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,
Modern Plastics Offering HOSTAFORM to Orthopaedic Customers
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,
Supplier Roundtable, Part II: Materials Suppliers Prepare for 2013
More responses from suppliers! Pressures from material costs and Federal regulations are expected to increase in 2013. To ensure commercialized...
Jan 16 2013,
Johns Hopkins Research Team Reports Knee Cartilage Repair Success with Biomaterial + Microfracture
Results from a 15-patient pilot study suggest that a new hydrogel and adhesive implant + microfracture procedure performed as well...
Jan 16 2013,
Strategic Orthopaedic-related 510(k) Update
The following companies recently received strategic FDA 510(k) clearances in the orthopaedic space: B2B Spine, Brainlab, Christopher D. Endara, Emerge...
Jan 16 2013,
Methods Machine Introduces FANUC D21 RoboDrill Vertical Machining Centers
Methods Machine Tools, supplier of innovative precision machine tools, automation and accessories, introduced FANUC D21 RoboDrill Vertical Machining Centers including...
Dec 18 2012,
Making Smarter Product Recall Decisions: 4 Critical Steps to Meeting FDA’s Expectations
FDA’s multi-layered rules for product recalls can resemble a double-edged sword. Have you under-reported your recall? Over-reported? How can you...
Dec 17 2012,
Silicon Nitride Material in Orthopaedic Implants: Features and Benefits
As an implant material, what does Silicon Nitride offer vs. titanium or PEEK? A team from Amedica explores the material's...
Dec 17 2012,
The Quality Review Board: A Conduit for Success
Your Quality Review Board exists to ensure continual improvement to your Quality Management System. How do they stack up as...
Dec 17 2012,
Strategic Orthopaedic-related 510(k) Update
The following companies recently received strategic FDA 510(k) clearances in the orthopaedic space: Alliance Spine, Aston Medical, Iconacy Orthopedic, Implanet,...
Dec 17 2012,
Trademarks vs. Domain Names, Part I: There is a BIG Difference
What happens if there is a dispute over the use of your domain name, or if someone is using your...
Dec 14 2012,
OEM/Supplier Issues Roundtable: Orthopaedic Industry Leaders Weigh in on Commercialization Challenges
As industry looks ahead to the coming year, we sought the OEM response to a single question: As you consider...
Dec 14 2012,
Aerospace Materials and Orthopaedic Applications: Opportunities and Challenges
The evolution of biomaterials adopted for orthopaedic use might well be described as slow and incremental. In this article, we...
Dec 13 2012,
Strategic Planning for Regulatory Compliance
Will you wait until your company has an unannounced audit by a Notified Body? Or will you develop a Quality...
Dec 13 2012,
Selecting an Imaging Contract Research Organization for Orthopaedic Clinical and Preclinical Research
When the success of an orthopaedic study is at stake, sponsors want an imaging contract research organization that can help...
Dec 13 2012,