The Orthopedics Industry Medtronic shuts down total joint division focused on low-cost orthopedic implants
Medtronic shuts division aimed at offering lower-cost orthopedic implants (StarTribune) A Minneapolis medical device maker that was supposed to challenge […]
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Tiawanese OEM player competes in the US Knee and Hip implant market
Leveraging Value to Compete in the Knee and Hip Implant Market (ODTMag) When considering the knee and hip implant space, there
FOR SALE: Low cost implant company with hip and knee systems
NovoSource Prepares to Liquidate Corporate Assets (HealthPointCapital) NovoSource heads to bankruptcy auction (MassDevice) Orthopedic developer NovoSource said this week it will be
The UK government and patients are benefiting from “low-risk” generic hip replacements
NHS COULD SAVE £120 MILLION WITH GENERIC HIP IMPLANTS NOW AVAILABLE )(Orthimo) See more stories about Generics The NHS could be
The Rep-Less model: One Hospital reflects on the journey
Rep-Less: Loma Linda Leaders Reflect on the Process (Surgical Products Magazine) See all Rep-Less stories The room was full of OR
Smith & Nephew acquires software to help drive the “repless” Syncera program
Recon Smith & Nephew acquires interactive software technology to drive supply chain optimisation and improve savings for Syncera™ customers (press release)
The time has come for Generic Orthopedic Implants
Generic Orthopedic Implants Time has Come (MedCrave) Read ALL Generic articles The U.S. orthopaedic implant industry is a $20 to $25
Smith & Nephew CEO Bohoun “our half price Total Joint program is a growth driver”
Smith & Nephew CEO Bohoun: No-frills Syncera program a growth driver (MassDevice) Smith & Nephew CEO Olivier Bohoun calls the ‘no-frills’
Smith & Nephew takes “repless” pilot program into Australia, New Zealand and Europe
List of 15 Low Cost Implant Companies Fewer sales reps in the OR? Smith & Nephew looks to
Stryker CEO is skeptical of the ‘repless’ generic sales model
Stryker CEO Lobo skeptical on ‘repless’ generic sales models (MassDevice) Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo says he doesn’t view the so-called ‘repless’
The case for going generic in Orthopedics
Going generic: Should medical device companies ditch the incremental upgrades? (MedCityNews) Premiergeneric CEO Susan DeVore ruffled a few audience feathers at
Hospitals are learning to live without reps in the OR
HOSPITALS EVICT SALES REPS FROM ORs (Orthopedics This Week) A growing number of hospitals are excusing sales representatives from the operating
New generic startup, Impact Medical, sells a $90 screw
OREGON UPSTART OFFERS $90 SCREW (Orthopedics This Week) List of Low Cost Ortho Companies The headless 3 millimeter compression screw placed
Smith & Nephew will sell knees and hips at 33% discount under Syncera program
Smith & Nephew Unveils New Discounted, Hospital-focused Sales Model (HealthPointCapital) Smith & Nephew unveiled a new hospital-focused sales model that will offer two of the
Smith & Nephew will cut implant prices in half with the “no rep” option
Read the list… 14 Low Cost Implant Companies SMITH & NEPHEW GOES REP-LESS WITH SOME HIPS AND KNEES (Orthopedics This Week)
Making the case for Generic Orthopedic devices
GENERIC DEVICES – IT’S ABOUT DISTRIBUTION (Orthopedics This Week) Generic orthopedic devices can replace 80% of implants sold by conventional vendors,
New low cost spine supplier enters the fray, SpineDirect
SpineDirect, LLC Launches Revolutionary High Quality, Low Cost Spinal Implant Solution (press release) All Generic Implant articles at OrthoStreams PALM HARBOR,
Another Generic implant startup enters the fray –> NovoSource
Orthopedic implant startup hopes to find market share with lower-cost proven technology (MedCityNews) NovoSource Inc. doesn’t claim to have the next cutting
Dr. Rhodes provides detailed instructions for implementing Generic Orthopedic Implants into your facility
OrthoDirectUSA website How A Facility Implements Generic Orthopedic Implants This article is written by Blair Rhode, MD. The acceptance and
Generics are Coming! Generics are Coming!
Generics are Coming! Generics are Coming! (written by Dr. Blair Rhode for ORTHOPRENEUR Nov 2011) Blair Rhode, M.D. is a sports
New Implant Manufacturer in France, Safe Orthopaedics, Launches Pedicle Screw System
Newly formed Safe Orthopaedics to revolutionize the cost effectiveness, safety, traceability and efficiency of orthopaedic and spinal implant systems (press release)
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
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
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
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
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
Low-Cost Orthopedic Device Firms Aim To Shake-Up Market
Low-Cost Orthopedic Device Firms Aim To Shake-Up Market (Wall Street Journal) Get access to full posts, newsletters, trends, and market reports
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