Orthopedics in Indiana

TayCo Brace is a medical device manufacturer specializing in over-the-shoe ankle braces designed as innovative alternatives to traditional walking boots and ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). Founded in 2016 by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Fred Ferlic and renowned athletic trainer Mike Bean, the company develops evidence-based external ankle support products backed by biomechanical research from Ball State University, Creighton University, and Transcend O&P. TayCo Brace offers four primary product lines: RecoverX Brace for injury recovery and chronic instability, AthleticX Brace for active mobility and sports, Acute XAB Brace for custom-fit acute recovery, and Custom Medical XAB Brace for chronic conditions. All braces feature unique over-the-shoe design enabling users to wear preferred footwear while maintaining stability and mobility. The company serves healthcare providers (over 1,500 physicians and athletic trainers), NCAA/NFL/NBA/MLB teams, military personnel, and individual consumers. With over 100,000 individuals fitted since 2017 and physician endorsement across major health systems including Duke Health and Upperline Health, TayCo Brace delivers clinical outcomes including faster recovery compared to CAM boots and improved gait mechanics without compromising knee and hip function.

LifeNet Health is a global leader in regenerative medicine and organ procurement, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of allograft bio-implants for surgical applications. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of decellularized tissue grafts serving multiple surgical specialties: cardiac, vascular, sports medicine, general orthopedics, trauma and extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spine, dental, and wound management and surgical reconstruction. Flagship products include Nexeon® Advanced Vascular Allograft, a decellularized, sterile, room-temperature vascular allograft, and Matrion® products for diabetic foot ulcer treatment, which recently won a Best Randomized Controlled Trial Award. The organization operates as an organ procurement organization (OPO) and has facilitated over 13,000 organ transplants and 13 million allograft implants. LifeNet Health maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Assay Services Laboratory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and supports both clinical surgery and biomedical research through its LifeNet Life Sciences division. The company serves healthcare providers, surgical institutions, and research organizations globally, with a focus on innovative tissue-based solutions that improve patient outcomes across multiple surgical disciplines.

Precision Medical Industries is a full-service, vertically integrated molded medical device manufacturing partner based in Northeast Indiana. The company specializes in custom-molded silicone handles and components for orthopedic surgical instruments and medical devices. Their end-to-end capabilities span design, prototyping, manufacturing, and post-launch support—all performed in a single facility to reduce lead times, improve pricing flexibility, and lower costs for device manufacturers. PMI manufactures custom molded handles designed to exact product specifications, providing enhanced control and performance for orthopedic applications. The company emphasizes rapid turnaround (custom orders in as little as 12 weeks versus 24–40 week industry standard) and scalable production capacity. All manufacturing exceeds ISO 13485:2016 quality standards. PMI serves as a contract manufacturer and strategic partner for medical device OEMs seeking accelerated go-to-market timelines, design consultation, and flexible volume production.

PeekMed is an AI-powered surgical planning software platform designed for orthopedic procedures. The company provides both web-based and desktop solutions for preoperative planning, offering automatic segmentation of bone structures, automatic landmark detection, and intelligent templating for implant positioning. The platform includes a comprehensive database of templates from leading orthopedic implant manufacturers, supporting 2D, 3D, and hybrid surgical visualization modes. PeekMed serves orthopedic surgeons across diverse specialties including hip and knee arthroplasty, osteotomy corrections, and trauma surgery. The software has been used for over 9,527 orthopedic procedures across 75+ countries, with a library of 9,800+ implant templates. The platform emphasizes user convenience and accuracy, enabling surgeons to complete complex preoperative planning in minutes with reported intraoperative accuracy up to 98%. PeekMed provides multilingual support in English, German, and Portuguese, with dedicated customer support services. The company has received European funding recognition through Lisboa 2030 and EUREKA SMART initiatives, indicating regulatory or innovation credentials in the EU market.

Anthony Products Inc (API) is an internationally recognized manufacturer and distributor of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1969, the company specializes in ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), plastic surgery, and dermatology markets. API offers a comprehensive product portfolio including ENT surgical instruments, fiber-optic headlights and visualization systems, endoscopes, diagnostic equipment, electrosurgical devices, sterilization equipment (autoclaves), cosmetic surgery instruments, dermasurgical tools, orthopedic products, and medical consumables. The company serves a wide range of customers from individual practitioners to multi-facility hospital systems, with in-stock availability of specialized items such as ear tubes and post-op nasal airways.

Instrumental Machine & Development (IMD) is a quality-focused manufacturer of orthopedic and medical instrumentation based in Warsaw, Indiana. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of orthopedic surgical instruments, sterilization trays, and operating room accessories. IMD serves the orthopedic surgical community with comprehensive capabilities spanning single machining operations to full-scale manufacturing and assembly services. The company maintains ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical device quality management systems and is ANAB-accredited, demonstrating commitment to regulatory compliance and manufacturing excellence. IMD offers robotics integration, equipment services, and custom product development to support orthopedic facilities and instrument manufacturers. The company emphasizes on-time delivery, quality assurance, and customized solutions tailored to customer specifications. IMD's manufacturing and assembly capabilities support both OEM partnerships and direct hospital/surgical center procurement.

Trifecta Medical, LLC is a world-class designer-manufacturer of custom, private-labeled orthopaedic and surgical case-tray systems. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing instrument-implant shipping, storage, and surgical facilitation systems that integrate protection, organization, cleaning, sterilization, and marketing capabilities. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, Trifecta's design team collaborates with orthopedic device manufacturers and surgical instrument suppliers to create robust, functional, and aesthetically refined case-tray solutions. The company is committed to rapid turnaround, quality manufacturing, competitive pricing, and responsiveness to customer specifications and timelines.

CATTS Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, FDA-registered manufacturer of precision-engineered orthopedic radiology templates and overlays. The company specializes in creating high-quality hard copy graphic overlays and proprietary interactive digital overlays designed for orthopedic pre-operative surgical planning. CATTS functions as a centralized hub connecting orthopedic device manufacturers with hospitals, surgeons, and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems) vendors, providing seamless access to standardized digital template files across multiple manufacturers. Services include graphic overlay manufacturing, digital overlay processing, archiving and library management, case and tray printing, laser marking, and permanent UID tagging. By bridging the gap between orthopedic implant manufacturers and PACS systems, CATTS enables surgical teams to access consistent, precision-engineered templates that maintain engineering integrity while supporting efficient pre-operative planning workflows.