Profile: Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is a global orthopaedic medical device company. Our Advance® Uni-Knee renders normal motion and leads to a longer implant life that delays or prevents the need for total knee replacement. Our Advance® medial-pivot knee helps to replicate the rotating, twisting, bending, flexion and stability of a natural knee. Our Rayhack® system consists of procedure specific bone-cutting guides and fixation plates that allow precise shortening and repositioning of the radius and ulna, the two major bones of the forearm. Our Pro-Dense® injectable graft is a synthetic biomaterial that combines the bone-forming capabilities of calcium sulfate with calcium phosphate. Our Graftjacket® Regenerative Tissue Matrix acts as a template or scaffold for the body to work with to help repair itself ultimately converting to the patient's host tissue.
The company was founded in 1950, has revenues of USD 100-500 Million, has ~1000 employees and is ISO 9002, ISO 9003, CE certified. NASDAQ:WMGI (SEC Filings)
FDA Registration Number: 3012429289
• Patellar Implants |
• Patellofemorotibial Knee Prosthesis (FDA Code: MBH / 888.3565) A knee joint patellofemorotibial metal/polymer porous-coated uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device is designed to achieve biological fixation to bone without the use of bone cement. This identification includes fixed-bearing knee prostheses where the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene tibial bearing is rigidly secured to the metal tibial base plate. |
• Pelvic Traction Belt (FDA Code: HSQ / 888.5890) A noninvasive traction component is a device, such as a head halter, pelvic belt, or a traction splint, that does not penetrate the skin and is intended to assist in connecting a patient to a traction apparatus so that a therapeutic pulling force may be applied to the patient's body. |
• Percussion Hammer |
• Periodontal Probes |
• Personnel Protective Shield (FDA Code: KPY / 892.6500) A personnel protective shield is a device intended for medical purposes to protect the patient, the operator, or other persons from unnecessary exposure to radiation during radiologic procedures by providing an attenuating barrier to radiation. This generic type of device may include articles of clothing, furniture, and movable or stationary structures. |
• Phalangeal Hemi- Toe Prosthesis (FDA Code: KWD / 888.3730) A toe joint phalangeal (hemi-toe) polymer prosthesis is a device made of silicone elastomer intended to be implanted to replace the base of the proximal phalanx of the toe. |
• Piston Syringe (FDA Code: FMF / 880.5860) A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body. |
• Pneumatic Tourniquet (FDA Code: KCY / 878.5910) A pneumatic tourniquet is an air-powered device consisting of a pressure-regulating unit, connecting tubing, and an inflatable cuff. The cuff is intended to be wrapped around a patient's limb and inflated to reduce or totally occlude circulation during surgery. |
• Polyethylene Tibial Inserts |
• Polymer Constrained Toe Prosthesis (FDA Code: KWH / 888.3720) A toe joint polymer constrained prosthesis is a device made of silicone elastomer or polyester reinforced silicone elastomer intended to be implanted to replace the first metatarsophalangeal (big toe) joint. This generic type of device consists of a single flexible across-the-joint component that prevents dislocation in more than one anatomic plane. |
• Polymer Finger Prosthesis (FDA Code: KWF / 888.3230) A finger joint polymer constrained prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a metacarpophalangeal or proximal interphalangeal (finger) joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that consist of a single flexible across-the-joint component made from either a silicone elastomer or a combination pf polypropylene and polyester material. The flexible across-the-joint component may be covered with a silicone rubber sleeve. |
• Polymer Radial Hemi- Elbow Prosthesis (FDA Code: KWI / 888.3170) An elbow joint radial (hemi-elbow) polymer prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted made of medical grade silicone elastomer used to replace the proximal end of the radius. |
• Porous Femoral Components |
• Pre Filled Bone Cement Mixer |
• Primary Femoral Components |
• Primary Femoral Implants |
• Primary Shell/Cup Systems |
• Probes (FDA Code: HXB / 888.4540) An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. This generic type of device includes the cerclage applier, awl, bender, drill brace, broach, burr, corkscrew, countersink, pin crimper, wire cutter, prosthesis driver, extractor, file, fork, needle holder, impactor, bending or contouring instrument, compression instrument, passer, socket positioner, probe, femoral neck punch, socket pusher, reamer, rongeur, scissors, screwdriver, bone skid, staple driver, bone screw starter, surgical stripper, tamp, bone tap, trephine, wire twister, and wrench. |
• Probes (FDA Code: HXB / 888.4540) |
• Prosthesis Driver (FDA Code: HWR / 888.4540) |
• Radial |
• Radial Head Implants |
• Reamer (FDA Code: HTO / 888.4540) |
• Reflex Hammer |
• Resurfacing Femoral Hip Prosthesis (FDA Code: KXA / 888.3400) A hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metallic resurfacing prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a portion of the hip joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral resurfacing component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum. |
