Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) today announced the first cases for revision knee replacement using the Cori surgical handheld robotics system. Dr. Thorsten Seyler of Duke University performed the first cases on Aug. 17, 2022. Seyler used the combination of Smith+Nephew’s handheld Cori robotic technology with the Legion revision knee system. The system uses image-free smart mapping to […]
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Smith+Nephew uses simulation technologies to boost its medical education
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) announced today that it is expanding its medical education curriculum with advanced simulation technologies. London-based Smith+Nephew offers new training through its academy center of excellence. Professionals can access orthopedic, robotics and sports medicine procedural skills-training using virtual and augmented reality, haptics and 3D interactive gaming. Stephen Mitchell is a consultant trauma & orthopedic […]
Smith+Nephew announces positive data in Regeneten bioinductive implant study
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) announced today that data supports the use of its Regeneten bioinductive implant in rotator cuff repair. London-based Smith+Nephew designed Regeneten to provide a patient-centric treatment supporting the body’s natural healing process. The aim is for the implant to change the course of tear progression, aid return to normal activity and reduce re-tears compared […]
16 surgical robotics companies you need to know
Intuitive remains the dominant surgical robotics company, but corporations ranging from Medtronic to Vicarious Surgical look to compete. Robotic-assisted surgery remains one of the hottest spaces in medtech. Intuitive, which pioneered the field in the 1990s and early 2000s, continues to innovate. At the same time, a host of other companies are looking to compete. […]
The 10 largest orthopedic device companies in the world
Stryker, Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes and Zimmer Biomet are the largest orthopedic device companies. With elective procedure numbers rebounding after the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales at most of the world’s largest orthopedic device companies increased by double-digit percentages during their most recent fiscal years. Here are the world’s 10 largest orthopedic […]
Smith+Nephew stock dives on Q2 results, lowered 2022 trading margin guidance
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) shares took a hit today as the company revealed in its second-quarter earnings that it lowered its 2022 forecast. SNN shares were down more than 11% to $25.85 apiece in morning trading today on the New York Stock Exchange. MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device […]
The biggest medtech personnel moves so far in 2022
In the ever-changing world of medtech, those who are leading the companies are bound to move around a bit. At the end of last year, we compiled a list of medtech’s biggest personnel changes in 2021. So far in 2022, we’ve already seen a slew of major moves involving some of the space’s most powerful […]
Smith+Nephew partners with Rods&Cones on smart surgery glasses
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) announced today that it partnered with Rods&Cones to provide smart surgery glasses and digital remote assistance. London-based Smith+Nephew representatives, by providing customers with smart surgery glasses, can “see” through the eyes of the surgeon, instrumentalist nurse or any healthcare professional using them, offering continuous remote support before, during and after surgical interventions. The […]
Smith+Nephew opens new plant in Malaysia
Smith+Nephew recently opened a 250,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Malaysia. Representing a more than $100 million investment, the plant will primarily support the British medtech giant’s orthopedics business, which the company expects to grow strongly in the Asia-Pacific region. S+N expects the facility — located at the Batu Kawan Industrial Park in Malaysia’s northwest state […]
Smith+Nephew is moving out of its historic U.K. home
Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN) announced today that it will build a new R&D and manufacturing facility for its Advanced Wound Management franchise that will move the company outside of its historic home of Hull. S+N started in 1856 in Hull. The new R&D and manufacturing hub will be at the Melton West business park — about […]
Smith+Nephew rises on Q4 earnings, announces new CEO
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) shares ticked up today as it announced a new CEO along with its quarterly earnings. Shares of SNN were up 6.4% at $34.67 per share in late-afternoon trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — was up 1%. The company confirmed that Deepak […]
