WARSAW, IN., (September 27, 2007) - As part of an industry-wide settlement affecting the five major orthopaedics manufacturers, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has entered into an agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office that resolves a previously reported government investigation into sales practices in the orthopaedics industry. Terms of the agreement were announced today by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey.
DePuy Orthopaedics Unveils New Technologies through Company’s State-of-the-Art Facility: The Innovation Zone
WARSAW, IN (June 16, 2008) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) has unveiled several new technologies through the company’s state-of-the-art facility, the Innovation Zone (i-Zone). These technologies are engineered to speed patient recovery, enhance operating room efficiency, and further improve long-term results.
Carl Basamania, M.D. to Perform Reverse Shoulder Procedure via Live Webcast on April 30, 2008
WARSAW, IN (March 20, 2008) – On April 30, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, surgeons and others are invited to join Carl Basamania, M.D., as he performs a shoulder replacement with the Delta Xtend™ Reverse Shoulder System from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. at North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. DePuy is making the broadcast available for free via www.OR-Live.com.
WARSAW, IN (March 20, 2008) – On April 17, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, surgeons and others are welcome to virtually scrub in with Gerald Williams, MD, to perform a shoulder replacement with the Global® AP® Shoulder System from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. DePuy Orthopaedics is making the broadcast available for free via www.OR-Live.com.
DePuy Orthopaedics Launches Pinnacle® Hip Solutions with TrueGlide™ Technology
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – (March 5, 2008) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a global leader in devices for joint replacement, today announced the launch of Pinnacle® Hip Solutions with TrueGlide™ technology, a portfolio of high performance instruments, advanced implants, materials and solutions. Pinnacle Hip Solutions products are designed to promote pain relief and a smooth range-of-motion.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – (MARCH 5, 2008) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a global leader in devices for joint replacement, today announced the launch of new products in its portfolio of Sigma® Knee products that offer surgeons the ability to select from a wide range of instruments and implants based on a spectrum of patient needs and their own surgical preferences.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – (MARCH 5, 2008) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a global leader in devices for orthopaedic trauma, today announced the launch of Small Fragment, Large Fragment and Distal Tibia Anatomic Locked Plating Systems (A.L.P.S.) at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting, as it moves forward with a new three-year plan to become a leader in the orthopaedic trauma marketplace.
WARSAW (February 22, 2008) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is making a major investment in Ivy Tech Community College-Warsaw’s future as an educational leader in the community. DePuy U.S. President, David Floyd, said the company is investing $250,000 in Ivy Tech’s capital campaign to raise $2.8 million for land acquisition, equipment and technology for a new campus in Warsaw.
WARSAW (February 8, 2008) – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has presented DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. with an award for achieving membership into Indiana's Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). DePuy has earned entry into this prestigious program by agreeing to contribute to continuous environmental improvements and demonstrate compliance with environmental laws.
WARSAW (January 21, 2008) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is donating a substantial amount of funds and staff to help rebuild portions of New Orleans City Park that were damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Several hundred employees and sales representatives who are attending DePuy’s annual sales meeting are donating their time to participate in this important restoration project.
WARSAW, IN (January 7, 2008) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. announced continued expansion of its online education opportunities for the millions of Americans who seek information about joint replacement each year. Four extensive patient web sites – JointReplacement.com, MyShoulderReplacement.com, MyAnkleReplacement.com, and FingerReplacement.com – provide joint replacement patients with a broad range of resources from mobility assessment tools to surgical options and recovery information, as well as linking to an online discussion group for peer-to-peer support.
WARSAW (December 28, 2007) – Governor Mitch Daniels and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) have announced that DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has achieved membership into Indiana's Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). DePuy has earned entry into this prestigious program by agreeing to contribute to continuous environmental improvements and demonstrate exceptional compliance with environmental laws.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (December 17, 2007) – The Indiana Water Environment Association (IWEA) recently presented Tom Till and Steve Schroedl of DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., the “John M. Craddock Award.” The John M. Craddock Award is presented to an individual or company that has made an outstanding contribution in the field of industrial wastewater treatment.
WARSAW, IN (November 29, 2007) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., today announced that Gription™ Porous Coating, a proprietary cement less implant interface engineered to enhance fixation and maximize tissue ingrowth,1 has received 510(k) clearance from thus. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use on the company’s proven Pinnacle® Acetabular Cup System. This regulatory clearance has paved the way for an immediate product launch in the United States.
WARSAW, IN – (November 6, 2007) DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has announced the
launch of computer software designed to significantly enhance the field of computer assisted knee replacement surgery. The Ci™ Essential Knee
System is computer software that provides surgeons with a three-dimensional view of the knee joint to help accurately align implants during knee replacement surgery.
