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March 13-13 - Meeting of the Hip Society and AAHKS

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Lifecore

Musculoskeletal News Roundup 17-Jan-07 BY LAUREN UZDIENSKI

Earnings Biomet reported earnings for 2FQ:08 last week, with net sales up 11% to $578.1 million over the comparable quarter. Worldwide, knee sales were up 17%, and hip was up 12%. Extremity sales increased 11% and bone cements and accessories... more

Lifecore Taken Private BY DAVID KRESSEL

Lifecore announced yesterday that it has entered into definitive documentation to be acquired by affiliates of the private equity firm Warburg Pincus for $239m, implying an enterprise value of $200m. Lifecore has two business units. One sells dental implants and... more


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Introductory Guide to Intellectual Property for Medical Devices

Dr. Gary Michelson knows his patent rights. Medtronic made him a billionaire for it. Knowing the rules of intellectual property is just as important for any device firm. It's such a critical factor in firm valuations: affecting cash flow timelines, product development, partnering, and many other competitive factors. Purchase this report for $295 »