CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aesculap Implant Systems will feature their latest advancements for orthopaedic surgeons, such as the VEGA System® Knee, EnduRo™AS and Columbus® AS Knee Revision Systems, Metha® Short Hip Stem and the IQ instrumentation platform, in booth number 1024 during the AAOS technical exhibition held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois from March 20 – 22, 2013.
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC (Aesculap), a leading manufacturer of knee and hip orthopaedic devices and instrumentation, is pleased to announce that it will participate and display its products at the 80th Annual AAOS Meeting, during the technical exhibition being held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois from March 20 – 22, 2013.
Visitors to Aesculap's booth, number 1024, will see the company's latest orthopaedic implants and solutions, designed with the goal of improved operative procedures and patient outcomes. The booth will feature the VEGA System Posterior Stabilized Knee Replacement Technology, which uses a unique post-cam design to mimic natural knee kinematics. The groundbreaking design of the VEGA System optimizes pivotal motion while greatly reducing surface stress.
Other innovative products Aesculap will feature in booth 1024:
- Columbus AS Revision Knee System: A precision engineered knee system with variable offset stems to allow for a customized fit to adapt to the individual anatomy of the patient.
- EnduRo AS Revision Knee System: Designed with an innovative hinge mechanism and joined cone to help prevent dislocation and maintain stability.
- Advanced Surface (AS) Coating: A unique 7-layer coating that offers unmatched surface hardness and reduced wear rates.1
- Metha Short Hip Stem: Combines a modular design, minimal stem size and medial insertion direction to facilitate the minimally invasive, Direct Anterior Approach.
- IQ Instrumentation: The intuitive & quick instrument platform features dual-purpose instruments and streamlined trays to optimize surgical workflow and easily downsize for best implant fit.
- OrthoPilot® Navigation System: The award-winning orthopaedic navigation system that enables excellent implant alignment without the need for CT/MRI scans.
Additionally, Aesculap will preview a new system that is currently pending FDA clearance. The Plasmafit™* Pro acetabular cup system, in preparations for market evaluation in the U.S., features a porous titanium coating and unique design for good primary stability and streamlined surgical workflow. Also on display will be Vitelene™*, a Vitamin E stabilized Polyethylene insert that minimizes wear and oxidation, and is currently marketed throughout Europe.
New for 2013, Aesculap, Inc. will host a dedicated space, in booth number 124, to showcase the SterilContainer™ System. Aesculap is the market leader in sterilization container systems, answering hospitals needs for loaner sets to be delivered in a container system for sterilization reprocessing. Aesculap has a proven business model to support orthopaedic and spine vendors to containerize their pre-configured sets that will help lower operating expenses and support green purchasing initiatives without sacrificing product quality.
Mr. Chuck DiNardo, President of Aesculap, states, "The AAOS Annual Meeting is one of the largest and most influential global orthopaedic meetings and it is a perfect venue for Aesculap to introduce new products and technology to the orthopaedic surgeon community. At the same time, it allows us to enhance our understanding of the current state of the orthopaedic industry."
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is held annually. AAOS is celebrating their 80th Annual Meeting at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill from 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, through 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013. The meeting offers a variety of educational opportunities for the orthopaedic surgeon community via symposia, scientific papers, posters and scientific sessions, technical exhibits, and expert roundtable sessions. For more information about the meeting visit: http://www.aaos.org/education/anmeet/anmeet.asp
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Dana Burns
Aesculap, Inc.
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About Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
Aesculap Inc., a B. Braun company, founded in 1867 in Tuttlingen, Germany, is the world's largest and one of the most respected manufacturers of surgical instruments and sterilization containers. Aesculap is a leading privately-owned manufacturing company, passionately committed to providing high-quality, innovative products and services to all surgical disciplines, with particular focus in the fields of General, Neuro, Spine and Orthopaedics.
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC, established by Aesculap, Inc. in 2005, focuses on delivering innovative solutions to the spine and orthopaedic markets. Aesculap Implant Systems maintains a surgeon/patient focus with the goal of improved operative procedures and patient outcomes leading to an improved quality of life. For more information about Aesculap Implant Systems or its medical products, call 800-234-9179, email us at info@aesculap.com or visit www.AesculapImplantSystems.com.
About B. Braun
B. Braun Medical Inc. (B.Braun), a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. The Company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. Guided by its "Sharing Expertise®" philosophy, B.Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs.
The B.Braun group of companies includes B.Braun, Aesculap® and CAPS®. B.Braun's U.S. headquarters is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with its global headquarters based in Melsungen, Germany. It employs more than 44,000 employees in more than 50 countries throughout the world. To learn more about B.Braun visit www.bbraunusa.com.
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