What ProSpon does

ProSpon, spol. s r. o. is a privately held Czech medical device manufacturer founded in 1992 and headquartered in Kladno, Czech Republic. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes orthopaedic, traumatological, and oncological implants, instruments, and other medical devices, including external fixators (UNI-FIX, PH-FIX, MP-FIX), joint replacements for shoulder, hip, and knee, small joint and spinal implants, and ACL reconstruction systems. Its core differentiating capability is patient-specific (custom) implant production using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) on a Concept Laser M2 Cusing machine with Ti6Al4V ELI titanium alloy, supplemented by DLC coatings and PEEK polymer components; the firm has produced more than 4,000 individual oncological replacements since 2000.

The business operates a bidirectional distribution model: ProSpon sells its own products directly to Czech hospitals (covering ~80% of Czech clinical workplaces) and through distributors such as MEDIN POLSKA abroad, while also acting as the exclusive Czech distributor for foreign manufacturers JEIL Medical Corporation (Le Fórte maxillofacial system) and Teknimed (bone cement, bioresorbable screws). Approximately 50% of production is exported to more than 10 countries across Central/Eastern/Western/Southern Europe, the Baltics, Turkey, and Morocco. The company is regulated under EN ISO 13485:2016 and holds CE certification for Class I, IIb, and III implant production under EU MDR 2017/745, and participates in 20 active R&D projects in collaboration with Czech Technical University, Brno University of Technology, Charles University, the Czech Academy of Sciences, and others through the CZECHIMPLANT cluster.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales to hospitals and clinical customers, with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or recurring pricing model. Customer segments span orthopaedic surgery, traumatology, oncology, maxillofacial surgery, and veterinary medicine, with primary use cases in joint replacement, fracture fixation, and bone tumour reconstruction. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, and product range covers approximately 5,000 items. Marketing is event-driven via medical congresses (PFAS Congress, CSOT, Novak Traumatology Days) supplemented by lectures and workshops for healthcare professionals.

Name

ProSpon

Legal name

ProSpon, spol. s r. o.

Website

https://prospon.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ProSpon is a privately held Czech medical device manufacturer founded in 1992 that develops and distributes orthopaedic, traumatological, and custom 3D-printed titanium implants, including external fixators, joint replacements, and oncology-specific reconstructions, serving hospitals across the Czech Republic and 10+ export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

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

Keywords

• Orthopedic implants
• Traumatology devices
• External fixators
• Joint replacements
• Custom medical implants

Headquarters

HQ city

Kladno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales: ProSpon develops, manufactures, and distributes orthopaedic implants, traumatological instruments, and medical devices. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of implants and surgical instruments to hospitals and healthcare facilities. The company produces over 5,000 product items with approximately 50% exported to foreign markets.
2. Distribution Services: ProSpon operates as a distributor for selected foreign manufacturers in the Czech Republic, including JEIL Medical Corporation (maxillofacial surgery products) and Teknimed (bone cement, absorbable screws). The company also distributes through MEDIN, a.s. in Czech Republic.
3. Custom Implant Production: Individual custom-made implants produced for specific patients using 3D printing technology. These patient-specific replacements for oncology and complex cases represent a significant portion of the company's differentiated offerings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ProSpon develops, manufactures, and distributes orthopaedic and traumatological implants, surgical instruments, and medical devices, including external fixators (UNI-FIX, PH-FIX, MP-FIX), joint replacements (shoulder, hip, knee, small joint), spinal fixators, ACL reconstruction implants, and custom patient-specific oncological replacements produced via 3D printing from titanium alloy Ti6Al4V ELI. The portfolio spans more than 5,000 items, with roughly 50% of production exported and the remainder serving hospitals across the Czech Republic.

Product overview

ProSpon is a Czech medical device company that develops, manufactures, and distributes orthopaedic, traumatological, and oncological implants and surgical instruments. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Orthopaedics — covering shoulder joint replacements (Sosna II/III), hip replacements (cemented/non-cemented stems, ceramic/metal ball heads, acetabular cups), knee replacements (Vektor primary, MMR revision, Alterna arthrodesis), small joint silicone replacements for fingers/thumb, and spinal fixators; (2) Traumatology — featuring UNI-FIX, PH-FIX, and MP-FIX external fixators for various bone fixation needs, and ACL reconstruction implants; (3) Individual Replacements — custom oncological replacements, growing replacements for pediatric patients, and fully patient-specific implants using 3D titanium printing; (4) Maxillofacial Surgery — distributed Le Fórte System from JEIL Medical Corporation. Products are manufactured primarily from titanium alloys using additive manufacturing (3D printing) and distributed to Czech hospitals and international markets including Slovakia, Poland, Baltic states, Greece, Turkey, France, Spain, and Morocco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shoulder Joint Replacements (Sosna II, Sosna III) Cervicocapital shoulder joint replacements offered in two variants (Sosna II and Sosna III) for orthopaedic surgery patients requiring shoulder arthroplasty.
• Hip Joint Replacements

