DePuy Synthes to Co-Promote Ortho Development’s KASM Knee Spacer
The post-replacement device to treat infection complements DePuy Synthes’ rollout of its recently launched ATTUNE Revision knee. This strategic agreement...
Oct 23 2018,
Surgeons Share Lessons from 2020, Technology Predictions
Smart Devices, Robotics, Sensors: Tools to Improve Patient Outcomes
Dr. Martin Roche explains how these technologies are shaping the future of orthopaedic surgery: "A surgeon needs data to make...
Oct 22 2018,
NuVasive Announces Christopher Barry to Succeed Gregory Lucier as CEO
Christopher Barry joins NuVasive from Medtronic, where he has served as Senior Vice President and President, Surgical Innovations, since January...
Oct 22 2018,
Zimmer Biomet, Apple Collaboration Latest Example of Industry Focus on Digital Health
We believe this announcement, along with the products already on the market and FDA’s commitment to a streamlined regulatory pathway,...
Oct 17 2018,
PyroGenesis Completes Additive Manufacturing Metal Powder Production Facility
The facility is dedicated to the production of plasma-atomized Ti-6Al-4V powders....
Oct 16 2018,
Five Star Companies Achieves ISO 13485:2016 Certification
Five Star is a New Bedford, Massachusetts-based contract manufacturer of implants and instruments....
Oct 16 2018,
Precision Coating Names New President
Bill Ellerkamp has been a non-executive director at parent company Katahdin Industries since 2016....
Oct 12 2018,
Healthpoint Capital Announces First Closing at $100MM for Musculoskeletal Fund IV
The private equity firm is focused exclusively on musculoskeletal healthcare. ...
Oct 10 2018,
Materialise Launches Additive Simulation Software
In combination with its data preparation suite, this new software offers high-end simulation capabilities for additive manufacturing....
Oct 10 2018,
Flex-Cell Precision Gains ISO 13485:2016/9001:2015 Certifications
Flex-Cell is a contract manufacturer of orthopaedic implants and surgical components....
Oct 10 2018,
IHI Ionbond Names Exclusive Distributor for India
Millenia Technologies will distribute Ionbond’s full product line of CVD, CVA12 and CVI equipment....
Oct 10 2018,
Corin Increases Footprint with Acquisition of Global Orthopaedic Technology
Global Orthopaedic Technology (GOT), which bills itself as the largest Australian-owned orthopaedic implant designer and manufacturer, was established in 1999...
Oct 09 2018,
OEMs Continue Focus on Reducing Instruments in Operating Rooms
Several device companies within the last two years have capitalized on the shift toward simpler surgeries with fewer instruments in the...
Oct 08 2018,
Crucial Validation Considerations for Instrument Cases and Trays
Common challenges device company engineers face during validation of delivery systems include case/tray longevity, robustness of design, maintaining integrity of...
Oct 08 2018,
NASS Conversations Reaffirm Focus on Additive, Computer-Assisted Surgery, Materials
The spine industry is fixated on two concepts: procedure enhancement via surgical assistance technologies and device design via coatings, materials...
Oct 05 2018,