Össur Europe B.V.

What Össur Europe B.V. does

Össur Europe B.V. is a Netherlands-domiciled private limited company and the European commercial entity of Össur hf, an Iceland-based public medical device group listed on NASDAQ Iceland under ticker OSSR and founded in 1971. The entity focuses on the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and operates from Cologne, where German headquarters were relocated and consolidated in October 2021. The broader Össur group employs more than 4,000 people globally across multiple countries; Össur Europe B.V. itself is a small coordination vehicle with 7 staff listed. The European operation is led as part of the wider Össur organization, which has seen a CEO transition from Jon Sigurdsson to Sveinn Sólvason effective April 1, 2022.

The product portfolio is organized into prosthetics and orthotics. Prosthetic offerings span upper- and lower-extremity solutions: the microprocessor-controlled Rheo-Knee with adaptive response, the powered POWER KNEE launched in May 2022, the Proprio-Foot powered ankle-foot system, the waterproof Pro-Flex XC foot, and the myoelectric i-Limb Quantum hand. Orthotic devices center on osteoarthritis management (Unloader-One-X, OA FirstStep launched May 2022, OA Move launched May 2026). The portfolio has been expanded through acquisitions of Naked Prosthetics (Aug 2022, finger/partial-hand prostheses), FIOR & GENTZ (Jan 2024, neurological orthoses), prolutions GmbH (Jul 2021), and the integration of College Park Industries and Streifeneder ortho.production. Underlying technology emphasis is on microprocessor control, myoelectric sensing, and adaptive actuation rather than on disclosed AI/ML systems.

Össur generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of prosthetics and orthotics, supplemented by training and professional services via the Össur Academy. The go-to-market is sales-led and exclusively indirect: products are not sold directly to consumers but are fitted and prescribed through certified prosthetists and orthotists in a global network, supported by expert-finder tools, dealer directories, and direct relationships with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and orthopedic clinics. Pricing is quote-based and customized per patient under multi-year contractual arrangements. Customers are individual amputees, osteoarthritis patients, and elite para-athletes (the latter functioning as brand ambassadors via Team Össur, with athletes using Össur technology winning 22 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics), served through certified clinicians and channel partners rather than as concentrated enterprise accounts.

Name

Össur Europe B.V.

Legal name

Össur Europe B.V.

Website

https://ossur.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Össur Europe B.V. is the DACH-focused European subsidiary of publicly-traded Össur hf, distributing prosthetics and orthotics — including microprocessor knees, myoelectric hands, and osteoarthritis braces — exclusively through certified prosthetists and orthotists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prosthetic and Orthotic Medical Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG)

Keywords

• Prosthetic devices
• Orthotic braces
• Microprocessor knees
• Bionic prosthetics
• Osteoarthritis supports

Headquarters

HQ city

Reykjavik

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prosthetic Devices: Manufacture and sale of prosthetic limbs and components for upper and lower extremities, including microprocessor-controlled knees, feet, and hands
2. Orthotic Devices: Production and sale of orthopedic braces and supports designed to protect bones and tissue during healing processes
3. Professional Services and Training: Prosthetic training, user training programs, and continuing education for healthcare professionals through Össur Academy

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Össur Europe B.V. designs, manufactures, and distributes non-invasive prosthetics for upper and lower extremities and orthopedic braces, including microprocessor-controlled knees, dynamic feet, myoelectric hands, and OA unloading braces. Products are fitted and prescribed to patients by certified prosthetists and orthotists, with complementary training delivered through Össur Academy. The portfolio is sold across the DACH region via a professional healthcare channel and authorized dealer network.

Product overview

Össur Europe B.V. is a medical technology company specializing in non-invasive and implanted prosthetics and orthotics. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Prosthetics (for lower and upper extremities) and Orthotics. Key prosthetic products include Pro-Flex XC (waterproof foot), Rheo-Knee (intelligent knee), Proprio-Foot (powered ankle), i-Limb Quantum (myoelectric hand), and POWER KNEE (powered knee). Orthotic products include Unloader-One-X and OA Move for knee osteoarthritis. The company has expanded through acquisitions including College Park Industries (custom foot prosthetics), Naked Prosthetics (finger/partial hand), FIOR & GENTZ (neurological orthoses), and prolutions GmbH. Additional services include prosthetic training and professional education through Össur Academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i-Limb Quantum: Prosthetic hand featured in the German Museum
• POWER KNEE
• Pro-Flex XC
• Rheo Knee
• Unloader-One-X
• Proprio-Foot

