Be Prepared When Suppliers are Acquired
With the recent M&A activity in the supplier space, all OEMs should be prepared in the event an important supplier...
Jan 05 2018,
FDA 510(k) Recap: Lesser-Known Companies and First Orthopedic Clearances
Polymer Designed for Jet Bearings Used in Hip and Knee Replacement
M.M.A. Tech’s MP-1, originally developed for NASA, was recently implanted during hip and knee replacement procedures in Israel. After finalizing...
Jan 05 2018,
FDA Releases Priorities for 2018
Among the Agency’s 2018 priorities is an alternative, fast-track 510(k) pathway for certain devices....
Jan 05 2018,
Arcamed Acquires Veracity Medical Solutions
The merger expands Arcamed’s capabilities to include contract manufacturing of instruments and implants....
Jan 04 2018,
Forecreu Investing US $6MM in French Plants
The investment includes an upgrade of manufacturing facilities and other peripherals....
Dec 14 2017,
Omnia Medical Gains FDA Clearance for PEEK-OPTIMA HA VBR
This is reportedly the first PEEK-OPTIMA HA vertebral body replacement to receive FDA clearance....
Dec 13 2017,
Antibacterial Benefits of PEKK Detailed in Study of 3D-Printed OsteoFab Structures
Oxford Performance Materials says that study results reveal superior antibacterial properties of PEKK structures compared to PEEK surfaces....
Dec 13 2017,
Forward Momentum Continues in Artificial Discs
We highlight recent clinical trial results, a procedural milestone and a device launch....
Dec 08 2017,
Study: Rotation Medical Bioinductive Implant Promotes Consistent Rotator Cuff Healing, Mitigates Tear Progression
The study also shows the bioinductive implant increases tendon thickness for intermediate- to high-grade partial thickness tears....
Dec 08 2017,
MedTech Momentum Launches Video Production Studio
The venture covers a wide range of video formats for medical companies to choose from....
Dec 08 2017,
DePuy Synthes Introduces PUREVUE HD Visualization
PUREVUE comprises a light source, image processer and image management in one compact footprint, and can be used for a...
Dec 07 2017,
Orthoconnections Links Distributors with Manufacturers
The company’s new website allows members of the orthopaedic industry to advertise business requirements, find new leads and contacts and...
Dec 07 2017,
FDA Finalizes Additive Manufacturing Guidance
FDA published its guidance on additive manufacturing technical considerations, outlining the Agency’s long-awaited position on use of the technology for...
Dec 06 2017,