip procedures, used in hemiarthroplasty contexts where dual articulation is required. For orthopedic surgeons and hospitals performing partial and bipolar hip procedures.
• HYPE® Stems Femoral stems designed for total hip arthroplasty in combination with HYPE acetabular cups. Used by orthopedic surgeons and hospitals performing hip replacement.
• Libra® Stems Femoral stem components for total hip replacement, part of SERF's hip implant family. Used by orthopedic surgeons for primary hip arthroplasty.
• SAGITTA EVL R Revision Stem Anatomical femoral revision implant with or without femoral flap, using cementless HA coating fixation and distal locking with two screws for primary vertical and rotational stability, available in three lengths and multiple diameters. Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing hip revision surgery.
• MADISON Total Knee Prosthesis (TKP) Primary total knee prosthesis available in two versions (Postero Stabilized and Ultracongruent) with four configuration options (fixed or mobile insert on a single baseplate), supporting conventional, augmented reality and custom-made instrument techniques. Manufactured by Implanet and distributed by SERF. For orthopedic surgeons performing total knee replacement.
• F.A.S.T.® Screws Orthopedic screws designed for foot and extremity surgical procedures. For orthopedic and podiatric surgeons performing foot/extremity surgery in hospitals and surgical centers.
• F.A.S.T.® Compression Plates Compression plates used in foot and extremity surgical procedures for bone fixation. For orthopedic and podiatric surgeons performing foot/extremity surgery.
• TOE F.A.S.T.® Implant Toe implant designed for foot and forefoot surgical procedures, particularly corrective toe surgery. For orthopedic and podiatric surgeons performing extremity procedures.
• F.A.S.T.® Varisation Staples Staples used in foot and extremity varisation (osteotomy correction) procedures. For orthopedic and podiatric surgeons.
• F.A.S.T.® Percutaneous Drills Percutaneous drills for minimally invasive foot and extremity surgical procedures, including techniques such as percutaneous Chevron. For orthopedic and podiatric surgeons.
• F.A.S.T.® Sectionable Screws Sectionable screws used in foot and extremity surgical procedures where screw length customization is needed intraoperatively. For orthopedic and podiatric surgeons.
• SERF Planning Software 2D web-based pre-operative planning tool accessible without installation or download for planning total hip arthroplasty on patient X-rays, with implant size indicators and orientation without projection bias. Available on PC or Mac. For orthopedic surgeons planning hip replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% survival rate at 8-year follow-up for cementless dual mobility cups in recurrent dislocation treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OneOrtho MédicalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Digital orthopedic solutions company that joined MENIX Group in 2015, operating alongside SERF under the group umbrella.
• GLOBAL DcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Dental activity transferred from SERF to GLOBAL D (formerly TEKKA) in 2013 following MENIX acquisition. GLOBAL D handles all dental implant business while SERF focuses exclusively on orthopedic implants.
• Groupe MENIXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009SERF joined the MENIX Group in 2009 under Patrick Rondot's leadership. MENIX is a French holding company grouping orthopedic, dental implantology, and cranio-maxillofacial surgery brands including Dedienne Santé, Global D, and OneOrtho Médical.
• Dedienne SantéminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Original DEDIENNE SANTE acquired by MENIX Group in 2008 to form the group's orthopedic division alongside SERF.
• GMEDcoreTechnology or IntegrationNotified body that certifies SERF's quality management system (ISO 13485:2016) and issues CE marking for medical devices per EU MDR 2017/745.
• ImplanetcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMADISON total knee prosthesis manufactured by Implanet and distributed exclusively by SERF under distribution agreement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson): DePuy Synthes, part of J&J MedTech, is a top-three global orthopedic implant company with extensive hip, knee, and trauma portfolios. Directly comparable as a competitor selling hip stems, acetabular cups (including dual mobility options), and knee prostheses to the same hospital channels as SERF.
• Stryker Corporation: Stryker is the acquirer of SERF and one of the world's largest orthopedic implant companies with broad hip, knee, shoulder, and trauma portfolios. Highly comparable as both a competing supplier of dual mobility cups (e.g., ADM, MDM) and now the corporate parent integrating SERF's technology.
• Arthrex: Arthrex is a leading orthopedic device company with a strong extremity/foot and ankle portfolio alongside sports medicine. Comparable to SERF in the foot/extremity segment (F.A.S.T. screws, plates, TOE implants) where Arthrex is a meaningful competitor.
• Smith+Nephew: Smith+Nephew operates a sizable Orthopaedics business spanning hip, knee, and trauma, with dual mobility cup options (PolarSTEM, Anthology). Comparable as a competing global orthopedic implant incumbent pursuing the same dual mobility and primary/revision arthroplasty markets.
• Enovis Corporation (formerly Colson Associates / DJO): Enovis owns Mathys and a portfolio of orthopedic reconstruction brands including hip stems, dual mobility cups, and extremity products. Comparable to SERF as a diversified orthopedic platform competing in primary hip arthroplasty and extremities, particularly in European markets.
• Zimmer Biomet: Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in hip and knee reconstruction, including dual mobility cup offerings (G7 Dual Mobility). Comparable to SERF as a competing implant manufacturer serving the same orthopedic surgeon and hospital customer base across primary and revision arthroplasty.

Direct peers

• Corin: Corin is a UK-based orthopedic implant specialist with a leading dual mobility hip portfolio (e.g., Trinity Dual Mobility) and growing presence in connected/robotic surgery. Comparable to SERF as a similarly sized dual mobility-focused specialist competing for the same surgeon and hospital customers.
• Adler Ortho: Adler Ortho is an Italian orthopedic implant manufacturer with hip, knee, and extremity products. Comparable to SERF as a similarly sized European niche orthopedic specialist competing in hip arthroplasty and serving the same Southern European hospital channel.
• Mathys (Enovis): Mathys is a Swiss orthopedic specialist within Enovis focused on hip and knee implants, including dual mobility cups and revision systems. Comparable to SERF as a similarly sized European hip/knee specialist with comparable revision and dual mobility offerings.

Emerging players

• Medacta International: Medacta is a Swiss orthopedic implant specialist known for hip stems, knee prostheses, and minimally invasive techniques, with a strong dual mobility offering (e.g., Mpact DM). Comparable to SERF as a European mid-sized specialist expanding hip and knee portfolios globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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