DePuy Synthes (Synthes GmbH)
DePuy Synthes (Synthes GmbH) is a Swiss MedTech company based in Zuchwil (Solothurn). It holds no Swissmedic authorisations for human medicines of its own and is listed here as a MedTech.
Key facts
| Sector | MedTech |
|---|---|
| City | Zuchwil |
| Canton | Solothurn |
| Authorisation holder | No |
| Medicines | Not available |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Employees | 1001-5000 |
| Parent group | Johnson & Johnson |
| Activity | trauma and orthopaedic implants, plating and power tools |
| Website | jnjmedtech.com |
Medicines authorised in Switzerland
No medicine authorisation
DePuy Synthes (Synthes GmbH) is not recorded as an authorisation holder for human medicines with Swissmedic. That is normal for device manufacturers, contract manufacturers, wholesalers, laboratories and consultancies.
Medical devices under the MedDO: implants, diagnostics, injection systems, hearing aids.
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines does DePuy Synthes (Synthes GmbH) have authorised in Switzerland?
DePuy Synthes (Synthes GmbH) holds no Swissmedic authorisations for human medicines (as of 1 September 2026). The company is listed here as a MedTech business.
Where is DePuy Synthes (Synthes GmbH) based?
The Swiss location recorded for DePuy Synthes (Synthes GmbH) is Zuchwil, Solothurn.
Is DePuy Synthes (Synthes GmbH) a Swissmedic authorisation holder?
No. DePuy Synthes (Synthes GmbH) does not appear as an authorisation holder in the Swissmedic list. To reach the Swiss market, a foreign manufacturer needs an authorisation holder domiciled or represented in Switzerland.