WARSAW, IN – (October 4, 2007) Mobile bearing knee implants can be successfully used in a wide range of deformed knees, restoring normal alignment in 95.6% of patients with the most severe cases, according to a new study published in the August issue of The Knee, an international peer-reviewed journal. This new data provides surgeons with some of the most comprehensive evidence of the efficacy of using cementless, mobile-bearing knee implants for patients with varus or valgus deformity.
WARSAW, IN – (SEPTEMBER 27, 2007) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a global leader in devices for joint replacement, has File Named David Floyd its new U.S. president, the company announced today.
WARSAW, IN– (September 25, 2007) A systematic review of intermediate and long term outcomes of total ankle replacement shows that excellent or good results were seen in 82% of cases using second-generation ankle implants, compared to 72% of cases that used the traditional procedure of fusing the ankle. In addition, the ankle-replacement procedure resulted in a lower revision rate than the fusion procedure, according to the study.
WARSAW, IN (September 5, 2007) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., announced that the company’s Premarket Approval Application (PMA) submission for the DePuy ASR™ Hip Surface Replacement System has been accepted for filing by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
WARSAW, IN (August 23, 2007) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., has announced a new option for restoring hip mobility in patients who require total hip replacement: the Pinnacle® Acetabular Cup System AltrX™ hip bearing. This system provides advanced technology for recreating the natural ball and socket joint of the hip to help increase joint stability, range of motion and longevity.1, 2
WARSAW, IN – (August 17, 2007) On Friday, August 17, 2007, a doctor from West Africa, Dr. Olabisi Claudius-Cole, will share with DePuy Orthopaedics’ employees how hip and knee replacement surgeries will allow her to return to her war-torn country to keep her health clinic alive.
WARSAW, IN – (August 17, 2007) As part of an initiative to address demographic disparities in health care, Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, Chair of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department at the University of Virginia, will address DePuy employees about how to remedy racial disparities in health.
WARSAW, IN (August 10, 2007) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. announced an advancement in online education for the more than 200,000 Americans who undergo hip replacement each year.1 This extensive patient web site, hipreplacement.com, provides hip pain patients with a broad range of resources from mobility assessment tools to surgical options and recovery information, as well as linking to an online discussion group for peer-to-peer support.
WARSAW, IN (August 2, 2007) – Specialized femoral components used in revision hip replacement surgery have shown to be reliable over spans of 20 years or more, according to new long-term study published in The Journal of Arthroplasty.1
WARSAW, INDIANA (July 20, 2007) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., has announced a new option for treating hip fractures: the Peak Fx™ Hip Plate System. This new technology stabilizes the hip fracture while sparing the surrounding tissues, which may support a faster recovery and rehabilitation.
WARSAW, IN (July 10, 2007) -- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. announced the launch of anew implant system that offers hope for patients with debilitating shoulder problems and further enhances DePuy’s position in the worldwide orthopaedic shoulder-implant market.
WARSAW, IN – (July 27, 2007) DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has announced the launch of computer software designed to significantly enhance the field of computer-assisted hip replacement surgery. This advanced technology lets surgeons visualize parts of the patient’s anatomy that are not visible through the incision, without the need for CT or fluoroscopy, saving hundreds of dollars and enhancing implant positioning. The technology will become available to surgeons in September 2007.
Warsaw, IN (June 2007) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., has announced a new option for restoring hip mobility in patients who require total hip replacement: the Pinnacle® Acetabular Cup System Ultamet® XL hip bearing. This system provides advanced technology for recreating the natural ball and socket joint of the hip to help increase joint stability, range of motion and longevity.1, 2
WARSAW, IN (May 2007)- A technology used to treat fractured spines has shown to be an effective option for difficult-to-treat leg fractures around the knee, according to new research published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Warsaw, IN (January 19, 2006) --- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Hand Innovations LLC, a privately held manufacturer of widely used fracture fixation products for the upper extremities. The acquisition provides DePuy Orthopaedics with leading technology in the plating business, the fastest growing and most under penetrated segment of the worldwide extremities market.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. and Mizuho OSI Announce Comprehensive Education and Training Program for Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement
WARSAW (June 18, 2008) -- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. and Mizuho OSI have announced a training and education collaboration. This collaboration will offer surgeons comprehensive education and training on the Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement.
