Profile of Smith & Nephew
A global medical devices company developing innovative products that help people improve their lives after illness or injury.
Our dedicated global business units -Orthopaedic Reconstruction and Trauma, Biologics and Clinical Therapies, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management -specialise in innovative, cost-effective products that meet pressing healthcare needs.
Smith & Nephew is a leader in each of our specialist markets, we operate in 32 countries and generate annual revenue of $3.4 billion. We stay ahead in our markets through substantial investment in our products, research and development and through our close, long-term relationships with customers.
Across the world healthcare budgets are coming under increasing pressure. Improved, faster, more cost-effective treatments make a contribution to the ability of healthcare systems to provide the level and quality of delivery that governments and patients expect. To help achieve this we apply our technical expertise and resources to continually develop new leading-edge solutions.
With the assistance of our products and our support for healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses and surgeons can provide treatment more quickly and economically - and with better results. Patients enjoy improved mobility or flexibility, recover from surgery quicker, and find their conditions easier to manage and see an improved quality of life.