List of Medical Device Companies in Switzerland - 18

1DROP saves lives through better faster near patient health monitoring. 1DROP enables personalized healthcare by providing actionable health information that is accessible to everyone everywhere. One drop of sample, a few minutes and you receive your diagnostic test results on your mobile phone. 1DROP makes this a reality: 1. 1DROP Chip, to which a drop of sample (usually blood) is applied; 2. 1DROP portable Analyser, which quantifies multiple biomarkers from the 1DROP Chip within minutes; 3. 1DROP App, which is synchronised with the 1DROP Cloud, and shares data with Electronic Health Records (EHR), streamlining clinical workflows by providing access to patient diagnostic results in real-time and anywhere.

Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.

ARTIDIS AG is a clinical stage medical technology company developing the first nanotechnology platform for tissue analysis combined with a digital data platform, intended for broad use in drug discovery, tissue engineering as well as for rapid diagnostics and personalized treatment optimization.

Aspivix is a medical device company in women’s health, based in Switzerland, developing next-generation devices for gynecology. Our flagship product, Carevix™, is the world’s first suction cervical stabilizer clinically proven to reduce pain and bleeding associated with transcervical procedures commonly performed in gynecology, including IUD insertion, hysteroscopy, cervical biopsies, fertility treatments, and more. Carevix™ is a medical device that has received in 2023 FDA-clearance for the US market, as well as the CE-Mark for the European countries. Carevix™ study published in the international journal, Contraception, in March 2023 demonstrated superiority over the use of a single tooth tenaculum, reducing the pain by up to 73% and the bleeding by up to 83% in IUD insertions. More than 120 million women worldwide have procedures using the antiquated single-tooth tenaculum, an instrument invented over a century ago, without consideration of a woman's anatomy or pain, and yet it is still considered to be the standard of care in gynecology. At Aspivix, we think women deserve more. We are driven by our vision to make gynecology modern.

Our vision is to redefine the boundaries of neuroscience with minimally invasive technologies to enable unparalleled precision, enhance patient outcomes, and forge a new era of highly targeted neurotherapies for a healthier world.

Comphya is a Swiss medical device company, spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL). Its mission is to overcome the major clinical problems of erectile dysfunction (ED) in spinal cord injury and post-prostatectomy patients (non-responders to oral drugs). Our innovation lies on neuroprosthetics principles and will offer a unique and superior treatment for ED. Our goal is to fulfill patient needs through safe and effective medical devices, offering life quality in large parts of the male population in great need.

Mathys is committed to motion worldwide. Founded in 1946, the company has been active in medical technology since 1958 and focuses on the development, manufacture and distribution of joint replacement products. The company's services include implants for hip, knee, shoulder and sports orthopaedics, and synthetic bone graft substitute. Headquartered in Bettlach, Switzerland, Mathys has development and production sites in Switzerland and Germany, as well as subsidiaries in 10 countries, and has been part of the US-based company Enovis™ since 2021. Enovis is committed to measurably improving patient outcomes by developing specialised solutions to clinical problems.

Geistlich is a global leader dedicated to advancing regenerative medicine. Geistlich has been the world market leader in the field of regenerative dentistry for many years. In addition, Geistlich is committed to providing comprehensive support to clinicians in the field of regenerative medicine through scientific research, innovative developments as well as educational programs. Geistlich is a Swiss family-owned company with tradition since 1851. With 15 subsidiaries and 60 distributors, the company reaches around 90 markets and employs over 800 people. The ownership structure enables the company to plan long-term and to consistently develop innovative products. Geistlich Pharma AG continuously invests in developing its research and technology and relies on its qualified and specialized employees. Currently Geistlich Pharma is - the global market leader in regenerative dentistry - the leader in biological bone and cartilage regeneration - supplies drugs and medical devices in selected application areas

Helsinn is a global pharmaceutical company that builds, launches, and commercializes products to improve the quality of life for patients with cancer and chronic disease, with a focus on supportive care, oncology, and dermato-oncology. Founded in 1976, Helsinn has over 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with an extensive network of long-standing trusted partners enabling a commercial presence in 190 countries. Helsinn Healthcare SA, headquartered in Lugano (Switzerland), oversees the activities of the three Helsinn Group’s subsidiaries (Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc., Helsinn Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd.), defining and implementing the Group’s strategy. Our mission is to champion and support patients with cancer and chronic diseases at every stage of their journey, by providing them with the best medications and solutions based on their needs and preferences. Follow our LinkedIn page to stay updated with news from Helsinn Group! If you are interested in joining us, please visit our website (www.helsinn.com): applications should only be submitted via the appropriate country portal, available under “Careers – Join us” website section. * This account shall only be used to share news concerning Helsinn. We would like to emphasize that due to the highly regulated nature of the pharma industry, we cannot engage with you online in any discussions concerning our or other companies’ products and/or services, and/or treatment options. It is best to hold such discussions and to seek guidance privately from your healthcare professional.

