Born from 1980s NASA ion-bombardment research at Case Western Reserve University, Brecksville-based Auxano Medical develops orthopedic implants designed to improve bone integration. Founded by biomaterials researcher Dr. George Picha, the company builds its products around a patented pillared surface morphology and applies it to procedures including midfoot fusion and flatfoot correction. Its research record includes 14 issued U.S. and international patents, two peer-reviewed publications, and a team with more than 75 years of combined orthopedic experience.
Infinite Medical SolutionsBuilt on more than 40 years of experience, Infinite Medical Solutions manufactures precision orthopedic and trauma implants and manages their engineering, processing, and assembly in Eastlake, Ohio. Its 200,000-square-foot facility on 14 acres is set up to scale complex medical-device projects, from spinal implant assemblies to micro-machined suture buttons. The company’s quality systems comply with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS9100, reflecting its roots in aerospace as well as medical manufacturing.EASTLAKE, OH
OsteoNovusLed by co-founder and orthopedic spine surgeon Anand Agarwal, OsteoNovus develops FDA-cleared moldable bone substitutes, including its NovoGro platform, for bone repair. The company’s team brings more than 90 years of combined research experience and has performed over 10,000 orthopedic surgeries; its products are made in the USA under an ISO 13485-certified quality system.TOLEDO, OH
OrthofixFounded in 1980, Orthofix is a Lewisville, Texas-based medical technology company that develops devices and biologic solutions for spine care and limb reconstruction. Its work spans reconstructive and regenerative treatment, including bone-growth therapies and the 7D FLASH Navigation System, with products used to help patients regain mobility in more than 60 countries. Orthofix also develops biologics through its in-house tissue bank in Irvine, California, and collaborations with MTF Biologics.WAYNE, PA
ReVivo MedicalReVivo Medical develops spinal-surgery implants, with its CEM-Plate and CEM-Cage currently under investigation in an FDA-sanctioned first-in-human clinical trial. Based in Loudonville, the company was founded by spine surgeons and biomedical researchers to improve patient outcomes while simplifying operating-room workflow and reducing implant components. Its work is backed by 18 issued U.S., European, and Canadian patents, as listed by the company.LOUDONVILLE, NY