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NEWLY AVAILABLE, NEWLY APPROVED
New Guide System
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Smith & Nephew’s Endoscopy
Division has announced the launch of
the CROSSTRAC™ Hip Guide System,
which enables surgeons to accurately
establish pathways to diagnose and repair
the hip joint using arthroscopy or minimally
invasive repair procedures.
The company notes that the CROSSTRAC
Hip Guide ensures more reliable, predictable
portal placement on the first attempt.
Guided by a radiograph, the surgeon
establishes the first portal and inserts
an arthroscope. With that portal in
place, the CROSSTRAC Hip Guide is attached
to the arthroscope and enables the surgeon
to establish secondary portals in the
appropriate place. The CROSSTRAC enables
surgeons to achieve proper placement
without repeated attempts and to accurately
and quickly access the hip joint and
devote more procedure time to diagnosing
and repairing
hip damage.
To learn more, contact
Smith & Nephew Inc.
1450 Brooks Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38116
phone (901) 396 2121
www.global.smith-nephew.com |
Bone Void Filler
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Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc., announced the US market release of their FortrOss
bone graft substitute. The FortrOss bone void filler, utilizing the power of
nanotechnology for orthopedic applications, is a scaffold for the in-growth
of new bone when superior bone regeneration is required.
The FortrOss bone void filler combines the nanotechnology of nanOss™ hydroxyapatite
with the bone-growth promotion of
E-Matrix™ scaffold. The FortrOss osteoconductive matrix utilizes Pioneer’s
nanOss™ technology and is designed to mimic the nanostructures inherent
in bone tissue.
For more information, contact
Pioneer Surgical Technology
375 River Park Circle
Marquette, MI 49855
phone (906)226-9909
www.pioneersurgical.com |
Total Knee System
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Cardo Medical has announced the FDA 510k clearance of its Align 360 Total Knee
System, an advanced knee platform. Its femoral component features a funnel-shaped
patella track that accommodates the quadriceps angle anatomy for both male
and female patients without the need for gender-specific components. In addition,
the company notes that the anterior geometry of the femoral component has been
designed to reduce anteromedial overhang of the femoral component, which has
been clinically proven to be a cause of postoperative knee pain.
A high-performance treatment for tricompartmental arthritis offering a choice
of either a cruciate-sparing or posterior-stabilizing device, the Align 360 comprehensive
knee system allows the surgeon to use matched instrumentation for surgical treatment
of unicompartmental, bicompartmental, and tricompartmental arthritis. The Align
360 platform boasts a common, modular instrument set and component-design heritage
and philosophy.
The Align 360 Total Knee System is planned for commercial release during the
second quarter of 2009. For more information, contact
Cardo Medical
8899 Beverly Blvd., Suite 619
Los Angeles, CA 90048
phone (310) 274-2036
www.cardomedical.com |
New
Orthotic
| Sroufe Healthcare
Products, LLC, has introduced the Sher™ Gridiron
Orthotic. The company notes that the
Gridiron is suitable for sports applications,
including football. The Gridiron offers
a grid pattern on the shell for rigid
support, a deep heel cup for motion
control and gait alignment, and a higher
arch, which provides a better fit.
The orthotic also features a trilaminate
cover, a silane terminated polyurethane
(STP) middle layer for cushioning,
and an STP tear drop in the heel to
soften heel strikes. Antimicrobial
blue fabric also helps fight odor.
The Sher Gridiron is available from
women’s shoe size 6 to men’s
size 13.
For more information, contact
Sroufe Healthcare
Products, LLC
P.O. Box 347
Ligonier, IN 46767
phone:(260) 894-4171
www.sroufe.com |
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