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 4,000 patients helped with custom replacements globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MEDIN POLSKAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEDIN POLSKA serves as ProSpon's exclusive distributor in Poland. Through this partnership, ProSpon participated in the XIIth PFAS Congress in Toruń in April 2025 and delivered educational workshops on individual talus bone replacements and MTP joint replacements.
• JEIL Medical CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProSpon is the exclusive Czech distributor for JEIL Medical Corporation products in maxillofacial surgery, specifically the Le Fórte System for facial skeleton traumatology, reconstructions, and orthognathic surgical interventions.
• TeknimedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProSpon distributes Teknimed products in the Czech Republic, including bone cement and bio-resorbable PLA screws for ACL reconstruction. Teknimed is a French company specializing in orthopaedic biomaterials.
• MEDIN, a.s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEDIN, a.s. serves as a distributor for ProSpon products in the Czech Republic. ProSpon also acquired MEDIN Orthopaedics from MEDIN, a.s. in 2013, creating an ongoing business relationship.
• Czech Technical University in PraguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative R&D partnership focused on orthopaedic implant development, utilizing the university's Faculty of Biomedical Engineering expertise in medical device research and development.
• Brno University of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D partnership providing technical knowledge and equipment in scientific fields necessary for developing high-quality modern implants.
• Technical University of OstravacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic R&D partnership contributing specialized engineering expertise and research capabilities to ProSpon's implant development programs.
• University of Chemistry and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D partnership providing expertise in chemical processes, materials science, and surface treatment technologies relevant to medical implant development.
• Czech Academy of SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership providing access to advanced scientific research capabilities and expertise in materials science and biomedical engineering.
• First Faculty of Medicine Charles UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical research partnership providing clinical expertise and collaboration on preoperative planning and surgical techniques for custom implant applications.
• University Hospital OstravacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical research partnership for orthopaedic implant development, providing real-world surgical experience and feedback for product improvement.
• CZECHIMPLANT ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProSpon is a founding member of the CZECHIMPLANT cluster, an association of medical device manufacturers and academic workplaces formed to achieve effective cooperation in product development and manufacturing under globalized market demands and European legislation requirements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Waldemar Link: German mid-sized orthopedic manufacturer focused on hip, knee, and custom revision implants. Comparable European mid-market scale, joint replacement focus, and presence in trauma/spine adjacencies.
• Mathys (Mathys Ltd Bettlach): Swiss orthopedic specialist with strong hip and knee replacement and trauma portfolio. Comparable European mid-market positioning with focus on individual implant solutions.
• LimaCorporate (Enovis): Italian orthopedic implant leader acquired by Enovis, well known for custom 3D-printed titanium implants (Trabecular Titanium) and broad joint reconstruction portfolio. Closest direct comparison to ProSpon's DMLS-based custom oncology and trauma implant business.
• MEDIN, a.s. Czech medical device group with which ProSpon has a mutual distribution relationship following the 2013 acquisition of MEDIN Orthopaedics. Comparable Czech-market scale, orthopedic instrumentation, and trauma product overlap.
• Peter Brehm: German specialist in custom-made orthopedic implants, including tumor and revision prostheses. Comparable in size, geography (DACH/CEE), and emphasis on individualized titanium implants produced via additive manufacturing.
• Adler Ortho: Italian manufacturer of orthopedic prostheses with a strong custom 3D-printed implant capability. Comparable niche scale, specialization in patient-specific and complex primary/revision joint replacements, similar European footprint.
• OHST Medical Technology / Avalign: German orthopedic implant and instrument maker with custom and modular hip/knee systems. Comparable DACH-region mid-market scale and trauma/orthopedic overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Global orthopedic leader with extensive 3D-printed implant offerings (e.g., Triathlon, Mako). Relevant as a benchmark for the addressable market and as a competitive ceiling for niche players.
• Smith+Nephew: Global orthopedic and trauma incumbent with strong external fixation and trauma reconstruction portfolio. Comparable product overlap in external fixators and trauma, though at far greater scale.
• B. Braun Aesculap: Large German medical device group with a comprehensive orthopedic, trauma, and surgical instruments portfolio. Comparable product breadth but operates at much larger scale with global distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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