SBM

What SBM does

SBM (Science & BioMaterials) is a privately held French medical device company founded in 1991 by Denis Clement, PhD in Biomaterials, headquartered and manufacturing in Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrénées. The company designs, manufactures, and commercializes synthetic resorbable implants and surgical instruments for orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and bone reconstruction, organized around five therapeutic areas: rotator cuff repair (Fixit resorbable suture anchors, Powertape sutures), anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (Ligafix interference screws, BTLoop and PullUp fixation systems, Powertex sutures), meniscal repair (Menix all-inside system, FDA-cleared 2025), osteotomies around the knee (OTIS resorbable wedges, OTIS-C-PLUS and OTIS-F locking plates), and bone void filling (Bio 1 β-TCP substitutes). The technical foundation rests on proprietary biocomposite resorbable materials, including Biosorb (pure β-tricalcium phosphate) and Duosorb (a β-TCP and DL polylactic acid composite exclusively produced by SBM), which provide osteoconductivity, controlled resorption, and mechanical strength suitable for load-bearing orthopedic applications.

The business operates a B2B medical device model, selling quote-based, one-time perpetual licenses per implant to hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers. Distribution runs through a dedicated direct sales team in France and an authorized distributor network covering more than 60 countries, with regional export managers for MEA, APAC, and South America/South Europe. Marketing and lead generation are driven by active participation in major orthopedic congresses (ESSKA, AAOS, ISAKOS, AOSSM, SOFCOT) and surgeon co-development relationships with named orthopedic specialists. The company reinvests more than 20% of revenue in R&D, holds ISO 13485 (2016) and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, achieved the first European CE marking for synthetic bone void fillers (1993) and FDA clearance (2003), and produces more than 85,000 implants annually. SBM is independently owned with no disclosed external funding rounds, parent company, or acquisition history.

Name

SBM

Legal name

S.B.M. SAS

Website

https://sbm-france.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SBM (Science & BioMaterials) is a French medical device manufacturer founded in 1991 that designs and produces synthetic resorbable orthopedic implants (rotator cuff anchors, ACL fixation systems, meniscal repair devices, osteotomy wedges, and bone void fillers) sold to hospitals and orthopedic surgeons across more than 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Biomaterials and Surgical Implants

NAICS

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

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 industries

Bone Graft Substitutes & Orthobiologics (Synthetic/Allograft/DBM) (HLAHAEAG), Orthopedic Trauma & Extremities Fixation (Plates/Screws/Nails/External Fixation) (HLAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Orthopedic biomaterials
• Resorbable bone implants
• Sports medicine devices
• Surgical fixation systems
• Synthetic bone substitutes

Headquarters

HQ city

Lourdes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: SBM designs, manufactures, and commercializes synthetic implants and instruments for orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and bone reconstruction. Products include resorbable anchors, interference screws, fixation systems, bone void fillers, and osteotomy plates. Revenue generated through direct sales to hospitals and distributors in over 60 countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SBM (Science & BioMaterials) designs, manufactures, and distributes synthetic resorbable biomaterial implants and surgical systems for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. The portfolio covers rotator cuff repair, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, meniscal repair, osteotomies around the knee, and bone void filling. Products are developed and produced at the Lourdes facility in France using proprietary materials including Biosorb (β-TCP) and Duosorb (β-TCP/PLDL composite).

