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November 2009
Prototyping Case by Case
Communication is paramount for prototyping firms, especially when cost is considered.
By Tim Sohn
Stabilizing the Spine
Industry experts provide insight on new technology and market forces driving innovation.
By Michael Barbella
Packaging & Sterilization Firms Respond to Customers' Demands
Orthopedic OEMs want products that are sturdier, lighter, safer and faster.
By Mark Crawford
A Manufacturing Partnership With a Backbone
Product realization success can involve business and technical partnerships.
By Susan Mucha, Powell-Mucha Consulting, Inc.
Coping With Change
Medical device regulatory experts provide perspectives of what might take place under the new FDA leadership.
By Allison Weaver
A Changing Landscape
Speakers hit a variety of industry hot topics at this year's fourth annual event.
By ODT Staff Report
Reimbursement Roadmap
Process Provides Opportunity to Improve Physician Payments
By Tim Hunter, MCRA, LLC
Clinical Trials
An industry software expert provides proven technology strategies for medical device manufacturers.
By Dr. Satish Tadikonda, Virtify
Process Improvement
Supply Chain Management: It’s Just Good Business
By Joe Condon, Plante & Moran PLLC
September 2009
Mad About Metals
Innovation has broadened the use and biocompatibility of metal implants.
By Michael Barbella
The Quest for Quality
Good quality systems can help medical device firms boost productivity and profit.
By Michael Barbella
Orthopedic Opportunity
Business, engineering tracks offer robust lineup at fourth annual orthopedic event.
Materials Management
Accelerating Orthopedic Device Innovation
By Raymond Sirochman, ASM International
Wear Particles Affect Implant Success, Failure
Wear debris creates concern about longevity of implants; FDA has strict requirements.
By Dr. Janet Cotton and Simon Demnitz
Reimbursement Roadmap
The Health Insurance Debate Continues
By Charles E. Schneider, Schneider Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers LLC
July 2009
Top Companies Report
Still on Target: Our annual in-depth profiles of the top 10 players in the orthopedic device market..
By ODT Staff
Machining, Tooling Get More Cutting Edge to Meet Demand
Manufacturers review how to provide more value-added programs for their customers.
By Mark Crawford
Successfully Managing Change With Quality Management
Quality must be at the forefront of manufacturing & included in the product life cycle.
By Brenda Percy
Lean Principles: Lessons Learned
How one firm’s experience has allowed it to eliminate hidden costs through a focus on Lean.
By François Beaufrère
Reimbursement Roadmap
CMS Proposed 2010 Medicare Rule: Impact on Orthopedics
By Tim Hunter, MCRA LLC
May 2009
Demand for Implants Still Going Strong
Non-fusion technologies, ceramics, orthobiologics expected to drive growth.
By Michael Barbella
Choosing a Coating
The right surface modification technique brings benefits to patients with implants.
By Erik Swain
Trauma Trends
An industry analyst and orthopedic surgeon provide insight into market forces.
By Christopher Delporte
Regulatory Viewpoint
New Mass. Rules May Require Upgrade to Existing Systems
By Mark Langdon and Meenakshi Datta
Joint Reconstruction in Review
Orthopedic companies look to mix cutting-edge devices with cost-effective results.
By Christopher Delporte
Technology Trends
Cervical Interbody Device Eliminates Need for Plate; Occipitocervical Module Offers Spinal Fusion Options
March 2009
Innovation's Promise
Orthopedic firms understand the critical importance of the pediatric sector, but innovation has been slow to meet the needs of patients and physicians.
By Christopher Delporte
Material World
Advances in polymers and ceramics have improved the durability of implants.
By Michael Barbella
The PEEK of Large Joint Performance?
New PEEK yields lower wear and reduced immunological reaction for knee bearings.
By Amy Kinbrum
Memphis Mingle
Industry leaders to discuss orthopedic manufacturing’s future at first ODT Forum.
By Michael Barbella
OEMs Expect Suppliers to Stay Ahead of the R&D Curve
Spending time in operating rooms watching surgeons is key for design engineers.
By Mark Crawford
January 2009
Instruments Evolve
More thought is going into how orthopedic surgical instrumentation is designed, tested.
By Erik Swain
Biological Safety
Hazards of new medical devices must be studied so the risks are clear.
By David Parente
Shedding Suppliers
OEMs rethink the number of suppliers they use amid increasing federal scrutiny.
By Michael Barbella
Scrubbing in for Good Design
Operating room observations are key to innovative implant, device design.
By Jeffrey Kapec
