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NEWLY AVAILABLE, NEWLY APPROVED
Improved Tibial Strength In ACL Reconstruction
Scandius BioMedical, Inc. announced today the release of the TriTis™ Tibial Fixation System, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction system designed to provide a stronger tibial fixation solution. The new system provides this strength in 3 ways, with a cleat for tissue compression in the bone tunnel; an off-axis fixation screw to anchor the device; and a fixation washer to capture graft limbs and prevent graft slippage. The TriTis System also introduces new, easy-to-use instrumentation that allows the surgeon to actually feel compression in the tunnel based on the patient’s anatomy, rather than estimating based on a sizing chart.
The TriTis system was designed in conjunction with orthopedic surgeons to achieve improved biomechanics by enabling fixation close to the joint line; reliable fixation, by achieving graft compression and preventing graft migration; and greater patient comfort and healing, by eliminating painful cortical fixation devices that may have to be removed at a later time.
The TriTis System includes a wide range of implant size choices and easy-to-use instrumentation to facilitate the procedure.
For more information, contact
Scandius Biomedical, Inc.
11A Beaver Brook Road,
Littleton, MA 10460
Phone 978-486-4088
Fax 978-486-4108
www.
scandius.com
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Xenograft Line
Regeneration Technologies, Inc., the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, cardiovascular and other biologic implants, is officially launching its Sterling® xenograft line of implants.
The new Sterling product line, which includes interference screws and cancellous chips and cubes, is available immediately through RTI’s direct distribution representatives. Sterling Biological Matrix provides surgeons with an expanded supply of safe, sterile tissue that is a natural alternative to autograft, allograft, and synthetic resorbable materials. The manufacturer notes that studies show Sterling grafts to maintain structural integrity and enhance biocompatibility.
For more information, contact
Regeneration Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 2650,
Alachua FL 32616
Phone 877-343-6832
Fax 386-418-0342
www.rtix.com
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Stabilized Knee
System
| Smith & Nephew Orthopaedic Reconstruction has announced
the launch of the JOURNEY™ Bi-Cruciate Stabilized Knee System,
a knee replacement system designed to restore natural knee motion.
The JOURNEY anatomical knee system is designed to move and feel like a normal knee and to address problems such as instability and limited flexion. The JOURNEY System offers the additional durability of Smith & Nephew’s proprietary alternate-bearing surface, OXINIUM™ oxidized zirconium.
The system is "bi-cruciate stabilized," providing functions for
both the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments.
The surgical technique is similar to other knee procedures, and the JOURNEY system's
newly designed instruments allow for both minimally invasive surgery and computer-assisted
surgery.
To replicate normal knee function, Smith & Nephew conducted in-depth analyses of natural knee kinematics and the inherent limitations in knee replacement systems. The JOURNEY knee system offers more sizing options for better fit and minimal bone resections. Smaller sizing choices are more amenable to female anatomy and designed to allow the best fit for all patients.
To learn more, contact
Smith & Nephew
1450 Brooks Road
Memphis TN 38116
Phone 800-821-5700
www.smith-nephew.com
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Vertebral
Augmentation
System
| Cardinal Health has introduced its new Vertebrex system for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures.
The cement tube is newly designed to allow the physician to avoid pressure build-up
when starting an injection and reduces the risk of trailing cement behind when
the injection is complete.
The Vertebrex system automatically mixes preloaded cement components with a computerized motor in order to achieve a more consistent, uniform result each time. Since Vertebrex is a closed system, noxious odors are virtually eliminated, and sharps risk associated with the glass ampoule is minimized.
To learn more, contact
Cardinal Health
7000 Cardinal Place
Dublin OH 40137
Phone 800-234-8701
www.cardinal.com
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Custom Spine
Biocomposite
| Wright Medical Group, Inc. has received marketing clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration for use of its ALLOMATRIX® Custom Biocomposite as a bone graft extender in the spine. In a prospective clinical study comparing lumbar fusions using an autograft from the patient’s iliac crest with ALLOMATRIX® Custom Biocomposite combined with bone marrow aspirate and local bone, outcomes were found to be substantially equivalent. Wright notes that patients treated with the ALLOMATRIX® Custom Biocomposite are spared the additional operative time, blood loss, cost, and discomfort that is common with the iliac crest harvesting procedure.
ALLOMATRIX® Custom Biocomposite is unique in that it is delivered to the
customer in a freeze-dried, powdered form, thus ensuring the demineralized bone
matrix proteins are preserved until mixed and prepared at the time of surgery.
The powdered DBM is combined with a high volume of large cancellous bone chips,
enabling the surgeon to deliver high volumes of the patient’s own osteogenic
bone marrow to the fusion site to aid in the complex bone repair cascade.
To learn more, contact
Wright Medical Group, Inc.
5677 Airline Road
Arlington TN 38002
Phone 800-238-7117
fax 901-867-9534
www.wmt.com
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Pain Therapy Tool
| Southwest Cold Laser, authorized dealer for MicroLight
Corporation of America, announces the ML830® Cold Laser, an effective
and efficient pain relief modality.
As a result of FDA market clearance received in early 2002 for the treatment
of carpal tunnel syndrome, MicroLight brought the ML830® to the U.S.
market, and it has been used by medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational
therapists, athletic trainers, and chiropractors. The ML 830® was designed
by a team of doctors and medical engineers to harness advanced low-energy
laser technology for therapeutic application.
The company notes that the ML830 Cold Laser can alleviate pain associated
with carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic back pain, arthritis, postoperative
pain, tendonitis, and headaches.
For more information, contact
Southwest Cold Laser
7320 East Mallory Circle
Mesa AZ, 85207
phone (407)861-9152
fax (480)832-4702
www.swcoldlaser.com.
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