5 Tips for Orthopedic Startups
The startup world isn’t for the faint of heart in any industry. Here's how to navigate speed bumps when bringing an idea to life in orthopedics. Sep 06 2022,
Trauma: A Regulatory and Product Launch Recap
The number of companies in the trauma space may surprise you since the largest orthopedic players—DePuy Synthes, Stryker, Zimmer Biomet... Sep 23 2019,
Investing in Delivery Model Disruption
Companies must be able to produce the right products, at the right time, at the right price with efficiency across each part of the value chain, and technology-enabled solutions are going to be a key driver of that change, says Mend Medical's Ben Joseph. Oct 03 2019,
Embody Develops Biointegrative Collagen-based Implant for Soft Tissue Injuries
Embody utilizes a novel additive manufacturing process to develop its Tapestry biomaterial. The company anticipates commercial launch in 2020 for its Achilles and rotator cuff scaffolds and a 2022 timeline for ACL repair. Jun 03 2019,
Onkos Surgical’s Personalized Approach to Treating Musculoskeletal Cancers
Onkos Surgical targets underserved oncology surgical market with an expanding portfolio of implants and technology. Jun 17 2019,
David Hovda on Innovation, Startups and Artificial Disc Replacement
The CEO of Simplify Medical, David Hovda, shares how he got from the U.S. Navy to orthopedics, lessons he learned along the way and his vision for cervical disc replacement. Jun 18 2019,
Xenco Medical Takes a Single-Use, Pre-Loaded Approach to Spinal Implants
In an effort to curb infections and sterile processing inefficiencies, Xeno Medical has developed a new material and rethought manufacturing and packaging for its spinal implants. Aug 05 2019,
HAPPE Spine to Develop Strong, Porous, Bioactive Spinal Fusion Implants
Startup HAPPE Spine is rethinking the way that PEEK and hydroxyapatite are manufactured together to make an interbody that maintains load-bearing strength and facilitates osteointegration and radiolucency. Aug 16 2019,
CoorsTek Acquisition Positions UnitedCoatings as a Top Supplier
The purchase of CoorsTek Medical allowed UnitedCoatings Group to expand design and supply chain services and traditional manufacturing capabilities, establishing the company as a fully-integrated contract manufacturer. Aug 16 2019,
Orthopedic Taskforce Collaborates on Welding Specification
A taskforce comprised of orthopedic competitors and partners is working to create a welding engineering specification, focusing on instruments and an educational component. Sep 10 2019,