The Orthopedics Industry Integra LifeSciences acquires TEI Biosciences for $312M (4.9X last years sales)
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The FDA answers cybersecurity questions related to medical devices
FDA answers cybersecurity questions (by Joe Hage – Medical Device Marketing Consultant, Medical Devices Group Leader, 10x Medical Device Conference Host)
Regulatory affairs advice for medical device startups
Regulatory affairs for medical device startups (MassDevice) Instilling a robust quality management system as soon as possible is crucial in becoming
SpineGuard obtains funding for its “Smart” Pedicle Screw
SPINEGUARD COMPLETES FINANCING FOR “SMART” SCREW (Orthopedics This Week) SpineGuard website SpineGuard, S.A. has finished raising the rest of a $3.1
DONE. Zimmer + Biomet = ZBH
Your Dashboard for the Zimmer – Biomet Merger ZIMMER BIOMET DEAL CLOSES (Orthopedics This Week) Zimmer Biomet has finally been born.
BMJ starts campaign to reduce knee arthroscopy procedures
BRITISH JOURNAL DROPS BOMB ON KNEE ARTHROSCOPY (Orthopedics This Week) The British Medical Journal (BMJ) is conducting a campaign called “Too
IlluminOss implants first humeral fractures with light-curable IM system
IlluminOss Medical Announces the Successful Treatment of First U.S. Patients With Innovative Light-Curable Bone Stabilization System (press release) Dr. Felix Cheung
Stryker says that acquisitions are the top priority for our $2.6B in cash
Stryker: Acquisitions our top priority for cash (MassDevice) Stryker (NYSE:SYK) told analysts this week that mergers & acquisitions are its top
50 Top Sports Medicine Companies that are leading innovation
50 Companies On The Cutting Edge of Sports Medicine (eKneeWalker) Sports medicine has come so, so far in the last
Q&A with medical device CEO focused on helping people who live on $4 a day
D-Rev CEO: We Build Medical Devices for People who Live on Less than $4 a Day (KQED Science) Most medical equipment
6 Questions with Wade Fallin, a serial entrepreneur with a proven innovation process in Orthopedics
This is the 2nd in the interview series of 6-Question interviews with the leaders who are challenging conventional thinking in
St. Jude Medical to acquire Spinal Modulation for $215M
St. Jude Medical Announces Intent to Acquire Spinal Modulation, Inc. (MarketWatch) All stories about Spinal Modulation Mergers and Acquisitions in Orthopedics
Orthofix moves to purchase a device company that treats migraines
Orthofix International Secures Option to Acquire eNeura, Inc. (press release) eNeura Website… http://www.eneura.com/ On March 31, 2015, Orthofix International N.V. announced it entered into
Your dashboard for the Zimmer-Biomet merger
All Zimmer news Zimmer Investor News All Biomet news INTEGRATION Spine – Denver (Lanx) will be the
AAOS: Cobalt Chrome Spine Implants in Kids Set Off Airport Alarms
Cobalt Chrome Spine Implants in Kids Set Off Airport Alarms (MedPageToday) But stainless steel devices were invisible to TSA metal detectors.
AAOS: Driving 2 weeks after Hip Replacement may be OK
Driving Two Weeks Post Hip Replacement May Be OK, Small Study Reports (Arthroplasty Journal) Many people who’ve had hip replacement surgery
VIDEO: The Surgionix SLICK Universal drill technology eliminates depth gauges
Revolutionary surgical drill bit goes on show in Las Vegas All-in-one device eliminates need for depth gauge A revolutionary surgical
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4 Early Observations about the combined Zimmer-Biomet
#1 – The big picture numbers of the deal Both boards have approved the definitive merger agreement. Closing is expected in early
The Complete List of Worldwide Orthopedic Companies – 2015 Edition available for AAOS!
