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Large Joint | Software & Quality
Semi-Automated Design Program Could Develop Patient-Specific Knee Implants
Program fits smooth surfaces onto estimated healthy knee shape to create implants ready for computer-assisted manufacturing.Stellenbosch University 06.19.18
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Imaging | Software & Quality
Semi-Automated 3D Imaging Analysis Technique Could Improve Arthritis Treatment
Joint space mapping (JSM) analyzes CT images to identify changes in the space between the bones of the affected joint.University of Cambridge 06.18.18
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Extremities | Imaging | Software & Quality
FDA Defines 'Radiological Computer Assisted Detection and Diagnosis Software'
In approving OsteoDetect, FDA enumerated risks that are actually generic to diagnostic software.Online Exclusives William A. Hyman, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, & Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering, The Cooper Union 06.15.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biologics
Novel Microplate 3D Bioprinting Platform Enables Muscle & Tendon Tissue Engineering
Muscle & tendon tissue models created by printing alternating layers of photo-polymerized gelatin-methacryloyl-based bioink.SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) 06.14.18
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Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Tooling
Empirical Machine Earns FDA Contract Manufacturer Designation
Colorado Springs company approved to craft medical devices in addition to prototyping, small-batch manufacturing.Empirical 06.14.18
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Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays
MedTorque Introduces Family of Single-Procedure Torque-Limiting Drivers
Positions company as only manufacturer of both single-procedure and reusable torque-limiting drivers.MedTorque Inc. 06.11.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs Centinel Spine's FLX Platform of 3D Printed All-Titanium Interbodies
FLX devices are 3D-printed, all-titanium devices which feature a combination of solid and porous radiolucent sections.PR Newswire 06.08.18
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Imaging | Large Joint | Software & Quality
FDA Clears EOS imaging's hipEOS 3.0 Surgical Planning Software
hipEOS 3.0 is the latest generation of the surgical planning software for total hip arthroplasty.Business Wire 06.06.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Coatings/Surface Modification
Eurocoating Acquires CoorsTek Medical's Nanosurfaces Industries
Eurocoating aims at building a "one-stop shop" concept in the area of additive manufacturing parts for the medical industry.Eurocoating SpA 06.06.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs Camber Spine's ENZA-A 3D Printed Titanium ALIF System
ENZA-A's roughened surface encourages bone growth onto the cranial and caudal surfaces of the device.PR Newswire 06.04.18
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Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays
Trade Dress Protection for Gauthier Biomedical Handles
Trademark Registration No. 5,478,595 covers handles of the G10 premium branded handle line.Gauthier Biomedical Inc. 06.01.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
Medicrea Gains First and Only FDA Nod for Patient-Specific Spinal Cages
Medicrea expands its range of patient-specific implants for spine with a 3D printed titanium interbody device.Business Wire 06.01.18
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Materials
NIH Grant Targets Better Biomimetic Implants
Five-year grant will explore regulation of citrate for bone development and the design of citrate-presenting biomaterials.Penn State 05.31.18
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Machining & Tooling | Materials | Molding | Prototyping
Cadence Completes Major Expansion for New PEEK Machining and Molding Capabilities
The use of PEEK components continues to rise in implantable medical devices.Cadence Inc. 05.30.18
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Assembly & Automation | Coatings/Surface Modification | Contract Manufacturing | Design | Extrusion | Machining & Tooling | Molding | Prototyping
The Right Vendors Foster Growth: Why Firms of All Sizes Need to Outsource
I was working as a product development engineer at AcroMed (a spinal implants manufacturer that was acquired by DePuy in 1998), when I noticed a gap in the medical device industry. There were plenty of companies coming up with great ideas for d…Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 05.29.18
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Extremities | Materials | Spine/Neurology
In Situ Cured Silicone Could Enable Personalized Implants
Medical-grade silicone is a highly valued, versatile biomaterial widely used for medical implants. Often associated with applications such as cardiovascular pacemakers, cochlear implants, hydrocephalus shunts, implantable infusion pumps, and even int…Brian Reilly and Jim Lambert, Ph.D., NuSil, an Avantor brand 05.29.18
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Design | Research & Development
The Hidden Costs of Clinical Trial Agreement Negotiations
Negotiating can be a daunting task, often inducing anxiety in those without much practice. For many, it’s not a skill that develops naturally or easily. Graduate programs offer numerous courses aimed at preparing students for the necessary evil…Megan Florez, Compliance and Reimbursement Associate, Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisors 05.29.18
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Design | Research & Development
Product Development in the Changing Healthcare Environment
The healthcare market has been changing over the past 30 years and the speed of change is increasing significantly. During this timeframe, great advances have been made to patient care through new surgical interventions and medical devices. Early on…David C. Kelman, President, Kelman & Company Consulting LLC 05.29.18
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Coatings/Surface Modification
Surface Tension: Surface Treatment Considerations for Orthopedics
Increasing regulatory scrutiny has device manufacturers evaluating new coatings and surface treatment technologies.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 05.29.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Contract Manufacturing | Design | Extremities | Large Joint | Machining & Tooling | Materials | Spine/Neurology
Built to Last: A Roundtable on Orthopedic Implant Manufacturing
Roundtable discussion examines the significant forces at work impacting orthopedic and spinal implant manufacturing.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.29.18
