Year | Detail |
1981 |
Arthrex Inc. was founded by President Reinhold Schmieding in Munich, Germany, with the introduction of three products for minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. |
1998 |
The company manufactured the first arthroscopic suture-passing instruments in the newly established Arthrex California Inc. in Walnut, California. |
2002 |
The company established Arthrex Manufacturing Inc., making high-tech manufacturing part of the business. |
2022 |
The company partnered with Richard Wolf to offer comprehensive technology and product offerings in U.S. hospitals in urology, gynecology, and general surgery. |
2023 |
The company collaborated with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) to focus on workforce development and environmental sustainability. Both companies are expanding their opportunities to partner on research into water quality issues like red tide and blue-green algae. |