The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says physicians should discuss the possible adverse effects of metal-on-metal hip replacements, such as cobalt toxicity, with their patients before performing hip replacement procedures, according to an AAOS news release.
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Integra LifeSciences signed a multi-year contract with The Broadlane Group, a medical supply management organization group, to provide dural repair, neuro trauma and hydrocephalus products and accessories to its client hospitals, according to an Integra news release.
West Coast Medical Resources (WCMR) is a surgical surplus company founded in 1997 by Randy Ware to purchase surplus disposable surgical supplies and equipment from hospitals and surgery centers. WCMR resells these products, which have a shorter shelf-life at a…
Orthofix reported $138.9 million in total revenue in the third quarter of 2010, a 3 percent increase from last year, according to a company news release.
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The Millennium Research Group has released new data for multiple geographies on orthopedic biomaterials, reconstructive implants and orthopedic extremity devices, according to a company news release.
Stryker acquired Boston Scientific Corp.'s neurovascular business for $1.5 billion, according to a Boston Scientific news release.
ArthroCare received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Spartan PEEK suture implant system, a preloaded PEEK threaded anchor for use in soft tissue to bone fixation, according to a company news release.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas ruled in favor of Smith & Nephew in the patent litigation brought by Kinetic Concepts relating the RENASYS –F dressing kit, according to a company news release.
Wright Medical Group has launched the PRO-STIM injectable inductive graft for patients who need a bone graft substitute, according to a company news release.