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Cover Story

MD&DI’s Medical Manufacturers of the Year
Erik Swain

This year's medical manufacturers exhibit marketing strength, innovation, and ethical practices. These companies lead by example, and their stories should inspire other device companies.

Restore Medical
Erik Swain

Fox Hollow
Sherrie Conroy

Orthopedics Trends

Innovation, Knowing the Customer, and Building a Better Mousetrap
Brendan Gill

The orthopedics market is booming, and new innovations will shoot the sector even higher. Better surgery practices, new techniques, and at-home care will lead to shorter recovery time and less pain for patients.

Product Design

Improving Competitive Advantage through Industrial Design
Bill Evans

Industrial designers can bring enthusiasm and expertise to medical device manufacturers. OEMs may benefit by tapping these designer's fresh perspectives and know-how.

WASHINGTON WRAP-UP

FDA Plans to Force Postapproval Studies through Public Exposure
James G. Dickinson

In August, CDRH announced that it would begin posting the status of premarket approval, postapproval, and condition of approval studies.

NEWSTRENDS

• Device Industry Aids Hurricane Relief
• New Decontamination Method Kills Prions
• Merger Creates Largest Third-Party Reprocessor
• China Trade Show Draws a Crowd
• AdvaMed Hires Reimbursement Expert
• New MDMA Post Emphasizes Member Relations
• Abbott Cleared for Carotid Artery Stent

R&D DIGEST:

• Imaging Technology Features Organs on Tour
• Diagnostic Kit Powered by Just a Drop
  
  
  
  

Q&A

Leading the Way for Small Companies
Erik Swain

MDMA’s new Chair, Nancy Briefs brings business and regulatory expertise to the association.

Regulatory Outlook

What You Don't Know About AIP Can Hurt You
Jeffery Gibbs

The Application Integrity Policy is catching device manufacturers by surprise and the consequences can be far-reaching.