FDA drops warning letter on S+N regarding manufacturing practices of ceramics in Germany
Smith & Nephew Receives FDA Warning (OTW) S+N received a warning letter from the FDA said the company’s R3 Ceramic […]
Senators are attacking Medtronic regarding use of Hydrosorb at Walter Reed
2 Senators Raise Questions on Use of Medtronic Device (NYTimes)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses,
C5 Medical Werks introduces “cerasurf”, a higher strength ceramic implant material
Tough New Ceramic Introduced (OTW) C5 Medical Werks, of Grand Junction, Colorado, a manufacturer of advanced ceramic components for the
MiMedx to acquire Surgical Biologics for their processed amniotic tissue
MiMedx Announces Agreement to Acquire Surgical Biologics (press release) The amniotic tissue processed by Surgical Biologics is donated by mothers
Med Tech investment from the Israeli perspective
Medical device companies face tougher times (Globes)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends,
What role did Surgeon Fees play in success of Medtronic’s Infuse?
Doctors question journal articles (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends,
Zimmer makes 2 acquisitions in one week – Swiss power tools and Chinese hip & knee maker
Zimmer Announces Acquisition of SoPlus Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools Company (press release) Sodem Diffusion S.A., the manufacturer of SoPlus Orthopaedic
Bonovo Orthopedics, a Chinese ortho company, gets new funding
Bonovo Orthopedics, Inc. Closes Series C Financing Led by OrbiMed Asia Partners (Press Release) Bonovo Orthopedics, Inc. manufactures and distributes
Norton Hospital in Louisville defends the use of Medtronic products that are questioned in the WSJ
Norton spine surgeons defend use of Medtronic device VIDEO (Wave3.com) Top Spine Surgeons Reap Royalties, Medicare Bounty (WSJOnline)… Unlock the
Smith and Nephew moving corporate offices and adding jobs
Smith & Nephew adding 100 jobs in Memphis (Memphis Business Journal) Smith & Nephew Adds Jobs in Memphis (OTW)… Unlock
Medtronic CEO, Bill Hawkins, resigns
Medtronic CEO to Retire in April (WSJ) MEDTRONIC ANNOUNCES CHAIRMAN AND CEO WILLIAM A. HAWKINS TO RETIRE AT END OF
SBI raises $15M to focus on STAR total ankle replacement
Small Bone Innovations, Inc. Raises $15 Million in Series F Financing (Press Release) Anthony G. Viscogliosi, SBi’s Chairman & CEO,
Orthofix will shed jobs during consolidation of its 3 divisions – Spine, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Orthofix To Axe Medical Device Jobs (Pharmaceutical Jobs) Orthofix Lowers Rev Outlook, Sees Charges From Layoffs, Settlement (WSJ)… Unlock the
Word on the street – Biomet owners to acquire Smith and Nephew for $11B
Biomet owners look to arrange $11B marriage (Indianapolis Business Journal) Rumored orthopedics deal discounted (Fort Wayne Gazette)… Unlock the full
Finally… Lanx has a CEO after the false start with Michael DeMane
Lanx, Inc. Appoints Dan Gladney Chief Executive Officer (Press Release) Lanx Announces Corporate Leadership Change (PRNewsWire) Lanx: The Saga Continues
Boston startup naps $18M to develop implant coatings
Semprus Scores $18M More to Help Improve Medical Devices (Xconomy) MIT Spinout Semprus BioSciences Looks for Strong Bonds with Medical-Device
Are fibrin microthreads the future in orthopedic stem cell delivery?
Training Stem Cells to Sit, Stay (OTW) A team of intrepid stem cell whisperers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute believe they
Fierce competition predicted in the $740M MIS Spine Market
Competition To Increase in the $740 Million Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Market (OrthoSpineNews) According to Millennium Research Group, competition will
DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuits are being consolidated in the federal court
DePuy ASR Lawsuits Consolidated (OTW) Numerous lawsuits have been filed throughout various jurisdictions throughout the U.S. The recall affects 93,000
Ortho Kinematics raises $2M to diagnose the cause of back pain
Ortho Kinematics raises $2M of $5.1M round (Austin Business Journal) Ortho Kinematics is working to create medical devices that can
SBi sells shoulder assets to France company, FX Solutions
SBi sloughs shoulder-related assets to French firm (MassDevice) SBi Sells Orthopedic Shoulder Technology to Fx Solutions of Bourg-en-Bresse (Press Release)
Stryker to sell OP-1 to Olympus to $60M for all bone applications
Stryker Cuts Off OP-1 (OTW) It’s over. Stephen MacMillan and Stryker Corporation have washed their hands of OP-1 Stryker Announces
Jeffrey Shuren talks about the new 510(k) process
Shuren Innovation Update (OTW) Shaky Industry Confidence Recommendation Roadmap Political Cover Remarks: MassMEDIC FDA Update Conference, December 1, 2010 (FDA)…
Dr. Larry Dorr performs first robot-assisted total hip replacement in the US
Robotic Hip Replacement, a First (OTW) List of CAS/Robot Startups… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses,
FDA refutes the findings of Standford study
UPDATE: CDRH chief Shuren blasts Stanford study on medical device regulations (MassDevice) Center for Devices and Radiological Health director Dr.
