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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biocompatibility & Testing | Biologics | Instruments | Materials | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
Sounding Board: Looking Back at 2019 and Gazing at 2020
ODT editorial advisory board members share their thoughts on the most significant events of 2019 and what they expect to watch in 2020.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.10.19
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Extremities | Software & Quality
FDA OKs Shoulder Surgery 3D Planner & Positioner
Intuitive, surgeon-driven software provides 3D pre-operative planning and 3D positioners for intra-operative positioning.PR Newswire 12.10.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
3D Printing Bone Learns Lessons from Building Architecture
"Buildings" in human bone may hold key to stronger 3D-printed lightweight structures.Videos Kayla Wiles, Purdue University 12.06.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Viant to Halt EtO Sterilization at Michigan Plant by End of Year
EGLE had been investigating over the past year and issued Viant several violations for inadequate capture and control of ethylene oxide emissions.Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) 12.04.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biologics | Materials
3D-Printed Graftless Bone Transplants Go to Clinical Trials
ADAM is piloting the use of ceramics and polymer in 3D-printed bone implants, able to be produced at commodity prices.PR Newswire 12.04.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Machining & Tooling | Materials | Molding
From Nitinol to Nanotubes: A Materials Science Roundtable
While new materials are being made available, orthopedic device makers still lean on the well-established options for most new development.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 12.02.19
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MIS/Robotics | Packaging & Sterilization
Anxious Undertones: A Review of 2019
Despite a healthy U.S. economy and solid corporate growth, the medtech industry was wracked with worries in 2019.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.02.19
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Design | Large Joint | Spine/Neurology
Five Reasons for the Small World of Orthopedic Product Development
Why do product development people tend to stay within the orthopedic and spine industry and not cross over into other medtech sectors?Victoria Trafka, BSME, MSME, President and Lead Engineer, Engineering & Quality Solutions Inc. 12.02.19
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Software & Quality
Survey Identifies Challenges to Improving Product Development Processes
81% of medical device companies are not using tools designed for the medical device industry in their quality management processes.PRWeb 11.26.19
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Materials
Molybdenum-Rhenium Biomaterial: Something ‘MoRe’?
A new material offers an alternative to titanium implants.Online Exclusives Dave Neal, President and Founder of STAT Design 11.21.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Coatings/Surface Modification
Unitedcoatings Launches Lincotek Additive
The move is an important step in the Unitedcoatings rebranding project.Unitedcoatings 11.15.19
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Materials | Trauma/Sports
The Screw That Dissolves
Researchers analyze biodegradable magnesium orthopedic screws.Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology 11.06.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Top Surgeons Write a Letter to the FDA
Stress the importance of Ethylene Oxide for medical device sterilization.AdvaMed 10.25.19
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Materials
Peek Polymer-Based Dental Prosthetics Outperform Metal Prosthetics in Study
Study indicates improved patient outcomes, including 3x-less bone loss.Invibio Biomaterial Solutions 10.18.19
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Software & Quality
HSCC Publishes Guidance on Cybersecurity Risk Management
Provides actionable guidance and practical tools.HSCC 10.16.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments
FDA OKs OssDsign's Cranial PSI Accessories
The 3D-printed, patient-specific accessory devices support the company's FDA cleared cranioplasty implant.PR Newswire 10.14.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Nelipak Appoints New CEO
Nelipak Chairman Roger Prevot will replace retiring CEO Michael Kelly.Nelipak Corporation 10.11.19
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Coatings/Surface Modification | Contract Manufacturing
CoorsTek Medical Becomes Lincotek Medical
Rebranding Unitedcoatings Group's recent acquisition is the first step to integrate the entity into the global medical business.Unitedcoatings Group 10.11.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments | Large Joint | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
Bandages, Knee Cartilage, Surgical Tools Successfully 3D Printed in Desert Deployment Zone
Additionally, the 3D printer fabricated a surgical model of a T9 vertebra.Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) 10.08.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Sterigenics Makes Plans to Exit Willowbrook Operations
Unpredictable legislative and regulatory landscape in Illinois creates uncertain operating environment.Sterigenics 10.02.19
