Gauthier Biomedical
Gauthier Biomedical, based in Grafton, Wisconsin, designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of spinal and orthopedic surgical INSTRUMENTS for use by orthopedic OEM (original equipment manufacturers) in the United States and foreign countries.
Gauthier Biomedical was founded in 2000 by Michael Gauthier who is acting president of the company. Michael and his wife Stacy Gauthier, vice president of Gauthier Biomedical, both attended Marquette University located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gauthier Biomedical works with all grades of stainless steel, aluminum alloys, plastics, phenolic, and silicone. They offer the following processes for production of instruments and components: Milling, Turning, Grinding, Gun Drilling, Heat-Treating, Welding, Brazing, Polishing, Blasting, Electropolishing, Anodizing, Passivation, Laser Marking, Assembly, Epoxy Paint Marking. Their quality system is certified to: ISO 13485:2003. Gauthier Biomedical is the owner of several patents in medical device technology including the No Play ratcheting mechanism which limits axial and side-to-side “play” or “wobble” between shaft and handle (Protected by US Patent Numbers 6,817,458; 6,948,605; 7,014,023; 7,156,216; 7,413,065; and other patents pending). They are also known for silicone molded handle technology which utilizes the Pantone Matching System allowing for customized handles with any color, texture, or logo, U.S. Patents Pending.
Gauthier Biomedical is scheduled to construct a 60,000 square-foot headquarters in the village of Grafton that will employ nearly 70 employees. The facility is expected to be completed in October 2011.
References
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