WARSAW, Ind.--(Business Wire)--
Dane A. Miller, Ph.D., co-founder, former CEO, and current board member of
Biomet, Inc., was named the 2009 Phoenix Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The
Phoenix Award recognizes the career of an executive or entrepreneur whose
efforts have led a company to a leadership position in the medical device and
diagnostic industry.
Dr. Miller was honored at Phoenix 2009, "a medical device and diagnostic
conference for chief executive officers that explores key issues facing the
industry," according to Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, which co-founded the
event, along with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Elsevier Business Intelligence and
Versant Ventures.
Jeff Binder, Biomet President and CEO, stated: "We`re very proud of Dane for
receiving this high honor. His contributions extend well beyond the success he
achieved at Biomet. He has been an influential leader in the medical device
industry, the business world, and the philanthropic world. We congratulate Dane
on this well-deserved recognition."
Among his various memberships and honors, Dr. Miller is a fellow of the National
Academy of Engineering, and a member of the Shands Circle of the Orthopedic
Research and Education Foundation. He serves as a board member of the University
of Chicago Health Systems and Kettering University, and is a member of the Board
of Trustees of the World Craniofacial Foundation and the University of
Cincinnati Foundation. He and his wife formed the Dane and Mary Louise Miller
Foundation, which supports various philanthropic activities.
About Biomet
Biomet, Inc. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market products used
primarily by musculoskeletal medical specialists in both surgical and
non-surgical therapy. Biomet`s product portfolio encompasses reconstructive
products, including orthopedic joint replacement devices, bone cements and
accessories, autologous therapies and dental reconstructive implants; fixation
products, including electrical bone growth stimulators, internal and external
orthopedic fixation devices, craniomaxillofacial implants and bone substitute
materials; spinal products, including spinal stimulation devices, spinal
hardware and orthobiologics; and other products, such as arthroscopy products
and softgoods and bracing products. Headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Biomet and
its subsidiaries currently distribute products in approximately 90 countries.
Biomet, Inc.
Bill Kolter, 574-372-1535
Corporate Vice President, Public Affairs
bill.kolter@biomet.com
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