Zimmer MedizinSystems
Zimmer MedizinSystems distributes FDA-cleared medical devices across cryotherapy, shockwave, inductive therapy, RF/TECAR, laser, and pelvic floor modalities to U.S. aesthetic, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and pelvic health practices, with capital hardware sales plus recurring Zimmertrodes consumables.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersIrvine, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Zimmer MedizinSystems does
Zimmer MedizinSystems is the U.S. distribution arm of Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, a German medical device manufacturer with more than 50 years of history. The U.S. entity has operated out of Irvine, California since 1986 with a secondary office in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and an employee count in the 11-50 range. It distributes a portfolio of capital medical devices spanning cryotherapy (Cryo 7, Cryo 6, Cryo Mini), radial and focused shockwave therapy (DualWave FX, enPuls, Z Wave), high-energy inductive therapy (emFieldPro), RF/TECAR (Thermo TK), laser therapy (OptonPro), combined ultrasound and electrical stimulation, pelvic floor electromagnetic therapy (PF TonerPro), vacuum-assisted RF (Z Shape), and proprietary consumables such as Zimmertrodes with glycerol coating.
The business model combines upfront capital equipment sales with a recurring consumables revenue stream plus service and maintenance. The company sells primarily through a direct sales force to healthcare providers, supplemented by an online parts and consumables store and distribution partnerships such as its 2017 arrangement with Quanta System for aesthetic lasers. Customer segments are diversified across aesthetic medicine and medspas, dermatology and plastic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, sports medicine and athletic recovery, chiropractic, urology and pelvic health, and general practice — reflecting a multi-modality, multi-vertical go-to-market rather than specialization in any single clinical specialty.
Recent strategic activity signals broadening of both modality and vertical footprint. The Thermo TK brought RF/TECAR technology to market in September 2023, the PF TonerPro entered pelvic floor therapy with FDA clearance in January 2024, and the DualWave FX combined focused and radial shockwave in a single device in February 2026. The company was named a 2026 Medical Device Manufacturer of the Year awardee, and executive bench depth was expanded with the promotions of Valeria Perez Zimmer to Vice President, USA and Jeff Lyons to Vice President of Aesthetic Sales.
Zimmer MedizinSystems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zimmer MedizinSystems
- Legal name
- Zimmer MedizinSystems
- Website
- https://zimmerusa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Zimmer MedizinSystems distributes FDA-cleared medical devices across cryotherapy, shockwave, inductive therapy, RF/TECAR, laser, and pelvic floor modalities to U.S. aesthetic, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and pelvic health practices, with capital hardware sales plus recurring Zimmertrodes consumables.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zimmer MedizinSystems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Devices (Aesthetic & Physical Medicine)
- NAICS
- Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)
- SIC
- Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medical Spas (Medi-Spa) (HSADAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- General Chiropractic Care (HSADALAA)
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Where Zimmer MedizinSystems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Irvine
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Zimmer MedizinSystems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations
Revenue model
- Medical Device Hardware Sales: Sale of capital medical equipment including cryotherapy systems (Cryo 7, Cryo 6, Cryo Mini), shockwave therapy systems (DualWave FX, enPuls 2.0, enPuls Pro, Z Wave Q), HEIT devices (emFieldPro), RF/TECAR (Thermo TK), laser therapy (OptonPro), ultrasound/E-stim (Sono 2, Soleo line), pelvic floor therapy (PF TonerPro), treatment tables (aXionXelect, Z Ultimate), and accessories. Primary revenue driver; one-time capital purchase model.
- Consumables and Accessories: Recurring revenue from single-use consumables including Zimmertrodes single-use electrodes (sold in boxes of 160 and cases of 800), Tablocs adapters, Alligator clips, Cryo filters, Cryo hoses, and Cryo articulating arms. Electrodes are recurring purchases for practices using electrical stimulation therapies.
