A new company in the fold...

[Guest guest]

Of the top six US orthopedic manufacturers it seems there are four with a hip

resurfacing product. Biomet and Stryker are the two holdouts. But wait, what

is this in a Reuters story about Biomet's recent quarterly report (from

Wednesday)? ...

'Overall, there were few surprises in the quarter, " Stanley analyst

Wittes wrote in a research note. " As the year progresses, we expect the outlook

to improve as the company benefits from the full rollout of the Vanguard Knee

line, its Rapid Recovery MIS instrument sets and the availability of a hip

resurfacing product later this summer. " '

http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/040317/health_biomet_earns_3.html

Will it then be five of six? Will Stryker go and buy Corin or ? Stay

tuned.

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[Guest guest]

When I last saw Dr gross a month ago, he told me that the Biomet

resurfacing device was due out very soon. I believe it will allow for

cementless fixation on the femoral side, which is something that Dr

gross thinks will be appropriate for suitable prospective patients. -

-- In surfacehippy , wrote:

> Of the top six US orthopedic manufacturers it seems there are four

with a hip resurfacing product. Biomet and Stryker are the two

holdouts. But wait, what is this in a Reuters story about Biomet's

recent quarterly report (from Wednesday)? ...

>

> 'Overall, there were few surprises in the quarter, " Stanley

analyst Wittes wrote in a research note. " As the year

progresses, we expect the outlook to improve as the company benefits

from the full rollout of the Vanguard Knee line, its Rapid Recovery

MIS instrument sets and the availability of a hip resurfacing product

later this summer. " '

>

> http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/040317/health_biomet_earns_3.html

>

> Will it then be five of six? Will Stryker go and buy Corin or

? Stay tuned.

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

Now didn't I tell you all that the debate soon will be which Resurface

device rather than Resurface v THR.............smile.

Companies looking for new angles and new profits are not going to ignore the

market too long believe me............ and watch the OS resistance crumble

in the face of the enticing offers............. (yes I am a cynic at heart)

Someone wants to point them in the direction of the insurance coys with

offers for cheaper ops.......... then you will have a roller coaster road of

entry into the market.........

Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02

> When I last saw Dr gross a month ago, he told me that the Biomet

> resurfacing device was due out very soon. I believe it will allow for

> cementless fixation on the femoral side, which is something that Dr

> gross thinks will be appropriate for suitable prospective patients. -

> -- In surfacehippy , wrote:

> > Of the top six US orthopedic manufacturers it seems there are four

> with a hip resurfacing product. Biomet and Stryker are the two

> holdouts. But wait, what is this in a Reuters story about Biomet's

> recent quarterly report (from Wednesday)? ...