Exactech
Inc. (Nasdaq:EXAC), a developer and producer of bone and joint
restoration products for hip, knee, shoulder, spine and biologic
materials, announced today that the company has committed more than
$100,000 to fund research and residency enhancement grants and
contribute to post-graduate fellowship grants through OREF’s Clinician
Development Program (CDP). Exactech has directed its support for
fellowship grants to the areas of adult reconstruction, foot and ankle,
and shoulder and elbow.
“In addition to their financial support of OREF Clinician
Development Program grants, we value Exactech’s perspective as an
entrepreneurial organization committed to innovation and excellence. We
appreciate the commitment of Dr. Bill Petty, CEO, and his executive team
for their continued support of research and education within orthopaedic
surgery.”
An OREF Corporate Associate since 2001, Exactech’s support for OREF’s
CDP affirms its commitment to quality of orthopaedic care, quality of
life, and integrity in all its dealings. OREF’s Clinician Development
Program is an independent grant-making system free of donor bias that
facilitates industry support for orthopaedic education and research
while maintaining compliance with best practices. The program was
reviewed and approved by three U.S. Department of Justice monitors
assigned to device manufacturers by federal mandate.