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Biomet, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer located in Warsaw, Indiana. The company specializes in reconstructive products for hips, knees and shoulders, fixation devices, orthopedic support devices, dental implants and operating room supplies.

In September 2007 the company was acquired by a consortium of private equity firms.

Mary Lou Retton also sponsors Biomet, specifically the Oxford Partial Knee. During commerical(s), she asks; "Why get a total knee replacement if you only need a partial?"


Biomet Microfixation http://www.biometmicrofixation.com
Founded by Walter Lorenz more than thirty years ago, Biomet Microfixation manufactures a complete range of craniomaxillofacial products, including LactoSorb®, the first completely resorbable fixation system available in the U.S. Other products include titanium plates and screws for craniomaxillofacial fixation as well as a complete line of instruments for craniomaxillofacial and orthopedic procedures.

Biomet Microfixation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Biomet.

The company's corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Florida, and products are marketed worldwide through a direct distributor network.