Sole Health Care participated in a Surgical Skills Workshop at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney on Friday 2nd July showcasing the German designed Stapleline Surgical Stapling instruments alongside those from Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon Endo Surgery.
A number of surgeons commented on the simmilararilty in feel and handling characteristics in tissue compared to the products they are currently using in their hospitals and were surprised as to the high quality of the Stapleline Generic range which is on ‘Contract’ in NSW public hospitals for 30 – 70% less than existing products.
Further comparative workshops are planned in the 2nd Half of 2010 for Surgical and Nursing Staff as hospital conversions occur. Please call Roger Lewis on 0488591599 for details.
Sole Health Care appointed as an Authorised Distributor for Sarilger LifeSciences VenowaveTM device

The Venowave™ device, made by Saranger Lifesciences in Canada is a portable compact battery operated peristaltic pump intended to be used by patients suffering from a wide variety of conditions such as Post thrombotic syndrome; Primary thrombosis; Lymphedema; Leg swelling due to vascular insufficiency and Prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The Venowave™ generates a continuous wave-form motion. When worn firmly against the calf, the device produces upward volumetric displacement, which translates to an increase in venous and lymph flow. Venowave™ is completely portable, no additional power packs or monitors are required.
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Dr Chris Kirtley MB ChB, PhD joins Sole Health Care as New Product Development Manager.

Dr Chris Kirtley is a Medical Practitioner and Bio Medical Engineer and a Dual Australian/British citizen. Dr Kirtley is fluent in English, French & German and is currently learning Chinese. He resides in Shenzhen in China and Graduated from the University of Leeds (Medicine) and University of Strathclyde (Bio Medical Engineering). Dr Kirtley has worked in the UK, Australia, France, Austria , Germany, Hong Kong and the USA and published 2 books and over 20 Journal Articles on a wide range of topics. He joins Sole Health Care to oversee product development and procurement. ------------------------------------------------------
Pre Surgery VLCD™ Kit branded NutriPrep™ Launched by Band Buddies®
Sole Health Care’s Band Buddies® Bariatric Nutrition division will launch its NutriPrep™ VLCD™ Pre Surgery Diet Kit on 8th Feb, 2010 after signing a Supplier Contract with Nestle Nutrition, manufactures of the Optifast® VLCD™ Program in December 2009. This Meal Replacement Kit is designed for rapid weight loss prior to Bariatric Surgery leading to fewer surgical complications and quicker post operative recovery. NutriPrep™ has been designed by Band Buddies® team of Consultant Dietitians.
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