Actions Underway in a Push to Repeal the Medical Device Tax
With support from both major parties, U.S. legislators have introduced bills in renewed attempts to repeal the medical device tax....
Jan 14 2015,
Surface Dynamics Launches $10MM Expansion in Tennessee
Compliance Isn’t Accidental: A Case for Management’s Commitment to Quality
Leadership must foster a culture of business and quality equilibrium to drive long-term product and company success. That commitment involves...
Jan 13 2015,
Tecomet CEO Expects Supplier M&A to Continue
Consolidation has picked up at the supplier level as manufacturers seek to meet the needs of OEM customers that are...
Jan 13 2015,
ISO 55000 Released to Assist Operations Leaders with Financial Management
As the orthopaedic industry adapts to the rapidly changing worldwide healthcare market, it can learn from the failures of other...
Jan 13 2015,
Researchers Study Nanostructures to Allow Biocompatibility Between Metal and Human Bone Tissues
Scholars at The Research Center for Advanced Materials are studying the use of nanostructures to manufacture implants needed in Mexico....
Jan 13 2015,
Conflict Minerals Due Diligence: Strategies for a Successful Second Filing
May 31, 2015 is the second filing deadline for the conflict minerals due diligence disclosure rules. Here are some key...
Jan 13 2015,
FDA Publishes Priorities for 2015
FDA’s Center for Device and Radiological Health issued its list of priorities for 2015, including guidance documents it intends to...
Jan 13 2015,
STD Med Changes Name To Primo Medical Group
The new name reflects the company's continued evolution into a Medical Device incubator....
Jan 06 2015,
Teleflex Medical OEM Launches Redesigned Website
Teleflex Medical OEM launched a redesigned version of its website to deliver full content and functionality across all devices such...
Jan 06 2015,
Five Star Companies Appoints Frank Noone as VP of Advanced Surgical Sales
Mr. Frank D. Noone, former Director of Sales and Marketing for Triangle, has joined the Five Star Companies as the...
Jan 06 2015,
Zoning In with Mark Augusti
Mark Augusti of Integra LifeSciences discusses the company’s recent developments, including the creation of an independent spine company, SeaSpine....
Dec 10 2014,
EU Proposes Significant Changes for Importers and Distributors
The EU’s proposed Medical Device Regulation will subject companies within the supply chain to the same rules, which differs from...
Dec 10 2014,
Trending Technology: Metal Injection Molding
Metal injection molding has garnered attention in the orthopaedic industry, due to the technology’s ability to produce complex shapes at...
Dec 10 2014,
Why Won’t My CAPA Process Work?
Having a viable CAPA process in place is critical, in a time of frequent recalls, increased warning letters for repeat...
Dec 10 2014,
Unique Device Identification (UDI): Many Questions Remain
FDA issued its final rule requiring medical device manufacturers to assign and label products with UDIs more than a year...
Dec 10 2014,