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PRODUCT FEATURESAscension ® Flexiglide ® BioresorbableBarrier Sheet● Minimizes Tissue Attachments● Supports Soft Tissue Repair● Wraps Injured Nerves and Tendons● Bioresorbable, TranslucentAdhesions are a common surgical complication that can cause seriouspost-operative problems, such as loss of motion or pain. Ascension ®Flexiglide ® is a translucent, resorbable protective film that minimizes tissueattachments and can be used in a variety of applications – tendon,nerve and soft tissue.Flexiglide is made from 100%biologically safe synthetic materialthat retains initial mechanicalproperties for ten weeks. UseFlexiglide to help minimize tissueattachments and provide supportand protection during the criticalhealing time post-operatively.Temporary Shoulder SpacerThe InterSpace Shoulder, which recently received FDA clearance, is a temporary,PMMA-based spacer, impregnated with gentamicin, designed to aidthe orthopaedic surgeon in management of infected total shoulder arthroplasty.The InterSpace Shoulder is pre-formed and offers the surgeon unparalleledconvenience and ease of use. The InterSpace Shoulder providesmany patient benefits as well:1) Maintains glenohumeral joint space2) Enables patient mobility during the interval of spacer management3) Opposes soft-tissue contraction, facilitating the second-stageimplantation4) Local release of gentamicinThe InterSpace Shoulder is indicated for use in the first stage of a two-stagerevision of an infected total shoulder arthroplasty. The device can beimplanted for a period of six months, after which it must be explanted. TheInterSpace Shoulder is distributed in the U.S. by Exactech and manufacturedby Tecres S.p.A.Ascension OrthopedicsTel: 877-370-5001www.ascensionortho.comAAOS Booth 4700Enquiry No 57BioPro Hemi Implant SystemBioPro’s Hemi Implant System is the most complete offering availablefor MTP joint resurfacing. Manufactured from cobalt chrome in foursizes, the Great Toe implant is available both porous and non-porouscoated. Additionally, BioPro offers the Lesser Toe implant in nine sizesfor digits two through five. In-house manufacturing allows for quickturn-around of custom implants, should a standard implant not meet thesurgical requirements.The BioPro implant is the most extensively studied toe replacementavailable. It has been successfully used since 1952 and has a 38-yearclinical study showing a 97.4% survivorship rate. Additionally, multipleindependent studies available show similar results.The BioPro hemi toe is simple to implant, removes the minimum amountof bone possible, and preserves the anatomy of the MTP joint. The conservativebone removal and simple surgical technique allow for easily reproducibleresults. It offers patients pain relief, restores range of motion andallows for a return to an active lifestyle.BioPro Tel: 800-252-7707www.bioproimplants.com AAOS Booth 2733Enquiry No 59Exactech Inc.Tel: 800-392-2832www.exac.comAAOS Booth 2238 Enquiry No 58CDC Design’s Hip & Knee ClearCastBone ModelsCDC Design’s Hip & Knee ClearCast Bone modelsare the finest quality, lowest cost clear acrylicmodels in the orthopaedic industry. Anatomicallyexact Hip & Knee ClearCast Bone models areproven patient education aids that will help reduceoffice visit duration by increasing patient understanding.CDC Design, Inc. prides itself on 2-4 weekturnaround time on orders when existing moldsare available, and 4-9 week turnaround when newmolds are needed. Display the actual implants youuse on a daily basis right in your clinic’s lobby or on your office desk. Westrongly encourage you to explore the advantages of saving office visit timethrough the use of a ClearCast Bone model.Our website contains a full list of implants for which we already havemolds, organized by orthopaedic manufacturer. Let our ClearCast Bonesclear your way to valuable business.CDC Design, Inc.Tel: 512-846-2310www.cdcdesigninc.comAAOS Booth 1302 Enquiry No 60January/February 2007 • Orthopaedic Product News 55