Choose one or more mailing lists: BONEZONE/OMTEC Monthly eNewsletter OMTEC Conference Updates Advertising/Sponsorship Opportunities Exhibiting Opportunities
First Name *
Last Name *
Company Name *
Job Title
Street Address
City		State / Province
Postal Code		Country
Phone number
* Indicates a required field.

Computational Modeling Gets Boost from ASME Standard, FDA Science Priority

Posted in Research & Development | Sep 2019

A new standard and FDA’s regulatory science priorities focus on computational modeling & simulation, which provide indication that orthopedic device professionals should look to understand and leverage the tool's benefits.

Read more »
Stryker Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Mobius Imaging and Cardan Robotics

Posted in Business Critical | Sep 2019

To bolster its spine division, Stryker is acquiring Mobius Imaging and its sister company, Cardan Robotics for up to $500MM in cash. The acquisition provides Stryker with immediate entry into the intra-operative imaging segment to complement its implant and navigation offerings.

Read more »
How One Orthopedic Surgeon Improves the Delivery of Care through Connectivity

Posted in Voice of Industry | Sep 2019

Apps, robotics and wearables all collect data that could affect a surgeon's decision and their patient's outcomes. Entrepreneurial surgeon Padraic Obma, M.D., advocates that surgeons and device companies think bigger and broader about utilizing data to deliver orthopedic care.

Read more »
Omar Ishrak to Retire as CEO of Medtronic

Posted in Business Critical | Sep 2019

Medtronic Chief Executive Officer Omar Ishrak announced his intention to retire in the beginning of 2Q20, following the end of the company’s fiscal year. At that time, he will become Executive Chairman of Medtronic. Geoff Martha will succeed Ishrak as CEO next year.

Read more »
Complaints and Clinical Evaluations: What Reporting Actions Should You Take?

Posted in Legal, Clinical & Regulatory | Sep 2019

Regulatory and quality orthopedic professionals offer advice on ways that they would manage the gray areas of complaint reporting and clinical evaluation writing.

Read more »
DePuy Synthes Acquiring JointPoint Navigation Assets

Posted in Business Critical | Sep 2019

DePuy Synthes and JointPoint have held an exclusive agreement to market JointPoint in the U.S. since 2017. The platform will become a DePuy Synthes-owned component of the ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE system for hip replacement.

Read more »

Subscribe to our eNewsletter!

Click the cover to read the digital issue!

Become a Player

Player Profiles

SUPPLIER DIRECTORY

BD - Business/Strategy Co...	CP - Component Parts
DS - Delivery Systems	ED - Economic Development
EM - Equipment/Machinery ...	FA - Financial Services/S...
IMP - Implant Manufacturin...	INST - Instrument Manufactu...
INSU - Insurance/Risk Manag...	IP - Intellectual Propert...
LA - Laser Processing	LO - Logistics
PA - Packaging	PD - Product Development
RA - Raw Materials Provid...	RG - Regulatory/Quality/C...

Voice of Industry

Orthopedic Innovation Driven ...

Orthopedic device companies commercializing robots need to consider the capabilities of their manufacturing partners. ...

By Barry Parker Aug 2019

Incorporate sound quality management systems into the production of new products and processes so that regulations become guiding principles for continued growth as opposed to hurdles that companies fear. ...

By Kim Snell Jul 2019

Research & Development

The Lathe: Engineers Take Not...

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

By Deborah Munro, D.Eng Jul 2019

Voice of Industry

Surgeons Weigh in on Robotics...

Robotics remains a polarizing topic amongst orthopedic surgeons. The OMTEC 2019 surgeon keynote highlighted the arguments for and against the technology. ...

By Hal Conick Jul 2019

Business Critical

Orthopedic Industry Surpasses...

Orthopedic industry revenue reached $51.2 billion in 2018, as the top players prioritized connected ecosystems of products, flagship technologies like robotics and outpatient procedures. ...

By Mike Evers Jun 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

Supplier News

Send us your news.

September 13, 2019 | Ortho RTI Selects MCRA for Phase I/II Rotator Cuff Repair Human Trial

The Canada-based company is evaluating its biopolymer matrix in the U.S. and expects to start the clinical program in 1Q20. ... Read more »

September 12, 2019 | 3D Systems Gains Additional FDA Clearance for DICOM-to-PRINT Software

FDA's clearance of D2P marks the company's entry into the Point of Care market with its growing demand for in-house manufacturing of patient-specific anatomic models. ... Read more »

September 11, 2019 | Grover Gundrilling Appoints New Directors

Kevin Kassa joins as Director of Operations and Grant Niewinski as Director of New Business Development. ... Read more »

September 11, 2019 | Precision ADM Receives Strategic U.S. Private Investment

With the funds from 3D printing industry veterans Andy Christensen and Joe Allison, the company plans to expand additive manufacturing of medical parts and engineering services. ... Read more »

September 11, 2019 | Viant Acquires Meraqi Medical

This represents the fourth acquisition that Viant has completed in two years. ... Read more »

September 9, 2019 | Carolina Precision Technologies Acquires Renchel Tool

Renchel Tool focuses on complex orthopedic instruments and implants as well as aerospace/petro-chemical applications. ... Read more »

September 9, 2019 | RoosterBio Launches Umbilical Cord hMSC System for Cell Therapy Product Development

RoosterVial™-hUC-XF is the regenerative medicine industry’s first xeno-free human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem/stromal cell bioprocess system designed to meet the needs of translationally focused product developers. ... Read more »

September 9, 2019 | SINTX Provides Updates on Patent Filing

The company has provisionally filed a new patent addressing zirconia-toughed alumina with silicon nitride. ... Read more »

September 5, 2019 | Evonik Invests in 3D Printing Startup in China

Meditool manufactures 3D-printed neuro and spine surgery implants. This is Evonik Venture Capital’s first direct investment in China. ... Read more »

View all »

Connect with Us

Featured White Paper

EU MDR Implementation: Are you prepared?

EU MDR planning is a classic project management activity to identify what has to be done, in what order, by whom and by when, and how progress will be monitored. Every project will vary...it's not possible to create one implementation plan applicable to all organizations. This paper offers guidance...

Thanks! You've successfully subscribed to the BONEZONE®/OMTEC® Monthly eNewsletter!

Click the cover to read the digital issue!

Player Profiles