Prosthesis

Global Prosthetics Market Projected to Reach $2.30 Billion by 2023: A Comprehensive Analysis of Key Drivers and Challenges - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The global prosthetics market is divided into four regions:

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  • The global prosthetics market is divided into four regions:
    North America leads the market, driven by an increasing prevalence of orthopedic injuries, growing trauma cases, and the rise in obesity contributing to diabetes.
  • Europe presents strong growth potential, primarily due to rising life expectancy, an aging population, and an increase in road injuries.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic initially posed challenges to the prosthetics market, with disruptions in supply chains and restrictions on elective medical procedures.
  • The global prosthetics market is moderately concentrated, with leading companies pursuing growth strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, and agreements.

Cranial Orthoses Market to grow by USD 136.94 million from 2022 to 2027, North America to account for 41% of market growth - Technavio

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The cranial orthoses market size is expected to grow by USD 136.94 million from 2022 to 2027.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The cranial orthoses market size is expected to grow by USD 136.94 million from 2022 to 2027.
  • Hence, such factors fuel the growth of the cranial orthoses market in the North American region during the forecast period.
  • Trends- The use of 3D scanning for cranial orthoses is an emerging cranial orthoses market trend.
  • Growth of the market across North America, Europe, Asia, and ROW
    Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of cranial orthoses market vendors.

Global Medical Device Testing Services Market Analysis Report 2023-2030: Strict Approval Norms & Intensifying Competition Fueling Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The "Medical Device Testing Services Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Service (Biocompatibility Tests, Chemistry Test, Microbiology & Sterility Test), By Phase (Preclinical, Clinical), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Medical Device Testing Services Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Service (Biocompatibility Tests, Chemistry Test, Microbiology & Sterility Test), By Phase (Preclinical, Clinical), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The demand for medical device testing services is on the rise, driven by increasing product design complexity and stringent government regulations.
  • A notable trend among pharmaceutical and medical device companies is a significant increase in preclinical spending, which is expected to make a substantial contribution to market growth.
  • As modern medical devices offer a myriad of complex functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through appropriate testing has become crucial.

Asep Inc. Obtains Exclusive Worldwide License from the University of British Columbia for Ground-breaking Medical Device Coating Technology

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Catheters are an excellent example of medical instruments that can cause serious infections.

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  • Catheters are an excellent example of medical instruments that can cause serious infections.
  • According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 90% of serious infections caused by catheters are associated with central venous catheters (CVCs).
  • UBC and the non-waiving inventors of the Technology will collectively own the remaining 12% of the issued and outstanding shares of SafeCoat in consideration for the exclusive license grant.
  • Dr. Robert E. W. Hancock, Founder and CEO of Asep Inc., is one of the four non-waiving inventors of the SafeCoat Technology.

Asep Inc. Obtains Exclusive Worldwide License from the University of British Columbia for Ground-breaking Medical Device Coating Technology

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Catheters are an excellent example of medical instruments that can cause serious infections.

Key Points: 
  • Catheters are an excellent example of medical instruments that can cause serious infections.
  • According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 90% of serious infections caused by catheters are associated with central venous catheters (CVCs).
  • UBC and the non-waiving inventors of the Technology will collectively own the remaining 12% of the issued and outstanding shares of SafeCoat in consideration for the exclusive license grant.
  • Dr. Robert E. W. Hancock, Founder and CEO of Asep Inc., is one of the four non-waiving inventors of the SafeCoat Technology.

Integrum Marks 25 Years of Innovation and Improving Quality of Life for Individuals With Amputations

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Since then, Integrum has helped improve the lives of hundreds of people by allowing them to have a more active lifestyle.

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  • Since then, Integrum has helped improve the lives of hundreds of people by allowing them to have a more active lifestyle.
  • Initially, it was used for dental implants (and dental implants are still a major indication), but it was later adapted for prosthetic limbs.
  • In 1998, Per-Ingvar's son Dr Rickard Brånemark founded Integrum, specializing in artificial limb technology attached using osseointegration techniques.
  • This is much more than a business opportunity – this is, by far, the biggest-ever change in amputee care!,” Brånemark says.

Keystone Dental Appoints Vice President & General Global Manager for Osteon

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

BURLINGTON, Mass., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone Dental Holdings, Inc. ("Keystone Dental"), a global commercial-stage medical technology company with a comprehensive portfolio of tooth replacement solutions comprised of implants, prosthetic solutions, biomaterial, and digital dentistry capabilities, announced that effective May 1, 2023, Greg Minzenmayer has been appointed Vice President & Global General Manager for Osteon Medical.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone Dental Holdings, Inc. ("Keystone Dental"), a global commercial-stage medical technology company with a comprehensive portfolio of tooth replacement solutions comprised of implants, prosthetic solutions, biomaterial, and digital dentistry capabilities, announced that effective May 1, 2023, Greg Minzenmayer has been appointed Vice President & Global General Manager for Osteon Medical.
  • Mr. Minzenmayer assumes global responsibility for Osteon Medical ("Implant Solutions Pty Ltd"), a leading digital dentistry technology company founded in 2011 and acquired by Keystone Dental Holdings, Inc. in 2021.
  • In his recent role, Mr. Minzenmayer served as Vice President and General Manager of the Prosthetic and Digital business unit for Nobel Biocare, part of Envista.
  • Melker Nilsson, CEO of Keystone Dental, commented: "Keystone continues to attract great talent, and Greg will be a vital addition to our management team.

Here's what happened when we endowed volunteers with a sixth finger

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Count the number of fingers…

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  • Count the number of fingers…
    The hand has a robotic “sixth finger” which we developed with our collaborator, Prof Yoichi Miyawaki of the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo.
  • In fact, we can pinpoint, with an algorithm, muscle activity in the forearm which doesn’t contribute to normal finger movement, and use this signal to control the robot finger.
  • The user can move around this extra digit with a minimum of training - for many people within less than an hour.
  • More specifically, we’ve asked participants to touch a drawn line with their own little finger, without looking at their fingers.

The Pankey Institute's Annual Symposium To Be Held September 28-30, 2023 In Amelia Island, Florida

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year Pankey will hold their annual symposium at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort on Amelia Island, Florida from September 28th-30th.

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  • KEY BISCAYNE, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year Pankey will hold their annual symposium at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort on Amelia Island, Florida from September 28th-30th.
  • This year's Pankey Symposium is focused on prosthodontic techniques to ensure the health, beauty and function of a natural dentition.
  • Separate registration is required, which supports the Ozzie Asbjornson scholarships allowing two dental students to attend the Symposium each year.
  • Watch the Official Pankey Symposium 2023 teaser video: https://youtu.be/y5pDRTcdx20 .

Steeper Group Join Global Patient Services Provider Eqwal Group

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

LEEDS, England, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steeper Group is an expert in delivering Orthotic and Prosthetic patient care as well as being a global supplier of upper limb prostheses, and a strategic distributor partner for world-recognised brands.

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  • Today Steeper announce they have joined Eqwal Group, a global network of patient care service providers
    LEEDS, England, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steeper Group is an expert in delivering Orthotic and Prosthetic patient care as well as being a global supplier of upper limb prostheses, and a strategic distributor partner for world-recognised brands.
  • From 28th February Eqwal Group have agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in Steeper Group.
  • Eqwal Group is a global patient care services provider, employing over 1700 people with clinics across Europe and the USA, and is an international leader in 3D printing solutions and CAD/CAM systems.
  • Jean-Pierre Mahé, CEO at Eqwal said "Eqwal is proud to welcome Steeper Group to our worldwide network of patient care service providers.