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Vikon® Quick Release Rongeur Simplifies Removal of Bioburden

New design provides common-sense approach to Hospital Acquired Infection

October 6, 2011 - (Birmingham, AL) - Removing bioburden from the inner channels of a rongeur just got easier, with the introduction of the Vikon® Quick Release Rongeur

Vikon's Quick Release design allows the instrument to be easily opened and fully cleaned, eliminating the build-up of bone, tissue and bioburden that can cause sticking and jamming. Infectious bioburden is removed with each reprocessing cycle. And because the Quick Release has no loose parts, reassembly is just as quick and easy.

"Facilities are looking for common-sense approaches to the problem of Hospital Acquired Infections," said Vikon President Bruce Hoadley. "We saw that bioburden accumulation in rongeur channels was part of the problem, so we designed one that can be quickly opened, cleaned and reassembled. We also addressed a critical issue for surgeons: the dulling of the cutting edge over time."

Each Quick Release instrument is protected by the RongeurReady Proactive Maintenance™ Program, which ensures sharpness and performance.

"Clinicians told us they wanted to focus on their patients, not the condition of their instruments. That's the purpose of this program," Hoadley said.

The Quick Release Rongeur offers:

• Full refurbishment every 90 days during first year
• Loaner instruments available
• Instrument customization available
• Extended functional life of instrument

For more information about the Vikon Quick Release, e-mail NicoleAnthony@imsready.com or call 205-414-6565.

Read Vikon Quick Release Rongeur Brochure...

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