Smith & Nephew SNATS, Inc.

Smith & Nephew SNATS, Inc., a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew PLC, is a global medical technology company that develops and markets surgical devices, including orthopedic implants, sports medicine repair systems, and advanced wound management products. The company is listed by Cruelty Free Investors as a company that exploits animals, a categorization typically applied to firms that engage in animal testing as part of product development or regulatory compliance for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

While specific details of testing protocols or volumes are not publicly disclosed in the provided sources, Smith & Nephew's inclusion on this list indicates its operations involve the use of animals. For medical device companies, this often entails preclinical testing on animal models to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of implants and surgical materials before human clinical trials. The company's product portfolio in orthopedics and advanced wound care would be subject to such regulatory requirements.