Latest Design Brings Increased Flexion to the World’s First and Leading Mobile Bearing Total Knee System
WARSAW, IN (September 12, 2008) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., announced that the company has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the LCS® Complete™ RPS Flexion Knee. The LCS Complete RPS Flexion Knee offers today’s high demand patients the potential for increased flexion based upon a proven knee system with 30 years of clinical success.
Company Hosts Dedication Ceremony to Honor Military
WARSAW, IN (November 10, 2008) - DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is unveiling the company’s Freedom Hall in a dedication ceremony on Monday, November 10, 2008, at the company's Warsaw facility. Through digital displays and artwork, Freedom Hall will honor all branches of the military, and pay tribute to DePuy employees and their family members with military service.
New Hip Stem Engineered to Preserve Patient’s Bone
WARSAW, IN (November 18, 2008) – In a live Internet web cast on November 20, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Daniel Gannon, M.D., will perform a direct Anterior Approach total hip arthroplasty (THA) with the Tri-Lock® Bone Preservation Hip Stem. The Tri-Lock Hip System is a new taperedwedge titanium stem from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. that is engineered to help preserve the patient’s bone as compared to a traditional dual tapered stem.
Retrospective Multi-Center Study Shows 95.6% Overall Survivorship for Second-Generation Sigma® Knee System at 10 Years
WARSAW, IN (January 9, 2009) - According to a retrospective multi-center study published in the December 2008 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British edition), the second-generation Sigma® Knee System from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. yielded a 10-year survivorship of 97.2% excluding infection-related revisions, and a 95.6% overall survivorship at 10 years. The new data provides surgeons with evidence of the durability of the Sigma Knee System.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. to Work with the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation to Fund Fellowships and Residency Programs
WARSAW, IN, and ROSEMONT, IL (January 9, 2009) – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) has reached an agreement with the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) to provide funding to OREF in support of graduate medical education, including fellowship programs and special projects designed to enhance the residency experience for orthopaedic residents. As a result of this agreement, DePuy will provide funding for post-graduate clinical and research fellowships in a number of orthopaedic arthroplasty sub-specialty areas, including hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, and trauma, as well as other areas.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Introduces New Metal Head for Hip, Significantly Reduces Wear and Potential for Ion Release
LAS VEGAS, NV – February 25, 2009 – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy), a global leader in devices for joint replacement and trauma, today announced the launch of the aSphere™ M-Spec Femoral Head, a new metal hip bearing option that potentially reduces cumulative wear by 80 percent and associated ion release by 77 percent compared with conventional metal-on-metal technology. The announcement was made here at the 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Anatomic Locked Plating Systems (A.L.P.S.) for Trauma Now Available for Hand and Distal Fibula Fractures
LAS VEGAS, NV – February 25, 2009 – DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. (DePuy), a global leader in devices for joint replacement and trauma, today announced the launch of the Anatomic Locked Plating Systems (A.L.P.S.) for Hand and Distal Fibula Fractures, here at the 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Sigma Knee Portfolio Advances Options with New High Flexion Partial and Total Knee Solutions
Sigma® High Performance Partial Knee System Includes Company’s First Bicompartmental Solution
Sigma® CR150 is Company’s First High Flexion, Cruciate-Retaining Knee
TruMatch™ Personalized Solutions Provides Unique Advantages in Customized Patient Instrumentation for Knee Replacement
LAS VEGAS, NV – February 25, 2009 – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy), a global leader in devices for joint replacement and trauma, today announced the launch of two new high flexion implants in the company’s leading Sigma® Knee System: the Sigma® High Performance (HP) Partial Knee and the Sigma® CR150 High-Flex Knee. The company also unveiled customized patient instrumentation, TruMatch™ Personalized Solutions, for knee replacement. The announcement was made here at the 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
WARSAW, IN – August 18, 2009 – DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a global leader in devices for joint replacement, today announced that the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unanimously recommended FDA approval of the Pinnacle® CoMplete™ Acetabular Hip System, the first ceramic-on-metal hip bearing to be considered for approval in the U.S.
DePuy Employees Walk to Raise Money for Home Cities, Arthritis Foundation Local Chapters
WARSAW, IN – May 17, 2009 – Hundreds of employees from the DePuy Family of Companies have signed up to join Arthritis Walk® events in six cities to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation to help improve the lives of people with arthritis, a condition that affects 46 million people and is the most common cause of disability in the U.S. Arthritis Walk events will take place in May, during National Arthritis Awareness Month.
RAYNHAM, MA – August 11, 2009 – The DePuy Family of Companies, one of the world’s largest orthopaedic and neuroscience device businesses, today announced the opening of the DePuy Institute, LLC at DePuy’s worldwide headquarters in Raynham, Massachusetts.