Orthopedic device companies paid millions to surgeons in 2020 despite the pandemic, according to the CMS Open Payments database.
Medtronic paid the most to surgeons, followed by Stryker and DePuy Synthes. Below is a breakdown of general and research payments.
1. Medtronic
General: $2 billion
Research: $6.3 million
2. Stryker
General: $74.8 million
Research: $6.8 million
3. DePuy Synthes
General: $65.6 million
Research: $281,891
4. Zimmer Biomet
General: $62.9 million
Research: $4.9 million
5. Smith+Nephew
General: $33.8 million
Research: $6.1 million
6. NuVasive
General: $16.6 million
Research: $274,289
7. Wright Medical Technology
General: $11.8 million
Research: $487,081