New Member
Redefining the orthopaedic landscape with orthopaedic expertise and passion
What to expect as an OSMA member
Educational programs
OSMA’s educational programs are specifically designed to address topics of immediate relevance to our members. They offer exclusive chances for members to engage with special guests, including representatives from the FDA, notified bodies, and regulatory and industry experts from around the world. These meetings serve as an ongoing platform for fostering constructive discussions and dialogue between the industry and regulatory bodies.
Business meetings
The business meetings provide OSMA members with a platform to engage in discussions about the organization’s ongoing initiatives, achievements, and the regulatory hurdles it faces. These sessions also feature updates from other professional organizations.
During the business meetings, our focus turns to Working Group updates, where we delve into the ongoing activities within our organization. We recognize notable achievements and tackle emerging regulatory challenges that impact our industry. We then strategize on the actions OSMA can take to address these issues effectively. Additionally, we include reports from meetings of other prominent professional organizations such as ASTM, ISO, AdvaMed, and the AAOS Orthopaedic Device Forum, offering a comprehensive view of industry developments and collaborations.
Working Groups
OSMA has established several dedicated working groups, each actively engaged in addressing critical issues that significantly affect our industry.
The following working groups are committed to advancing specific areas of concern, ensuring that our industry remains at the forefront of innovation and compliance:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Class I Accessories
- Proposed Guidance and Regulations
- Endotoxin Testing
- Performance Goals
- Anti-Infectives
- MR Testing & Labeling
- Web Development
Membership qualifications
- A manufacturer of finished surgical appliances, devices, biological products, instruments, equipment, or technology used in orthopaedic indications
- A legal manufacturer of a product and holds regulatory responsibility for the product and is registered with their health authority (e.g., with the FDA)
- A manufacturer of an orthopaedic product that may still be in development or in clinical trials
New Membership Types
Fellows: We are excited to announce that we have launched this new membership type. This is a prestigious and exclusive category of membership that recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions of our members to the field of orthopaedics. During the 2024 OSMA Winter Meeting, we inducted our inaugural group of OSMA Fellows, who have demonstrated excellence in collaboration, research, education, leadership, and service. This membership type is provided by invitation only, and is considered a non-voting member.
For more information on the OSMA Fellows program, Click Here.