Aktiia, now trading under Hilo, was established in 2018 to transform how blood pressure is measured and therefore managed. Hilo is transforming blood pressure monitoring with cuffless, AI-powered technology that delivers continuous, accessible insights for individuals and healthcare professionals. Our foundation model is trained on billions of optical signals and hundreds of millions of readings from over 120,000 users—one of the largest datasets in the field. Backed by a multidisciplinary team with deep expertise in biomedical signal processing, Hilo has contributed to over 120 peer-reviewed publications and holds more than 35 patents. Headquartered in Switzerland, we’re expanding globally to redefine how blood pressure is measured and managed.

Kuros Biosciences is a biotechnology company that specializes in providing superior biologics for better spinal fusions.

The first health wearable monitoring glucose non-invasively. New health insights are unlocked through real time combination of signals. Precision glucose measurements without piercing the skin. This is a world's first. Why glucose? Small irregularities in glucose metabolism compound over time. The progression from healthy to disease is often imperceptible. Awareness is a powerful tool for prevention.

Loop medical is developing a painless blood collection technology compatible with existing laboratory infrastructure.

medmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices. We occupy leading positions in the healthcare, consumer and industrial end-markets. Our customers benefit from a dedication to innovation and technological advancement that has resulted in over 900 active patents. Our 15 production sites worldwide together with our highly motivated and experienced team of over 1'900 employees provide our customers with uncompromising quality, proximity and agility. medmix is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: MEDX). www.medmix.swiss

We are a global oncology company working to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer through the development and commercialization of our innovative therapy, Tumor Treating Fields. Our commercialized products are approved in certain countries for the treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma and in the U.S. for the treatment of adult patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. We have ongoing or completed clinical trials investigating Tumor Treating Fields in brain metastases, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, liver cancer and gastric cancer. Headquartered in Switzerland, Novocure has U.S. operations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania. Additionally, Novocure has offices in Canada, Germany, Japan, Poland and Israel.

Novostia is a privately held medical device company developing an innovative artificial heart valve, designed for patients of any age, including children. Novostia endeavors to advance its technology to clinical trials and regulatory approvals to improve the quality of life of millions of people worldwide suffering from aortic and mitral valve disease. For more information please visite www.novostia.com

Sensimed SA, a Swiss company, has developed a unique technology platform on non-invasive soft contact lens-based solution. The first application, the SENSIMED Triggerfish®, provides an automated recording of continuous ocular dimensional change over 24 hours with the aim of revolutionizing glaucoma management enhancing personalization of patient care. The SENSIMED Triggerfish® received the CE mark in 2010 and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016. Since 2018 the device is registered in Japan at the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). Other non-invasive on-eye sensing applications are in development to provide clinically pertinent data with the same continuous monitoring approach. The Company is furthermore focused on expanding the knowledge of how this individual data can best be used in the clinical setting to deliver customized treatment. The data, analysed and modeled on an ongoing basis, is processed in an attempt to identify pathological patterns that can be used to differentiate indication, personalize treatment and assess efficacy of treatment. The Company is directly positioned at the convergence between devices, treatment and information. Sensimed believes that with this global knowledge-based approach it will be possible to provide valuable insights that allow ophthalmologists to better understand and treat glaucoma. Sensimed became a subsidiary of SEED CO., Ltd after the acquisition of a majority participation end of 2019.

United for global excellence in dentistry. Every vision has its story, and ours began more than 60 years ago. Since then, our innovations and achievements have become landmarks in dentistry worldwide. Straumann began as a family-owned institute, grew into a publicly-owned holding, and today comprises a number of leading and talented companies around the world. Our vision has always been to create more than just smiles, but lasting confidence for dentists, labs, patients, employees, partners, dental networks and the global community.