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07/29/2010
8:45 a.m. Greatbatch Medical reported 2Q10 orthopaedic revenue of US $30.5MM, -3% from 2Q09. (Source: Greatbatch, Inc.)

8:00 a.m. CONMED posted 2Q10 orthopaedic product sales of US $110.6MM, +16.2% from 2Q09. (Arthroscopy $74.9MM, +18.8%; Powered Instruments $35.7MM, +4.2%) (Source: CONMED Corp.) (Growth reflects constant currency.)

Integra LifeSciences reported 2Q10 orthopaedic revenue of US $72.8MM, +11.7% from 2Q09. (Source: Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.)

Synthes posted 2Q10 consolidated sales of US $892.2MM, +6.9% from 2Q09. (North America $531.4MM, +3.6%; Europe $195.3MM, +8.2%; Asia Pacific $101.6MM, +13.3%; Rest of World $63.9MM, +27.2%) Growth reflects constant currency. (Source: Synthes, Inc.)

Ortho Kinematics commenced a multi-site clinical study of the KineGraph VMA™ and enrolled an initial 23 patients. The study will investigate which patient types are best evaluated with KineGraph VMA testing that is designed to provide functional diagnostic information to use alongside MRI and plain X-rays. (Source: Ortho Kinematics)

07/28/2010
4:30 p.m. Orthofix reported 2Q10 total orthopaedic sales of US $138.4MM, +8% from 2Q09. (Spine $78.7MM, +11%: spinal stim $44.9MM, +12%, implants/biologics $33.8MM, +10%; Orthopaedics $36.6MM, +11%; Sports Medicine $23.1MM, -6%) (Overall growth is an ORTHOWORLD Inc. estimate.) (Source: Orthofix International N.V.)

3:15 p.m. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will meet on 9/22/10 to consider current evidence regarding the clinical benefits and harms of on- and off-label use of bone morphogenetic proteins. (Source: CMS.gov)

Frank C. Smith MB, ChB, FRCSC in ORTHOPRENEUR® A Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon's View of the New American Health Reform Bill The recent signing of the New Health Care Reform Bill by President Obama has dramatically altered the Canadian perspective of the manner in which America provides for the sick. We can now look on the system as approximating universal coverage in due course, the true impact of which will only become evident with the passage of time. It has always been a source of bewilderment that... read more

Victor L. Moldovan in ORTHOPRENEUR® Healthcare Reform and Physician Owned Hospitals In my last article, I discussed the possible passage of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (otherwise known as the "Healthcare Reform Bill" in some circles and or the "Bill from @#%!" in other circles). Senator Scott Brown was just elected and nobody was sure what would happen next. Well, now we know. The Bill passed and was modified by a reconciliation bill. So I will now call it the "Act." The exact method of passage of the Act and... read more

Randall Huebner, Executive Vice President, Acumed LLC in ORTHOKNOW® Member Success Story The orthopaedic industry is enriched by selfless people who truly love their calling. Periodically, we seek to bring you closer to some of the orthopaedic power players, to learn what has helped them be better at what they do. Randall Huebner worked throughout college in various machine shops. In 1981, he graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Following that,...   read more

7/26 - Mark Wellman has stepped down from his duties as Vice President of Orchid MACDEE, Orchid Bio-Coat, Orchid Bio-Vac and Orchid Stealth Coating. Matt Burba has since stepped in to assume responsibilities at Orchid’s coating companies as well as his Vice President role at Orchid Stealth, while Mark Burba, Vice President of Orchid Unique and Orchid Design, is now also responsible for Orchid’s plastics division, Orchid MACDEE. (Source: Orchid Orthopedic Solutions)

Solstice Medical was recognized by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation as an Indiana “Company to Watch” for 2010. (Source: Solstice Medical, Inc.)

7/22 - Richards Micro-Tool completed several key business developments, including release of its proprietary MediDrill™ and MediMill™ product lines; expansion of medical and dental capabilities via purchase of production equipment from Surgical Reconstruction, Inc. and obtainment of ISO 13485 medical certification. (Source: TriMas Corporation)

7/21 - Deloro Stellite Group is deploying its services and logistical means to support North American orthopaedic customers. New services include rapid prototyping facility in Canada, dedicated sales reps and a local hub. The group is also implementing these services in Asia based on existing sites in China and India. (Source: Stellite)