1980 - 1983

A History of Innovation

Arthrex has a focused dedication to innovative product development and medical education with an experienced, devoted team of professionals with a passion to help make less invasive surgical procedures easier, safer and reproducible.

The Drafting Table

Reinhold designed the Arthrex logo on this drafting table in the office of his Olympic Village apartment in Munich, Germany.

Basket Forceps

The first beveled tip arthroscopic meniscal punch to facilitate insertion under the meniscus.

Mini-Grasper

The first small-diameter grasper with a stress-release mechanism in the shaft to inhibit breakage in the joint.

Mobile Meniscus Repair Set

First system-approach for arthroscopic meniscectomy and meniscal repair.

Flexible Inflow Cannula

First large-diameter Flexible Inflow Cannula for gravity-assisted joint distension.

Adapteur Drill Guide C-Ring

First arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction drill guide.

Mobile history experience is still being developed.