(ODT) Orthopedic Design & Technology Magazine

3 days ago | odtmag.com | Michael Barbella |Sam Brusco

Smith+Nephew has hired Ajay Dhankhar, Ph.D., as chief Corporate Development & Strategy officer, reporting to CEO Deepak Nath. As both a senior management consultant and investment banker, Dr. Dhankhar has advised numerous chief executives and boards at some of the world’s leading healthcare companies to help deliver shareholder value.

1 week ago | odtmag.com | Michael Barbella

ForCast Orthopedics won the Shark Tank competition at the Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF) meeting for its approach to treating periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). The company was one of seven that pitched their respective technologies and solutions to a five-expert panel. PJI is a rare but serious complication of joint replacement procedures that can threaten joint function, limb preservation, and even patient well-being.

1 week ago | odtmag.com | Michael Barbella |Sam Brusco |Rachel Klemovitch

Accelus has closed a new equity financing round led by Concord Health Partners to support its commercial growth and develop differentiated spinal implant solutions. “The continued support from our partners through this latest equity financing round reinforces our long-term vision to bring meaningful innovation to spine care and expand access to minimally invasive solutions for both surgeons and patients,” Accelus President/CEO Kevin McGann said.

1 week ago | odtmag.com | Michael Barbella

Smith+Nephew has formed a strategic partnership with Standard Health to develop the United Kingdom’s first orthopedic ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Based in Poole, Dorset, the new center will offer National Health Service (NHS) and private patients access to leading joint repair and replacement technology for rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, knee and hip replacements, foot deformities, ankle replacements, and hand/wrist injuries.

1 week ago | odtmag.com | Michael Barbella

Tecomet Inc.’s Kenosha, Wis., location earned EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) certification for all products. The MDR is considered one of the most rigorous regulatory frameworks (globally) that govern medical device production and distribution in Europe. Tecomet’s successful transition from the previous Medical Device Directive (MDD) to EU MDR compliance underscores its quality management systems, continuous process improvement, and alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.