Five Critical Questions to Ask Your UHMWPE Supplier—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A
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Biocompatibility & Testing
Exact Metrology Successfully Scans Titanium Cervical Spine Locking Plate
The METROTOM 6 scout digitizes complex parts including the internal geometries at the finest level of detail.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 01.16.23
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Materials
CoorsTek Bioceramics Achieves Legal Victory Against CeramTec
The U.S. PTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has cancelled CeramTec GmbH’s trademarks in the color pink.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 12.16.22
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Packaging & Sterilization
X-Ray Sterilization Considered a 'Game-Changer' for Orthopedic Industry
The more stable method can disinfect products more efficiently, without the capacity constraints of gamma sterilization.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.13.22
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Packaging & Sterilization
Medtech Firms Turning to Rigid Containers Amid Sterilization Wrap Shortage
The containers are FDA-cleared for the specific sterilization mobility, similar to wraps.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.09.22
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Design
7 Ways Design Can Impact Orthopedic Manufacturing Costs
The cost of manufacturing orthopedic devices varies greatly depending on the complexity of the design, the materials used, and more.Online Exclusives Vincent Hua, Marketing Manager at TSINFA 12.07.22
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Packaging & Sterilization
EtO Alternatives Dependent Upon Product and Packaging Material
Any alternative methods, however, must be validated.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.06.22
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Instruments, Cases & Trays
Lazurite & Hospital for Special Surgery Enter Collaboration Based on ArthroFree System
Will work together to advance surgical technology and techniques.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 12.05.22
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Packaging & Sterilization
Sterilization Method Impacts Packaging Material Choice
Disinfection processes can affect packaging materials in different ways.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.02.22
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments
Reflections on 2022 and What’s Ahead for Orthopedic Technology: ODT Sounding Board
Several members of the ODT editorial advisory board share their thoughts on the headlines of 2022 and what’s coming in 2023.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.01.22
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Packaging & Sterilization
Increasing Packaging Material Inventory Can Mitigate Supply Delays
But stockpiling materials can increase the overall severity of supply shortages for the healthcare industry.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.30.22
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Materials
How Orthopedic Composites Solve Problems Related to Devices and Equipment
Exploring the major advantages of composite materials used in the orthopedic sector.Online Exclusives Aditya Joshi 11.30.22
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Materials
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Contract Manufacturing
Marle Group Acquires Elite Medical
Marle Group now has 11 production facilities globally that are focused on orthopedic, trauma and spine implant and instrument manufacturing for OEMs.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.21.22
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Tecomet, Precision ADM Begin Strategic Partnership
The collaboration will focus on additive manufacturing in the medical device and orthopedic implant spaces, among others.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.15.22
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Software & Quality
The Path to Modernizing Medtech Regulatory Affairs
This article discusses the state of regulatory affairs and identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.Seth Goldenberg , Vice President, Veeva MedTech 11.15.22
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Materials
Evaluating Material Options for Orthopedics
Interest in new capabilities and benefits are driving the advancement of material innovation in the orthopedic device technology space.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 11.15.22
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Contract Manufacturing
ARCH Acquires Alpha Manufacturing & Design
Warsaw, Ind.-based contact manufacturer specializes in surgical devices for spine, trauma, large joint, and dental.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.15.22
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Biocompatibility & Testing
An Evaluation of Laboratory Testing for Orthopedic Device Makers—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A
As devices become more complex and adopt new materials and technologies, manufacturers need laboratory testing partners who can keep pace.
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Orthopedic Technology—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A
Orthopedic device manufacturers have to consider a number of factors before selecting additive manufacturing for their products.
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Extremities | Software & Quality
Exactech Granted New Patent for Predict+
Describes a method and system to predict outcomes following arthroplasty procedures.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.09.22
