OIC Launches the 1st Generic Pedicle Screw That Lists for Only $3,000 Per Level

The Orthopaedic Implant Company Launches Pedicle Screw System (EON: Enhanced Online News) OIC website…. www.orthoimplantcompany.com The Orthopaedic Implant Company (OIC) has announced the launch of its Pedicle Screw System. The new product line is used for stabilization and fixation during posterior spinal fusion procedures. “Our pedicle screw product line represents a simple, intuitive system that can save [...]

OIC, the Generic Implant Company in Reno, Is Revolutionizing the Price of Implants

New products, new customers jumpstart sales for OIC (Northern Nevada Business Weekly) The Orthopaedic Implant Company, (website here) whose mission is nothing less than a big change in the paradigm around the sale of hardware used in orthopedic surgeries, is beginning to gain some traction. The company headquartered in Reno is posting 25 percent sales growth [...]

1st Battle in the Coming Generic Implant Wars – Synthes Is Trying to Shut Down Emerge Medicals Generic Trauma Implant Business

Former Synthes sales rep counter-sues in generic ortho devices battle (Mass Device) Former Synthes sales rep turned Emerge Medical CEO John Marotta filed a countersuit against the med-tech giant’s claims that Marotta and others violated their non-compete agreements in selling cheaper “generic” versions of orthopedic screws and drill bits. Former Synthes Inc. sales rep John Marotta fought back [...]

Meet the Future – Generic Implant Providers Are Breaking Into Large Hospital Buying Groups

Emerge Medical Awarded an Orthopedic Trauma Agreement with the Premier Healthcare Alliance (press release) Read all of the GENERIC IMPLANT Articles Emerge Medical, Inc., a pioneer in generic orthopedic devices for the healthcare industry, announced today that it has signed a nationwide agreement with the Premier healthcare alliance. The agreement will make Emerge’s orthopedic devices available [...]

Generics Are Coming! Generics Are Coming!

   Generics are Coming! Generics are Coming! (written by Dr. Blair Rhode for ORTHOPRENEUR ) Blair Rhode, M.D. is a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon who saw an opportunity and a need for generic-based implants. He started RoG Sports Medicine (www.buyrog.com) in 2010 as an EcoOrtho® company. Dr. Rhodes 4-part article: Why Implant Costs have Stayed High Generics—It’s [...]

The Future of Medical Devices Is Generic

The Future of Devices is Generic (Laura Ruth, Ph.D. is a director with Fuld & Co.’s Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Practice) What if a significant portion of a $200 million segment of the medical device market was generic? A company called Generic Medical Device (GMD) launched a Universal Sling System for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a class [...]

Sports Medicine Orthopedist Provides Advice on How to Transition to Generic Implants

  Worried About Transitioning to Generic Implants? There is Help This article was written by Blair Rhode, MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and owner, RoG Sports Medicine.We have become accustom to a reality that allows us to add a case on the surgical schedule, say a rotator cuff repair, and typically we are only one phone call [...]

How to Beat High Orthopedic Implant Costs by Saving Money With Generics Implants

    Beating High Orthopedic Implant Costs: How to Save Money With Generics (This article was written by Blair Rhode, MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and owner, RoG Sports Medicine.) I am an orthopedic surgeon. I also started a generic orthopedic implant company. I often think back to the time when a surgery center informed me [...]

Generic Orthopedic Implants’ Time Has Come

OrthoDirect website Generic Orthopedic Implants’ Time Has Come  (Written by  Blair Rhode, MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and owner, RoG Sports Medicine @ Beckers) This article was written by Blair Rhode, MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and owner, RoG Sports Medicine. Orthopedic implants in the United States represent a $20 billion per year industry. Seventy-five percent [...]

Surgeons Question the Cost-to-Benefit Ratio of New Premium Knee Implants

Surgeons question whether the benefits of premium knee implants outweigh the extra costs (Cover Story @ OrthoSuperSite) Premium knee implants, such as mobile-bearing and high-flexion knees, were created to address specific patient needs and provide the function that today’s younger, more active patient desires. But whether these premium implants provide greater longevity than their standard lower-cost counterparts remains [...]

Low-Cost Orthopedic Device Firms Aim to Shake-Up Market

Low-Cost Orthopedic Device Firms Aim To Shake-Up Market  (Wall Street Journal)

Generic Trauma Implant Manufacturer to Offer Bone Screws for 60%-75% Less Than Brand Names

Maker of medical implants creating a low-cost niche (Northern Nevada Business Weekly) OIC Facebook Page Get ready for generic implants in Orthopedics – quality legacy products + no sales rep http://www.orthoimplantcompany.com/      

Get Ready for Generic Implants in Orthopedics – Quality Legacy Products + No Sales Rep

        Low-Cost Orthopedic Device Firms Aim To Shake-Up Market  (Wall Street Journal) Generic Orthopedic Implants’ Time Has Come  (Written by  Blair Rhode, MD) Generic Implants Hit Market (OTW) List of 5 Generic Implants makers: Ortho Direct USA (Hip, Knee, Spine) http://www.orthodirectusa.com/ White Box Orthopedics (Hip, Knee) http://whiteboxortho.com/ Emerge Medical (Trauma) http://www.emergemedical.com/news.html Convenant Orthopedics (?) [...]

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