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,
Competitive Landscape
Standard, Sterile and Small: Packaging Trends Focus on Savings and Speed to Market
Complexities in orthopaedic device packaging have manufacturers seeking expertise from consultants and suppliers to discover process efficiencies and allow internal...
Mar 04 2015,
Collaboration and Resources Needed to Close Skills Gap in the Orthopaedic Industry
It is often difficult for orthopaedic device manufacturers to fill certain positions, due to the technical requirements and high-level skills...
Mar 04 2015,
You Secured a Utility Patent; Now What about Your Design Patent?
Recent high-profile lawsuits have demonstrated the importance of design patents to protect inventions. Understand the difference between a design and...
Mar 04 2015,
Hip: New Standards Set to Measure Taper Junction Geometry
Taper junction has come into the spotlight as a source of hip joint failure. Coordinate measuring machines can provide fast,...
Feb 11 2015,
Survey Finds Most Med Device Companies Have Positive Outlook for 2015; Same Challenges Remain
A recent survey published by Emergo Group suggests that medical device professionals feel confident about the industry’s climate in 2015,...
Feb 11 2015,
The Basics: Understanding the Medical Device Single Audit Program
MDSAP was launched to leverage resources of regulatory bodies in the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Australia to monitor device manufacturers....
Feb 10 2015,
CAPA+2, UDI and More: What to Expect from FDA in 2015
Ensure that you’re prepared for FDA’s 2015 plans. Keep your compliance in check with this expert perspective....
Feb 10 2015,
Actions Underway in a Push to Repeal the Medical Device Tax
With support from both major parties, U.S. legislators have introduced bills in renewed attempts to repeal the medical device tax....
Jan 14 2015,
Compliance Isn’t Accidental: A Case for Management’s Commitment to Quality
Leadership must foster a culture of business and quality equilibrium to drive long-term product and company success. That commitment involves...
Jan 13 2015,
Tecomet CEO Expects Supplier M&A to Continue
Consolidation has picked up at the supplier level as manufacturers seek to meet the needs of OEM customers that are...
Jan 13 2015,
ISO 55000 Released to Assist Operations Leaders with Financial Management
As the orthopaedic industry adapts to the rapidly changing worldwide healthcare market, it can learn from the failures of other...
Jan 13 2015,
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...
Jan 13 2015,
FDA Publishes Priorities for 2015
FDA’s Center for Device and Radiological Health issued its list of priorities for 2015, including guidance documents it intends to...
Jan 13 2015,
EU Proposes Significant Changes for Importers and Distributors
The EU’s proposed Medical Device Regulation will subject companies within the supply chain to the same rules, which differs from...
Dec 10 2014,