[Conferences]

Exponent Inc. invites you to join leading, international experts as they discuss the use of PEEK material in bearing applications and arthroplasty. The meeting will take place Wednesday, February 8, 2012 between 12:00 – 1:30 PM at the W Hotel San Francisco – Great Room 2 (At Third Street & Howard; Across from Moscone Center). PEEK is increasingly considered in arthroplasty for not only replacing metallic components, such as femoral stems, but also as a bearing material in joint resurfacing applications and articulations with cartilage. This round table will begin with each panelist providing a brief overview of their area of expertise and a short presentation related to their research in PEEK applications for arthroplasty. The short talks will be followed by a round table discussion and audience questions. This complimentary program is targeted to Medical Device Industry, University and Research professionals involved in the development or research of arthroplasty devices. Click here to see the evite and RSVP for the meeting.

For more information, please contact: Steven M. Kurtz, PhD. Exponent Inc. skurtz@exponent.com (215) 594-8851
 

The 9th World Biomaterials Congress invites abstract submissions for a dedicated PEEK Symposium, "Smart PEEK Biomaterials: Engineering Tribological Surfaces and Bioactive Composites." The symposium will feature a keynote presentation by Prof. John Fisher from the University of Leeds on the biotribology of CFR-PEEK composites. The 9th WBC will take place from June 1-5, 2012, in Chengdu, China. Click here for details on abstract submission to the symposium, extended to October 15, 2011. 

Chair: Steve Kurtz, Ph.D., Exponent

Machining, Moulding or Both: Considerations in medical device manufacturing: Tony Whitehead, Invibio

Precision Micro-Moulding of PEEK components: Scott Herbert, Rapidwerks

Laser Sintering of PEEK: Joerg Lenz, Projects Coordinator, EOS GmbH – Electro Optical Systems

Using PEEK to take implant design outside the box: Andrew Elleray, Process Development Engineer, Invibio

Anti–Microbial PEEK Solutions: Dave Jaekel, Drexel University

Plasma Surface modification of PEEK: Alexandra Poulsson, PhD, AO Institute

Composites in Medical Devices: Paul Wooley, Chief Operations Officer, Vice President Research Operations, CIBOR

October 12, 2010, Minneapolis, MN

Chair: Steve Kurtz, Ph.D., Exponent

Part I: PEEK Appetizer

Overview of PEEK Biomaterials: Steve Kurtz

Making the Donuts: Grade Selection and Processing: Ken Kostecki, Technical Support Manager, Invibio

Part II: PEEK Design Pioneers

Origin of PEEK Brantigan Spinal Cages: Bill Christianson, Worldwide Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and External Relations, DePuy Spine

Design and Development of the Epoch Stem: Mike Hawkins, Ph.D., Vice President, Corporate Research, Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Approach to Preclinical Testing: Jonathan Peck, FDA Reviewer

Part III: Designing PEEK Implantables for New Applications

Design of PEEK Orthopedic Bearings: Jim Nevelos, Ph.D.,  Director of Hip R&D, Homer Stryker Center for Orthopaedic Education and Research

Design of Bioactive PEEK Composite Implants: Prof. Ryan Roeder, Notre Dame

Metal and HA Coating Technologies for PEEK Implants: Pierfrancesco Robotti, R&D Manager, Eurocoating Spa

Antimicrobial PEEK Solutions: Dave Jaekel, Drexel University

The latest PEEK biomaterial research was presented in 12 papers at the 2010 Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), held at the Convention Center, Hall H, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 6-9, 2010.

Click on the hyperlinks to download a copy of the abstract from the ORS website.

 
1.    0274 - Validation of a Test Method for Evaluating the Fatigue Performance of PEEK Spinal Fusion Rod Systems. By Siskey, Ryan; Day, Judd; Kurtz, Steven.
2.    0275 - Performance of PEEK All-Polymer Articulations for Spinal Applications. By Medley, John; Austin, Heather; Langohr, Dan; Harper, Megan.
3.    1192 - Self-initiated surface graft polymerization of poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) on PEEK and carbon fiber reinforc ed PEEK for orthopaedic and spinal applications. By Kyomoto, Masayuki; Moro, Toru; Takatori, Yoshio; Kawaguchi, Hiroshi; Nakamura, Kozo; Ishihara, Kazuhiko.
4.    1193 - Improvement of osteoblast attachment and growth on PEEK by water and ammonia plasma surface treatment. By Lui, Raven; Yeung, Kelvin; Chu, Paul; Luk, Keith; Cheung, Kenneth.
5.    1397 - Interbody fusion with PEEK and a novel compliant titanium fusion device in an aged ovine model. By Pelletier, Matthew; Cordaro, Nicholas; Waites, Matthew; Punjabi, Vaibhav; Walsh, William.
6.    1397 - Interbody fusion with PEEK and a novel compliant titanium fusion device in an aged ovine model. By Turner, Joseph; Paller, David; Murrell, Brian.
7.    1525 - Lumbar Spine Range of Motion with Dynamic, PEEK and Rigid Titanium Rods. By Rao, Milind; Coombs, Dana; Clary, Chadd; Laz, Peter; Petrella, Anthony; Bushelow, Michael; Rullkoetter, Paul.
8.    1530 - Enhanced Spinal Fusion Stability with the Use of a Novel PEEK Intervertebral Body Fusion Device. By Bruffey, James; Hermida, Juan; Chen, Peter; D'Lima, Darryl.
9.    1801 - The Design and Pullout Strength of a Novel Shape-Memory PEEK Suture Anchor. By Yakacki, Christopher; Griffis, Jack; Poukalova, Mariya; Evans, Nathan; Brahmbhatt, Parth; Gall, Ken.
10.   2146 - Pilot Antimicrobial Studies of 1% Nanosilver Composite PEEK to Reduce Bacterial Adherence. By Jaekel, David; Davidson, Helen; Hickok, Noreen; Kurtz, Steven.
11.    2178 - Effect of Plasma Treatment of PEEK on Bacterial Adhesion. By Rochford, Edward; Poulsson, Alexandra; Moriarty, Thomas; Richards, Geoff.
12.   2281 - Validation of the Small Punch Test for Unfilled and Radiopaque PEEK Biomaterials. By Jaekel, David; MacDonald, Dan; Kurtz, Steven.