The Brazilian Market: A Regulatory Overview for Orthopaedic Products
Most Brazilian surgeons use imported products, making the country attractive for international companies. Placing products on the market means creating...
Jan 05 2018,
Kapstone Medical Launches Kapstone Manufacturing
Startup Aims to Monitor Joint Loosening and Infection with Implantable Sensors
Synergistic Biosensors is working with RTI International and the North Carolina State University Department of Computer Sciences to develop a...
Jan 05 2018,
Augmedics Bringing X-Ray Vision to Surgery with X-VISION Visualization System
With its first application in minimally invasive spine procedures, X-VISION technology is designed to save time during surgery, reduce radiation...
Jan 05 2018,
Consensus Orthopedics’ TracPatch Targets Efficiency in Post-Op Care
TracPatch data provides the healthcare provider with anytime, anywhere insight into a patient’s recovery, allowing for immediate care adjustments. ...
Jan 05 2018,
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,
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,