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ConforMIS Names Matthew Scott Senior VP of Operations

Bedford, Mass.-based ConforMIS appointed Matthew Scott as its senior vice president of operations.

Globus Medical Sues Johnson & Johnson for Spine Device Patent Infringement

Globus Medical filed suit against Johnson & Johnson this week for patent infringement, according to a Mass Device report.

Advanced Materials for Orthopedic Implants

This article is written by William Fuller, Director of Business Development, DSM Biomedical.Innovation and constant advancement dominate the medical device industry due to the changing healthcare landscape and patient demand for high quality outcomes. Many of the advances in the…

Innovative Biomaterial Potentially Reduces Infection Rates in Spinal Fusion Surgery

This article is written by Bryan McEntire, chief technology officer for Salt Lake City-based Amedica.

Stryker May Look to Expand Orthopedic, Spine Sector Through Acquisitions

Stryker recently completed a $764 million acquisition of Chinese-based orthopedic developer Trauson Holdings Company Limited and has its sights set on more acquisitions in the near future, according to Michigan Live.

GE Healthcare Introduces Software for Readable MRIs With Metal Implants

GE Healthcare has unveiled a new software program for producing a readable MRI scan in patients with metal implants, according to a Dotmed Daily News report.

Accellent Suffers $62.1M New Loss in Q1

Wilmington, Mass.-based Accellent suffered a net loss of $62.1 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $7 million in 2012, due largely to a $51 million pre-tax goodwill impairment charge from changing the composition of segments and reporting…

United Surgical Partners International Files 59.5% Q1 Drop in Net Income

United Surgical Partners International's net income for the first quarter was $7.6 million, down 59.5% from the same time last year.

35 Orthopedic & Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance

The Food and Drug Administration granted 35 orthopedic- and spine-focused 510(k) clearances in April.

Medical Device Tax Costs Will Be Absorbed by Companies, Not Passed to Hospitals

Indiana device companies are looking for ways to absorb revenue reductions resulting from the 2.3 percent medical device excise tax since they will not be able to pass the costs on to hospital customers, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal.