Orangeburg, New York, Feb. 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Novastep, Inc., and its affiliates (“Novastep” or the “Company”), a global medical device company specializing in the foot and ankle, today announced the company’s launch of the charcotCOMPLETE® System.
The charcotCOMPLETE System combines the FusionFrame®, Novastep’s flagship circular external fixator, with a substantial selection of large diameter cannulated FusionBolts® and related instrumentation. This provides the industry’s first unified platform of its kind for the management of Charcot fractures in a single sterilization tray.
The nearly endless array of FusionFrame assemblies in combination with the FusionBolts ensures an appropriate construct for a broad range of indications including stabilization of fractures and osteotomy bone deformity corrections of lower extremities and arthrodeses of the rear foot, mid foot, and ankle joint. Mario A. Cala, DPM, Chief of Podiatry and Residency Director at Jackson North Medical Center in Miami, FL, who received advanced circular external fixation training at the world renowned Ilizarov Institute in Kurgan, Russia, declared that “Novastep’s engineering rationale for the charcotCOMPLETE and the company’s attention to detail clearly demonstrate their high level understanding of the Charcot foot and related pathologies.”
Aaron J. Shemenski, DPM, FACFAS of Memorial Hospital of Road Island, Pawtucket, RI, who has extensive experience in Charcot neuropathy and fracture treatment added that “the charcotCOMPLETE is a definitive ensemble that accurately anticipates surgeons’ needs and provides a versatile combination of internal and external fixation equipment at their fingertips. The system neatly packages all of the Charcot essentials in a single, compact and expertly organized tray. This innovative configuration has measurably improved my OR team’s productivity with its efficient layout and all-inclusive design.”
The System allows surgeons to precisely realign bones, correct deformities, apply compressive forces where and when needed, control the gradual distraction of bone fragments and fix even the most complex fractures. “Although perfectly suitable for deformity corrections and limb lengthening in pediatric and adult cases, the charcotCOMPLETE was developed to specifically address the extensive needs of foot and ankle specialists” said Nick Zelensky, Novastep’s Vice President of Marketing. Zelensky has worked closely with Prof. G. A. Ilizarov and other surgeons, scientists and engineers who pioneered the methods of transosseous osteosynthesis at the Kurgan Institute and was instrumental in introducing and commercializing these methods to the United States. “The System’s constituent elements have been designed to incorporate stability, ease of use and versatility with time saving efficiency. But perhaps its greatest beauty is that it allows surgeons to make precise adjustments as they are needed, both intra and post-operatively” added Zelensky.
The charcotCOMPLETE System is configured to address diabetic Charcot reconstruction, including foot and ankle deformity corrections and the management of trauma residuals. The FusionFrame and FusionBolts are often used in combination with other Novastep products such as the Nexis® headed, headless and snap-off screws, Arcad® staples and Airlock® plates.
CharcotCOMPLETE, along with other ingredients of the Novastep portfolio will be featured this week during the 2016 ACFAS Annual Meeting in Austin, TX at Booth No. 1627/1629.
About Novastep
Novastep is a global medical device company specializing in the design, development and commercialization of advanced technologies that treat conditions affecting the foot and ankle. The Company is focused to optimize clinical efficiencies, inventory management and healthcare economics by transforming the way foot and ankle products are deployed and utilized in the surgical environment. Novastep has allied itself with a strategic network of key international opinion leaders to deliver breakthrough technologies, innovative services and compelling medical education programs to the foot and ankle community.
Novastep’s portfolio, services and distribution platforms are uniquely positioned to address foot and ankle pathologies, including trauma, deformity corrections and Charcot fracture management. Follow Novastep live on Twitter @InfoNovastep.
For further information concerning this announcement and/or Novastep, Inc., send all inquiries to info@novasteportho.com or call 877.287.0795.
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