What Crosmed does

Crosmed is a Buenos Aires-headquartered medical device distribution and surgical support company founded in 1991, operating across Argentina with a stated ambition to become the most prestigious medical device firm in South America. Its core business is the distribution of imported orthopedic and traumatology implants across four product lines: pediatric orthopedics (including Férulas Mitchell Ponseti® for clubfoot treatment), hip and knee joint replacement, spinal surgery implants, and sports medicine. The portfolio is sourced through core-tier distribution partnerships with six international medical device manufacturers — OrthoPediatrics (pediatric orthopedics), Arthrex (arthroscopy and sports medicine), NuVasive Precice (limb lengthening), MicroPort (joint replacement), B. Braun, and Wego Ortho — none of which Crosmed owns or manufactures.

The company differentiates on integrated service rather than proprietary technology. Its operating model combines an enterprise field sales force of medical representatives, intraoperative support from registered surgical technicians specifically trained on its implant systems, 24/7 emergency logistics via an owned vehicle fleet, surgical planning and calendar coordination, and a quality department handling regulatory compliance and traceability. Medical education programs — surgical visit programs, cadaver lab trainings, workshops, congresses, and webinars — function as a relationship-building channel with surgeons and institutions. Pricing is quote-based (contact via [email protected]), contract structures are multi-year, and revenue is generated through hardware sales of implants plus embedded professional services for surgical assistance.

The regulatory posture is unusually broad for a mid-sized Argentine distributor: Crosmed holds ANMAT certification for the Argentine market, CE Mark certification under EU MDR, and FDA certification for US-market access. It employs 251–500 people and operates a single disclosed office in Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires. Customers are orthopedic surgeons, traumatologists, healthcare institutions, and health funders/insurers; no revenue figures, ownership structure, or funding history are publicly disclosed, and the company shows no recorded M&A, leadership changes, or product launches in the available data.

Name

Crosmed

Legal name

Crosmed

Website

https://crosmed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Crosmed is an Argentine medical device distributor (founded 1991, Buenos Aires) that supplies imported orthopedic implants — pediatric, joint replacement, spine, and sports medicine — from six global OEMs, paired with intraoperative surgical technician support, 24/7 logistics, and medical education programs for surgeons and healthcare institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Devices Distribution

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Trauma & Extremities Fixation (Plates/Screws/Nails/External Fixation) (HLAHAEAB), Neurosurgical Implants & Cranial/CMF (Cranial Plates, Dural Repair, Shunts) (HLAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Orthopedic medical devices
• Surgical implant distribution
• Intraoperative technical support
• Joint replacement implants
• Pediatric orthopedic solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of orthopedic implants and surgical devices including pediatric orthopedics, joint replacements, spine surgery implants, and sports medicine products.
2. Technical Surgical Assistance: Surgical technicians provide intraoperative support specifically trained in CROSMED implant systems, assisting surgeons during procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crosmed distributes and supports internationally manufactured orthopedic implants across pediatric orthopedics, joint replacement (hip and knee), spine surgery, and sports medicine. The company provides bundled services including surgical planning, calendar coordination, intraoperative technical assistance by trained surgical technicians, 24/7 logistics with its own delivery fleet, quality assurance, and medical education to orthopedic surgeons, traumatologists, and healthcare institutions in Argentina.

