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First operation using the da Vinci Xi surgical robot – donated by philanthropist Don McCarthy and his children, John and Hannah

Sales Reps May Be Wearing Out Their Welcome In The Operating Room

November 25, 2018

(NPR) – In the operating room, surgical masks and matching scrubs can make it hard to tell who’s whom — at least for outsiders. Patients getting wheeled in might not realize that salespeople working on commission are frequently present and sometimes even advise the clinical team during surgery.
Should Stryker Worry About Zimmer’s New Robotics Offering?

October 30, 2018

(MD+DI) – Zimmer Biomet is expected to launch a robot soon that will compete with Stryker’s Mako Total Knee offering.
Osso VR Uses Virtual Reality to Train Medical Device Sales Students

October 29, 2018

(ODT) – Osso VR, a virtual reality surgical training technology company, announced today its partnership with the Medical Sales College, the only licensed and regulated college for world-class medical device sales education.
J&J’s Device Unit Fails to Meet Sales Expectations

October 17, 2018

(MD+DI) – The New Brunswick, NJ-based company beat Wall Street Expectations in nearly every unit – except for medical devices in 3Q18.