Orthopedic Roundtable: How to Get Things Done in the Face of Uncertainty
Our Advisory Board shares how to contend with the short-term impacts of the pandemic and emerge stronger. Oct 30 2020,
OMTEC® Conference Announces Exhibitor Presentation Winners
Exhibitor Presentation Topics include advancements in Additive Manufacturing, Orthopedic Implant Inspections and Next-generation Materials for Medical Devices Apr 17 2023,
Spotlight on Asia
The Asian population is quickly aging and accumulating wealth, ripening conditions for the orthopaedic industry to grow 15 to 18 percent each year for the next decade. BONEZONE breaks down the markets in China and India. Aug 05 2013,
Stryker Announces Investments in 3D Printing
Stryker announced the construction of a state-of-the-art 3D printing manufacturing facility in order to produce new products across multiple divisions and set the company apart from its competitors. The announcement came during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call. Feb 08 2016,
Scientists Engineer Stem Cells to Regrow Cartilage
Scientists have programmed stem cells to grow cartilage on a 3D woven scaffold shaped like a femoral head. The technology’s first focus is hip arthritis. Dec 07 2016,
FDA Addresses Custom Device Exemptions
FDA clarified changes to the Custom Device Exemption provision through a final guidance document. Nov 07 2014,
FDA Surveillance Inspections and Warning Letters Decrease
A CDRH quality system data report offers insight into common observations from 2013. Familiarize yourself with these trends and action items to avoid quality issues. Nov 07 2014,
FDA Focuses on Properties and Biocompatibility of AM Medical Devices
Understand FDA’s current thinking on the regulatory process for additive manufactured devices. Nov 07 2014,
Trending Technology: Metal Injection Molding
Metal injection molding has garnered attention in the orthopaedic industry, due to the technology’s ability to produce complex shapes at high production rates and decreased costs. Dec 10 2014,
Zoning In with Mark Augusti
Mark Augusti of Integra LifeSciences discusses the company’s recent developments, including the creation of an independent spine company, SeaSpine. Dec 10 2014,