Infection Prevention Spurs New R&D Ideas
Post-surgical infection control remains a topic of importance in orthopaedic product development, as surgeons, researchers and device companies continually seek...
Jun 22 2017,
Infographic: Top 10 Orthopedic Device Companies
May 510(k) Review: New Players in SI Joint Fusion, Hip Recon
Of 56 products gaining clearance under FDA's Orthopedic Panel in May, we highlight the following four: a locking plate, next-gen...
Jun 21 2017,
Stryker and GE Partner to Accelerate Additive Manufacturing Initiative
GE Additive and Stryker, two of the larger players investing in additive manufacturing in orthopaedics, established an agreement to support...
Jun 20 2017,
Carpenter Aligns with Samuel, Son & Co for Additive Manufacturing Supply Chain Solutions
Samuel’s purchase of Burloak Technologies allows Carpenter and Samuel to offer solutions from concept to delivery in additive manufacturing....
Jun 19 2017,
Cretex Companies Acquires Quality Tech Services, Supplier of Outsourced Packaging
Cretex Companies acquired Quality Tech Services (QTS), supplier of outsourced packaging for the medical device industry. Terms were not disclosed....
Jun 14 2017,
Nordson Has Acquired Vention Medical’s Advanced Technologies Business
Kyphoplasty is one specialty among Vention AT's broad base of end-customers....
Jun 07 2017,
UNM Pursuing 3D Printing of Tissue for Extremity Reconstruction
With the support of a $20,000 grant from The American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, a research team at...
Jun 06 2017,
R&D Recap: Leading Orthopaedic Device Company Product Initiatives
Acquisitions, divestitures, market entries and exits have contributed to the shaping of product portfolios of the orthopaedic industry’s larger players,...
Jun 06 2017,
Device Recalls: Prepare for the Unexpected to Minimize Operational and Fiscal Damage
While no company expects to undergo a FDA recall, preparatory steps can decrease the costly and lengthy process of removing...
Jun 06 2017,
Proving Your New Design is Production Equivalent
Design validation is essential to new product development, especially when using multiple suppliers to manufacture your device. Our experts weigh...
Jun 05 2017,
Placon Opens Design Center of Excellence in Wisconsin
The design center lets customers interact face-to-face with packaging engineers, tooling experts and quality managers....
Jun 02 2017,
New President at Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics
Mr. Eric Kenney will report directly to Barney Bosse, CEO of Cleaning Technologies Group....
Jun 02 2017,
Foster Launches Antimicrobial Combat Additives in Master Batches
Components made with these antimicrobial polymer blends kill harmful bacteria that leads to infections. ...
Jun 02 2017,
Precision Coating Appoints New Vice President of Sales & Marketing
David DiBiasio expands his present role for PCCI and DCHN....
Jun 02 2017,
Upgrade Your Orthopaedic Toolbox to Achieve Your 2017 Priorities
Companies are exploring myriad approaches to diversification, from launching new brands to entering new markets to engaging in acquisitions. These...
May 24 2017,