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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation has honored Robert F. LaPrade, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with The Steadman Clinic, according to a Vail Daily report.

Alcon has announced it has acquired the ophthalmic division of Germany-based SensoMotoric Instruments, according to a news release.

Raiing, a China-based medical device company, has received FDA clearance for a wireless thermometer, according to a MobiHealthNews report.

FDA has issued a class I recall for certain HeartSine Samaritan public access defibrillators, according to a recall notice.

Orthopedic and spine physician practices are constantly looking for new ways to accommodate their patients and drive further patient volume. Modern software and information technology systems are now available to meet these needs and help physicians efficiently and effectively run…

Here are four tips from industry experts on using enzymatic detergent for ambulatory surgery center infection control.

Four Colorado ambulatory surgery centers have filed an anti-trust lawsuit against HCA, HCA-HealthOne, Centura Health, the Colorado Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado, alleging anti-competitive activities and restraint of trade agreements, according to a Modern…

Wright Medical Group has announced it will acquire BioMimetic Therapeutics, according to a news release.

Amerinet has submitted a comment to FDA regarding the proposed rule to establish a Unique Device Identification system for medical devices, according to a news release.

The Joint Commission announced (pdf) six new appointments to its board of commissioners for 2013.