ZuriMED

UZH Spin-Off ZuriMED specializes in orthopedic biomechanics and biomaterials, developing innovative solutions designed to improve surgical procedures and patient recovery. Founded in 2009, the company has already brought several fully functional implants to the field, including the BTB Conversion Kit™, EndoCLIP™ and ZuriACL™.

Building on its expertise in orthopedic innovation, ZuriMED has developed the FiberLocker® System, a solution designed to address a major clinical challenge in rotator cuff repair. Rotator cuff tears are typically treated by reattaching the damaged tendon to the bone using sutures and bone anchors. However, the injured tendon tissue often has compromised structural integrity and may not withstand the forces exerted by the sutures. This can cause the sutures to cut through the tendon – a phenomenon known as «cheesewiring» – and contribute to postoperative retears.

The FiberLocker® System is designed to mechanically augment the rotator cuff repair, providing immediate structural support to the injured tendon following surgery. By reinforcing the tendon at the repair site, the technology aims to improve the stability of the reconstruction and support the healing process.

With FiberLocker®, ZuriMED continues its mission to translate advances in biomechanics and biomaterials into solutions for orthopedic surgery, addressing clinical challenges with the potential to improve outcomes for patients.