DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes

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Type	Subsidiary
Key people	Joaquin Duato (CEO of Johnson & Johnson)
Industry	Medical devices
Products	Orthopedic devices, trauma, spine, sports medicine
Website	[DePuy Synthes Official website]

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, 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 wide range of products and services across several key areas:

Joint Reconstruction

DePuy Synthes provides solutions for hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries. Their products include:

• Hip replacement systems
• Knee replacement systems
• Shoulder replacement systems

Trauma

The trauma division offers products for the treatment of fractures and other traumatic injuries. This includes:

• Plates and screws
• Intramedullary nails
• External fixation devices

Spine

DePuy Synthes Spine provides solutions for spinal disorders, including:

• Spinal fusion systems
• Non-fusion technologies
• Vertebral body replacement

Sports Medicine

The sports medicine division focuses on minimally invasive solutions for soft tissue repair, including:

• Arthroscopic instruments
• 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