Biomet Orthopedics was established in 1977 and began trading on the NASDAQ exchange in 1982. Biomet Orthopedics aims to support surgeons as patient advocates by responding to their needs in the operating room and beyond. In an increasingly cost-sensitive health environment, the company is dedicated to supporting surgeons by providing the best possible care for their patients. Biomet has a vast number of subsidiaries both in the US and abroad these include 3i, Arthrotek® Inc., Biomet Merck Group, EBI® Medical Systems and Walter Lorenz® Surgical, Inc.