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Instrumentation Innovations: A Review of Instrument Manufacturing

Manufacturing today’s surgical instruments is a challenging process and more orthopedic firms are seeking assistance from partners.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 02.08.21

Instruments

Conformis Achieves Second Milestone Under Licensing Pact with Stryker

Conformis is developing patient-specific instrumentation for Stryker’s knee implant offerings.

GlobeNewswire 08.21.20

Design | Instruments

A Case Study of Design Controls and Orthopedic Instruments

Most orthopedic instruments are Class I so manufacturers aren’t required to apply formal design controls, but recently, attitudes are changing.

Victoria Trafka, President & Principal Engineer, Engineering & Quality Solutions Inc. 03.13.20

Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays

The Surgeon's Toolbox: A Look at Robot-Assisted and MIS Instrumentation

Industry experts discuss how orthopedic and spine surgery approaches are affecting instrumentation and how manufacturers are responding.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.18.20

Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays

Delivering Smart Kit Functionality to the Orthopedic Industry

Quest offers tracking and status information of a firm’s kits in real time.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.18.20

Instruments

McGinley Orthopedics Launches New Plate for Various Distal Radius Fractures

Product helps surgeons restore volar tilt and articular congruity.

PR Newswire 02.03.20

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

Instruments | Trauma/Sports

In2Bones Launches CoLink Bone Graft Harvester and Tribio Backfill Plugs

Minimally invasive, single-use designs benefit surgeons and patients.

Business Wire 11.05.19

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

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

Instruments | Spine/Neurology

FDA Clears Neurostimulation with SurGenTec's ALARA Access Needle Kit

The ALARA system is used for targeting and assisting in cannulating a pedicle.

Business Wire 08.22.19

The 2019 Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms

Robotics and M&A continued to define the orthopedics industry in 2018.

ODT Staff 08.14.19

Instruments | Spine/Neurology

Spineology Releases Duo Angled Instrumentation System

The instrumentation allows surgeons to efficiently address the L4-L5 disc space in cases where the iliac crest prevents collinear access to the disc space.

Business Wire 08.09.19

Instruments | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

Tech Could Boost Back Surgery Outcomes, Reduce Pain, Advance Surgeons' Skill

Purdue-affiliated startup C2 Medical Robotics developed low-cost, articulated, robotic spinal surgical tools and devices for lumbar discectomy.

Videos Purdue University

Imaging | Instruments

FDA OKs Integrated Endoscopy's Single-Use, HD, Battery Operated Arthroscope

Breakthrough, single-use endoscope technology approved for arthroscopic surgical procedures.

Business Wire 07.18.19

Extremities | Instruments

Generex Biotechnology Acquires Pantheon Medical Foot & Ankle

Pantheon Medical Foot & Ankle is a manufacturer of specialty orthopedic surgery products and tools.

GlobeNewswire 07.11.19

Instruments | Large Joint

Custom Device Sheds Light on Mechanism & Efficacy of Arthritis Treatment

Custom tribometer provides a better understanding of the science behind hyaluronic acid (HA) injections.

Cornell University 06.04.19

Instruments | MIS/Robotics

FDA OKs Misonix's Integrated Ultrasonic Surgical Platform

Misonix will commence the commercialization of the Nexus platform in the United States in July.

GlobeNewswire 06.03.19

Instruments | Spine/Neurology

Xenco Medical Launches First Interactive Vending Machines for Spinal Instruments & Implants

Wi-Fi-enabled, the vending machines use an advanced elevator-based system to retrieve each sterile-packaged Xenco product before dispensing it for surgery.

Business Wire 05.14.19

Extremities | Instruments