DePuy Orthopaedics., part of Johnson & Johnson, is a leading global provider of orthopaedic devices for hip, knee, extremities and trauma, as well as bone cement and operating room products. It is part of the DePuy Family of Companies, which have a rich heritage of pioneering a broad range of products and solutions across the continuum of orthopaedic and neurological care. These companies are unified under one vision -- Never Stop Moving™ -- to express their commitment to bring meaningful innovation, shared knowledge and quality care to patients throughout the world.

For over 70 years, Samo has been working at the service of the wonderful and complex mechanism of the human body. With respect, caring and passion we have developed products of excellence to improve people’s lives and offer highly specialized support to medical professionals. Behind each and every Samo product there is quality, safety and experience and the company’s ability to innovate and re-invent itself day after day. A Company made of talented and dedicated people working to develop and implement new technologies to improve people’s lives. In the years to come, SAMO will continue to pursue its mission with the same spirit that has animated its history, because patient well-being and surgeon satisfaction are our main goals.

Improving technology, improving life

Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopaedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, dental implants, and related surgical products. Zimmer has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries. Zimmer's 2009 sales were approximately $4.1 billion. The Company is supported by the efforts of approximately 8,500 employees worldwide.