Develop Orthopaedic Implants Faster Through Auditing
Do your auditing techniques actually improve product development? These three techniques—one simple, one advanced and one new—will shorten the cycle....
Feb 13 2013,
NASS Conversations Reaffirm Focus on Additive, Computer-Assisted Surgery, Materials
Breakthrough in NiTiNOL Use in Implants
The use of nickel titanium or NiTiNOL in large orthopaedic devices has been limited in basic materials and devices. MedShape...
Feb 13 2013,
Trademarks vs. Domain Names, Part II: There is a BIG Difference
What happens if your trademark or company brand becomes a victim of cybersquatting? Part II on trademarks vs. domain names...
Feb 13 2013,
Rethinking the Role of Clinical Affairs
“Clinical” has become virtually synonymous with Investigational Device Exemption and Premarket Approval. Really, clinical affairs should be viewed as a...
Feb 13 2013,
Strategic Orthopaedic-related 510(k) Update
The following companies recently received strategic FDA 510(k) clearances in the orthopaedic space: Camber Spine, Eleven Blade Solutions, K7, LSK...
Feb 13 2013,
C5 Medical Werks Launches Rapid Prototyping Capability for Ceramic Medical Device Components
C5 Medical Werks has launched a fast track service for next-generation ceramic device component developers, to provide manufacturers with quick...
Feb 13 2013,
Secant Medical Expands Polymer Synthesis and Analytical Capabilities with New Lab
Secant Medical established a new lab to perform polymer synthesis and analytical characterization of polymers, biomaterials and fibers. Capabilities include...
Feb 12 2013,
Secant Medical appoints Jacqueline Ferro as Vice President, Quality and Regulatory Assurance
Secant Medical named Jacqueline Ferro as Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Assurance. Ferro brings 20 years of quality, regulatory...
Feb 11 2013,
ECA Medical Instruments Launches New Single-Procedure Surgical Instruments with Wick Away Technology
ECA Medical Instruments, designer and manufacturer of single-procedure torque-limiting and fixed-driver surgical instruments and kits, introduced new fixed-driver surgical instruments...
Feb 06 2013,
Vistek Medical Expands Management Team & Organization
Vistek Medical has appointed appointment of Jeff Miller as Director of Operations and John Ducaji as Director of Sales and...
Jan 31 2013,
Geomagic Announces 2013 Product Launches
Geomagic, a global provider of 3D technology for digital reality, announced three 2013 product launches: Freeform®3D modeling software, a touch-enabled solution...
Jan 29 2013,
Millstone Medical Outsourcing Successfully Completes Move to New Memphis Facility
The new facility offers 150,000 square feet of operational space, more than three times the size of the previous facility....
Jan 17 2013,
Passing Brazil’s Inspections to Take Product to Market
Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to help orthopaedic medical device companies prepare for and logistically...
Jan 16 2013,
Spotlight on Brazil
The World Bank ranks Brazil as the sixth largest country in the world in terms of gross domestic product at...
Jan 16 2013,
OEM/Supplier Issues Roundtable, Part II: Orthopaedic Industry Leaders Weigh in on Commercialization Challenges
As the New Year begins, it’s important that OEM and supplier relationships start off on the right footing. Price increases...
Jan 16 2013,