The De Novo process is one that has not been widely used by most of the medical device industry. In 2020 there were 26 de novo requests issued, compared with…
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The History of Spinal Surgery & Implants
From a deep rooted history thousands of years in the making, the study of the spine has been a mystery. For centuries studies of the spine and advancing the technology…

Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System Performance Data from the FDA
In a recent article presented in the Journal of Biomechanics, “Mechanical performance of thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw systems: An analysis of data submitted to the Food and Drug Administration,” members of…

The History of Dental Implants
Did you know Dental implants have been around much longer than you may think? This is not a surprise because tooth decay and dental disease has been a significant problem forever. …
Self-Care in Business: Four Ways to Extend the Peace of Home to the Workplace
I began applying my self-care rules to the extension of myself that is the Empiricalfamily of companies. Like so many small business owners, the lines between work and home often…
Rising to the Challenge: Six Innovators Win Fast Track Support to Market
These six winning submissions reflect a keen awareness of patient needs during the unique and surprising circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ve lived the lockdown. You’ve seen the memes. If…