13 Must-Know Facts for Patients about Joint Replacements
13 Must-Know Facts About Joint Replacements (Health.com) Many people say they’d do it again You will […]
2 former ArthroCare executives are fined by SEC for an earnings ‘scheme’
Two former ArthroCare executives sanctioned for earnings ‘scheme’ (Austin American Statesman) David Applegate and John Raffle, both former company vice
RFID System Will Monitor and Trace Orthopedic Implants
RFID System Will Monitor and Trace Orthopedic Implants (RFID World Canada) (RFIDWorld.ca) At the University of Pittsburgh, a group
Knee Implant market will reach $11B by 2017 – The Baby Boomers are coming
Stop the Presses! Knee Replacements to Reach $11 Billion (written by Biloine Young @ OTW) Or, put another way,
US Research in Total Hips and Total Knees has been lagging other countries in the last decade
Research in THA and TKA From the United States Has Declined Over the Past Decade Relative to Other Countries
Non-profit is recycling orthopedic implants after going through cremation
Joint Replacements Recycled? (written by Biloine Young @ OTW) With American orthopedists installing more than a million artificial hips
New CEO appointed at Artimplant, a Swedish biomaterials company focused on interpositional joint implants and soft tissue repair
ARTIMPLANT appoints new CEO (press release) Kjell Thörnbring has been appointed to the new CEO of Artimplant AB. He has
Exactech employee chooses a home-grown total knee for himself
Man helps design his own knee-replacement (Gainesville.com) Kevin Hindle, seen here on Wednesday with an artificial knee joint, regained
ConforMIS raises $68M in stock offering for more working capital
ConforMIS Launches $68M Offering (Boston CityBizList) ConforMIS Inc.has launched a $68 million series E-1 and E-2 convertible preferred stock offering,
Study finds new sealant gel effective in closing spinal wounds postoperatively
Study finds new sealant gel effective in closing spinal wounds postoperatively (OrthoSuperSite) A national multicenter randomized study by researchers with
Chinese implant maker, Bonovo Orthopedics, to sell hips and knees
Bonovo® Orthopedics, Inc. Launches New Division Focused on Joint Reconstruction (press release) http://www.bonovo-ortho.com/ BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bonovo® Orthopedics, Inc. announced today that
A closer look at DePuy’s new President, Andrew Ekdahl, and the challenges he faces
Ekdahl Promoted to DePuy Orthopaedics President (OTW) DePuy announces new Leadership (press release) DePuy’s Ekdahl off and running (Fort Wayne
Smith & Nephew acquires Calgary-based Arthroscopy business, TENET Medical Engineering
Smith & Nephew Inc. Acquires Privately-Held TENET Medical Engineering, Inc.; Premier Provider of Surgical Patient Positioning Equipment (press release) ANDOVER,
Indiana’s $44B Life Sciences Industry Packs a Powerful Punch
Indiana’s $44 Billion Life Sciences Industry Packs a Powerful Punch (press release) New report underscores state’s national rankings as a
The FDA has lengthened the average 510(k) clearance time, +37% in 4 years
Analysis of US FDA Data Shows 37% Increase in 510(k) Clearance Times Since 2006 (QMed) Key findings from Emergo
Vexim, a French Spine startup, gives an update on the SpineJack
http://www.vexim.fr/ Vexim: Two New Implants (written by Elizabeth Hofheinz @ Orthopedics This Week) A certain minimally invasive (MI) French company
FDA needs better recall monitoring, says GAO
US FDA needs better recall monitoring, says GAO (Reuters) Congressional auditors have faulted U.S. health regulators for failing to track
Senators Investigating Medtronic for links between Surgeons consulting fees and Infuse usage
The Senate letter to Medtronic – June 21, 2011 Senators Look Into Medtronic, Doctors (WSJ Blog) The Senate Finance
Dentsply to acquire Astra Tech for $1.8B making Dentsply the #3 dental implant maker
FT: Dentsply in Talks to Buy Astra Tech (HealthPointCapital) Dentsply buys Astra Tech for $1.8 billion (Reuters – UK) The
Spinal Modulation raises $30M to develop electrical stimulator to spinal cord
Back Pain Company Raises $30 Million (written by Biloine Young @ OTW) Spinal Modulation, Inc., a developer of an
NovaBone adds new VP R&D and expands facility
NOVA BONE: Much More Than a Shooting Star! (SpineBlogger) NovaBone Expands Development Capabilities for Orthopedic and Dental Bioactive Bone Graft
OrthoFix CEO Resigns – Alan Milinazzo out, Robert Vaters in
out in Robert S. Vaters Named President and Chief Executive Officer (press release) OFIX CEO Resigns; COO Named as Replacement
Spinal Modulation receives $30M for its spinal cord stimulator
Spinal Modulation Secures $30 Million Series D Financing (press release) Spinal Modulation, Inc. announced today the completion of its
FDA Approves 1st Ceramic-On-Metal Total Hip Replacement
FDA Approves First Ceramic-On-Metal Total Hip Replacement (press release) The FDA approved the first ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system for
How Long Will Joint Replacements Last?
