FibreTuff PAPC Material Displays High Level of Radiopacity in Recent Tests
PAPC can be used for 3D printing and molding of Class I and II devices for spine, trauma and arthroscopy/soft...
Nov 14 2018,
Steps for Selecting the Right Materials Shapes Supplier for Implantable Components
Modern Plastics Offering HOSTAFORM to Orthopaedic Customers
HOSTAFORM acetal copolymer features a linear structure with a highly crystalline quality....
Nov 13 2018,
ConnectSx Issued Patent for Integrated Device Management System
This new patent covers a system, currently in development, to manage device information and product support....
Nov 08 2018,
MedTech Momentum Launches Internet, Social Media Marketing Initiative
The “MT-7 Framework for Growth” initiative addresses the needs of medical device companies seeking to leverage the power of the...
Nov 06 2018,
Evonik Develops PEEK-Based Polymer Filament
The company will initially offer a testing-grade version of the new material, followed by implant-grade in 1Q19....
Nov 06 2018,
Orthopaedic Product Development: Forecasting Changes to Come
Considering surgical techniques, regulations and technologies together as a whole, expect to see significant changes in orthopaedics over the next...
Nov 05 2018,
Orthopaedic Investors Prioritize Care Delivery, Post-Revenue Companies
Investors who spoke during October's Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference (MNVC) pointed to extremities, sports medicine, digital health and the hospital...
Nov 05 2018,
Synthetic Bioresorbables: Orthopaedics’ Evolution from PLLA to New Formulas
These polymers have broad orthopaedic application. This article presents a focus on the transition away from Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)-type resorbable...
Nov 05 2018,
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Launches Shoulder and Elbow Registry
At launch, this AAOS registry will collect total shoulder arthroplasty procedures data. Rotator cuff repair and total elbow arthroplasty will...
Nov 05 2018,
DJO’s OaraScore Tool May Help Determine Total Knee Outpatient Risk
OaraScore software assesses length of stay, tracks readmission rates and compares encrypted data to all other physicians utilizing the tool,...
Nov 05 2018,
Zimmer Biomet Completes First Procedures Using ROSA Knee Robot
These first five cases were all performed in a single surgery day by one surgeon—this perhaps hints at the company’s...
Nov 05 2018,
Placon Expands Elkhart, Indiana Facility
The new clean room doubles its thermoforming capacity....
Oct 30 2018,
New Healthcare Investment Firm Mend Medical Debuts
Mend Medical will focus on healthcare companies dedicated to improving accessible, affordable, quality patient care and eliminating incentives that put...
Oct 24 2018,
Carpenter Technology Acquires LPW
This acquisition expands Carpenter’s additive manufacturing capabilities....
Oct 24 2018,
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,