Evonik to Acquire LACTEL Absorbable Polymers
LACTEL biodegradable, PLGA-based polymers will be integrated into Evonik’s Health Care business....
Dec 14 2020,
First Clinical Use of Medartis LapiPrep System
Infographic: 5 Challenges Facing Orthopedic OEMs
The global spread of COVID-19 not only exacerbated present challenges, but presented new obstacles for orthopedic OEMs in 2020....
Dec 14 2020,
Materialise Introduces VR Capabilities for Medical Planning in Mimics Viewer
The interactive virtual reality models complement 3D printing as a fast, low-cost solution for remote planning and collaboration....
Dec 02 2020,
New Research Defines Antibacterial Properties of OsteoFab PEKK Implants
Oxford Performance Materials' OsteoFab PEKK implants outperformed PEEK and titanium in antibacterial properties. ...
Dec 02 2020,
Lincotek Medical Brings Casting, Finishing to One Facility
The Lincotek medical facility in Portland, Oregon now provides an integrated approach, from casting to the finished product....
Dec 02 2020,
Survey: Orthopedic Supply Chain Faces Familiar Challenges Amidst COVID Complexities
A recent survey of OEM decision makers highlighted the challenges they face and where they seek suppliers....
Dec 02 2020,
Acnis to Distribute Evonik’s VESTAKEEP PEEK Biomaterials in France, Spain and Portugal
Acnis will be the sole distributor of VESTAKEEP Implant for medical applications in France, Spain and Portugal....
Dec 02 2020,
Tsunami Medical Chooses GE Additive Printers for Spinal Implants
The company added an array of GE Additive Concept Laser AM systems at its facility in Italy....
Dec 01 2020,
Anika CEO Shares Lessons in Leading through Change
Anika's CEO on staying aware of how quickly and dramatically the world can change....
Dec 01 2020,
Surgeons Share Lessons from 2020, Technology Predictions
While 2020 brought unpredictability, it highlighted numerous opportunities for improvement of processes and technologies with digital tools, additive manufacturing and...
Nov 24 2020,
Clinical Trials Shift to Hybrid Approaches in the Age of COVID-19 and Beyond
Conducting successful clinical trials will require orthopedic companies to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in the future. ...
Nov 24 2020,
Glebar Expands Service Offerings, Increasing Value for Customers
As part of an effort to establish, maintain and grow partnerships with its customers, Glebar has added the Total Care+...
Nov 17 2020,
3D Systems Receives FDA Clearance for Vantage Ankle PSI
The clearance expands VSP Surgical Planning applications in partnership with Exactech....
Nov 17 2020,
First 510(k)s for Companies in Joint Replacement, Spine, Trauma, SportsMed and Obio
This month’s recap rounds up many companies new on our radar, helmed by people who've known the industry for a...
Nov 17 2020,
Trauma Technologies Emerge to Meet the Needs of Patient Anatomy
A burgeoning set of small orthopedic implant companies is developing devices designed to anticipate and suit individual patients’ unique anatomy....
Nov 16 2020,