Heraeus Kulzer LLC

Biomet designs, manufactures and markets a range of medications for musculoskeletal-related complications. The company s product portfolio includes reconstructive products, including orthopedic joint replacement devices, dental reconstructive implants, and bone cements and accessories. It serves clients in more than 100 countries in Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Europe. Biomet also offers a selection of electrical bone growth stimulators and internal and external orthopedic fixation devices. The company provides fluid management products under the trade names of ArthroSorb, AquaLoc, Absorb-O-Mat and PowerPump. In addition, it offers pediatric femoral locking nails to address pediatric femur fractures in children. Biomet has annual sales of over $2 billion. The company s subsidiaries include Biomet 3i and Biomet Microfixation.

Stryker Instruments specializes in creating instruments that make surgery more efficient, reduce trauma and improve techniques. It offers a range of innovative operating room products, ranging from power tools to advanced systems for waste management, irrigation, personal protection and pain management. Stryker Instruments is a part of Stryker, which is a global leader in the medical technology industry. Founded in 1941, Stryker employs 15,000 people worldwide. It offers implants, pain pumps, cameras, triathlon knee components, bone substitutes, microdissection needles, endoscopes and patient handling equipment.