May 17, 2002

Friedrich Daniels Receives
2001 Level 1 Supplier Quality Certificate Honor
from Zimmer.

The award was presented to Marida/Friedrich Daniels for maintaining a 99.65 Quality Rating for all custom surgical instruments manufactured and shipped in 2001. This yearly award is presented to top suppliers, both domestic and international.

The supplier must maintain a minimum 95% quality rating to be considered as a Level 1 Supplier, and criteria is based on paperwork accuracy, dimensional characteristics and proper certification. Marida/Friedrich Daniels, located in Solingen, Germany, designs and manufactures custom surgical instruments.

For further information, please contact:

Steve J. Yopko
U.S. Sales Director
Tel 216.692.9240
Fax 216.692.9241
sjyopko@stratos.net

Source: Friedrich Daniels GmbH