• Revision Femoral Components |
• Revision Femoral Implants |
• Rib Rongeurs (FDA Code: HTX / 888.4540) |
• Ring Cutters (FDA Code: FNS / 880.6200) A ring cutter is a device intended for medical purposes that is used to cut a ring on a patient's finger so that the ring can be removed. The device incorporates a guard to prevent injury to the patient's finger. |
• Rubber Medical Hammer |
• Ruler and Caliper (FDA Code: FTY / 878.4800) A manual surgical instrument for general use is a nonpowered, hand-held, or hand-manipulated device, either reusable or disposable, intended to be used in various general surgical procedures. The device includes the applicator, clip applier, biopsy brush, manual dermabrasion brush, scrub brush, cannula, ligature carrier, chisel, clamp, contractor, curette, cutter, dissector, elevator, skin graft expander, file, forceps, gouge, instrument guide, needle guide, hammer, hemostat, amputation hook, ligature passing and knot-tying instrument, knife, blood lancet, mallet, disposable or reusable aspiration and injection needle, disposable or reusable suturing needle, osteotome, pliers, rasp, retainer, retractor, saw, scalpel blade, scalpel handle, one-piece scalpel, snare, spatula, stapler, disposable or reusable stripper, stylet, suturing apparatus for the stomach and intestine, measuring tape, and calipers. A surgical instrument that has specialized uses in a specific medical specialty is classified in separate regulations in parts 868 through 892. |
• Saws (FDA Code: HSO / 878.4800) |
• Screwdriver (FDA Code: HXX / 888.4540) |
• Semi-Constrained Acetabular Hip Prosthesis (FDA Code: KWA / 888.3330) A hip joint metal/metal semi-constrained, with an uncemented acetabular component, prosthesis is a two-part device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that consist of a femoral and an acetabular component, both made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum. The femoral component is intended to be fixed with bone cement. The acetabular component is intended for use without bone cement (888.3027). |
• Semi-Constrained Elbow Prosthesis (FDA Code: JDB / 888.3160) An elbow joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace an elbow joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that consist of a humeral resurfacing component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a radial resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (888.3027). |
• Semi-Constrained Femorotibial Knee Prosthesis (FDA Code: HRY / 888.3530) A knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace part of a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that consist of a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (888.3027). |
• Semi-Constrained Hip Prosthesis (FDA Code: JDL / 888.3320) A hip joint metal/metal semi-constrained, with a cemented acetabular component, prosthesis is a two-part device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that consist of a femoral and an acetabular component, both made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (888.3027). |
• Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Toe (Metatarsophalangeal) Joint Prosthesis (FDA Code: LZJ) |
• Semi-Constrained Patellofemoral Knee Prosthesis (FDA Code: KRR / 888.3540) A knee joint patellofemoral polymer/metal semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a two-part device intended to be implanted to replace part of a knee joint in the treatment of primary patellofemoral arthritis or chondromalacia. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes a component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum or austenitic steel, for resurfacing the intercondylar groove (femoral sulcus) on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, and a patellar component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those devices intended for use with bone cement (888.3027). The patellar component is designed to be implanted only with its femoral component. |
• Semi-Constrained Patellofemorotibial Knee Prosthesis (FDA Code: JWH / 888.3560) A knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component or components and a retropatellar resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (888.3027). |
• Semi-Constrained Wrist Prosthesis (FDA Code: KWM / 888.3800) A wrist joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a wrist joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have either a one-part radial component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, with an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene bearing surface, or a two-part radial component made of alloys and an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene ball that is mounted on the radial component with a trunnion bearing. The metallic portion of the two-part radial component is inserted into the radius. These devices have a metacarpal component(s) made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (888.3027). |
• Shoulder joint Prosthesis |
• Shoulder Prosthesis |
• silicone radial head Implants |
• Silicone rubber carpal implants |
• Silicone rubber MP joint Implants |
• Simplex Tobramycin Bone Cement |
• Small Depth Gauge (FDA Code: HTJ / 888.4300) A depth gauge for clinical use is a measuring device intended for various medical purposes, such as to determine the proper length of screws for fastening the ends of a fractured bone. |
• Socket Pusher (FDA Code: HXO / 888.4540) |