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6 Orthopedic Trends You Can’t Ignore

Posted in Voice of Industry | Mar 2020

3D printing, robotics, regenerative medicine and minimally invasive surgery are among the trends that orthopedic veterans say you must consider to remain relevant in the next decade.

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MDR Deadline Still On—for Now

Posted in Legal, Clinical & Regulatory | Mar 2020

The European Commission will propose delaying the MDR deadline by one year. The announcement came after MedTech Europe and others called on the commission to pause the regulation, noting that device companies’ response to COVID-19 disrupts their ability to meet the transition timeline date.

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COVID-19: What CDRH Wants You to Know about Regulatory Submissions and Clinical Tria...

Posted in Legal, Clinical & Regulatory | Mar 2020

FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health issued a letter to industry regarding what to expect as companies and the agency respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In general: expect help.

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What You Need to Know About Surgeons and Hospitals Increasing Alignment

Posted in Business Critical | Mar 2020

The hospital and physician relationship, historically fraught with mistrust and skepticism, is being supplanted by greater transparency and true collaboration. Device companies can leverage this trend as an opportunity.

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COVID-19: Orthopedic Procedure Deferrals Will Lead to Revenue Declines

Posted in Business Critical | Mar 2020

Orthopedic surgeries are being delayed for an unknown amount of time due to the fluid COVID-19 pandemic. Our guidance recommends that all companies in all market segments expect and plan for revenue decreases in 2020 and potentially beyond.

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Enabling Technology is Here to Stay

Posted in Research & Development | Mar 2020

Commentary from executives and spending patterns of the largest orthopedic companies have affirmed that robotics will continue.

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7 Steps You Need to Follow to...

There’s a difference between meeting quality regulatory standards and fostering a quality culture in your device company. This guide walks you through the development, implementation and maintenance of a quality culture. ...

By Jon Speer Mar 2020

Supply Chain Management

What Will Industry 4.0 Requir...

Companies are prioritizing Industry 4.0 and its automated and data exchange manufacturing processes. This shift will require professionals to employ deep work and social and emotional learning. ...

By Heather Tunstall Mar 2020

Research & Development

Fusion Robotics Goes Small wi...

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

By BONEZONE Mar 2020

Research & Development

Startups to Drive Polymer Inn...

While the orthopedic device industry has changed its tune on metals vs. polymers over the last 20 years, the push for material innovation has remained. Entering a new decade, orthopedics is experiencing another wave of polymer innovation that provides greater design freedom and compatibility with the body at a lower price tag. ...

By Kathie Zipp Mar 2020

Voice of Industry

Additive Manufacturing Accele...

Forward-thinking medical device manufacturers have embraced the benefits of AM in designing their implants and instruments, as well as one-of-a-kind products that can only be made with AM. ...

By Gautam Gupta, Ph.D. Feb 2020

Research & Development

9 Rules for Orthopedic Produc...

Rule #1 for successful product development is to tie design outputs to user needs. Dale Tempco shares how this step and eight others helped him decrease product development setbacks throughout his career. ...

By Dale Tempco Jan 2020

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March 30, 2020 | Solvay Partners with ResMart for Resin Distribution

ResMart, a current distributor for Solvay, will take on additional access to Ixef polyarylamide compounds. ... Read more »

March 24, 2020 | 3D LifePrints Gains Funding to Support Global Expansion

The company provides anatomical models for procedure planning, surgical cutting guides and titanium implants for craniomaxillofacial procedures. ... Read more »

March 23, 2020 | AMETEK Completes Sale of Reading Alloys to Kymera International

Reading Alloys manufactures high purity titanium powders for orthopedic implant coatings in CP Ti, Ti 6A/4V, magnesium and sodium reduced Ti sponge. ... Read more »

March 19, 2020 | Medin Technologies and AMT Medical Announce Successful Refinancing

The funding will provide capital for sustained growth and continued expansion. ... Read more »

March 19, 2020 | Evonik Developing Animal-Free/Fermentation-Based Collagen

The fermentation-based collagen platform may effectively substitute the use of animal-derived collagen in medical and other markets. ... Read more »

March 10, 2020 | Instron Launches 6800 Series of Materials Testing Systems

The 6800 series is one of three in Instron's offering that is capable of testing bone screws. ... Read more »

March 10, 2020 | Dimension Inx Issued U.S. Patent for the 3D-Painting System

The patent protects proprietary inks for tissue repair and regeneration. ... Read more »

March 10, 2020 | ASTM to Host Workshop on Use of Absorbable Polymers for Medical Devices

The workshop will focus on applications, issues and trends in the use of the material. ... Read more »

March 10, 2020 | Incipio Devices to Add New Facility in Indiana

The company will invest over $14 million and add up to 52 jobs by the end of 2023.... Read more »

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