- Industry: Medical Equipment & Supplies
- Founded: 1937
- Country: United Kingdom
- CEO: Olivier Bohuon
- Website: www.smith-nephew.com
Profile
Smith & Nephew plc is a global medical
devices business operating in the markets for orthopaedic reconstruction
and trauma, endoscopy (which includes arthroscopic procedures referred
to as sports medicine) and advanced wound management. It operates in
three segments: Orthopaedics, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management.
It operates on a worldwide basis and has distribution channels in over
90 countries.
Orthopaedic
reconstruction implants include hip, knee and shoulder joints, as well
as ancillary products, such as bone cement and mixing systems used in
cemented reconstruction joint surgery. Endoscopy business develops and
commercialises endoscopic (minimally invasive surgery) techniques,
educational programmes and services. Advanced Wound Management business
offers a range of products from initial wound bed preparation through to
full wound closure. In May 2012, it acquired Kalypto Medical, Inc. In
December 2012, the Company acquired the assets of Healthpoint
Biotherapeutics.