Engineers: Don’t Let Increased Regulatory Requirements Slow Your Design Process
Adhering to best practices allows engineers to work effectively within parameters of the regulations and plan projects in a way...
Jun 03 2019,
Competitive Landscape
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...
Jun 03 2019,
Hip Replacement Companies Expand Portfolios with New Product Launches
A conversation with a surgeon pioneer of the anterior approach and a recap of 10 product launches provide a review...
Jun 03 2019,
Orthopedic Industry Surpasses $50 Billion in Global Revenue
Orthopedic industry revenue reached $51.2 billion in 2018, as the top players prioritized connected ecosystems of products, flagship technologies like...
Jun 03 2019,
Exactech Acquires EPIC Extremity, Trauma Device Company
EPIC Extremity, an early-stage orthopedic device company, was founded to introduce a line of lowest total cost implants to the...
May 31 2019,
AMDT Gains FDA Clearance for SixFix Hexapod Device
The external fixator device is designed to shorten surgical time, simplify inventory and enhance patient care, and is used with...
May 31 2019,
THINK Surgical Completes Enrollment for Study of Active Robot for TKR
The company has filed a submission to FDA for clearance to market its active robot for use in total knee...
May 31 2019,
M&A Recap: Three 2Q Announcements in Spine
Of the 20 OEM-related M&A announcements we’ve covered in 2019 thus far, seven have related to the spine market. Of...
May 20 2019,
Unlock DFM Benefits: A Guide for Product Development Leadership
Device companies focus on DFM is shortsighted. DF(x) allows companies to account for designing for manufacturability, as well as design...
May 20 2019,
FDA’s Pre-Submission Process Allows You to Minimize Risk and Decrease Cost
Utilizing FDA's Pre-Submission Process provides an opportunity to address potential concerns early in the regulatory process, and it can significantly...
May 20 2019,
Xenco Medical Launches Interactive Vending Machines for Spinal Devices
Implant maker Xenco Medical has announced the launch of the first interactive vending machines designed for spine surgery instruments and...
May 16 2019,
HealthpointCapital Acquires Majority Stake in CrossRoads Extremity Systems
The investment supports growth of CrossRoads' Active Stabilization portfolio of lower-extremity implant systems for orthopedic and podiatric surgeons....
May 16 2019,
CoreLink Launches Lateral Access and Interbody Fusion Platform
CoreLink has introduced a comprehensive platform for lateral MIS spine fusion including 3D printed titanium and PEEK-based implants, retractor and...
May 16 2019,
ChoiceSpine Granted FDA Clearance for New Cervical Spinal Fusion Devices
With these 510(k)s in hand, TIGER SHARK C Cervical Interbody and BOOMERANG Anterior Cervical Plate are set to enter the...
May 16 2019,
FDA 510(k) Recap: Shoulders and Ankles
Shoulders and ankles comprise the largest share of the extremities joint reconstruction segment. Arthrex, Catalyst OrthoScience, DJO, Exactech, Stryker and...
May 13 2019,