Smith and Nephew has recently combined its Orthopaedic and Trauma Business with its Endoscopy business and has now announced 80 job losses in Memphis Orthopaedic Division.
Arthroscopy
Kensey Nash’s Bioadhesive Tendon Repair Grant
Kensey Nash Corporation has been awarded a two-year, $1.9 million grant to investigate the use of a bioadhesive surgical mesh for applications in tendon repair procedures.
Love/Hate Relationship With Olympus For Japanese Clinicians
We summarise the sense of betrayal among Japanese Doctors who love Olympus but hate what it is being reported as doing.
Smith and Nephew Quarterly Results: Efficiency Improvements in Orthopaedics Group are Key
Smith & Nephew results for the third quarter show revenue increase, margin decrease and $150m cost reduction plans.
ArthroCare(R) Receives FDA Clearance for SpeedLock(R) Knotless Fixation Device
ArthroCare Corp. has announced that it has received US FDA clearance for its SpeedLock(R) Knotless Fixation Device
Registration for the AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco is now open
Registration for the annual meeting of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), due to take place in San Francisco Feb 7-11 is now open for members and non members.
Smith & Nephew’s New DYONICS™ PLATINUM Series Shaver Blades Establish New Standard For Leading-Edge Resection Performance
Smith & Nephew has announced the launch of its innovative, single-use DYONICS PLATINUM Series Shaver Blades
ArthroCare flips loss to $8M gain in 3Q
ArthroCare Corp.has posted $8.4 million net income available to shareholders in the third quarter, up from a $31.7 million net loss the same three months last year.
CONMED Linvatec Announces Launch of NEW GENESYS(TM) Matryx(R) Interference Screws Using Novel Biocomposite Technology
Linvatec announced today the release of its New GENESYS(TM) Matryx(R) Biocomposite Interference Screw for fixation of ACL and PCL grafts.
DePuy Mitek launches all-inside meniscal repair system at AOSSM Annual Meeting
DePuy Mitek, Inc. has announced the launch of its OMNISPAN Meniscal Repair System for all-inside repairs of meniscus tears.
Arthrocare First Quarter Revenue Growth
Arthrocare are back in the game with a strong first quarter for 2010.
CONMED Announces Full Market Release of the Zen™ Wireless Footswitch System
CONMED Corporation announced today the full market release of the Zen™ Wireless Footswitch and adaptor by its CONMED Linvatec arthroscopy unit.
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Launches the unique BICEPTOR™ Tenodesis System
Smith & Nephew’s Endoscopy Division today announced the launch of the BICEPTOR Tenodesis System to treat injuries to the biceps tendon in the shoulder.
GMV’s Latest Arthroscopic Surgical Simulator Incorporates New “Virtual Touch” Scenarios Using SensAble’s Haptics
SensAble Technologies, Inc® announced that its customer GMV is showcasing an expanded set of touch-enabled features in a major new version of its insightArthroVR® arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery simulator at this week’s Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) annual meeting in San Diego.
Arthrocare Device Use Draws More Scrutiny
An escalating FBI probe could pose new threats to embattled Arthrocare
ArthroCare’s Device Sales Relationship PT II
Since surfacing two years ago, DiscoCare has boasted an uncanny ability to secure reimbursement for Arthrocare’s SpineWands.