Arthrex, Inc.

Arthrex, Inc. is a privately held medical device company that develops and manufactures minimally invasive orthopedic devices and provides surgical training and medical education for healthcare professionals. Founded in 1981 in Munich, Germany, the family business began with three minimally invasive orthopedic products and now employs around 7,000 people, serving more than 80 countries over a operating history of more than 40 years.

Its work spans arthroscopy, sports medicine, trauma, spine, cardiothoracic surgery, orthobiologics and arthroplasty. The company develops more than 1,000 new products a year, covering surgical devices and tools across those disciplines. Alongside the product portfolio, Arthrex runs medical education and training programmes delivered through more than 160 surgical training labs, where some 62,000 healthcare professionals are trained annually.

The company describes its mission as Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better® and cites a core value of Making People Better, with an emphasis on helping patients recover faster and return to active lifestyles. Other stated commitments include an uncompromising focus on quality and support for employees and communities worldwide.