- Service, Maintenance and Support: Comprehensive A to Z Service covering device maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting (Cryo troubleshooting guides), product registration, and trade-in programs for existing cryo units. Service request form available through website.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Zimmertrodes Intro Kit – Entry-level single-use electrode package for new customers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Zimmertrodes Box – 160 single-use electrodes |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Zimmertrodes Case – 800 single-use electrodes |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tablocs Adapters for Zimmertrodes |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Alligator Clips for Zimmertrodes |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Capital Medical Devices – Cryo, Shockwave, HEIT, RF, Laser, Pelvic Floor Systems |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Zimmer MedizinSystems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zimmer MedizinSystems is the U.S. distribution arm of German medical device manufacturer Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, developing and distributing capital medical equipment for aesthetic medicine and physical medicine. The portfolio spans electric cryotherapy systems, focused and radial shockwave therapy, high-energy inductive therapy (HEIT), RF/TECAR, laser, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, pelvic floor therapy, body contouring, and treatment tables, complemented by single-use electrode consumables.
Product overview
Zimmer MedizinSystems is a German-founded medical device manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, operating as the U.S. distribution arm since 1986. The company offers a diversified portfolio of aesthetic and physical medicine devices organized into product categories: Cryotherapy systems (Cryo 7, Cryo 6, Cryo Mini) for skin cooling and pain management; Shockwave therapy systems including radial pulse devices (Z Wave Pro, Z Wave Q, enPuls 2.0, enPuls Pro) and focused shockwave (DualWave FX); Electromagnetic therapies including High Energy Inductive Therapy (emFieldPro) and pelvic floor muscle training (PF TonerPro); RF/TECAR therapy (Thermo TK); Laser therapy (OptonPro 25 W); Ultrasound and electrotherapy devices (Sono 2, Soleo Stim, Soleo Sono, Soleo SonoStim); Aesthetic body contouring devices (Z Stim, Z Shape); Treatment tables (aXionXelect, Z Ultimate); and single-use electrode consumables (Zimmertrodes). The product architecture follows a platform approach with multiple device categories addressing distinct therapeutic applications, supported by accessory products and marketing materials.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Cryo: Cryotherapy systems for skin cooling during laser and dermatological treatments, including Cryo 7, Cryo 6, and Cryo Mini models
- Z Wave
- PF TonerPro
- emFieldPro
- enPuls
- Thermo TK
- Zimmertrodes
Products and services
- Cryo 7 Electric cryotherapy device delivering cold air as low as -30°C for pain treatment, swelling reduction, and muscle relaxation in physical medicine, and minimizing pain and thermal injury during laser and dermatological treatments in aesthetics. Used by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medspas, and physical medicine practitioners.
- Cryo 6 Electric cryotherapy device for skin cooling during aesthetic procedures, delivering cold air to minimize pain and thermal injury during laser treatments, tattoo removal, and dermatological procedures. Sold to aesthetic practices, medspas, and laser hair removal clinics.
- Cryo Mini Compact electric cryotherapy device for targeted cooling applications in both aesthetics and physical medicine settings. Designed for practices requiring a smaller footprint cryotherapy unit.
- Z Wave Pro Radial pulse shockwave device for aesthetic applications including body contouring enhancement, post-CoolSculpting treatment, and improvement of skin appearance including applications for erectile dysfunction therapy. Targeted at dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medspas.
- Z Wave Q Radial pulse shockwave device for physical medicine applications including rehabilitation, soft-tissue treatment, and pain management. Sold to chiropractors, physiotherapists, and sports medicine practitioners.
- PF TonerPro Electromagnetic field therapy device for non-invasive pelvic floor muscle training, FDA-cleared for treating urinary incontinence in both female and male patients through induced Kegel-like muscle contractions. Sold to urologists, urogynecologists, gynecologists, and sexual health practitioners.
- Z Stim Muscle stimulation device for aesthetic applications supporting muscle toning, body contouring, and muscle engagement treatments. Targeted at medspas and aesthetic practices.
- Z Shape Vacuum-assisted radiofrequency device for aesthetic body contouring and skin tightening treatments. Targeted at dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medspas.
- DualWave FX Focused shockwave therapy system with adjustable focal depth for targeted treatment in physical medicine applications. Sold to physical medicine and rehabilitation practitioners.
- enPuls 2.0 Radial pulse shockwave therapy device for musculoskeletal conditions including tendinopathies and plantar fasciitis treatment. Targeted at chiropractors, physiotherapists, and physical medicine practitioners.