Products and services

• Pro-Flex XC A waterproof prosthetic foot designed for outdoor activities including cycling, workouts, and water sports, providing enhanced mobility for active lower limb amputees fitted by certified prosthetists.
• Rheo-Knee An intelligent knee prosthesis with advanced sensor technology that adapts to the user's walking patterns, providing stability and natural gait for lower limb amputees.
• Unloader-One-X A knee brace for osteoarthritis that unloads pressure from the affected knee joint to reduce pain and improve mobility during daily activities.
• Proprio-Foot A powered ankle-foot prosthesis that provides automatic adjustment to various terrains and inclines, enhancing user confidence during walking.
• i-Limb Quantum A myoelectric prosthetic hand with multiple grip patterns that responds to muscle signals, enabling upper limb amputees to perform complex hand movements.
• POWER KNEE A powered knee prosthesis that generates active power for extension and flexion, enabling users to climb stairs, walk on slopes, and maintain natural gait patterns.
• OA Move An orthotic device designed to support mobility for individuals with knee osteoarthritis, helping them stay active.
• OA FirstStep An introductory orthotic solution for knee osteoarthritis, providing initial support and pain relief for patients beginning their treatment journey.
• Össur Academy Training and education programs for prosthetic users to learn proper use of their devices and improve daily living skills, plus continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 medals won by para-athletes using Össur technology at Paris 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FC St. PauliminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025Össur and FC St. Pauli partnership focused on inclusion, bringing visibility to disability inclusion through football. Partnership announced in August 2025.
• FIOR & GENTZcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2024Össur acquired FIOR & GENTZ in January 2024, expanding its product portfolio in the prosthetics and orthotics sector. This acquisition strengthens Össur's presence in the European market.
• Naked ProstheticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2022Össur acquired Naked Prosthetics in August 2022, a company specializing in finger and partial hand prosthetics, expanding Össur's upper extremity prosthetic offerings.
• SDG Partnership Fund of Iceland Ministry of Foreign AffairsminorOthers · 1 January 2022Össur received a grant from the SDG Partnership Fund of the Republic of Iceland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2022 to support development projects.
• prolutions GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2021Össur acquired prolutions GmbH in July 2021, integrating another company into the Össur family to expand product and service capabilities.
• Ortho-Reha NeuhofminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 May 2021Össur and Ortho-Reha Neuhof formed a cooperation for arm prosthetics, providing specialized upper extremity prosthetic solutions through a local partner.
• College Park IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Park Industries develops and manufactures custom foot prosthetic solutions for people of all activity levels. Listed as a partner on Össur website.
• Streifeneder ortho.productionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreifeneder develops, produces and delivers prosthetics and materials to help people regain, maintain or improve their quality of life.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Blatchford Group: UK-based manufacturer of lower-limb prosthetics and orthotic components, including microprocessor-controlled knees and carbon-fiber feet. Directly competes with Össur across the certified prosthetist channel in Europe and adjacent markets.
• WillowWood Global LLC: US manufacturer of prosthetic liners, feet, and components. Directly competes in prosthetic component categories with overlap in liners and feet, serving the same certified prosthetist distribution channel.
• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: World's largest prosthetics manufacturer, headquartered in Germany. Directly competes across microprocessor knees, prosthetic feet, and orthotic bracing, serving the same certified prosthetist channel with overlapping bionic technology portfolio.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German medical device manufacturer specializing in orthopedic braces, compression therapy, and orthotic solutions. Overlaps with Össur's Unloader-One-X and OA Move products in osteoarthritis bracing and broader orthotic categories.
• Hanger, Inc. Largest US patient-care provider of orthotic and prosthetic services, distributing multiple manufacturers' devices including competitive products. Comparable as a major O&P channel player that determines which devices (Össur vs. competitors) reach end patients.
• Fillauer Companies: US-based manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic components, including upper-limb and lower-limb devices. Overlaps with Össur's component portfolio (feet, knees, terminal devices) and serves certified prosthetists across global markets.
• Steeper Group (Endolite): UK-based prosthetics manufacturer producing microprocessor knees, prosthetic feet, and upper-limb devices under the Endolite brand. Direct overlap with Össur's lower-limb and high-end prosthetic portfolio across European and global markets.
• Thuasne Group: French manufacturer of orthopedic braces, supports, and orthotic devices. Competes in the orthotic segment with overlap in osteoarthritis, spinal, and lower-extremity bracing categories across European markets.
• Bauerfeind AG: German manufacturer of orthopedic braces, compression stockings, and orthoses. Directly competes with Össur in the orthotic segment, particularly for knee osteoarthritis bracing and soft-goods supports, with strong DACH retail and clinical presence.

Emerging players

• College Park Industries: US manufacturer of custom prosthetic feet and lower-limb components; while listed as a subsidiary/partner in Össur's data, it operates semi-independently and was historically a direct competitor. Included for completeness as an overlapping component specialist now within the Össur group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ossurcorp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OssurMedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/ossur.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C3%B6ssur-europe-b-v-
• Instagraminstagram.com/ossur.de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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