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Novel New Implant for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Reach Orthopaedics

9/9/25 9:30 AM

Cristina GoudyChristina Goudy, co-founder and CEO of Reach Orthopaedics, discusses the company and its new subacromial spacer device in an interview with SmartTRAK.

In a recent interview with SmartTRAK, Christina Goudy, co-founder and CEO of Reach Orthopaedics, discussed the company’s new subacromial (SA) spacer for the treatment of massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears, its strategic direction and company highlights.

To find out more about the company, its differentiated technologies, products and growth strategy, click on the following video (26:57 min). Interview topics by timecode are provided below, as is a link to download a complete transcript of the interview.


Interview Outline by Timecode:

  • 00:50  Introduction to Reach Orthopaedics and Christina Goudy.
  • 03:15  Image of SA spacer device.
  • 07:05  Christina’s background and running a med device startup.
  • 14:48  Age of the company, FDA pathway and funding.
  • 18:16  Goal for sales to start.
  • 19:42  What the surgeons are saying about the device, specs and sizes.
  • 23:40  Exit strategy.

Click the button below to download and read the complete transcript of SmartTRAK's interview with Christina Goudy, co-founder and CEO of Reach Orthopaedics, conducted by  Andy Knapik, SmartTRAK Sr. Analyst, Soft Tissue & Arthroscopic Technologies.Get the Transcript


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Andy Knapik
Written by Andy Knapik

Sr. Analyst, Soft Tissue & Arthroscopic Technologies - 20 years’ experience in US and International sales and marketing for the orthopedics and sports medicine markets, including 12 years at Smith & Nephew.

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