Biomet
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| Type | Private |
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| Founded | Warsaw, IN, USA (1977) |
| Headquarters |  Warsaw, IN, USA |
| Key people | Jeff Binder, CEO |
| Industry | Health Care |
| Products | Oxford Partial Knee, LactoSorb |
| Employees | 9,200 (2007) |
| Website | www.biomet.com |
Biomet, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer located in Warsaw, Indiana. The company specializes in reconstructive products for hips, knees and shoulders, fixation devices, orthopedic support devices, dental implants and operating room supplies.
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[edit] History
Biomet was established in 1977 and delivered its first hip replacement in 1978. In a September 2007 club deal the company was acquired by a consortium of private equity firms and ceased trading on NASDAQ.[1]
The four founders of Biomet were: Dane Miller, Ray Harroff, Niles Noblitt, and Jerry Ferguson.
American Gymnast, Mary Lou Retton sponsors Biomet, specifically the Oxford Partial Knee.
[edit] Biomet Microfixation
Biomet Microfixation is a subsidiary of Biomet that manufactures craniomaxillofacial products.[2]
Its products include LactoSorb, the first completely resorbable fixation system available in the U.S.[3], titanium plates and screws for craniomaxillofacial fixation, and instruments for craniomaxillofacial and orthopedic procedures.
The company's corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Florida.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Biomet official website
- Biomet Microfixation official website
- Biomet Directory of orthopedic surgeons who use Biomet products
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