Sulzer controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
U.S. sanctions-related ownership issue
A U.S. sanctions designation involving a Russian counterparty affected a Sulzer transaction and temporarily created a sanctions-related ownership issue. Sulzer restructured the ownership arrangement and reported that the matter had been resolved.
2001
Sulzer Medica orthopedic implant contamination and recall
Sulzer Medica recalled certain hip and knee replacement components after discovering contamination linked to a lubricant used during manufacturing. The issue resulted in patient claims, litigation, settlements, and a major restructuring of the medical-device business. The business was subsequently separated from the core Sulzer group.