- enPuls Pro Advanced radial pulse shockwave therapy system for conservative musculoskeletal care, featuring adjustable frequency and energy levels for customized patient treatments. Targeted at chiropractors, physiotherapists, sports medicine, and podiatry practices.
- emFieldPro High Energy Inductive Therapy (HEIT) device generating magnetic fields up to 3 Tesla for deep muscle stimulation. FDA-cleared for muscle spasm relaxation, disuse atrophy prevention, blood circulation improvement, muscle re-education, post-surgical calf stimulation, and range of motion maintenance. Targeted at chiropractors, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation practices.
- OptonPro 25 W High-power laser therapy device at 25 watts for tissue repair, circulation improvement, and pain modulation in physical medicine applications. Targeted at chiropractors, physiotherapists, and sports medicine practitioners.
- Thermo TK RF/TECAR therapy device with adjustable heat settings providing versatile pain relief through high-frequency treatment applications. Targeted at chiropractors, physiotherapists, and physical medicine practitioners.
- Sono 2 Ultrasound therapy device for physical medicine applications providing therapeutic ultrasound treatment for pain management and tissue healing. Targeted at physical medicine and rehabilitation practitioners.
- Soleo Stim Electrical stimulation device for physical medicine combining e-stim capabilities for muscle therapy and rehabilitation. Targeted at physical therapy and rehabilitation practices.
- Soleo Sono Combined ultrasound therapy device for physical medicine applications. Targeted at physical medicine and rehabilitation practitioners.
- Soleo SonoStim Combination device offering both ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapies for comprehensive physical medicine treatment. Targeted at physical therapy and rehabilitation practices.
- aXionXelect Treatment table designed for physical medicine applications, combining quality construction with patient comfort at an accessible price point. Targeted at physical therapy, chiropractic, and rehabilitation practices.
- Z Ultimate Premium treatment table for physical medicine and rehabilitation settings. Targeted at physical therapy, chiropractic, and rehabilitation practices.
- Zimmertrodes Single-Use Electrodes Single-use electrodes for electrical stimulation applications, available in square (2x2") and round (2.25" diameter) sizes with patented Glycerol coating for reduced skin irritation and maximum patient comfort, 98% biodegradable. Sold to practices using electrical stimulation therapies as recurring consumables.
- Tablocs Adapters Adapter connectors for Zimmertrodes single-use electrodes, designed for patients who need to lie on electrodes during treatment, connecting electrodes to 2mm stimulator cables. Sold as recurring accessories.
- Alligator Clips Alternative adapter clips for Zimmertrodes single-use electrodes, connecting to 2mm pins of most stimulators. Sold as recurring accessories.
- A to Z Service (Maintenance, Repairs & Support) Comprehensive service program covering device maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, product registration, and trade-in programs for existing equipment such as Cryo units. Service requests are handled through the website form and dedicated support team. Available to all Zimmer device customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 97% effectiveness in treating urinary incontinence (PF TonerPro, clinical study, 42 patients, 8 weeks)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Zimmer MedizinSystems
Customer profileNamed customers26 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Zimmer MedizinSystems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
Zimmer MedizinSystems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Quanta Aesthetic LaserscoreQuanta Aesthetic Lasers serves as a distributor of Zimmer MedizinSystems' cryo 'chiller' devices, offering them alongside Quanta's own aesthetic laser product line. This extends Zimmer MedizinSystems' market reach into the aesthetic laser distribution channel. Deal was active as of ASLMS 2017.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Zimmer MedizinSystems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- InMode: InMode is a major aesthetic device competitor offering RF body contouring (BodyTite, Evolve), RF microneedling, and laser platforms that compete with Zimmer's Z Shape vacuum-assisted RF and Cryo aesthetic skin cooling products in dermatology and medspa accounts.
- Storz Medical: Storz Medical is a primary direct competitor in shockwave therapy (focused and radial ESWT), offering devices like Duolith and Masterpuls for the same physical medicine, orthopedic, and urology indications as Zimmer's enPuls and Z Wave lines.
