September 2018 | Volume 2



Medtronic, DePuy Synthes, Stryker and Globus Medical--four of the five largest spine players by revenue--recently purchased companies and technologies that focus on the leading conversations taking place in the space today.

MIACH Orthopaedics has initiated an IDE to support future FDA Premarket Approval for its bio-engineered Bridge-Enhanced® ACL Repair technology .


Identifying key metrics, maintaining data integrity, including the correct personnel and utilizing the right software are critical in using supplier scorecards to your advantage. 



Device companies remain challenged by design controls, in part due to FDA's convoluted regulatory language. In his lauded style, John Gagliardi takes a practical approach and provides you with a list of what's important to know.
 

This is the first product for the three-year-old company, which recently raised US $20.0MM in a Series A financing.  Limited launch will occur in 1H19, followed by full release in 2H19.
 
The Wayvio platform features surgical instruments enhanced with smart communication tools that rely on various sensors and RFID technology to communicate with a mobile application.
This article, written in 2013 and relevant today, posits that developing an agreement using certain steps enables progressive companies to establish dynamic, collaborative and modern partnerships.


Save the dates!
105 Exhibitors are confirmed, with 50+ more expected -- See the list.