Advita Ortho, LLC has officially launched as a global medical device company focused on improving lives through cutting-edge orthopedic solutions. The company’s mission is to give patients better mobility and empower surgeons with advanced tools that enhance outcomes. Advita plans to provide high-quality implants and an integrated suite of surgical technologies powered by data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Its portfolio includes well-known product lines such as Equinoxe Shoulder, Vantage Ankle, Alteon Hip, Truliant Knee, Newton balancing technology, and GPS navigation systems. The company also distributes Spartan Hip and Triverse Knee products, among others. These offerings form a connected ecosystem designed to support better surgical decision-making and improve efficiency for healthcare providers.
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Advita now owns and manages decades of product data, engineering, and manufacturing expertise built over more than 40 years. The company acquired these assets, along with a dedicated workforce, from Exactech as part of that company’s restructuring process.
The name Advita Ortho reflects the company’s core purpose to “Advance Life” by improving patient movement and giving surgeons tools and support that help them succeed. According to CEO Aurelio Sahagun, the organization is deeply committed to innovation, not just in designing implants and instruments, but in creating technology that makes surgery more effective. He explained that Advita’s goal is to empower surgeons to deliver better results and offer patients greater freedom.
Advita’s ownership group includes funds managed by affiliates of Strategic Value Partners, Stellex Capital Management, and Greywolf Capital Management. The company is guided by an experienced leadership team of professionals who have helped shape the orthopedic field. Its board of directors includes:
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Luigi Ferrari, Chair, a senior advisor to SVP and veteran healthcare investor with more than three decades of experience. Ferrari, who previously led Lima Corporate and Orthofix Global Orthopedics, brings extensive insight into guiding medical businesses.
Aurelio Sahagun, CEO, has more than 20 years of experience in orthopedics and dental technology, with leadership roles at Straumann Group, MicroPort Orthopedics, Wright Medical Technology (now part of Stryker), and Medtronic.
Andrew Ekdahl has spent over 30 years in senior leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson’s medical device divisions, including DePuy Synthes and Ethicon.
Dave Demski, former CEO of Globus Medical, adds broad board-level experience across medical device companies such as Alphatec Spine, Axonics, Paragon 28, and LEM Surgical.
Steve C. de Baca offers extensive risk management and regulatory expertise, having held leadership positions at Philips Healthcare, Cardinal Health, Zimmer Biomet, and Boston Scientific.
Gary Blackford, special advisor to the board, is a seasoned healthcare executive who chairs the board at Avanos Medical and previously served on Wright Medical’s board.
Board Chair Luigi Ferrari stated that the company’s leadership group brings a wealth of experience that will be crucial to its growth. He emphasized that their collective focus will be on maintaining product quality, driving innovation, and ensuring that Advita becomes a trusted partner for orthopedic surgeons worldwide.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Friedman, MD, FRCSC, shared that Advita aims to be the most reliable partner surgeons can have, collaborating with them to create next-generation tools and implants that put them in full control of their procedures and outcomes. He added that these relationships are based on trust and responsiveness, which will help make surgical practices more efficient and improve patients’ quality of life.
Through its strong leadership, legacy of innovation, and commitment to advancing surgical care, Advita Ortho is positioning itself as a transformative force in the global orthopedic industry.
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