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Contract Manufacturing | Extremities | Spine/Neurology
Zimmer Biomet Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Plan
Suketu Upadhyay has been appointed chief financial officer, effective July 1, 2019.PRNewswire 06.19.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
PrinterPrezz Announces ISO 13485:2016 Certification for 3D Printing of Medical Devices
PrinterPrezz announced that the company has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification for Quality Management Systems for medical devices.Business Wire 06.19.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Tekni-Plex Completes Acquisition of Three Healthcare Packaging Plants
Tekni-Plex has completed the acquisition of three manufacturing facilities from Amcor’s Flexible Packaging business unit.Tekni-Plex 06.17.19
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Research & Development
MedTech Innovator Selects 50 Best-in-Class Startups for 2019 Showcase and Accelerator
Medtech Innovator has announced the 50 companies selected to participate in the organization's four-month program.BUSINESS WIRE 06.17.19
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Spine/Neurology
NuVasive Launches Porous Titanium Spine Implant for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
NuVasive expands their Advanced Materials Science portfolio with the launch of porous titanium spine implant for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.PRNewswire 06.17.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Prosthetics Startup Amparo Wins Innovating for Disability Award
Amparo received the Special Award for Innovating for Disability at the Financial Times and IFC’s Transformational Business Awards.Amparo 06.17.19
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Large Joint
AJRR Struggling to Find PROM Dates
Timothy Mojonnier owes his sanity to a walk around the block. The greater Chicago-area management consultant had been inching closer to the breaking point for years prior to that walk, courtesy of his steadily deteriorating knee. But each time Mojonn…Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.23.19
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U.S. Healthcare Spending in Orthopedics
While total 2017 U.S. healthcare spending grew by 3.9 percent to $3.5 trillion,1 it was at a lower rate than the 4.8 percent increase reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2016. The 2017 growth rate correlates to the lower i…Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 05.23.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Assembly & Automation | Machining & Tooling | Materials
What’s ‘In’ for Manufacturing? (Hint: It’s Not Neon)
It seems the only time I catch up on the latest clothing fashions is when I seek inspiration online for columns I write pertaining to trends. Each time I do, I’m reminded why I read magazines like MPO and ODT instead of something in the checkou…Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 05.23.19
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Medicare for All: Choice and Affordability for None
The term “Medicare for All” has increasingly become a rallying cry in the Democratic Party. The motto has become even more resounding as Republicans struggle to reach a consensus on what free-market healthcare reforms may look like. While…Jeffrey J. Kimbell, David C. Rudloff, Caroline P. Tucker, Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates Inc. 05.23.19
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MIS/Robotics
Justifying the Hype of Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
The robots are coming. But they’re not yet seeking subjugation of the human race. Instead, they want to perform surgery on our joints and spine. Last year’s “Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms” reports made it clear roboti…Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.29.19
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Spine/Neurology
2019 Update on Surgical Management of Vertebral Compression Fracture: The Comeback Kid
Ten years ago—2009—was a controversial time for spine surgeons. This was the year the outcomes of two randomized controlled trials were published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).1,2 The results? The outcomes for vertebral co…Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 03.29.19
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Design
Regulatory Perspectives: Anatomy of a Medical Policy
Health insurance is a contract between a third party payer (insurer) and an individual to help cover medical and surgical expenses. The insured party pays a premium to the health insurer for this benefit. The rights and obligations of the insured and…Bonnie Clothier and Simran Madhani, MCRA 03.29.19
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Medtech and The Management Top 250
Developed by the Drucker Institute and publicized by The Wall Street Journal, The Management Top 250 Ranking measures and ranks corporate competencies from 1-250 by scrutinizing operations in five areas: customer satisfaction, employee engagement and…Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 02.13.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
The Gawky Teenage Phase: 3D Printing Enters Adolescence
As the mom of a young teen, I get a daily, real-time view of the of the challenges of a human doing his best to grow up. There are a lot of false starts, half-baked ideas, and epic fails, but there’s also tremendous potential and frequent victo…Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 02.13.19
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Biologics | MIS/Robotics | Trauma/Sports
Global Prospects in Orthopedics
Camil Moldoveanu was fully prepared for the challenge. Or so he thought. The four-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion knew he would need significant rehabilitation for his knee injury. He also knew the recovery process would be difficult, and…Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.30.18
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Spine/Neurology
Leveraging Innovation to Address the Opioid Crisis
The news has been devastating; according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) website, “every day, more than 115 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids…including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and syn…Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 11.30.18
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Design | Research & Development
MPO Summit: The View from the Top
It started with a wintry dusting of snow and ended in a blaze of autumnal glory. On top of a mini tour of Colorado’s best seasons, the two-day MPO Summit in Broomfield on Oct. 11-12 offered forecasts and insights into what it takes to weather c…Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 11.30.18
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Data Monitoring Committees: Making DMCs Work for Your Study
The use of independent data monitoring committees is becoming increasingly prevalent in the U.S. medtech industry. The FDA outlines these groups and their operation in a 12-year-old guidance due to expire at the end of this year. However, the composi…Margeaux Rogers, Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs, Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers LLC 11.30.18
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Top 10 Findings from a Warning Letter Analysis
When I first started out in medtech, I did not have a good appreciation for quality systems. I was working as an engineer at the time, and I found quality systems quite a nuisance because any change I proposed was either restricted or not allowed due…Linda Braddon, Ph.D., President and CEO, Secure BioMed Evaluations 11.30.18
