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PRODUCT FEATURESIMT’s MYKRES Spinal SystemInnovation Medical Technologies,Inc. (IMT) was founded with the ideaof bringing a new approach to thedelivery of spinal products in anincreasingly competitive medicalmarketplace. Key principles includebeing Physician-Centric, Science-Based and University-Driven. IMT’sBoard of Directors is comprised offellowship trained spinal surgeons.The management team of IMTconsists of seasoned orthopaedicimplant executives, experienced withinthe orthopaedic space. The knowledgebase and skills of these individualsallow IMT to manage the complicatedand competitive needs of agrowing spinal company.IMT’s MYKRES Spinal Systemwas developed by world-renownedspinal physicians and offers a full lineof implants (screws and hooks) forvarious spinal surgical cases includinganterior, low back, trauma,deformity and scoliosis. MYKRES system pedicle screws are one of themost low-volume and low-profile systems available and come in two rodsizes.Innovation Medical Technologies, Inc.Tel: 877-675-1492,www.innovationmedical.com.AAOS Booth 2848Enquiry No 65Accell TBM TMAccell TBM TM (Total Bone Matrix) is a malleable allograft packed with naturalhuman bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) for consistent and predictablebone formation. It is manufactured using IsoTis’Accell ® technology,which boosts the power of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) with aproprietary process that yields significantly more BMPs than industry-standardprocessing. Each lot of Accell DBM is validated by in vitro assay toensure osteoinductivity and bone forming potential. Accell products are alsoe-beam sterilized,using a processproven to maintainthe osteoinductivityof bone growth factors.IsoTisTel: 800-550-7155or 949-595-8710www.isotis.comAAOS Booth 3226Enquiry No 67DorsoTrain – New Support forOsteoporosisStability can be so simple!Bauerfeind introduces the latestfor osteoporosis protection:the DorsoTrain activesupport to aid in the straighteningand support of the thoracicspine. Relief is providedthrough the combination of apre-contoured, semi-rigid posteriorpanel and inelasticshoulder straps incorporatedinto an attractive, soft bodysuit.Your patients willabsolutely love it, not onlybecause it makes them feelgood, but because it looksgood, too! Bauerfeind’sDorsoTrain does not look likean orthosis. It is a comfortablebodysuit that can be easily worn under clothing, thus assuring patient compliance.The dynamic pull-straps provide an active support and stabilization tothe surrounding back muscles and ligaments. Bauerfeind’s DorsoTrain isused for post-kyphoplasty procedures as well as for mild osteoporosis correction.Patients already taking bone growth medications are also excellentcandidates for the DorsoTrain. This product is not recommended for postoperativetreatment for fractures.BauerfeindTel: 800-423-3405, ext. 6 (Customer Service)www.bauerfeindusa.comAAOS Booth 3026Enquiry No 66BiPass Suture PunchThe BiPass Suture Punch from Biomet Sports Medicine is a singlestepinstrument that passes and retrieves suture simultaneously—noadditional shuttle steps are required. A Nitinol pusher passes the suturethrough the tissue where it is captured by a unique “trap door,” reducingsuture management steps. The BiPass Suture Punch allows for a large tissuebite (up to 16mm) and can beused for arthroscopic or miniopenshoulder repair withoutpinching tissue. The ergonomic,low profile design provides comfortand ease of use.Biomet Sports Medicine, Inc.Tel: 800-348-9500, ext. 1501www.biometsportsmedicine.comAAOS Booth 1732Enquiry No 68January/February 2007 • Orthopaedic Product News 57