Medical Device Businesses Push Tax Repeal
The executive director of the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council is “hopeful” federal lawmakers will repeal a tax on medical device makers. Peggy Welch wants to further educate Hoosier...
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DePuy Synthes Donates $1 Million To YMCA
Making the presentation, from left, are Rob Chambers, VP Sales; Cindy Barnett, Legal; Tony Cutshall, VP Medical Affairs; Chad Zaucha, Kosciusko Community YMCA CEO; Mike Coon, Medical Affairs; and Mindy...
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Lakeview Middle School Hosts Career Expo
Approximately 1,300 seventh and eighth grade students attended the Kosciusko Career Expo Wednesday held by the Workforce Development Committee of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce. The...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Sued Over Patent Violation
A lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court for Delaware claims a DePuy Synthes spinal implant “trespasses” on a Globus Medical patent. Globus Medical is suing Johnson & Johnson for patent...
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Warsaw Hosts Indiana Wastewater Challenge
Contestants gather around the microscope to learn the basics of operating the equipment. During the lab section of the event, contestants were offered a view at microorganisms that help clean local...
View ArticleUnited Way Announces 2013 Campaign Chair
United Way of Kosciusko County, Inc. is excited to announce Erin Rowland Jones, Rowland Law Office, Warsaw, as the 2013 General Campaign Chair. This year marks the 56th year of the United Way Campaign...
View ArticleUnited Way Names Local Businesses Pacesetters
Two area companies, DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction and Paragon Medical, have signed on to be pacesetters for the 2013 United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Internal teams of employees at both...
View ArticleDePuy Hosting Annual 5K Walk/Run
DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction is hosting its annual United Way 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 15, (rain or shine). The race begins at 3 p.m. at the company’s Warsaw headquarters, 700 Orthopaedic...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Hosts Toastmasters Panel
The public is invited from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 26, to attend a presentation and panel discussion on a visionary community panel led by Toastmasters Member Peter Liao. Panelists include...
View ArticleDePuy Enters Into Development Agreement
According to ResearchViews.com, Tissue Regeneration Systems Inc. (TRS), a developer of bio-active implants, entered into an agreement with DePuy Synthes Products, LLC, a medical device company, and...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Confirms Lay-Offs, Job Changes
DePuy Synthes has recently confirmed that changes are being made that will affect employees. StaceyPageOnline.com received reports yesterday that the company would allegedly be laying off between 10 to...
View ArticleFDA Recalls DePuy Jaw Implant
FDA regulators have issued the highest-risk Class I label on the recall of DePuy Synthes’ Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System. The jaw implant has resulted in 15 injuries. The recall, issued in...
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KLA Learns About Local Orthopaedic Industry
Pictured from Left: Guest speaker Bob Hastings, research director, DePuy Synthes; KLA Cadets Chrystal Hurd, MutualBank and Lisa O’Neill, Lake City Bank; Guest Speakers Brad Bishop, executive director,...
View ArticleDePuy Announces Acquisition Of Olive Medical
DePuy Synthes Companies announced last week that it has acquired Olive Medical Corporation, a Utah-based privately held provider of high definition (HD) visualization systems for minimally invasive...
View ArticleDePuy Reaches Settlement In ASR Hip System Suit
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) and the Court-appointed committee of lawyers representing ASR™ Hip System plaintiffs today announced a settlement agreement to compensate eligible ASR patients in the...
View ArticleDepartment Of Education Presents Global Learning Workshop
The Indiana Department of Education is presenting a free Global Learning Workshop for Hoosier educators on Tuesday, April 21, at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center. The workshop will feature panels...
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Foundation, DePuy, Endowment Donate CPR Training Kit To WCHS
Ann Acosta, youth market director at the American Heart Association, shows one of the knee mat to staff at Warsaw High School and donors. From left are Chris Lalonde, lifeguard; Scott Erba, physical...
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Innovative Careers Pathway for the Orthopedic Industry
Participants of OrthoWorx Innovative Careers Pathway Program learn about case and trays operations at Paragon Medical, Pierceton. (Photo provided) By TAMMY ALLEN ORTHOWORX DIRECTOR OF MARKETING High...
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Depuy Synthes Issues Warning On Knee Implants
Earlier this month, Depuy Synthes issued the following Field Safety Notice regarding the implantation of a line of knee replacement products: LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System (Photo Provided) DePuy...
