Cretex Medical Shines at OMTEC 2024
"This event highlights Cretex Medical's ability to unify our capabilities to create elegant solutions for our customers' most challenging issues. It's wonderful to see how each of our organizations collaborate to provide this level of support.” - Dave Novak, VP of Corporate Business Development, Cretex Medical.
June 13, 2024
In June 2024, Cretex Medical associates attended the Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC) in Chicago, IL.
In June 2024, Cretex Medical associates attended the Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC) in Chicago, IL. OMTEC provided us with a valuable opportunity to connect directly with both existing and prospective customers. By building relationships with other players in the Orthopaedic space, we can better understand their needs and the challenges they face. The conference serves as a great venue for us to showcase our capabilities and demonstrate how we're uniquely positioned to help customers grow.
Strengthening Industry Relationships
"This event highlights Cretex Medical's ability to unify our capabilities to create elegant solutions for our customers' most challenging issues. It's wonderful to see how each of our organizations collaborate to provide this level of support,” said Dave Novak, VP of Corporate Business Development at Cretex Medical. This collaborative approach underscores our commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the industry's evolving demands.
Key Takeaways from OMTEC 2024
In addition to networking with customers and industry leaders, Cretex employees attended several educational sessions, gaining insights into critical industry trends and best practices. Here are some key highlights:
Changing Landscape of the Orthopaedics Market
In the Keynote Panel, surgeon entrepreneurs Dr. Kirschenbaum and Dr. Kusuma shared their perspectives on the challenges in the Orthopaedic market. They discussed the pressures large health systems face as revenue-generating surgeons migrate to the ASC (ambulatory surgery center) model and the trend of device companies moving toward service provider roles.
Picking the Right Packaging System
This session emphasized the importance of accounting for packaging during the design process for orthopaedic devices. Properly managing issues around sterilization, biocompatibility, and sustainability can help minimize costs, risks, and time to market.
Navigating the Global Audit Landscape
With 196 regulatory authorities worldwide, audits in the orthopaedic space are frequent and varied. This session covered recommended audit best practices, including:
- Knowing routine audit/inspection questions and requests
- Understanding your audit/inspection history
- Preparing for your most feared questions
- Framing answers using your procedures and records
Mastering Change Leadership
Change management for Orthopaedic manufacturers was the focus of this session. Participants learned about the key challenges change leaders face, specific steps leaders can take to address them, and processes for adopting and communicating about those changes.
Looking Ahead
OMTEC 2024 was a resounding success, reinforcing our position as a leader in the Orthopaedic manufacturing industry. We look forward to leveraging the knowledge and connections gained at the conference to continue driving innovation and excellence in our field. Stay tuned for more updates as we apply these insights to our ongoing projects and partnerships.
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