Download it here and use it at the AAOS in Las Vegas $250 This Excel file took me many months
6 Questions with Chris Hughes, an entrepreneur who is challenging conventional thinking in Orthopedics
This is the first in a series of 6-Question interviews with the leaders who are challenging conventional thinking in Orthopedics. (you can
25 Dos and Don’ts for Creating Value in an Orthopedic Startup
Guest article by Marty Wynkoop My nearly 20 years in startups have taught me several valuable lessons. Valuable, because those
The story of how a 3D Printing orthopedic company came into existence
How It All Started: Mobelife (Materialize) In October 2008 at 27-years-old, I was just finishing my PhD in biomedical engineering at
Announcement: administrative change
OrthoStreams readers: A quick administrative note. I will be stepping aside on this month to focus on a book. My partner,
Orthopedics industry legend dies – Dane Miller, Biomet founder
State pioneer in orthopedics dies (The Journal Gazzette) Live Stream of Memorial Service Dane Miller, who led boom of Biomet in
OrthoStreams passes 1 million visits… Thank you loyal readers
Thank you loyal readers. Wow! 1,000,000 visitors already. The blog originally started as my way of keeping up will all
Exactech acquires a French company for joint navigation for $9.25M
Exactech Acquires Surgical Technology Partner BlueOrtho – Analyst Blog (press release) Websites Exactech & BlueOrtho All Mergers & Acquisitions in Orthopedics
The Future of Medicine is in your Smartphone
The Future of Medicine Is in Your Smartphone (WSJ Online) Over the past decade, smartphones have radically changed many aspects of
The case of a total joint patient with a metal allergy
METAL ALLERGY SAGA RESOLVED AT HSS (Orthopedics This Week) After nine months of aching knees, shoulders, arms and legs, Diane Velluci
Breaking down some Orthopedic statistics
Breaking Down Orthopedics (MDNews) Increasing numbers of older patients are safely undergoing major elective orthopedic procedures, even as hip fracture remains
Life in an Orthopedic Startup – what’s it like?
What’s it really like working at a startup? by Tiger Buford Background – This article is written for all of
New Harvard Study Could Change Orthopedics Forever
New Harvard Study Could Change Orthopedics Forever (Orthopedics This Week) In what is likely the one of the first-ever attempt to
Get the “FDA in a Box” to manage your quality system
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Your dashboard for the Wright-Tornier merger
TIMELINE Oct 2, 2015 – Closing July 7, 2015 Merger between Wright Medical and Tornier receives shareholder approval
Seven key papers from Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) in Tampa
Seven important items from OTA (Healio) Orthopedics Today features seven stories and videos of importance to emerge from the Impact of
Bioventus acquires the OsteoAMP biologics product line from Advanced Biologics
Mergers and Acquisitions in Orthopedics Bioventus to Acquire OsteoAMP Product Line from Advanced Biologics (HealthPointCapital) Bioventus entered into an agreement to
10 ways to detect a Physician wannapreneur
10 Ways to detect a physician wannapreneur (Arlen Meyers, MD, MBA via LinkedIn) All things healthcare has replaced sex and real estate as
3 reasons why Orthopedic Surgeons make poor decisions
Three Reasons Surgeons Make Poor Decisions (Orthopedics This Week) James G. Wright, M.D., M.P.H., surgeon-in-chief at the Hospital for Sick Children
Zimmer acquires ETEX for its biologics portfolio
—-> List of all Mergers & Acquisitions Zimmer Acquires ETEX Holdings, Inc. (press release) Zimmer Expands Portfolio of Early Intervention and Joint
Trend: Increasing musculoskeletal pain seen in young adults. Is early intervention needed?
Weekly musculoskeletal pain on the rise among young adults Research from Finland shows an increase in the prevalence of frequent
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Orthofix CFO bails after 6 months amid deepening financial fix
Orthofix CFO bails after 6 months amid deepening financial fix (MassDevice) Orthofix International CFO Mark Heggestad steps down after just
Spotlight on Titan Spine, an emerging growth Spinal Fusion company
Room to Grow: Emerging Growth Orthopedic Companies (ODTMag) This is the fifth year, as part of our Top Company Report
Symmetry Surgical sold to Tecomet for $450M
List of all Mergers and Acquisitions SYMMETRY MEDICAL SELLING OEM SOLUTIONS (Orthopedics This Week) Symmetry Medical Inc. will be selling its
Wright Medical and Tornier are left patiently looking for an acquirer
Wright Medical And Tornier See A Desirable Partner Choose Another (Seeking Alpha) Summary Stryker was expected to be a buyer in
Trend continues as Big Orthos focus on emerging markets
Emerging Markets Heat Up for Device Makers (Motley Fool) Want a deeper analysis? With the medical device industry struggling for growth, leading
Medtronic admits that some patient data was hacked last year
Medtronic got hacked, company reveals (MassDevice) Medtech titan Medtronic reveals that it and 2 other device makers suffered cybersecurity breaches last
Study: Over 50% of Total Knee patients are now obese
OVER 50% TKR PATIENTS OBESE – NEW JBJS STUDY Obesity is associated with longer hospital stays and higher costs in
Learning medicine with the Ortho 365 app
365 Reasons for the Ortho 365 app (iMedicalApps) Learning medicine can seem like an overwhelming task. Many surgeons spend more than
Are orthopedic surgeons choosing procedures for the best clinical outcome or the best financial outcome?
Are docs ‘Choosing Wisely’? (Chicago Tribune) Too many surgeons operate on fractured collarbones rather than letting them heal with the help