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Global Perspective And Orthopedic Industry Latest KLA Topic
Kosciusko Leadership Academy met at the Ivy Tech Community College/Orthopedic & Advanced Manufacturing Training Center to learn about the Orthopaedic industry. Pictured from left are: KLA Cadet...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Execs Grow OrthoWorx Board
By KYLIE VELETA Special Projects Reporter, Inside Indiana Business WARSAW — Two executives from DePuy Synthes Companies are joining the board of directors of OrthoWorx, the state’s orthopedic...
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Warsaw Noon Toastmasters Club Congratulates Member
Peter Liao WARSAW — The Warsaw Noon Toastmasters club congratulates Peter Liao, ACS, ALB for completing his Advanced Communicator Gold in Toastmasters. In order to earn this credit, Peter has given...
View ArticleWrongful Death Suits Begin Over Synthes-Made Bone Cement
WASHINGTON — A series of civil lawsuits has commenced against DePuy Synthes in the deaths of five spinal patients. MassDevice reports the lawsuits center on Norian XR bone cement, known to cause clots...
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Lakeland Christian Receives Touch-Screen Technology
Pictured at far right is DepuySynthes Senior Designer Rusty Meier with students from Patti Goldsmith’s junior-high history class. (Photo provided) WARSAW — Depuy Synthes has donated a unique,...
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Women Of Steel Members Organize Santa For Seniors Drive
Pictured, from left, Dina Cruz, Wendy Fredrychowski and Sierra Hale delivering items to residents at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center. WARSAW — The United Steelworkers Women of Steel at...
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Warsaw City Council OKs Reviews Of Two More Firms For Tax Abatement
DePuy Synthes is headquartered along US 30 in Warsaw. WARSAW — City council reviewed annual tax abatement agreements for two more companies Monday night. The reviews are a regular effort to ensure the...
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Live Well Kosciusko Puts Spotlight On Well-Being
Live Well Kosciusko award recipients and guests gathered for a photo after the luncheon Tuesday. Photo provided. WINONA LAKE — Business leaders were encouraged by a representative of the Indiana...
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Area School Students Take Part In National Manufacturing Week Career...
Many area public school students participated in National Manufacturing Week. Photo courtesy of OrthoWorx. WARSAW — About 2,200 middle and high school students from Kosciusko County got a close-up look...
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Depuy Synthes Employees Raise Money For Cancer Care Fund Of Kosciusko County
From left, are Karen Moeller, Rebecca Parrott, and Jennifer Stewart. Photo provided. WARSAW — K21 Health Foundation would like to thank the Women’s Leadership Initiative and the employees at DePuy...
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DePuy Synthes Confirms Plans To Move Distribution Center
WARSAW – A spokesperson for DePuy Sythes confirmed some jobs will be moved from Warsaw in about two years when its distribution center is moved to central Indiana. Mindy Tinsley, a spokesperson for...
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Orthopedic Firms Part Of Life Sciences Industry Surge In Indiana
News Release INDIANAPOLIS — While COVID-19 made and continues to make the headlines, Indiana’s life sciences industry not only combatted the pandemic with testing, treatments, clinical trials, and...
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Orthopedic Personnel Lend Expertise At Grace
David Ray (R) reviews course assignments with engineering students Ben Miller (C) and Korbin Baker. Photo provided. News Release WINONA LAKE – While there are a number of engineering colleges in...
View ArticleJohnson & Johnson Mandating Vaccines For Entire Workforce
By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of Warsaw-based DePuy Synthes, will soon require all employees and on-site contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19....
View ArticleJ&J Announces Plan To Spin Off Consumer Health Division
Staff Report WARSAW – Johnson & Johnson announced Friday, Nov. 12, that it will spin off its consumer health products so it can focus more on pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Warsaw is home to...
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Grace College Marketing Student Interning At DePuy Synthes
Grace College marketing student Trevor Rumple is working for DePuy Synthes in a marketing co-op for its hip department as he works toward his college degree. Photo provided by Madison Cowman. News...
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Zimmer Biomet Goes Big With Employee Appreciation Lunches
A type of brace for a femur bone was one of the items on display at the Zimmer Biomet appreciation lunch. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Zimmer Biomet used large event tents to accommodate...
View ArticleDePuy Plans Annual Craft Bazaar For Saturday, Oct. 28
News Release WARSAW — DePuy Synthes will be holding its 31st annual Craft Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeview Middle School, 848 E. Smith St.,...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Releases Statement About Alleged Layoffs
News Release WARSAW — DePuy Synthes has released the following statement about alleged layoffs from its company: “As the world’s largest, most diversified healthcare company, we are constantly...
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