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The agreement expands the company&#8217;s ability to participate in high-frequency fracture and arthrodesis procedures while leveraging established Extremities and Trauma sales channels.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Partnering with Smith+Nephew represents an important step forward as we continue to expand access to the A&#8217;TOMIC Nitinol Fixation System across key U.S. territories,&#8221; said Joe Ritz, CEO of RMR Ortho.<\/p>\n<p>Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company operating in more than 100 countries with approximately 18,000 employees.<\/p>\n<p>[www.smith-nephew.com](https:\/\/www.smith-nephew.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smith+Nephew, Watford, United Kingdom, announced an exclusive US distribution agreement with RMR Ortho to add the A&#8217;TOMIC Nitinol Fixation System to its Trauma, Foot &amp; Ankle, and Hand &amp; Wrist portfolio. 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