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{{Infobox Company
| name = DePuy Synthes
| name = DePuy Synthes
| logo = DePuy Synthes logo.png
| logo =  
| type = Subsidiary
| type = Subsidiary
| industry = Medical devices
| industry = Medical Devices
| founded = 1895
| founded = 1895
| founder = Revra DePuy
| founder = Revra DePuy
| headquarters = Warsaw, Indiana, United States
| headquarters = Warsaw, Indiana, United States
| key_people = [[Joaquin Duato]] (CEO of [[Johnson & Johnson]])
| key_people =  
| products = Orthopedic devices, trauma, spine, sports medicine
| products = Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Devices
| parent = [[Johnson & Johnson]]
| parent = [[Johnson & Johnson]]
| website = [https://www.jnjmedicaldevices.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes DePuy Synthes]
| website = [https://www.jnjmedicaldevices.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes DePuy Synthes]
}}
}}
[[File:DePuy Synthes logo.svg|DePuy Synthes logo|thumb]]
'''DePuy Synthes''' is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of [[orthopedic]] and [[neurosurgical]] devices. It is a subsidiary of [[Johnson & Johnson]], one of the largest healthcare companies in the world.


'''DePuy Synthes''' is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of orthopedic and neurological medical devices. It is a subsidiary of [[Johnson & Johnson]], one of the largest healthcare companies in the world. DePuy Synthes offers a comprehensive portfolio of products for joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools, and biomaterials.
== History ==
DePuy was founded in 1895 by Revra DePuy in [[Warsaw, Indiana]]. The company initially focused on manufacturing fiber splints to set fractures. Over the years, DePuy expanded its product line to include a wide range of orthopedic devices.


==History==
In 1998, DePuy was acquired by [[Johnson & Johnson]], further expanding its reach and capabilities in the medical device industry. In 2012, DePuy merged with [[Synthes]], a Swiss company known for its trauma products, to form DePuy Synthes.
DePuy was founded in 1895 by Revra DePuy in Warsaw, Indiana, as a company focused on manufacturing fiber splints to set fractures. Over the years, DePuy expanded its product line to include a wide range of orthopedic devices. In 1998, DePuy was acquired by [[Johnson & Johnson]].


In 2012, Johnson & Johnson acquired Synthes, a Swiss company specializing in trauma and spine products, and merged it with DePuy to form DePuy Synthes. This merger created one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the orthopedic and neurological device industry.
== Products and Services ==
DePuy Synthes offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the treatment of [[musculoskeletal]] conditions. These include:


==Products and Services==
* [[Joint Reconstruction]]: Products for [[hip]], [[knee]], and [[shoulder]] replacement surgeries.
DePuy Synthes offers a wide range of products and services across several key areas:
* [[Trauma]]: Devices for the surgical treatment of bone fractures.
* [[Spine]]: Solutions for spinal disorders, including [[degenerative disc disease]] and [[scoliosis]].
* [[Sports Medicine]]: Products for the repair and reconstruction of soft tissue injuries.
* [[Craniomaxillofacial]]: Devices for the treatment of conditions affecting the [[skull]], [[jaw]], and [[face]].
* [[Power Tools]]: Surgical power tools for orthopedic procedures.


===Joint Reconstruction===
== Research and Development ==
DePuy Synthes provides solutions for hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries. Their products include:
DePuy Synthes is committed to advancing the field of orthopedic and neurosurgical care through continuous research and development. The company collaborates with leading surgeons and researchers to develop innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes.
* [[Hip replacement]] systems
* [[Knee replacement]] systems
* Shoulder replacement systems


===Trauma===
== Corporate Responsibility ==
The trauma division offers products for the treatment of fractures and other traumatic injuries. This includes:
As part of [[Johnson & Johnson]], DePuy Synthes adheres to high standards of corporate responsibility. The company is dedicated to ethical business practices, sustainability, and improving global health.
* Plates and screws
* Intramedullary nails
* External fixation devices


===Spine===
== See Also ==
DePuy Synthes Spine provides solutions for spinal disorders, including:
* [[Orthopedic Surgery]]
* Spinal fusion systems
* [[Neurosurgery]]
* Non-fusion technologies
* [[Medical Device]]
* Vertebral body replacement
* [[Johnson & Johnson]]


===Sports Medicine===
== References ==
The sports medicine division focuses on minimally invasive solutions for soft tissue repair, including:
* [https://www.jnjmedicaldevices.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes Official DePuy Synthes Website]
* Arthroscopic instruments
* [https://www.jnj.com/ Johnson & Johnson]
* Suture anchors
* Meniscal repair devices
 
===Cranio-Maxillofacial===
This division offers products for the treatment of cranial and facial conditions, including:
* Plates and screws for cranial fixation
* Mandibular reconstruction systems
 
===Power Tools===
DePuy Synthes also provides a range of power tools used in orthopedic surgeries, such as:
* Drills
* Saws
* Reamers
 
===Biomaterials===
The biomaterials division focuses on products that support bone healing and regeneration, including:
* Bone graft substitutes
* Bone cements
 
==Research and Development==
DePuy Synthes invests heavily in research and development to innovate and improve their product offerings. The company collaborates with surgeons, researchers, and academic institutions to advance the field of orthopedic and neurological surgery.
 
==Controversies==
DePuy Synthes has faced several controversies, particularly related to product recalls and legal issues. Notably, the company recalled its ASR hip replacement system in 2010 due to high failure rates, leading to numerous lawsuits and settlements.
 
==Also see==
* [[Johnson & Johnson]]
* [[Orthopedic surgery]]
* [[Medical device]]
* [[Hip replacement]]
* [[Spinal fusion]]


{{Medical devices}}
== External Links ==
{{Johnson & Johnson}}
* [https://www.jnjmedicaldevices.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes DePuy Synthes on Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices]


[[Category:Medical device manufacturers]]
[[Category:Medical Device Companies]]
[[Category:Orthopedic companies]]
[[Category:Orthopedic Companies]]
[[Category:Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries]]
[[Category:Neurosurgical Companies]]
[[Category:Johnson & Johnson Subsidiaries]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1895]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1895]]
[[Category:Companies based in Indiana]]

Latest revision as of 17:44, 13 March 2025


DePuy Synthes







TypeSubsidiary
IndustryMedical Devices
ProductsOrthopedic and Neurosurgical Devices
Website[DePuy Synthes Official website]


File:DePuy Synthes logo.svg
DePuy Synthes logo

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of orthopedic and neurosurgical devices. It is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, one of the largest healthcare companies in the world.

History[edit]

DePuy was founded in 1895 by Revra DePuy in Warsaw, Indiana. The company initially focused on manufacturing fiber splints to set fractures. Over the years, DePuy expanded its product line to include a wide range of orthopedic devices.

In 1998, DePuy was acquired by Johnson & Johnson, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the medical device industry. In 2012, DePuy merged with Synthes, a Swiss company known for its trauma products, to form DePuy Synthes.

Products and Services[edit]

DePuy Synthes offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. These include:

Research and Development[edit]

DePuy Synthes is committed to advancing the field of orthopedic and neurosurgical care through continuous research and development. The company collaborates with leading surgeons and researchers to develop innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes.

Corporate Responsibility[edit]

As part of Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Synthes adheres to high standards of corporate responsibility. The company is dedicated to ethical business practices, sustainability, and improving global health.

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

External Links[edit]