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Logistics Software: Tools to Track Your Orthopedic Devices and Instruments

Tracking devices and instruments throughout the supply chain is a challenge, as manufacturers strive to reduce sedentary inventory and improve transparency across all communications and touch-points.

Sep 10 2019, Heather Tunstall

Materials

Vallum’s Nanotechnology Addresses PEEK’s Hydrophobic and Bioinert Shortcomings

Numerous spine companies manipulate PEEK to promote osseointegration with interbody devices, but Vallum believes they are the only one addressing the hydrophobic and bioinert drawbacks of the polymer material.

Sep 17 2019, Heather Tunstall

Companies

X-BOLT Introduces New Hip Fracture Concept

X-BOLT Orthopaedics addresses the issue of screw cutout in hip fracture repair with technology that replaces the lag screw for femoral head fixation. Studies indicate that the system significantly reduces the reoperation rate.

Sep 22 2019, Heather Tunstall

Regulations

FDA Announces Advisory Panel, Releases Report on Metal Implants

FDA says gaps exist in both knowledge and the available tools that are necessary to understand and assess biological responses to metal implants in clinical and regulatory contexts. In acknowledging these challenges, FDA scheduled an Immunology Devices Panel Advisory Committee meeting and published a report.

Oct 22 2019, Heather Tunstall

Products

Fusion Robotics Goes Small with 4-Pound Robot

Fusion Robotics seeks to introduce the world’s first portable spinal robotic navigation offering. It can easily fit within a suitcase for simple travel.

Mar 05 2020, Heather Tunstall

Products

The Future of Instruments is Disposable, Durable and Smarter

We spoke with instrument suppliers to find out what is top of mind for their customers and learn how they’re helping orthopedic companies develop innovative solutions for better patient outcomes.

Sep 30 2020, Heather Tunstall

Companies

Miach Orthopaedics Reimagines ACL Repair with BEAR Implant

The BEAR Implant is the first medical technology to clinically demonstrate that it can restore the native ACL without having to replace or reconstruct it.

Feb 04 2021, Heather Tunstall

Companies

ACL Advancements Build on Body’s Biology

Sports medicine companies focus new ACL repair techniques on native tissue and biomimetic solutions.

Mar 09 2021, Heather Tunstall

Digital Tech

Pixee Medical Miniaturizes AR Navigation for Joint Replacement

The technology involves QR code type markers being positioned on surgical instruments so the smart glasses can film them and analyze each image to recognize and calculate their precise 3D positioning.

Apr 28 2021, Heather Tunstall

Digital Tech

Augmented Reality Applications Gain Traction in Orthopedics

While AR is still a niche technology in orthopedics, it is gaining ground. We’ve tracked six product announcements in the last year and describe the technology, primarily used in joint replacement and spine procedures.

May 10 2021, Heather Tunstall

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