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UnitedCoatings Group Acquires CoorsTek Medical

Posted in Supplier News Items | Jul 2019

The transaction broadens UnitedCoatings’ capabilities to offer comprehensive supply chain solutions internationally.

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FDA Challenges Industry to Identify Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Alternatives

Posted in Legal, Clinical & Regulatory | Jul 2019

FDA's study of new sterilization methods is in response to ethylene oxide sterilization facility closures. The closures were promoted by air quality issues and created a shortage of sterilization options for some medical device companies.

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NuVasive Launches Pulse Integrated Technology Platform for Spine Procedures

Posted in Business Critical | Jul 2019

Early clinical experience has demonstrated the Pulse system's utility to improve workflow, reduce surgical variability and increase reproducibility of surgical outcomes.

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DJO Launches AltiVate Reverse Short Stem Shoulder in the U.S.

Posted in Business Critical | Jul 2019

The bone-sparing short-stem with a 135° neck-shaft angle sits entirely within the humerus, supporting ease of conversion from anatomic to reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

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Materials are the Next Frontier for Orthopedics, Surgeon Says

Posted in Voice of Industry | Jul 2019

True advancements in orthopedics will come from new materials, specifically those that emphasize infection prevention and bone healing, says Dr. Gordon Donald, The spine surgeon, who has dedicated his career to coatings and materials development, shares his view of the future.

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The Lathe: Engineers Take Note of Dimensions When Designing Components

Posted in Research & Development | Jul 2019

Lathes operate differently than other machine tools; therefore, engineers must take note of design considerations for a lathe machined component.

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Research & Development

The Mill: What Design Enginee...

The mill is a machine shop workhorse used for a wide array of machining tasks from simple facing to complex surface profiling. Almost every orthopedic implant and instrument is at least partially fabricated on a mill. Understanding its use is valuable to all design engineers. ...

By Deborah Munro, D.Eng May 2019

Voice of Industry

Randy Theken’s Views on Con...

Randy Theken of Theken Companies recently launched a contract manufacturing firm and has multiple business ideas in the works. We took the opportunity to ask him what excites him about orthopedics and what has led to his success during his 25+ year career. ...

By Carolyn LaWell May 2019

Research & Development

UDI Laser Marking Improved wi...

Today’s laser marking technology has advantages and limitations depending upon your type of orthopedic part and your budget. A Unique Device Identification mark can be applied to a device using multiple methods, ranging from chemical etching to laser marking. Laser marking, particularly fiber lasers, provides long-lasting reliable marks on i ...

By Faycal Benayad-Cherif Apr 2019

Legal, Clinical & Regulatory

FDA Targets Device Materials,...

FDA is looking at materials used in medical devices, citing growing evidence that a small number of patients may have adverse biological responses to certain types of materials. As the agency rolls out new guidance, orthopedic manufacturers should expect greater scrutiny of materials during premarket and postmarket activities. ...

By BONEZONE Apr 2019

Business Critical

How to Boost Employee Engagement

David Jensen, CEO of Strategic Business Systems and seasoned orthopedic executive, believes that a positive culture and employee engagement go hand-in-hand. One doesn’t necessarily lead to the other, but they are mutually dependent on one another. But, how do you get there? ...

By Heather Tunstall Apr 2019

Supply Chain Management

Zimmer Biomet Details the Way...

Zimmer Biomet’s supplier risk management program bolsters resiliency throughout their supply chain. More than two years into the initiative, Zimmer Biomet and their supplier, Precision Edge, share insight into how the program works and the lessons they’ve learned. ...

By Heather Tunstall Apr 2019

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July 18, 2019 | UnitedCoatings Group Acquires CoorsTek Medical

The transaction broadens UnitedCoatings’ capabilities to offer comprehensive supply chain solutions internationally. ... Read more »

July 18, 2019 | Falgagen Forms as HA/Chitosan Consulting Company

The team of scientists and medical device strategists provides customized services in R&D, industrial operations and business development. ... Read more »

July 12, 2019 | Oxford Performance Materials Opening Japan Facility

A partnership with JSR Corporation will advance OPM’s OsteoFab 3D-printed implant and OXPEKK biomedical materials technology platforms throughout Asia. ... Read more »

July 9, 2019 | Avalign Technologies Acquires Integrated Medical Solutions

Formed in 2014, IMS provides machined metal implants for the spine, sports medicine, trauma and extremities end markets. Customers include Acumed, Arthrex, DePuy Synthes, Exactech, Integra LifeSciences and others. ... Read more »

July 8, 2019 | Medin Acquires Advantage Manufacturing Technologies

Medin supplies custom sterilization cases and trays, while AMT manufactures orthopedic implants and surgical instruments. As Medin's subsidiary, AMT Medical benefits from an augmented management team, with a broadened product offering and greater financial resources to serve the orthopedic indu... Read more »

June 25, 2019 | Pacific Instruments Granted U.S. Patent for Rod Bender

Pacific Instruments partnered with Loukas Medical, a design consulting firm, on the instrument design. ... Read more »

June 21, 2019 | PrinterPrezz Gains ISO 13485:2016 Certification

PrinterPrezz achieves ISO 13485:2016 certification for Quality Management Systems for the medical device industry. ... Read more »

June 20, 2019 | Oxford Performance Materials: OsteoFab PEKK Study Results

Published study results have established the suitability of 3D-printed PEKK scaffolds as an integral component for regenerating critical-sized bone defects. ... Read more »

June 18, 2019 | Tadiran Introduces TLI-1550HT Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries for Medical Applications

The batteries can save labor expense and minimize the risk of harmful bacteria entry during excessive handling. ... Read more »

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