Zimmer GmbH (Zimmer Biomet Switzerland)
Zimmer GmbH (Zimmer Biomet Switzerland) is a Swiss MedTech company based in Winterthur (Zurich). It holds no Swissmedic authorisations for human medicines of its own and is listed here as a MedTech.
Key facts
| Sector | MedTech |
|---|---|
| City | Winterthur |
| Canton | Zurich |
| Authorisation holder | No |
| Medicines | Not available |
| Founded | Not available |
| Employees | 201-1000 |
| Parent group | Zimmer Biomet Holdings |
| Activity | orthopaedic implants for hip, knee and extremity reconstruction |
| Website | zimmerbiomet.com |
Medicines authorised in Switzerland
No medicine authorisation
Zimmer GmbH (Zimmer Biomet Switzerland) 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 Zimmer GmbH (Zimmer Biomet Switzerland) have authorised in Switzerland?
Zimmer GmbH (Zimmer Biomet Switzerland) holds no Swissmedic authorisations for human medicines (as of 1 September 2026). The company is listed here as a MedTech business.
Where is Zimmer GmbH (Zimmer Biomet Switzerland) based?
The Swiss location recorded for Zimmer GmbH (Zimmer Biomet Switzerland) is Winterthur, Zurich.
Is Zimmer GmbH (Zimmer Biomet Switzerland) a Swissmedic authorisation holder?
No. Zimmer GmbH (Zimmer Biomet Switzerland) 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.