Claude Rieker

Managing Director at OrthoSave

Dorf, Zurich, Switzerland

About

I have expertise in European orthopaedic litigation, assessing device complaints and providing technical advice and solutions. My experience includes system design, tribology, material selection, explant analysis and literature review. I ensure durable, effective and safe orthopaedic implants through innovation and rigorous processes.

Experience

  • Managing Director at OrthoSave LLC
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    As some of you are aware, my tenure with Zimmer Biomet, which spanned almost 34 years, will conclude this Friday, 28 June. As I feel too young and too energetic to retire, I have decided to start an orthopaedic consulting company (OrthoSave GmbH / www.orthosave.ch) and I am looking forward to this opportunity to be completely independent, with all the advantages and disadvantages of such freedom. The start of OrthoSave's activities is planned for the first of October 2024. I will take advantage of this three-month break to make a long journey to the south of South America, a trip I have dreamed for many years. With my best regards, Claude

  • Zimmer Biomet (29 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director Scientific Affairs
      Jun 2015 - Jun 2024 · 9 yrs 1 mo

    • Scientific Affairs
      Jan 2006 - Jun 2015 · 9 yrs 6 mos

      Scientific marketing Scientific support Sales support Strategic marketing Sales support Support of medical professionals

    • Tribology
      Jan 1995 - Dec 2005 · 11 yrs

      Development of low wear solutions

  • Hip development at Protek
    Nov 1990 - Dec 1994 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Development of total hip prostheses.