Company Profile

Theken Spine, LLC founded in 1998 designs, develops, manufactures and distributes a full range of spinal fixation products. Theken Spine markets its products through a national network of independent distributors.

“Our design philosophy is to develop systems with fewer parts and fewer steps. We believe this benefits the surgeon and the patient. By following this philosophy our systems may, reduce OR time and decrease the amount of implants required to perform the same technique as other competitive systems.”—Randy Theken, Founder

Theken Spine is able to accomplish this through:

Three-dimensional (3D) CAD modeling systems, 3D reconstructive and finite element analysis (FEA) software, computer numerical control (CNC) machining centers and servo hydraulic mechanical testing machines is a sample of the technology used by Theken Spine to rapidly move products from conception to the market.

Theken’s employees are experts in spine. Many of our engineers, sales and marketing associates have been in the spine industry for their entire careers. In addition, we understand the importance of surgeons active participation in product development efforts. We do not develop a product and then send it to the surgeons for final review. We work directly with surgeons from product inception through the life of the product.

Randy Theken (pronounced “taken”) is the founder of four orthopedic medical device companies, known as the Theken Family of Companies. Theken Orthopaedic, Inc. conducts mechanical testing of orthopedic implants for major medical device companies in need of FDA approval. Theken Spine, LLC designs, develops, manufacturers and distributes spinal fixation devices nationwide. Theken Disc, LLC designs and develops high-technology medical device products, such as a microelectronic artificial replacement spinal disc. Therics, LLC designs, develops and manufacturers a variety of synthetic bone substitute products. A master-degreed electrical and mechanical engineer, Randy Theken and his rapidly growing family of companies are making significant impact on the spinal implant industry.

Mr. Theken was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He became interested in spinal implants while conducting research for his thesis at the University of Akron. After finishing graduate school, he founded Theken Orthopaedic. Five years later, he founded Theken Spine. In mid-2003, Theken Disc was founded to specifically focus on R&D development of next generation spinal arthroplasty devices. July 2005 Mr. Theken formed Therics, LLC as an Ohio limited liablity company through the purchase of ownership from Tredegar Corp.

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