New Event & Sample Request Form

Please be advised that all orders and event requests require approval before making any commitments. While submission of this form is necessary, it does not automatically signify approval for the respective event. We will reach out to inform you of the status of your event once it has been reviewed and approved.

All orders are fulfilled in the order that they were received and are subject to availability. Please note that any orders submitted within 2 weeks of the event may not be fulfilled. All sample requests are subject to the availability of product.

Return samples within 48 hours of the end of the event using the return labels provided.

For SPM sawbone demonstration-only events, we will not provide fully equipped sports trays.

Distributors will be provided a relevant set of sports medicine sample product at no cost during onboarding upon request.
Beyond initial samples, Distributor Sales Representatives may be requested to share in the cost of samples which will be determined as the situation presents itself.

Click the different event options below to learn more about what that type of event entails, then fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Local Sawbone or Cadaver Lab

When approved, we will work with the region to coordinate a local lab between the Health Care Provider (HCP) and regional team. If a HCP proctor is needed for this lab please provide details and ensure approval is confirmed. Please ensure all known distributor labs are also being requested for tracking purposes.

Local Lab Details:

Request minimum two (2) weeks in advance
Request minimum four (4) weeks in advance if HCP consultant proctor required
Executed by the local Anika Commercial Team and additional Anika employees as needed
Average Lab Time = 3 hours
Specimens/general instrumentation ordered by Anika Medical Education based on accurate lab request info
Hands-on cadaver lab or sawbones demo with experienced Anika representatives
One (1) commercial rep per surgeon attendee
Distributor travel and accommodations are funded by the distributor

Anika Innovation Symposium Request (Dinner Program)

When approved, we will work with the region to coordinate an Innovation Symposium between the Health Care Provider and an Anika educational consultant. We will organize the surgeon speaker and work closely with the region to tailor event details to meet the attendee learners’ needs.

Innovation Symposium Details:

Request a minimum of four (4) weeks in advance
Executed by the local Anika Commercial Team and additional Anika employees as needed
Subject to regional and national KOLs availability
Commercial is responsible for organizing dinner venue within Anika policy and AdvaMed guidelines
Half Day (1/2) Event – Evening, Journal Clubs, or Grand Rounds
Average Time = 3 hrs
Anika Faculty Consultants Discuss Products, Procedures, Recent Evidence and Patient Cases
Sawbones demonstrations encouraged with implants and instrumentation
One (1) commercial rep per surgeon attendee
Distributor travel and accommodations are funded by the distributor
Meal limit is set at $160 USD after tip and tax. Regional teams are required to follow these guidelines. Submission of receipt through Concur following event required with HCP information
Name and signatures of all HCPs attending event must be documented

Surgeon to Surgeon (S2S) Discussion Request

Info:

When approved, we will coordinate a video chat on MS TEAMS or phone discussion between the Health Care Provider (HCP) and an Anika educational consultant.

Surgeon to Surgeon (S2S) Details:

Requested minimum 1 week out
Sharing of Knowledge, Evidence and Clinical Practice
Include required details to assist with setting up the discussion
Med Ed will connect the HCP to an educational consultant via MS TEAMS / Audio
Executed as soon as possible (depending on the day of request and faculty availability)

Anika Visiting Surgeon Program Request

When approved, we will work with the region to coordinate a VSP between the Health Care Provider and an Anika educational consultant. We will organize the visit and event and work closely with the region to tailor event details to meet the attendee learners’ needs.

Important:

This is subject to availability of the consultant and will be organized once a time is available and the surgeon has a case scheduled
A typical VSP will include two (2) case observations
Every effort should be made to ensure that the HCP attendee and Anika faculty have not communicated about this event and visit prior.

Visiting Surgeon Program Details:

Subject to regional and national KOLs availability
Half Day or Full Day of educational observation in the Anika Faculty operating room
Includes 30 min phone conversation with consultant prior to HCP attendee’s scheduled case
Educational discussions on Anika products over lunch and/or a dinner following observation or night prior
Anika Faculty Consultants Discuss Products, Procedures, Recent Evidence and Cases

VSP Surgeons

Click on each surgeon’s name below to learn more about the VSP site.

Stephen Arndt, MD

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists – Jacksonville, FL

OR Days: Varies

Expertise: ToeMotion Total Toe | Sports Medicine F&A | Tactoset

Click here to view Dr. Arndt bio

Wasik Ashraf, DO

Crystal Run Orthopedics – New Windsor, New York

OR Days: Varies

Expertise: OVOMotion | Sports Medicine | Tactoset | PF Kahuna

Click here to view Dr. Ashraf’s bio

Chris Baker, MD

Florida Orthopedic Institute – Tampa, Florida

OR Days: Monday & Thursday

Monday OR Days are at an ASC setting and will involve only OVOMotion cases
Thursday OR Days are at a hospital setting and will include OVOMotion, SPM, and Tactoset

Expertise: OVOMotion | Sports Medicine | Tactoset

Click here to view Dr. Baker’s bio