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[ November 30, 2021 ] FDA Authorizes PrecisionOS to Market VR Surgical Planning Tool Press Release
[ November 30, 2021 ] Paragon Builds $16M 3D Printing Center for Implants 3D Printing
[ November 30, 2021 ] Contributed: The power of AI in surgery Artificial Intelligence
[ November 18, 2021 ] UArizona Researchers Develop Ultra-Thin ‘Computer on the Bone’ Press Release
[ November 16, 2021 ] Smith+Nephew announces digital surgery and robotics innovation centre in Europe Press Release
[ November 16, 2021 ] ‘Dancing molecules’ successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries Press Release
[ November 16, 2021 ] How virtually ‘scrubbing in’ could help surgeons hone their skills Augmented Reality
[ November 15, 2021 ] Globus Medical eyes acquisition of spinal implant maker NuVasive-sources M&A
[ November 9, 2021 ] Trendlines Announces Acquisition of Portfolio Company OrthoSpin Press Release
[ November 9, 2021 ] Arthrex to pay $16 million to settle kickback allegations Legal

Conformis’ Surprising Strategic Shift to Standard Knee Implants

August 8, 2020

(MD+DI) – The orthopedic company known for its customized knee implants now plans to sell a standard off-the-shelf knee in parallel to its higher-cost customized knee implants. […]

Conformis to lay off 10% of workforce

December 14, 2018

(MassDevice) – Conformis said yesterday that it plans to lay off about 10% of its workforce as it aims to put black ink in the ledger in 2021. […]

Injuries mount as sales reps for device makers cozy up to surgeons, even in operating rooms

August 11, 2021

(Kaiser Health News) – Cristina Martinez’s spinal operation in Houston was expected to be routine. But after destabilizing her spine, the surgeon discovered the implant he was ready to put in her back was larger than he wanted to use […]
Medical device representatives: The untold story

March 3, 2021

(Modern Healthcare) – The patient was a 77-year old diabetic with an ulcer on her big toe. There was almost no blood flow to the foot, and she was in terrible pain. The vascular surgeon examined the patient. A radiographic scan showed a calcium block in the patient’s leg, in the area around the knee. […]
Support grows for return of medtech reps to hospitals

June 12, 2020

(MassDevice) – Twenty-six more medical and surgical societies and healthcare associations have endorsed guidelines for the safe return of medtech company representatives to healthcare facilities during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Why I Chose Precision OS and What I Learned in My First Year Working in Tech

May 16, 2020

As a 25-year veteran from the medical device industry, I am often asked, “How did you get into software?” I have been fortunate to work with some of the biggest medical device companies in the world. […]