Product overview

SBM (Science & BioMaterials) is a French medical device company that designs, manufactures, and distributes biomaterials and surgical systems for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine since 1991. The product portfolio centers on resorbable implants and instruments organized around five therapeutic areas: rotator cuff repair (Fixit anchors, Powertape sutures), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (Ligafix interference screws, BTLoop and PullUp fixation systems, Powertex sutures), meniscal repair (Menix all-inside system), osteotomies around the knee (OTIS wedges, OTIS-C-PLUS and OTIS-F plates), and bone void filling (Bio 1 β-TCP substitutes). Products are manufactured at the Lourdes facility in France and distributed to over 60 countries. The company emphasizes eco-responsible solutions with reusable instrumentation and holds ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fixit Resorbable suture anchor pre-assembled with two suture threads for rotator cuff repair, available in sizes 4.5, 5.5, and 6.5 mm. Also available in a Knotless version with reusable instrumentation. Made from Duosorb material (30% β-TCP and 70% PLDLLA). Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing rotator cuff repair procedures.
• Ligafix Resorbable interference screw for fixation of transplants in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Available in Duosorb material (β-TCP and PLDL composite) in varying compositions (Ligafix 30: 30% β-TCP + 70% PLDL; Ligafix 60: 60% β-TCP + 40% PLDL). Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing ACL reconstruction procedures.
• BTLoop Adjustable juxta-cortical fixation system for bone-tendon-bone grafts in ACL reconstruction, compatible with the GraftTech preparation table. Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing ACL reconstruction procedures.
• PullUp Adjustable juxta-cortical fixation system with titanium plate and pre-mounted sutures for DIDT and DT4 grafts in ACL reconstruction. Also available in XL version. Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing ACL reconstruction procedures.
• Menix All-inside meniscal repair system with low-profile anchors (0.6 mm thickness) and flat sutures. FDA cleared. Also available in Duo version with knotless system. Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing meniscal repair procedures.
• OTIS Resorbable wedge implant in β-TCP for tibial valgus osteotomy (OTV), available in 10 sizes with 30% or 50% porosity options (OTIS: 30% porosity, OTIS 50: 50% porosity). Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing osteotomy procedures around the knee.
• OTIS-C-PLUS Low-profile locking plate for tibial valgus osteotomy, made of stainless steel with pre-oriented screws for compression and immediate stability. Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing tibial valgus osteotomy procedures.
• OTIS-F Versatile locking plate for distal femoral osteotomies, usable for opening and closing procedures, lateral or medial approach. Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing distal femoral osteotomy procedures.
• Bio 1 Range of synthetic bone substitutes made exclusively of high purity β-TCP (Biosorb), osteoconductive, bioabsorbable, and bioactive. Available in various shapes including cubes, blocks, granules, macroporous, and sticks. Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing bone void filling after trauma, tumor resection, or other procedures requiring bone reconstruction.
• Powertex Needle-loaded suture made of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) for reinforcement and suturing of DIDT and DT4 grafts in ACL reconstruction. Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing ACL reconstruction procedures.
• Powertape Non-absorbable flat polyethylene suture with 2 mm wide tape portion for better force distribution on tissues in rotator cuff repair. Designed for orthopedic surgeons performing rotator cuff repair procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• EcoVadis sustainability score improved from 62/100 to 72/100
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AXYNET COMMUNICATIONminorOthersWebsite development partner responsible for SBM's corporate website development and maintenance.
• OVHminorOthersWeb hosting provider for SBM's website infrastructure located in Roubaix, France.
• Green Shoulder CircleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative created by 5 French orthopedic surgeons specializing in shoulder surgery to promote eco-responsible approaches in shoulder surgery. Not a formal commercial partnership but collaborative thought leadership group.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Smith+Nephew: Large diversified orthopedic and sports medicine company with resorbable anchor (e.g., BIORAPTOR, Healicoil) and ACL reconstruction portfolios (Endobutton, Ultrabutton) competing against SBM in the same procedures and hospital accounts.
• Stryker: Multi-billion-dollar orthopedic powerhouse with sports medicine (via Wright Medical and ArthroCare acquisitions) and trauma/plate offerings that overlap SBM's fixation screws, anchors, and osteotomy plates.
• Zimmer Biomet: Global orthopedic leader with sports medicine (via Biomet Sports Medicine) and orthobiologics franchises whose resorbable screws, plates, and bone void fillers compete with SBM's Ligafix, OTIS, and Bio 1 lines.
• DJO / Enovis: Orthopedic and sports medicine company with braces, bone grafts, and surgical implants (e.g., Arthrex-flanking lines post-acquisitions), overlapping SBM's bone void filling and ACL fixation segments.

Direct peers

• Conmed: Mid-sized orthopedic and sports medicine specialist selling suture anchors (Y-Knot), interference screws, and meniscal repair devices that directly contest SBM's rotator cuff and ACL/meniscal repair lines.
• Bioventus: Orthobiologics-focused company (Exogen ultrasound healing, bone graft substitutes, joint preservation) with portfolio and go-to-market model that closely matches SBM's Bio 1 bone void filler and regenerative offering.
• Anika Therapeutics: Joint preservation and orthobiologics company focused on hyaluronic acid and regenerative cartilage products that intersects with SBM's sports medicine and bone void filling therapeutic areas.
• Arthrex: Global leader in sports medicine and minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, offering suture anchors (e.g., SwiveLock), interference screws, and ACL/meniscal repair systems that directly overlap SBM's Fixit, Ligafix, and Menix product lines.

Emerging players

• Integra LifeSciences: Specialty surgical and regenerative tissue company with orthopedic and sports medicine offerings (e.g., Integra dermal matrices, tendon reinforcement) that overlap with SBM's regenerative biomaterials franchise.

Regional players

• Mathys (Mathys Bettlach): Swiss orthopedic specialist focused on joint reconstruction and osteotomy solutions across Europe, competing with SBM's OTIS osteotomy wedges and plates in the European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sbm-science-for-biomaterials-

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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