Physician Resources
Newly Available, Newly Approved
Am J Orthop. 2007 January;36(1):47
| Medafor, Inc. has announced that the Arista™ AH Absorbable Hemostat has received FDA approval. Medafor notes that the Arista AH has been distributed internationally since 2002 and has compiled a record of surgical success around the world as an easy-to-use, efficacious, and safe hemostat. In the United States it is indicated for most types of surgery, including cardiac, orthopedic, spinal, and general surgical applications. Medafor notes that Arista AH consists of Medafor's patented Microporous Polysaccharide Hemospheres (MPH®), a plant-based, flowable powder engineered to rapidly dehydrate blood, enhancing clotting on contact. Arista AH facilitates the formation of a highly resilient, natural clot within just a few minutes, regardless of the patient’s coagulation status. Medafor notes that Arista AH is the only new-generation surgical hemostat that is instantly ready to use, requiring no mixing, no addition of patient blood or other components, and no special handling or storage conditions. The company points out that preclinical evaluations, clinical studies, and surgical use have shown the hemostatic capabilities of Arista AH to be comparable to the current popular choice of surgical hemostatic materials while its unique formulation allows for rapid absorption. Arista AH is fully absorbable; studies find no trace of the material at the wound site within 24 to 48 hours of application, and, because Arista AH degrades rapidly, it does not promote infection. For more information, contact Medafor |
Ankle Walkers
| New Chevron® Lite Walkers and Chevron® Lite Ankle Walkers are now available from Sroufe Healthcare Products, LLC. The new walkers offer patients a better fit and more comfort with a low profile, lighter design, and medial and lateral supports available from sizes x-small to x-large. The Chevron Lite Walker offers stability and comfort for soft-tissue injuries and stress fractures of the lower leg and ankle and for acute ankle sprains. Featuring a non-skid rocker sole and breathable leg wrap, the Lite Walker is available in women's sizes 4-51/2, 6-81/2, 9-12 and 13, and offers men's sizes from 5-71/2, 8-11, 12-14 and 14 on up. The Chevron Lite Ankle Walker provides patients with comfort and stability for ankle injuries, including acute ankle sprains, soft-tissue injuries, and fractures. This walker also offers a breathable ankle wrap and a non-skid rocker sole. The Lite Ankle Walker is available in women's sizes 4-51ž2, 6-81ž2, 9-12 and 13. Men's sizes are offered from 5-71/2, 8-11, 12-14 and 14 on up. For more information, contact Sroufe Healthcare Products, LLC |