2006 - 2010
First Indian orthopaedic company to implement sophisticated measurement technologies in the form of a 3D Co-ordinate Measuring Machine and surface roughness testing, both crucial to verify product attributes for long term joint replacement implants. First Indian orthopaedic company to achieve the high precision tolerances mandatory for manufacturing of modular joint replacement implants. First Indian orthopaedic company to launch a hip stem (EndoFit) and a bipolar cup (ModuLoc) both designed, tested and manufactured to achieve long term survivorship. First Indian orthopaedic company to launch a validated anterior cervical plating system for spine surgery, validated through Finite Element Analysis. Launch of the OneLock Spine System - First Indian company to launch a spine implant system that exceeded performance benchmarks of major international spine systems, validated through testing as per ASTM protocols. First Indian orthopaedic company to launch a cost effective, modular solution for limb salvage surgery in India. First Indian orthopaedic company to launch an intramedullary nailing system (Atlas) with specially cold worked materials designed to withstand higher loads and provide additional safety to patients.
2001 - 2005
First Indian orthopaedic company (Managing Director) presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for contribution to Indian Orthopaedics by the Indian Orthopaedic Association at the Chennai Conference, 2003. First indigenous spine implant system tested to international protocols (ASTM) and benchmarked with contemporary systems. First indigenously designed spine stabilization system tested for screw bending strength (ZETA Spine System)
1996 - 2000
First Indian orthopaedic company to embark on a long term implant project (ResTOR Modular Resection system) to develop implants for bone tumor patients in a collaborative effort with surgeons from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. First Indian orthopaedic company to receive the ISO 9000 quality system certification. Launch of the Adler trauma implant range. Manufactured from certified stainless steel meeting international standards (ISO/ASTM), this was the first time implants meeting all international requirements were available to Indian patients from an Indian orthopaedic company. First Indian orthopaedic company to take up an Indian surgeon innovation (UMEX – Mini Fixator System) for global promotion.
1980 - 1995
First Indian orthopaedic company to enter into a manufacturing collaboration (with the Landanger Group, France) targeting technology transfer for more sophisticated products and a more global footprint. First Indian orthopaedic company to be licensed by a global major (Acromed Corp., USA) to manufacture spine implants (VSP spine system) for the Indian market. First company in the industry to standardize the use of 316L stainless steel for all implants. First company in the industry to commence marking of the company logo on each implant. First company in the industry to commence industrial radiography of implants manufactured through the “investment casting” route, to identify internal defects