Synthes, Inc.
News and overview for Synthes, Inc.
Synthes recalling spinal implant
Philadelphia Inquirer, The | 18 days 6 hours 11 minutes ago
Synthes Inc., West Chester, said some of its spinal implants, used to replace vertebrae damaged by cancer or fractures, may fail and put patients at risk for pain, nerve damage and repeat surgery.
Synthes Q3 sales rise 7.5 pct
Financial Express (India), The | 32 days 21 hours 4 minutes ago
Swiss medical device maker Synthes Inc posted a 7.5 per cent rise in sales in the third quarter, meeting analysts' expectations, as a recovery in the US market added to strong demand growth in Asia and Europe.
Synthes and Kensey Nash Announce Strategic Agreement for Extracellular Matrix Products [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 94 days 13 hours 26 minutes ago
...PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synthes, Inc. , a leading global medical device...Eisner, Investor Relations, Synthes, Inc. Phone +41 32 720 4745 Email...Subject to US Securities Law Synthes, Inc. and Kensey Nash Corporation...
Reportlinker Adds China Orthopedic Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 Report [Press Release]
Business Wire | 39 days 18 hours 23 minutes ago
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.
Reportlinker Adds Spinal Surgery Report [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 75 days 11 hours 26 minutes ago
...Sofamor Danek, Inc., Kyphon, Inc., NuVasive Inc., Orthofix International N.V., Orthovita Inc., SCIENT'X SA, Smith & Nephew Plc, SpineVision, Stryker Corporation, Synthes Inc., and Zimmer Spine Inc. Market data and...
John C. Moran Named CEO at Core Essence Orthopaedics [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 72 days 12 hours 57 minutes ago
...Core Essence Orthopaedics, Inc., a medical device company focused...during his time as President of Synthes Spine Inc.. In his new role as CEO of CE...founded and served as President of Synthes Spine, a division of Synthes...
IT Executives Cite Business Continuity, Risk Management and Interoperability Advantages of Microsoft-Novell Collaboration [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 13 days 29 minutes ago
...Group Austria GmbH (Austria) MoneyGram International Inc. (U.S.) The New Mexico Computing Applications...Srl (Italy) Rocky Mountain Supercomputing Centers Inc. (U.S.) Synthes Inc. (Switzerland) Tatung Co. (Taiwan) TietoEnator...
The Future of the Orthopedic Devices Market [Press Release]
MarketWire | 39 days 7 hours 21 minutes ago
ROCKVILLE, MD -- (Marketwire) -- 10/14/09 -- MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Global Orthopedic Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015," to their collection of Medical Devices market reports. For more information, visit
Research and Markets: Switzerland's Medical Equipment & Supplies Market Is Estimated To Be Approximately US$4.1 Billion In 2009 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 13 days 10 hours 22 minutes ago
Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7dea86/the_medical_device) has announced the addition of the "The Medical Device Market: Switzerland" report to their offering.
Reportlinker Adds United States Medical Equipment Markets: Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts in Medical Devices to 2012 Report [Press Release]
Business Wire | 40 days 13 hours 12 minutes ago
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.
Reportlinker Adds World Bone Grafts Market Report [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 73 days 12 hours 56 minutes ago
...LLC, NuVasive Inc., Orthovita Inc., Osiris Therapeutics Inc., Osteotech Inc., RTI Biologics, Inc., Smith & Nephew Plc., Stryker Corporation, Synthes Inc., Wright Medical Technology, Inc., and Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Market data...
UPDATE 1-Synthes Q3 sales rise 7.5 pct, confirms guidance
Reuters | 32 days 21 hours 37 minutes ago
ZURICH, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Swiss medical device maker Synthes Inc(SYST.VX) posted a 7.5 percent rise in sales in the third quarter, meeting analysts' expectations, as a recovery in the U.S. market added to strong demand growth in Asia and Europe.
Synthes Q3 sales rise 7.5 pct, confirms guidance
Reuters | 32 days 21 hours 37 minutes ago
ZURICH, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Swiss medical device maker Synthes Inc(SYST.VX) posted a 7.5 percent rise in sales in the third quarter, meeting analysts' expectations, as a recovery in the U.S. market added to strong demand growth in Asia and Europe.
Reportlinker Adds Artificial Disc Replacement Pipeline Technology and Market Forecasts to 2015 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 27 days 4 hours 2 minutes ago
...and the leading pipeline products and technologies. Key companies mentioned are Medtronic, Inc. , DePuy, Synthes, Stryker Corporation and Biomet, Inc. - Comprehensive analysis of the most likely developments expected to bring a shift to...
Business news in brief
Philadelphia Inquirer, The | 17 days 19 hours 2 minutes ago
In the Region J&J to close 2 area sites Johnson & Johnson said yesterday that it was closing research-and-development facilities in Radnor and Chesterbrook and consolidating those operations at its Spring House site.
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Company Overview
| Company: | Synthes, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Medical Devices |
| Website: | http://www.synthes.com |
Synthes makes devices, instruments, and implants used for the surgical treatment of bone disease or trauma. Synthes markets implant coatings, synthetic bone replacement materials, and bioresorbable implants. It specializes in spinal devices, including disc replacement and cranio-maxillofacial implants. The company also designs and manufactures the kind of surgical power tools that the squeamish would prefer not to contemplate. Synthes works closely with the AO Foundation, a not-for-profit research organization specializing in osteosynthesis. Chairman Hansjörg Wyss holds 40% of the company's shares.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 3,192.5 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 15.7 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 735 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 0.0 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 0 (0) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 0.0 (0) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |