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{{Infobox company
[[File:DePuy Headquarters.png|thumb]] DePuy Synthes
| name = DePuy Synthes
| logo = DePuy Synthes logo.png
| type = Subsidiary
| industry = Medical devices
| founded = 1895
| founder = Revra DePuy
| headquarters = Warsaw, Indiana, United States
| key_people = [[Joaquin Duato]] (CEO of [[Johnson & Johnson]])
| products = Orthopedic devices, trauma, spine, sports medicine
| parent = [[Johnson & Johnson]]
| website = [https://www.jnjmedicaldevices.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes DePuy Synthes]
}}


'''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.
DePuy Synthes is a prominent company in the field of medical devices, specializing in orthopedic and neurosurgical solutions. It is a subsidiary of [[Johnson & Johnson]], one of the largest healthcare companies in the world. DePuy Synthes provides a comprehensive range of products and services for joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools, and biomaterials.


==History==
== History ==
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]].
DePuy Synthes was formed through the merger of DePuy, Inc. and Synthes, Inc. in 2012. DePuy, founded in 1895 by Revra DePuy in Warsaw, Indiana, was one of the first companies to develop orthopedic products. Synthes, founded in 1960 by Dr. Hansjörg Wyss, was a leader in trauma and spine products. The merger combined the strengths of both companies, creating a global leader in the orthopedic and neurosurgical markets.


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.
== Product Lines ==


==Products and Services==
=== Joint Reconstruction ===
DePuy Synthes offers a wide range of products and services across several key areas:
DePuy Synthes offers a wide range of products for joint reconstruction, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Their innovations in this area aim to improve patient outcomes and enhance the longevity of implants.


===Joint Reconstruction===
=== Trauma ===
DePuy Synthes provides solutions for hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries. Their products include:
The trauma division provides solutions for the treatment of fractures and other traumatic injuries. This includes a variety of plates, screws, and intramedullary nails designed to stabilize and support bone healing.
* [[Hip replacement]] systems
* [[Knee replacement]] systems
* Shoulder replacement systems


===Trauma===
=== Spine ===
The trauma division offers products for the treatment of fractures and other traumatic injuries. This includes:
In the spine segment, DePuy Synthes offers products for the treatment of spinal disorders, including degenerative disc disease, deformities, and trauma. Their portfolio includes spinal fusion systems, minimally invasive surgery solutions, and motion preservation technologies.
* Plates and screws
* Intramedullary nails
* External fixation devices


===Spine===
=== Sports Medicine ===
DePuy Synthes Spine provides solutions for spinal disorders, including:
DePuy Synthes provides a range of products for the treatment of sports-related injuries, focusing on minimally invasive techniques to repair and reconstruct soft tissues such as ligaments and tendons.
* Spinal fusion systems
* Non-fusion technologies
* Vertebral body replacement


===Sports Medicine===
=== Cranio-Maxillofacial ===
The sports medicine division focuses on minimally invasive solutions for soft tissue repair, including:
The cranio-maxillofacial division offers solutions for the treatment of conditions affecting the skull, face, and jaw. This includes products for trauma, orthognathic surgery, and reconstruction.
* Arthroscopic instruments
* Suture anchors
* Meniscal repair devices


===Cranio-Maxillofacial===
=== Power Tools ===
This division offers products for the treatment of cranial and facial conditions, including:
DePuy Synthes also manufactures a variety of power tools used in orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, designed to enhance precision and efficiency in the operating room.
* Plates and screws for cranial fixation
* Mandibular reconstruction systems


===Power Tools===
=== Biomaterials ===
DePuy Synthes also provides a range of power tools used in orthopedic surgeries, such as:
The company provides biomaterials that support bone healing and regeneration, including bone graft substitutes and cements.
* Drills
* Saws
* Reamers


===Biomaterials===
== Research and Development ==
The biomaterials division focuses on products that support bone healing and regeneration, including:
DePuy Synthes invests heavily in research and development to innovate and improve their product offerings. They collaborate with surgeons, researchers, and academic institutions to advance the field of orthopedics and neurosurgery.
* Bone graft substitutes
* Bone cements


==Research and Development==
== Global Presence ==
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.
With a presence in over 60 countries, DePuy Synthes serves a global market. Their extensive distribution network and commitment to quality make them a trusted partner for healthcare providers worldwide.


==Controversies==
== 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.
Like many companies in the medical device industry, DePuy Synthes has faced legal challenges and controversies, particularly related to product recalls and litigation over implant failures. The company has worked to address these issues through rigorous testing and quality assurance processes.


==Also see==
== Also see ==
* [[Johnson & Johnson]]
* [[Johnson & Johnson]]
* [[Orthopedic surgery]]
* [[Orthopedic surgery]]
* [[Neurosurgery]]
* [[Medical device]]
* [[Medical device]]
* [[Hip replacement]]
* [[Joint replacement]]
* [[Spinal fusion]]


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[[Category:Medical device companies]]
[[Category:Orthopedic companies]]
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[[Category:Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries]]
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[[Category:Companies established in 1895]]

Revision as of 00:47, 9 December 2024

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DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a prominent company in the field of medical devices, specializing in orthopedic and neurosurgical solutions. It is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, one of the largest healthcare companies in the world. DePuy Synthes provides a comprehensive range of products and services for joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools, and biomaterials.

History

DePuy Synthes was formed through the merger of DePuy, Inc. and Synthes, Inc. in 2012. DePuy, founded in 1895 by Revra DePuy in Warsaw, Indiana, was one of the first companies to develop orthopedic products. Synthes, founded in 1960 by Dr. Hansjörg Wyss, was a leader in trauma and spine products. The merger combined the strengths of both companies, creating a global leader in the orthopedic and neurosurgical markets.

Product Lines

Joint Reconstruction

DePuy Synthes offers a wide range of products for joint reconstruction, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Their innovations in this area aim to improve patient outcomes and enhance the longevity of implants.

Trauma

The trauma division provides solutions for the treatment of fractures and other traumatic injuries. This includes a variety of plates, screws, and intramedullary nails designed to stabilize and support bone healing.

Spine

In the spine segment, DePuy Synthes offers products for the treatment of spinal disorders, including degenerative disc disease, deformities, and trauma. Their portfolio includes spinal fusion systems, minimally invasive surgery solutions, and motion preservation technologies.

Sports Medicine

DePuy Synthes provides a range of products for the treatment of sports-related injuries, focusing on minimally invasive techniques to repair and reconstruct soft tissues such as ligaments and tendons.

Cranio-Maxillofacial

The cranio-maxillofacial division offers solutions for the treatment of conditions affecting the skull, face, and jaw. This includes products for trauma, orthognathic surgery, and reconstruction.

Power Tools

DePuy Synthes also manufactures a variety of power tools used in orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, designed to enhance precision and efficiency in the operating room.

Biomaterials

The company provides biomaterials that support bone healing and regeneration, including bone graft substitutes and cements.

Research and Development

DePuy Synthes invests heavily in research and development to innovate and improve their product offerings. They collaborate with surgeons, researchers, and academic institutions to advance the field of orthopedics and neurosurgery.

Global Presence

With a presence in over 60 countries, DePuy Synthes serves a global market. Their extensive distribution network and commitment to quality make them a trusted partner for healthcare providers worldwide.

Controversies

Like many companies in the medical device industry, DePuy Synthes has faced legal challenges and controversies, particularly related to product recalls and litigation over implant failures. The company has worked to address these issues through rigorous testing and quality assurance processes.

Also see

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