In2Bones: 4Q18 Product Launches Focus on Fracture Repair, Foot Deformities
These three products include a transparent PEEK implant for pediatric and adult flat foot deformity; titanium-alloy bone plates, also featuring...
Dec 11 2018,
PrinterPrezz Welcomes Greg Morris as Chief Technology Officer
Foster Named Distributor for Two Solvay Polymers
Foster will distribute Solvay’s KetaSpire PEEK and AvaSpire PEAK polymers in North America....
Dec 11 2018,
SLM Solutions Names Aaron LaLonde Director of Applications Engineering
Mr. LaLonde’s background is in additive manufacturing; he will work with the company’s orthopaedic customers....
Dec 11 2018,
DePuy Synthes: A Look at PUREVUE and 2018 Product Launches
The PUREVUE™ Visualization imaging platform, now available globally, has application in minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. We also recap the company’s...
Dec 11 2018,
Cobalt Chrome Additive Total Knee Successfully Tested by Italian Startup
Rejoint's EBM additively-manufactured cobalt chrome YourKnee™ —which utilizes pre- and intra-op computer assisted technology, wearables, artificial intelligence and surgical simulation—...
Dec 11 2018,
FDA Priorities: People, Simplicity and a Risk-Based Approach to Speed Time to Market
By utilizing a more straightforward methodology, FDA can free up and better use resources to focus on high-risk areas that...
Dec 10 2018,
Foot and Ankle Implant Opportunities Lie in Design, Technique Improvements
David Kay, M.D., a foot/ankle surgeon, shares what he see in his crystal ball regarding plates, biologics and total ankle...
Dec 05 2018,
Streamlined Inspections Imperative to Success of Micro-Machining Complex Components
Maintaining the quality and repeatability that device companies require involves consistent, reliable and verifiable measurement and inspection of these small...
Dec 05 2018,
Donson Announces Equipment Investments
The contract manufacturer recently purchased two DMG/MORI NT 4250 Turn & Mill Machining Centers....
Dec 05 2018,
Contract Manufacturers Responding to Market Forces are Primed for Growth
We estimate that revenue for the orthopaedic contract manufacturing market reached $5 billion in 2017, +7.6% from 2016. We examine...
Dec 05 2018,
Can You Trust E-Signatures From Your Software Package Vendor?
Martin Browning from EduQuest provides insight into the validity of e-signatures from vendors: "Validation must include documentation, or it is...
Dec 04 2018,
FDA Takes Several Steps to Strengthen Medical Device Cybersecurity Program
In order to stay current with the evolving technological landscape and increased insight into cyber threats, FDA recently addressed cybersecurity,...
Dec 04 2018,
Okay Industries Receives Supplier Excellence Award from Medtronic
Okay is one of 13 companies from Medtronic’s supply base of ~48,000 to receive the award....
Dec 04 2018,
gSource Achieves ISO 13485:2016 Certification
The company manufactures instruments for orthopedic procedures, with a focus on spine....
Nov 28 2018,
NAMSA Launches Chinese Website
The new website’s goal is to serve as a resource for Asia-Pacific device sponsors....
Nov 28 2018,