- BTL Industries: BTL is the leading non-invasive aesthetic device manufacturer with overlapping products including EMSculpt (electromagnetic muscle stimulation, comparable to emFieldPro/HEIT), EMSella (pelvic floor, directly competitive with PF TonerPro), and shockwave/aesthetic platforms. Targets the same medspa, dermatology, and urology customer base as Zimmer.
- EMS Electro Medical Systems: Swiss manufacturer of Swiss DolorClast radial and focused shockwave devices, directly competing with Zimmer's enPuls 2.0, enPuls Pro, Z Wave Q, and DualWave FX across physical medicine, sports medicine, and aesthetic body contouring segments.
Broad incumbents
- Alma Lasers: Alma Lasers offers a broad aesthetic device portfolio (Accent, Soprano, Harmony) that competes with Zimmer's Z Shape, Z Stim, and aesthetic Cryo products in dermatology, plastic surgery, and medspa channels.
- Cynosure (Hologic): Cynosure/Hologic offers aesthetic laser and body contouring platforms (PicoSure, TempSure, SculpSure) where Zimmer Cryo devices serve as the skin-cooling adjunct. Direct partnership/competition dynamic in dermatology accounts where Zimmer Cryo pairs with Cynosure lasers.
- Cutera: Cutera manufactures aesthetic laser and energy-based devices (truSculpt, excel V, enlighten) used in the same dermatology and medspa accounts that purchase Zimmer Cryo and Z Wave for adjunct therapy.
- DJO Global (Chattanooga): DJO's Chattanooga division is a broad incumbent in physical medicine offering ultrasound, E-stim, laser, and traction devices that overlap with Zimmer's Sono 2, Soleo line, and OptonPro products. Targets the same physical therapy and chiropractic customer base but as part of a wider orthopedic portfolio.
Emerging players
- Allergan Aesthetics (CoolSculpting): Allergan's CoolSculpting is a body contouring platform frequently paired with Zimmer's Z Wave Pro for enhanced outcomes (e.g., Cirillo Cosmetic Dermatology). Adjacent rather than directly competitive; both compete for share of the medspa body-contouring budget.
Others
- Quanta Aesthetic Lasers: Quanta is both a Zimmer distribution partner (resells Zimmer Cryo chiller devices) and a manufacturer of aesthetic lasers. Strategic channel partner in the U.S. aesthetic laser market with overlapping customer base but non-competing product line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Zimmer MedizinSystems social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
Zimmer MedizinSystems financial estimates
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Zimmer MedizinSystems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Zimmer MedizinSystems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Zimmer MedizinSystems M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Zimmer MedizinSystems
What does Zimmer MedizinSystems do?
Zimmer MedizinSystems is the U.S. distribution arm of German medical device manufacturer Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, developing and distributing capital medical equipment for aesthetic medicine and physical medicine. The portfolio spans electric cryotherapy systems, focused and radial shockwave therapy, high-energy inductive therapy (HEIT), RF/TECAR, laser, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, pelvic floor therapy, body contouring, and treatment tables, complemented by single-use electrode consumables.
Is Zimmer MedizinSystems a public or private company?
Zimmer MedizinSystems is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Zimmer MedizinSystems founded?
Zimmer MedizinSystems was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Zimmer MedizinSystems based?
Zimmer MedizinSystems is headquartered in Irvine, United States, in the North America region.
How does Zimmer MedizinSystems make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Medical Device Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are consumables and Accessories and service, Maintenance and Support.
Who are Zimmer MedizinSystems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are InMode, Storz Medical, BTL Industries and EMS Electro Medical Systems. Broad incumbents are Alma Lasers, Cynosure (Hologic), Cutera and DJO Global (Chattanooga). Allergan Aesthetics (CoolSculpting) is listed as an emerging player. Quanta Aesthetic Lasers is listed as an others.
Does Zimmer MedizinSystems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zimmer MedizinSystems.
What industry is Zimmer MedizinSystems in?
Zimmer MedizinSystems's product category is Medical Devices (Aesthetic & Physical Medicine). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSADAKAB, Medical Spas (Medi-Spa), with a secondary code of HSADALAA, General Chiropractic Care. Its NAICS code is 334510 and its SIC code is 3845.