Just Because You’re Trained, Doesn’t Mean You’re Competent
Orthopaedic device manufacturers must define the requirements for each job, evaluate the people in those jobs, develop a gap examination...
Apr 17 2013,
Companies Look to Materials to Provide Innovation, Respond to Trends
Industry Outlook Remains Positive Despite Excise Tax
Survey finds medical device professionals are more positive about the business environment, excise tax, regulatory environment and emerging markets major...
Apr 17 2013,
Strategic Orthopaedic 510(k) Update
The following companies recently received strategic FDA 510(k) clearances in the orthopaedic space: Alphatec Spine, Biomecanica Industria e Comerico, Dallen...
Apr 17 2013,
St. Vincent, Austen BioInnovation Institute Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop New Products
Austen BioInnovation (ABIA) and St. Vincent Charity Medical announced a Strategic Innovation Partnership, initially focusing on orthopaedics, to pair engineers...
Apr 16 2013,
gSource Announces Donation of Instruments to FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Ghana
gSource made a recent donation of surgical instruments to the Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS), a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The...
Apr 11 2013,
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Apr 08 2013,
Formerly F&F Machine, Complexus Medical Expands to Serve the Orthopaedic Industry
F&F Machine Specialties is now known as Complexus Medical to better reflect the company's work in precision machining of complex...
Apr 02 2013,
Polygon Solutions is 2013 Transformation Award Winner
The Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership selected  Polygon Solutions Inc. for top recognition in the "Transformation" category at its Fifth...
Mar 21 2013,
Follow These Six Steps to Execute a Strategic Planning Process
Following the SPP won’t guarantee correct decisions are made–but SPP does provide an opportunity for senior leaders to assist in...
Mar 07 2013,
Ceram Adds Biocompatibility Testing to its Analysis Services
Ceram has added biocompatibility testing to the range of services that it offers to the healthcare industries. Part of its...
Mar 06 2013,
Get Ready for UDI: It’s All About the Data
Orthopaedic OEMs will be among the first to comply with FDA's unique device identification requirements once finalized. However, the complex...
Mar 05 2013,
Lessons Learned From Metal-on-Metal Implants
The FDA is only the latest regulatory body to take investigative action on metal-on-metal implants. What follows is a two-part...
Mar 05 2013,
The Future of Additive Manufacturing in Orthopaedic Implants
Additive manufacturing is expected to be a $3.5 billion industry by 2017. Orthopaedic device manufacturing has the ability to grow...
Mar 05 2013,
FDA Releases New Requirements for Combination Products
FDA's final rule on cGMP for combination products provides a definition of these products and the new requirements....
Mar 05 2013,
ASTM Names New Standard for Raw Materials
ASTM added a PEKK raw material standard for medical device implants that if met, will reduce the testing needed to...
Mar 05 2013,