From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review] FDA Clears 25 Orthopedic & Spine Devices in Sept. | Dr. Mark Myerson Repairs Phillies' Ryan Howard's Torn Achilles Tendon | 8 Stats on Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation |
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News & Analysis
Oct. 18, 2011
 

1. 25 Orthopedic and Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in September. Link

      
2. 8 Statistics on Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation. Link      

 

3. Dr. Mark Myerson Repairs Torn Achilles Tendon for Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard. Link   

 

4. Free Webinar: Best of Both Worlds For Your ASC: Increasing Productivity and Raising Standards in Sterilization (Oct. 26, 1:15pm-2:15pm CDT). To learn more and register, Link .   

5. 15 Orthopedic and Spine Device Company Executive Moves. Link   

 

6. 10 Hand and Upper Extremity Specialists on the Move. Link           

  

7. New HHS Conflict of Interest Rules to Impact Orthopedics. Link          

 

8. Dr. Bryan Kelly: Hip Arthroscopy Performs as Well as Open Surgery for FAI. Link   

 

9. AAOS: Herbal Supplements Problematic for Orthopeidc Surgery Patients. Link     

 

10. TRICARE Beneficiaries File $4.9B Lawsuit Against Department of Defense. Link              

 

Tuesday's Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Stock Watch--Opening Prices Down Vs. Week Ago for Stryker, Zimmer & Medtronic: Stryker, $48.41; Zimmer Holdings, $51.73; Smith & Nephew, $45.35; Medtronic, $32.67.      

  

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3. Manage My ASC:
www.managemyasc.com
4. Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners:
jleland@bluechipsurgical.com;
www.bluechipsurgical.com

5. Spine Surgical Innovation:

czorn@spinesurgicalinnovation.com;

www.spinesurgicalinnovation.com 

6. Allen Medical Systems:  

erin.herbst@hill-rom.com;
www.allenmedical.com 

7. Abraxas Medical Solutions:

info@abraxasmedical.com;

www.abraxasmedical.com
8. Source Medical Revenue Cycle Solutions, Inc.:
scott.stone@sourcemed.net;

caryl.serbin@sourcemed.net;
www.sourcemed.net
9. Joimax,Inc.:
nicole.claret@joimax.com;
www.joimax.com
10. Bacterin International, Inc.:
mmason@bacterin.com;

www.bacterin.com
11. Spine Centers of America:
info@spinecentersofamerica.com

www.spinecentersofamerica.com
12. Interventional Management Services:
sr@physiciancontrol.com;
kspitler@healthmarkpartners.com;
www.physiciancontrol.com
13. Surgical Management Professionals: 

mlipomi@smsd.com;
www.smpsd.com
14. Kapstone Medical:

jkapitan@kapstonemedical.com
www.kapstonemedical.com
15. Ancillary Advantage:
info@ancillaryadvantage.com;
www.ancillaryadvantage.com
16. Advantis Medical/Avalign Technologies:
mmeek@advantismedical.com;
www.advantismedical.com
17. DeRoyal:
mdutton@deroyal.com;
www.deroyal.com
18. ChartLogic:

ericsorenson@chartlogic.com;
www.chartlogic.com
19. Pinnacle III:
 

rdehart@pinnacleiii.com

rcarrera@pinnacleiii.com

www.pinnacleiii.com 

20. Access MediQuip:

lharris@accessmediquip.com;

www.accessmediquip.com 

21. Spine-health:
www.spine-health.com
  
 

23. Amedica:
szeiger@amedicacorp.com

www.amedicacorp.com 

23. Xodus Medical:
www.xodusmedical.com   
 

24. Invibio:
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25. Arise Healthcare:

www.arisehealthcare.com

26. Mednet:
www.mednetus.com

27. Action Products:

www.actionproducts.com 

28. SDI Health:
www.sdihealth.com
 

29. Meridian Surgical Partners: 

bbacon@meridiansurg.com

khancock@meridiansurg.com;

www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com

30. SonoSite:

www.sonosite.com

31. ASC Association:

asc@ascassociation.org

 
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