MicroPort History

MicroPort Orthopedics is a global medical device company specializing in the design, manufacture and marketing of reconstructive joint devices and related services.

Our products and services are based on a legacy in orthopedics of over 60 years.

Our global company merges a culture focused on quality and attention to detail, expertise and innovation. Our innovative spirit has driven us to deliver a continued focus on high quality orthopedic products and services that patients and surgeons prefer. By doing this, we aim to improve the longevity and quality of life of our patients, while addressing the demands of the changing healthcare landscape.

1890 - 1910

ORTHOPEDIC SOLUTIONS

1895: DePuy Manufacturing started in Warsaw, IN as the first commercial orthopedic manufacturer
1905: Justin O. Zimmer joins DePuy as first sales representative

1920 - 1930

ORTHOPEDIC SOLUTIONS

1925: Don Richards (J.O. Zimmer’s first cousin) joins DePuy as sales rep. in the Memphis area
1927: Justin O. Zimmer forms Zimmer in Warsaw, IN
1934: Don Richards forms Richards Manufacturing Company in Memphis, TN

1940 - 1950

ORTHOPEDIC SOLUTIONS

1944: Frank O. Wright becomes the Memphis area sales rep. for Richards Manufacturing Company
1950: Frank Wright forms Wright Manufacturing Company in Memphis
1950: Wright Manufacturing Company introduces its first product, the all rubber “Street Heel”

1990-2000

ORTHOPEDIC SOLUTIONS

1993: Wright Manufacturing becomes Wright Medical Technology
1996: Wright Medical Technology introduces its first bone void filler
1997: Wright Manufacturing is purchased by Dow Corning
1998: Wright Medical Technology introduces the ADVANCE® knee system
1999: The company is acquired by Warburg Pincus Equity Partners and a group of investor’s European orthopedic leader, Cremascoli Ortho Group, merges into Wright
2001: Wright Medical Group Inc. completes public offering of stock on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange
2006: Wright Medical EMEA opens new European Headquarters in Amstelveen, the Netherlands
2006: 5 Year Anniversary – NASDAQ opening bell ceremony
2008: SuperPath® Direct Superior Approach. Wright Medical Technology introduces the first Direct Superior Approach to the Hip Joint

2010-2020

ORTHOPEDIC SOLUTIONS

2011: Evolution® Wright Medical Technology introduces the Evolution® medial-pivot knee system on the US market
2013: Acquisition of Wright’s Hip & Knee business by MicroPort Scientific Corporation. Established Arlington, TN as the U.S. headquarters for MicroPort global orthopedic business
2017: MicroPort Orthopedics launches Evolution® revision medial-pivot knee system
2017: MicroPort Orthopedics launches Joint Academy MicroPort. Core mission: to provide best-in-class medical education
2019: MicroPort Orthopedics launches the digital application MyMPO™ to support joint replacement journeys