Sean Fenske

West Orange

Editor-in-Chief at Medical Product Outsourcing

Editor-in-Chief at (ODT) Orthopedic Design & Technology Magazine

Following the medtech industry and new innovations in it. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Accelerating Device Development via Live Prototype Iterations

1 week ago | mpo-mag.com | Sean Fenske

By Sean Fenske, Editor-in-ChiefProduct development is a fascinating and exciting time for any project. At that stage, engineers are working with what’s essentially a blank canvas. Sure, parameters and goals are defined, but how the elements materialize and take shape is still very much in flux during this period of the product lifecycle. Revelations can be recognized and implemented, bringing new ideas to life.
Packaging Solutions for Complex Orthopedic Systems

2 weeks ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske |Orthopedic Innovators

By Sean Fenske, Editor-in-ChiefThe development of complex orthopedic systems is a sophisticated process. As such, it can be easy to neglect an aspect or wait too long to consider it within the larger scope of the entire program. When this occurs, benefits may be sacrificed or advantages that could have been realized are lost due to time and cost constraints. One all-too-often neglected aspect of the development of a complex system is its packaging.
What Is Micromolding and When Is It Needed?

3 weeks ago | mpo-mag.com | Sean Fenske

By Sean Fenske, Editor-in-ChiefThe world of healthcare continues to get smaller as patients and their physicians have a significant interest in minimally invasive solutions that contribute to better outcomes. As such, medical device manufacturers must respond to the demand with technologies that meet this need. In turn, they rely on their supply chain partners for capabilities and innovations that help them achieve the reduction in size of their products.
Addressing the End Upfront in Medical Device Packaging & Sterilization

3 weeks ago | mpo-mag.com | Sean Fenske

The medical device industry has long depended on effective packaging and sterilization to ensure patient safety by maintaining sterility and product integrity throughout the supply chain. However, the industry is now at a pivotal juncture, balancing innovation with regulatory demands and sustainability goals. As a result, packaging and sterilization play a more strategic role in the medical device industry than ever before.
AI: Transforming How Medtech Employers Source, Screen, and Hire

3 weeks ago | mpo-mag.com | Sean Fenske

Medical device innovation largely depends on employers having access to experienced and specialized skills. Even in today’s uncertain global economy, that access can be difficult to secure. Historically, acquiring in-demand talent required a blend of art and science hinged on the skills of recruiters, the employer’s brand, and the recruitment experience.
Conducting Your Medical Device Reimbursement Landscape Assessment

3 weeks ago | mpo-mag.com | Sean Fenske

Creating a comprehensive reimbursement landscape assessment is essential for medtech innovators who need to navigate the complex U.S. reimbursement environment. This process evaluates the coding, coverage, and payment pathways that influence market access and financial viability. Many medtech entrepreneurs try to figure out this complicated process themselves.
Learning from Orthopedic Implant Innovators

1 month ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske

The global orthopedic implants market, valued at about $20 billion in 2023, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%, reaching about $26.5 billion by 2029.1Technology advances (e.g., software, additive manufacturing, automation, optical measurement systems, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence), new or expanding markets, and a more active senior population are contributing factors to the steady growth of the orthopedic implant market.
Talking About Tariff Turmoil

1 month ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske

Conferences offer fantastic opportunities to learn more about topics you may not have been actively seeking or weren’t even aware of the questions you should be asking. They also serve as a great introduction to experts with whom you may not have been familiar. Further, you benefit from questions other attendees ask that you weren’t even thinking of. Recently, that’s been the case for me with gaining insights on tariffs.
Collaboration with Contract Manufacturing Partners to Optimize Product Launches

1 month ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske

Orthopedic devices are highly engineered marvels that restore mobility and improve the lives of millions of people each year. The journey from concept to realization is no easy accomplishment, oftentimes taking years to go from concept to market. At the heart of this journey is the iterative process of design optimization for manufacturability, where getting it wrong can significantly impact realization with delays, excessive costs, or worse, a device that may never reach the patient.
Balancing Innovation Decisions: Internal Development vs. External Partnerships

1 month ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske

In today’s dynamic orthopedic landscape, innovation is not just a competitive advantage—it’s a necessity. Companies across the industry are increasingly faced with a strategic decision: Should innovation be driven internally, where control and expertise are centralized, or externally, where speed and cost-efficiency often take the lead? This is the classic build vs. buy conundrum (Figure 1).