Greatbatch Medical today announced a strategic alliance and exclusive sales distribution agreement with ECA Medical Instruments® for its Single Procedure and Single Use Orthopaedic Surgical Instrumentation in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Clarence, N.Y.—Greatbatch Medical today announced a strategic alliance and exclusive sales distribution agreement with ECA Medical Instruments® for its Single Procedure and Single Use Orthopaedic Surgical Instrumentation in the United States, Canada and Europe.

The newly executed partnership introduces the world’s first and only disposable torque limiting and ratcheting surgical drivers. The agreement includes a prestigious line of Single Use, Single Procedure disposable instruments developed exclusively for orthopaedic surgical applications.

“We are excited about this collaboration, the expansion of our product offering and our ability to effectively partner with customers in delivering innovative surgical solutions.” said Mauricio Arellano, president, Greatbatch Medical. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to creating strong business partnerships to help meet our customers’ needs.”

“We could not have found a better partner for this venture. Both companies boast global market leadership and share a commitment to cost responsible healthcare.” said John Nino, president, ECA Medical Instruments®. “This strategic alliance enables the effective distribution of state-of-the-art single procedure instrument solutions at the best possible value. We have combined two powerful entities that are focused on changing the orthopedic industry forever.”

Greatbatch Medical will showcase the Single Procedure Instruments at booth # 4405 at the Annual Meeting of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. For more information visit: Annual Meeting Information - AAOS.

About Greatbatch Medical
Greatbatch Medical is part of the Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE:GB) family of brands. Greatbatch Medical is committed to the design and manufacture of critical technologies used in medical devices for the cardiac rhythm management, neuromodulation, vascular access and orthopaedic markets. To learn more about Greatbatch Medical, please visit: www.greatbatchmedical.com

About ECA Medical Instruments®
ECA Medical Instruments® is the global leader in cost responsible single procedure and single use torque limiting surgical instruments. ECA Medical Instruments® has led the healthcare markets of Cardiac Rhythm Management, Neuromodulation, Neurostimulation, Pain Management and Orthopaedics, in supplying elegant custom and patented solutions for nearly three decades. To learn more about ECA Medical Instruments®, please visit: http://www.ecamedical.com