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Oberdorf, Switzerland

Synthes Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 54

% Expired Patents = 7.4



Forward Citations = 5,421

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101 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Brian C Hodorek (9 out of 58 patents)

silverMedal Matt J Purdy (9 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal J Michael Wiater (9 out of 18 patents)

4.  Anand M Murthi (9 out of 18 patents)

5.  Matthew J Smith (9 out of 19 patents)

6.  Derek J Cuff (9 out of 18 patents)

7.  Andrew Jawa (9 out of 18 patents)

8.  Markus Windolf (6 out of 17 patents)

9.  Bernd Gutmann (5 out of 8 patents)

10.  Scott Lavoritano (5 out of 13 patents)

11.  Shahar Harari (4 out of 23 patents)

12.  Andreas Gamber (4 out of 4 patents)

13.  Oren Cohen (4 out of 5 patents)

14.  Robert Frigg (4 out of 149 patents)

15.  Michael Schuetz (4 out of 6 patents)


Core Competencies:
Bone Fixation
Surgical Power Drill
Orthopedic Implant
Fastener System
Surgical Instrument
Hybrid Saw Blade
Resorbable Fixation
Intramedullary Nail
Measurement Unit
Safety Mechanism
Compression Plate
Electro-Pen

54 patents:

1. 12727916 - Failure detection and sensor based control in a motorized bone fixation device (2026-09-08),
2. 12653579 - Alert processor for a bone fixation device (2026-06-16),
3. 12648778 - Surgical power drill including a measuring unit suitable for bone screw length determination (2026-06-09),
4. 12616505 - Accordion maneuver with a bone fixation device (2026-05-05),
5. 12600054 - Hybrid saw blade (2026-04-14),
6. 12239392 - Surgical tool and robotic system comprising such a surgical tool (2025-03-04),
7. 12220250 - User interface for strut device (2025-02-11),
8. 12004755 - Surgical power drill including a measuring unit suitable for bone screw length determination (2024-06-11),
9. 11986357 - Surgical instrument handle with implant sizing feature and method of using (2024-05-21),
10. 11893737 - Hinge detection for orthopedic fixation (2024-02-06),
11. 11857204 - Surgical instrument (2024-01-02),
12. 11850157 - Radial head orthopedic implant apparatus and method of using same (2023-12-26),
13. 11844530 - Saw gear set (2023-12-19),
14. 11813166 - Trial radial head implant (2023-11-14),
15. 11766333 - Radial head orthopedic implant apparatus and method of using same (2023-09-26),
Company Overview
Synthes GmbH, headquartered in Oberdorf, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of orthopedic devices. The company focuses on innovative solutions for bone fixation, including surgical power drills, orthopedic implants, and advanced fastener systems. Synthes is recognized for its contributions to surgical instruments and hybrid saw blades, as well as resorbable fixation technologies and intramedullary nails. Its commitment to enhancing surgical outcomes positions it as a leader in the orthopedic field.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

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54 Patents

#1 in Oberdorf

#277 in Switzerland

#13,126 in the World

Oberdorf, CH
Oberdorf, Switzerland

Synthes Gmbh

Forward Citations = 5,421

101 inventors:

goldMedal Brian C Hodorek (9 out of 58 patents)

silverMedal Matt J Purdy (9 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal J Michael Wiater (9 out of 18 patents)

4.  Anand M Murthi (9 out of 18 patents)

5.  Matthew J Smith (9 out of 19 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Synthes Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/synthes

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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