ZimVie Announces A Strategic Distribution Agreement With Osstem Implant Co. To Further Expand Its Presence Into The Large, Growing Chinese Implant Market

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZimVie Inc. (NASDAQ:ZIMV), a global life sciences leader in the dental implant market, today announced a strategic distribution agreement with Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. ("Osstem Implant"), a leading dental solutions provider specializing in high-quality implants and integrated dental technologies globally. The agreement expands ZimVie's global presence to further penetrate the large, growing Chinese implant market—estimated at greater than 10 million units annually1—and enhance customer access to its innovative implant portfolio.

Osstem Implant is the market-leading provider of dental implants in China, with broad, established distribution channels. Since entering the Chinese market in 2006, Osstem has built a robust presence in over 90 cities and conducts nearly 500 clinical training sessions annually. This commitment to education, combined with high-quality products and extensive clinical validation, has earned Osstem strong trust among dental professionals and enabled the company to build a reliable and expansive distribution network. Under the agreement, Osstem Implant will have the exclusive commercial responsibility for ZimVie implant systems within the growing Chinese market, providing greater product selection for its vast customer base.

"Partnering with Osstem, a respected leader known for exceptional service and a strong portfolio of high-quality products, presents a superior opportunity for ZimVie to expand and grow in the Chinese market," said Vafa Jamali, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of ZimVie.

"We are excited to partner with ZimVie, a company with outstanding clinical expertise and technological excellence," said Michael Kim, Head of Osstem Implant's China operations. "This collaboration allows us to offer more choices to our dental customers and patients. Through our strong clinical education system and extensive sales network, we will continue working to ensure that more dentists and patients benefit from high-quality implant treatments."

The agreement reflects the strength and differentiation of ZimVie's premium implants, which are designed for precision, esthetics, and durability. It underscores the company's commitment to innovation, global expansion, and its vision of creating great customer experiences to become the preferred dental implant brand for clinicians and patients worldwide.