Uncover Opportunities in Your Supply Chain Challenges
Overcome challenges in the orthopaedic device supply chain with these tips on how to leverage new technologies, enter new markets, form strategic partnerships and plan accordingly. Nov 07 2014,
Conflict Minerals Due Diligence: Strategies for a Successful Second Filing
May 31, 2015 is the second filing deadline for the conflict minerals due diligence disclosure rules. Here are some key takeaways from last year’s filing and new strategies to improve your compliance process. Jan 13 2015,
Suppliers Consolidate in Response to OEM M&A Activity
Suppliers in the orthopaedic industry are feeling the effects of consolidation at the OEM level. Mar 04 2015,
Infection Prevention Spurs New R&D Ideas
Post-surgical infection control remains a topic of importance in orthopaedic product development, as surgeons, researchers and device companies continually seek to reduce complications, readmissions, revisions and cost. The sense of priority was validated at OMTEC® 2017, when these groups met to address prevention. Jun 22 2017,
Experts Offer Strategies for Clinical Trial Execution and Outsourcing
Experts share their insights on best practices and strategies for conducting clinical trials inside and outside of the U.S., as well as ways to manage outsourcing of the process to a partner. Sep 09 2014,
Surgeons Share Spine Device Trends and Challenges
Spine surgeons discuss trends that excite them, their biggest challenges when using devices and what they want you to know when working with them to collectively improve spinal care. Oct 02 2014,
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,