
Minnesota medical device maker Conventus Orthopaedics is swapping some executives, naming a new chief executive officer and new chief commercial officer in one fell swoop.
The orthopedics company appointed as its new CEO Paul Buckman, who brought with him years of medtech experience at companies including Boston Scientific and St. Jude Medical. Buckman also co-founded ev3, which Covidien acquired in 2010 for $2.6 billion. Buckman has also served on Conventus’ board of directors since 2009.
Conventus also appointed David Blue its new chief commercial officer, touting his past stints at companies including Zimmer and DePuy.
The new hires were tasked with guiding the company "into commercial operations and market growth." Conventus landed FDA clearance earlier this year for its DRS orthopedic implant, designed to treat patients with distal radial fractures.
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