Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have patented a wireless chip designed to track and monitor surgical implants, according to a CMIO report.
Spinal Tech
Robotic and computer-assisted technology is now available for use during orthopedic and spine procedures. There are many concerns associated with the efficacy and efficiency of this technology, especially since it costs hospitals a great deal of money to acquire. Here,…
DePuy Orthopaedics named Andrew Ekdahl its new president, according to a company news release.
Zimmer Holdings is showcasing its new Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments in Europe, which include customize instrumentation for the patient's anatomy, according to a company news release.
Synthes has entered into an exclusive worldwide collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company, according to a Synthes news release.
Advertisement
Shoulder Options, an orthopedic device company, has partnered with the Charlotte, N.C.-based medical device company Kapstone Medical, according to a Shoulder Options news release.
In a recent survey published by Mass Device about the most innovative companies in the market, Stryker received 29 percent of the vote in the hip market and 20 percent in the knee market. Here, a spokesperson for Stryker Orthopaedics…
Brainlab, a German medical technology company, has acquired Voyant Health and its TraumaCad technology, according to a Brainlab news release.
Biomerics, a Salt Lake City-based medical device company, has launched its Quadrathane family of biomaterials for orthopedic and vascular applications, according to a company news release.
Five U.S. senators have asked the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to launch a probe into physician-owned distributorships to determine their legality, according to a Wall Street Journal report. PODs, which exist in at least…