LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Orthofix International (NASDAQ: OFIX) (the Company) announced today that
Breg, its Sports Medicine Division, has introduced three new products,
including the first post-op shoulder brace to off-load pressure from the
neck, a rigid ligament knee brace made from lightweight aerospace-grade
aluminum, and one of the industry's only walker boots for pediatric
patients.
"The innovation in these three products exemplifies one aspect of 360°
Customer Care: our promise to take care of customers and patients
from every angle," said Brad Lee, President of the Global Sports
Medicine Business Unit. "From high-quality products and unmatched
service, to tailored solutions and responsiveness to urgent needs, we
are a valued resource our customers can count on."
The SlingShot® 3 Shoulder Brace has two patent-pending features
including a unique shoulder harness that off-loads pressure from the
neck and disperses it along the opposing shoulder and scapula. Also
patent-pending is the 2-in-1 abduction pillow which provides multiple
options for clinicians to support the shoulder joint after surgery. For
improved patient comfort, the SlingShot 3 brace is composed of
Breg's Airmesh® breathable fabric which promotes air flow and moisture
wicking.
The new LPR™ Ligament Knee Brace provides rigid, lightweight
protection for post-op patients returning to normal activities,
and non-operative patients who require additional ligament support. The
LPR brace's patent-pending triangle "truss" frame is made of aerospace
aluminum which adds strength while keeping the brace lightweight. The
brace is equipped with AirTech®, a series of vents and grooved channels
in the frame pads that increase airflow, "grip" the skin, and improve
brace suspension for better performance.
Breg's Mini Walker Boot provides protection for stable fractures
and ankle sprains in young patients, aged from 1 to 9 ½ years. As a
comfortable alternative to casting, the Mini Walker boot is lightweight
and durable, with a washable foam liner.
For more information about SlingShot 3, LPR, Mini Walker or other Breg
products, visit www.breg.com.
About Orthofix
Orthofix International, N.V. is a global medical device company offering
a broad line of minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical products
for the spine, orthopedic, and sports medicine market sectors, that
address the lifelong bone-and-joint health needs of patients of all ages
- helping them achieve a more active and mobile lifestyle. Orthofix's
products are widely distributed around the world to orthopedic surgeons
and patients via Orthofix's sales representatives and its subsidiaries,
and via collaborations with other leading orthopedic product companies.
In addition, Orthofix is collaborating and investing in R&D activities
with leading medical institutions such as the Musculoskeletal Transplant
Foundation, the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, The
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the National
Osteoporosis Institute. For more information about Orthofix, please
visit www.orthofix.com.
SlingShot, AirMesh, LPR and AirTech are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Breg, Inc.
Orthofix International N.V.
Brian McCollum, 214-937-2927
Chief
Financial Officer
brianmccollum@orthofix.com
Source: Orthofix International N.V.
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