Our Story.
Born in New Zealand. Leading the world since 2007.
The OSSIS story begins in New Zealand with our founders’ vision to advance the custom implant industry where traditional off-the-shelf solutions were failing surgeons and their patients.
1996
Our first 3D implant.
Tool maker Paul Morrison and orthopaedic surgeon James Burn designed and fabricated a custom hemi pelvis implant for a patient facing a hindquarter amputation. The solution allowed her to continue working and raising her family, achieving a life-changing outcome from a patient-specific implant.
1998
New Zealand’s first 3D printer.
Our founders were instrumental in setting up New Zealand’s first 3D printer for anatomical models. The patient scan data was used to create models which the implant was then accurately built on.
2007
The first 3D printed titanium custom implant.
Paul and James printed our first custom titanium implant, but it was still early days for the business. As a team of just two engineers, we only produced 5-6 implants per year for patients in New Zealand.
2011
OSSIS emerges from the rubble.
When the Christchurch earthquakes tore through our original premises, it was make or break time for the company. Gathering all the materials that could be saved, a new office was found. Relaunching under the name OSSIS marked the start of a new era of implant technology.
2014
We enter the Australian market.
OSSIS received ISO13485 certification and we delivered our first solution in Australia. Focusing on revision cases, we started collaborating with surgeons to enhance our process and solutions.
2016
Surgeons embrace our oncology solutions.
With a growing portfolio of successful cases and a network of surgeons choosing OSSIS for revision solutions, oncology surgeons began to use our rapid implant technology for tumour and sarcoma patients. These relationships were pivotal in advancing our ability to deliver life-changing results.
2017
A growing team with global reach.
OSSIS grew to a larger team of engineers, clinical specialists, and managers, positioned on the pulse of the orthopaedic devices market. Our team enhanced our production process and nurtured our increasing relationships with surgeons around the world. Partnering with selected distributors, and engaging manufacturing partners in Europe and the USA, cemented our global reach.
2019
We move into the Northern Hemisphere.
On the back of successful patient outcomes in Australasia, surgeons began using OSSIS’ custom implants in Europe and also the USA (through compassionate access).
2021
We appoint world's largest pure orthopaedic company as our distributor.
OSSIS appoints Zimmer Biomet as its exclusive distributor in the Asia Pacific for custom 3D printed titanium hip replacement joints. With over 90 years in the industry, the US-based multinational is a driving force in musculoskeletal healthcare with an extensive surgeon network across the Asia Pacific region.
2023
We become part of Zimmer Biomet.
On 1st May, Zimmer Biomet, a global technology leader, announced a definitive agreement to acquire OSSIS. With a 90+ year legacy of innovation and success, Zimmer Biomet solutions are used in 100+ countries.
Changing lives.
Our mission is twofold: we empower surgeons with innovative, once in a lifetime solutions; and we enable patients to enjoy a better quality of life than previously possible.
The OSSIS process involves the collaborative development of a custom design for each implant, and world-class 3D printing technology to manufacture and deliver a solution in a timeframe that has made us the global leader in our industry.
OSSIS is now a part of Zimmer Biomet.
As a revolutionary orthopaedic provider and industry leader, Zimmer Biomet shares our ethos of innovative technology, custom solutions, and proven results.
Our partnership with Zimmer Biomet enhances our ability to support surgeons and patients, and creates a network of cutting-edge technology and expert capability.
With a powerful process and dynamic product capability, we're committed to aiding surgical success and enabling life-changing results.
The OSSIS collaborative development process and our world-class 3D printing capabilities enable us to manufacture and deliver custom solutions in a timeframe other providers can't match.
By ensuring a supportive and open conversation with surgeons throughout the design and development process, and even in the theatre and throughout post-operative care, OSSIS custom implants are the perfect solution for even the most complex acetabular and oncology cases.
“Everything is more defined using the OSSIS method. The initial contact is excellent, the process of getting information to OSSIS is easy, communicating with the engineers can be done simply, and the preoperative 3D prints allow us to plan more effectively.”