Symmetry Surgical Signs Distribution Deal in Japan

Nashville, Tenn.-based Symmetry Surgical has entered into a distribution agreement with Japan Surgical Specialty (JSS), according to which JSS will distribute all of Symmetry’s major medical brands in Japan. Symmetry Surgical is a subsidiary of Warsaw, Ind.-based Symmetry Medical Inc., which produces surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and sterilization cases and trays.

JSS was founded in 1991 and is part of the Intermed Japan Group. The company has a countrywide distribution network in Japan, including dedicated logistics and service facilities.

“Launching the entire Symmetry Surgical instrument portfolio into Japan, the world’s second largest medical device market, represents a key milestone in our global expansion process and integration of the newly acquired Codman Surgical Instruments portfolio,” said Chris Huntington, Symmetry Surgical’s chief operating officer. “In partnership with JSS, we are excited about the opportunity to drive growth of our existing business in Japan and introduce new Symmetry Surgical brands to this important marketplace.”

Symmetry Surgical’s portfolio of product lines includes Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Olsen Medical and the recently acquired surgical instruments division Codman & Shurtleff
Inc. Some of the company’s brands include Bookwalter, Greenberg, Riley, Olsen, Ultra, Quad-Lock, Flashpak, Rapidclean, Opti-Length, Classic and Classic Plus.