Product overview

Crosmed is a medical device distributor and service provider operating across multiple orthopedic and traumatology specialties. Its portfolio is organized into four core product lines: (1) Pediatric Orthopedics — Férulas Mitchell Ponseti® for non-surgical clubfoot treatment; (2) Joint Replacements — hip and knee implants designed for anatomical adaptation; (3) Spinal Surgery — a broad range of implants and instruments for minimally invasive procedures; and (4) Sports Medicine — implants and surgical solutions for athletes. These products are complemented by integrated support services including surgical planning assistance, intraoperative technical support, 24/7 logistics with a proprietary vehicle fleet, a quality department handling regulatory compliance and traceability, and medical education programs (surgical visits, cadaver labs, workshops, and webinars). Crosmed distributes internationally branded products from strategic partners including OrthoPediatrics, Arthrex, NuVasive Precice, MicroPort, B. Braun, and Wego Ortho.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Férulas Mitchell Ponseti® (Mitchell Ponseti Splints) Orthopedic splints specifically designed for the Ponseti method, a non-surgical treatment for clubfoot in pediatric patients, sourced through the OrthoPediatrics partnership.
• Joint Replacement Implants (Hip and Knee) Hip and knee joint replacement implants designed to adapt to patient anatomy, aimed at restoring full mobility for patients with joint conditions; sourced from international partners.
• Spinal Surgery Implants Range of spinal implants and instrumentation for minimally invasive spine surgery techniques to treat degenerative and congenital spinal conditions.
• Sports Medicine Solutions Orthopedic implants, surgical solutions, and techniques designed for athletes and active patients, supporting rapid recovery from sports-related injuries.
• Intraoperative Surgical Technical Assistance Registered surgical technicians trained specifically on Crosmed implant systems provide in-room technical support to surgeons during procedures.
• 24/7 Medical Device Logistics and Guard Service Own logistics fleet offering 24-hour, year-round emergency delivery of medical devices to healthcare facilities.
• Medical Education Programs Academic programs including surgical visit programs, cadaver lab trainings, workshops, courses, congresses, seminars, and webinars for healthcare professionals.
• Surgical Planning and Calendar Management Confirmation and follow-up of surgical calendars coordinated with surgeons and medical institutions as part of pre-operative planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 service availability year-round

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OrthoPediatricscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for pediatric orthopedic solutions. OrthoPediatrics is a company dedicated exclusively to pediatric orthopedics, providing specialized implants and devices for treating orthopedic conditions in children.
• ArthrexcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and sports medicine products. Arthrex provides high-quality and precision medical devices for orthopedic surgical procedures.
• NuVasive PrecicecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Precice limb lengthening system, an innovative solution for limb lengthening procedures using magnetically-controlled intramedullary nails.
• MicroPortcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for orthopedic implants and joint replacement solutions. MicroPort offers innovative products for orthopedic surgeries including hip and knee replacements.
• B. BrauncoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for medical products and solutions. B. Braun is a global leader in medical device manufacturing providing comprehensive healthcare solutions.
• Wego OrthocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for orthopedic products and solutions. Wego Ortho provides orthopedic implants and surgical devices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Global orthopedic implants and medical device leader with its own Latin American commercial organization; competes head-to-head with Crosmed's hip/knee, trauma, and sports medicine portfolio for the same surgeon and hospital customers in Argentina.
• B. Braun: Global medical device manufacturer with significant orthopedic, surgical, and spine offerings; simultaneously a Crosmed partner and a competitor across multiple product lines.
• DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson MedTech): Global orthopedic and spine franchise combining DePuy's joint reconstruction with Synthes' trauma and spine portfolio; competes with Crosmed across joint, trauma, and spine segments in South America.
• Globus Medical (formerly NuVasive): Spine-focused orthopedic company that absorbed NuVasive (a Crosmed partner via Precice); competes in the same spinal implant and limb-lengthening categories that Crosmed distributes in Argentina.
• Zimmer Biomet: One of the world's largest orthopedic reconstruction and trauma franchises with established distribution in Latin America; overlaps directly with Crosmed's joint replacement and extremities product lines.
• Smith+Nephew: Global medical device company with strong sports medicine, joint reconstruction, and advanced wound management franchises; overlaps directly with Crosmed's arthroscopy/sports medicine and joint replacement portfolio.
• Medtronic (Spine): Operates one of the world's largest spine surgery businesses; competes with Crosmed's spinal implant portfolio and increasingly invests in Latin American minimally invasive spine technologies.
• Arthrex: World leader in arthroscopy and sports medicine implants; Crosmed is a distributor partner but Arthrex sells (and could increasingly sell direct) the very products Crosmed markets to Argentine surgeons.
• MicroPort Orthopedics: Orthopedic reconstruction specialist behind the Wright Medical and Exactech franchises; competes with Crosmed's hip and knee joint replacement portfolio and is also a Crosmed partner.

Regional players

• Baumer: Latin American (Brazilian) orthopedic implant manufacturer and distributor serving the same orthopedic surgeon customer base across the region; a relevant regional comparable for Crosmed's South American expansion thesis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crosmedARG
• Facebookfacebook.com/crosmedARG

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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