Outlook for Spine in 2011 – Chris Zorn weighs in
Outlook for Spine in 2011 (OTW)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends, market
Stryker past and future health is discussed in Forbes
Artifical Knee- And Hip-Joint Maker Stryker Can Stand Tall Again (Forbes)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth
Synthes to pay $23M fine and divest the Norian business… next comes executive sentencings
Synthes fined $23 million, must divest over illegal use of bone cement Synthes Inc. and its Norian Corp. subsidiary formally
The Vertebroplasty Controversy – AAOS Fails to Consider New Research Offering Level 1 Evidence in Favor of Vertebroplasty
AAOS Fails to Consider New Research Offering Level 1 Evidence in Favor of Vertebroplasty (Press Release) Study finds vertebroplasty safe
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions expands Memphis facility
Orchid Design Expands Memphis Design Center – Orchid-Orthopedics.com (Press Release) Orchid Design, a division of Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, continues investment
Reinhold Schmieding gives first public tour of Arthrex
Arthrex showcases success story during first-ever community tour (Naples News)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses,
Bacterin, biologics maker of anti-infective coatings for medical applications, secures $9M in funding
Bacterin International Secures Up To $9 Million of Potential $14 Million of Financing (Press Release) Bacterin Closes Private Placement With
Sonoma Orthopedic Products, an MIS fracture repair company, raises $1.5M
Sonoma Orthopedic Products raises $1.5M (PressDemocrat.com) Santa Rosa medical technology startup Sonoma Orthopedic Products has raised $1.5 million in a
Medical Devices are thriving in Memphis including investment, jobs, and innovation
Healthy Industry (Memphis Daily News) A few of the organizations driving Medical Devices in Memphis… Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Smith &
Early results of hyper-flex knee in Korea –> clinical results are same as standard total knees
High-flexion and gender differences in total knee arthroplasty: Korean-population study questions benefits (OrthoSuperSite)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams
Are device firms ready to add jobs? Symmetry may be an indicator
Are device firms ready to add jobs? (MDDI)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups,
Medtronic’s new way of working with surgeons with fresh ideas… submit your idea HERE.
Medtronic Launches European Web Portal to Stimulate Medical Technology Innovation (Press Release) Medtronic Launches European Inventor’s Portal (OTW) Medtronic Eureka…
M&A is picking up in Medical Device sector
Analysis: Sluggish medical device sector ripe for mergers (Reuters) The stage is set for more dealmaking in the medical device
The future of prosthetics… osseointegrated implants that solve the problem of the socket
Implanting Artificial Limbs in the Body (MIT Technology Review) To date, many of the implants of this type have been
What is the process of creating clinically competent Med Device Sales people?
Creating Clinically Competent Medical Device Salespeople (OrthoSpineNews) http://www.perceptumgroup.com/… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups,
Arthrex to distribute Kensey Nash’s knee cartilage repair scaffold in Europe
Kensey Nash and Arthrex Announce European Distribution Agreement for the Cartilage Repair Device… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams
AAOS guidelines for spinal compression fractures… what?
AAOS Clinical Guideline for Treating Spinal Compression Fractures Presents More Questions Than Answers for Medical Community (Press Release) Of the
Synthes acquires Anspach surgical power tools
Synthes acquires Anspach (OrthoSuperSite) Synthes Acquires Line of High-Speed Surgical Power Tools (HealthPointCapital) Anspach is a $200M company that sells
MAKO Surgical raises $59M in public stock sale
MAKO Surgical Corp. Announces Closing of Public Offering of Common Stock and Exercise of Underwriter’s Over-Allotment Option (Press Release)… Unlock
Stryker is supoenaed for OtisKnee marketing practices
from Stryker’s 10-Q – Sept 30, 2010, In the third quarter of 2010, the Company received separate subpoenas from the U.S.
Smith & Nephew CEO says to get ready to submit more clinical data to the FDA
Smith & Nephew CEO Sees Toughened US Regulatory Environment (WSJ Online)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth
Nation’s first graduate program in orthopedic regulatory and clinical affairs
OrthoWorx, Grace College launch orthopedic graduate program (South Bend Tribune) OrthoWorx has entered into an agreement with Grace College to
UK spine company, Ranier, gains CE Mark for Cadisc-L lumbar disc replacement
Ranier Lumbar Disc Receives CE Mark (OTW) Ranier Technology raises $8M to commercialize the Cadisc-L in Europe (News Sept 12,
Symmetry closes on $200M – $300M credit facility
Symmetry Medical Closes $200 Million Credit Facility, Agreement Includes a $100 Million Accordion Feature (Press Release)… Unlock the full article
Chinese government approves pricing & reimbursement for NeoStem’s arthroscopic orthopedic autologous adult stem cell based treatment
Local Chinese Government Authorities Approve Pricing and Reimbursement for NeoStem’s Licensed Adult Stem Cell Treatments for Orthopedic Applications in China