How Long Will Joint Replacements Last? (OTW) Only a few years ago, joint replacements were performed, almost exclusively, on
DePuy announces new President after only 3 months of searching
DePuy Announces New Leadership (press release) WARSAW, IN — DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a global leader in devices for joint
OrthoSensor wins ISO certification for its smart knee trialing system
OrthoSensor, Intelligent Orthopedic Device Innovator, Receives ISO 13485 Certification (press release) OrthoSensor sells a smart trialing system gives surgeon
An Ortho-Tag sensor will tell orthopedists the condition of an implanted device with the wave of a wand
Wireless tags give physicians details and condition of orthopedic implants with the wave of a wand (TechNews) Ortho-Tag would
Medical-Device Venture Capitalists Go To Washington
Medical-Device Venture Capitalists Go To Washington (WSJ Blog) Health care-focused venture capitalists have long been telling anyone on Capitol Hill
Synthes & Eli Lilly to co-develop osteoporosis drugs
Synthes and Lilly Sign Development and Collaboration Agreement (press release) Synthes, Eli Lilly To Cooperate On Orthopedic Products (WSJ) ZURICH
5 Senators start investigation into the legality of physician-owned distributorships (PODs)
Senators Request Probe of Surgeons (Wall Street Journal) Five U.S. senators asked the Inspector General of the Department of Health
Feds seek prison for Synthes execs over Norian deaths
Feds seek prison for Pa. execs over surgery deaths (Philly.com) Lawyers seek leniency for ex-Synthes executives (Philly.com) Synthes Executives plead
Brainlab acquires Voyant Health for an undisclosed amount
Brainlab buys orthopedic imaging co Voyant Health for $10m (Globes) Brainlab Acquires Voyant Health (press release) MUNICH and TEL AVIV,
Higher risk of complications after joint replacement seen at low-volume hospitals
Higher risk of complications after joint replacement seen at low-volume hospitals (OrthoSuperSite) Patients who undergo elective total hip or total knee arthroplasty
Stryker acquires Memometal Technologies for Nitinol bone staple business for $162M (5 X multiple for a extremities trauma company)
Stryker Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Privately-Held Memometal Technologies S.A. for $162 Million (press release) A Look at the Numbers…
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
Medtronic Sofamor Danek to Cut 82 Memphis Jobs
Medtronic to Cut 82 Memphis Jobs (The Daily News) … Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses,
LA Times interview with Dr. Gary Michelson “How I Made It”
How I Made It: Dr. Gary Michelson (LA Times) L.A. Surgeon to Be Paid $1.35 Billion for Patents (LA Times
Stem Cells May Prevent Need for Joint Replacements, if FDA Allows It
Stem Cells May Prevent Need for Joint Replacements, if FDA Allows It (press release) TUCSON, Ariz., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Patients’
Stryker’s OtisMed Gets Knee Surgery Clearance
Stryker’s OtisMed Gets Knee Surgery Clearance (OTW) Stryker has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its ShapeMatch Cutting Guides.
FDA device chief, Jeff Shuren, is in complete denial regarding the effects of the Agency on innovation
FDA device chief Shuren: Recession played a role in pushing medical device industry to EU (MassDevice) The “Device Gap” between
ReGen Biologics sues FDA over 510(k) rescission
ReGen Sues FDA Over Knee Surgery Device (OTW) ReGen Biologics sues FDA over 510(k) rescission (MassDevice) The lawsuit calls the
Stryker exec Michael Mogul jumps ship for DJO Global
Stryker exec Michael Mogul jumps ship for DJO Global (MassDevice) Mr. Mike Mogul and Mr. Kevin Lobo Lobo In at
Not quite yet…Orthovita shareholders sue to stop $316M Stryker buyout
Orthovita shareholders sue to stop $316 million Stryker buyout (MassDevice) Stryker Commences Tender Offer for Acquisition of Orthovita, Inc. (press
New operating table makes the anterior approach to total hip replacement easier
Princeton Baptist Medical Center, a member of the Baptist Health System in Birmingham, AL, is revolutionizing regional orthopedic care by
The Feds OK Synthes’ divestiture of Norian to Kensey Nash… sort of
Synthes’ deal with Kensey Nash seems OK with feds (Philly.com) Without saying they approve or disapprove of such deals, the
X-rays before hip arthroscopy may predict the need for Total Hip in the future
Radiographic findings may be used to predict likelihood of THR following THA (OrthoSuperSite) Preoperative radiographs may be effectively used to gauge
Stryker cuts 142 jobs in Ireland as a result of combining plants
A setback for Medical Device Jobs in Ireland (Pharceutical Jobs) US medical device and orthopedic implant maker Stryker has decided to
Kensey Nash buys Synthes divested Norian business for $22M
Kensey Nash buys Swiss device maker’s unit for $22 mln (Reuters) rd Synthes sells Norian to Kensey Nash (Philly.com) Synthes
Orthopedic balloon startup raises $2.6M to treat shoulder
Orthopedic balloon co Ortho Space raise $2.6m (Globes) Ortho Space Ltd. has raised $2.6 million at a company value