Palco Labs/Lancet
Auto Lancet Custom
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reusable and adjustable lancing device designed for capillary sampling
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soft-touch elastomer-covered barrel
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customized color combinations available
Call 800/346-4488. Web site: www.palcolabs.com
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Drew Shoe Corp./Footwear
Flash
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two removable footbeds — pre-molded polyurethane and EVA, for shock-absorption and arch support; lower footbed may be removed to accommodate extra thick orthotics, severe edema or other toe/foot deformities
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firm heel counter hugs the heel while mesh vamps and Drilex linings comfort the foot
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extreme sizes in athletic styling
Call 800/837-3739. Web site: www.drewshoe.com
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information.
Safe Medical Systems/Needle Disposal System
Voyager
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for disposal of insulin syringes and lancets
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encapsulates and stores used needle and immediately destroys syringe barrel, preventing possibility of reuse
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compact and transportable
Call 877/723-3633. Web site: www.safemedical.com
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information.
AliMed/Ankle-Foot Orthosis
MultiBoot X-Cel
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dense-pile fleece liner; comes with outsole, toe plate, toe plate cover and anti-rotation bar
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ankle strap designed to prevent foot from pushing out of boot when patient has tendency to plantarflex
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outsole locks in place
Call 800/225-2610. Web site: www.alimed.com
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information.
FLA Orthopedics/Ankle Walker
StepLite Easy Air Pneumatic-Gel
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contains multiple air and gel cells that can be inflated and deflated to offer adjustable compression for customized fit
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air-gel bladder fits inside liner pocket and can be cooled for use in cold therapy; liner designed to wick away moisture from skin
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design accommodates changes in swelling
Call 800/327-4110.
Web site: www.flaorthopedics.com
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information.
Global Health Connection/Compression Stockings
Ultimate Therapy Opaque Knee Highs
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designed to alleviate pain associated with edema and other leg disorders
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features wide, non-restrictive knee band, smooth flat fabrics and seams and reinforced toe opening and heel
Call 877/788-7889. Web site: www.compressionhosiery.com
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information.
Infopia/Glucose Meter
EasyGluco
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results in nine seconds
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immediate on/off with strip insertion
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seven- to 90-day averaging; 5,000 test battery life
Call 866/216-5308. Web site: www.easygluco.com
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information.
Atlantic Footcare/Diabetic Insole
DiaSole
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base layer composed of Formuthane, a heat-moldable polyurethane
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top layer made of Microcell, a heat-moldable material with uniform fine cell structure
Call 866/765-8600. Web site: www.prothotics.com
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information.
Medline Industries/Wound Gel
Silvasorb Gel
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amorphous hydrogel for difficult-to-dress wounds or burns of any size, shape or depth
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controlled release of antimicrobial silver ions begins when gel is exposed to wound
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biocompatible, non-irritating, non-sensitizing and designed not to harm new granulation tissue
Call 800/633-5463. Web site: www.medline.com
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information.
Pilgrim Shoes/Footwear
Hoopoe
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for diabetic patients; thick, removable and modifiable footbed, which mimics the shape of the foot
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wide shank, lightweight polyurethane bottom
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available in three widths with lining of hypoallergenic calf leather for dryness and comfort
Call 888/493-2859. Web site: www.hoopoecomfort.com
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