New Products November 2015

Stretching Out The Plantar Fascia
Patients with plantar fasciitis may find relief from an innovative compression sleeve.

The DCS Plantar Fasciitis Sleeve stretches the plantar fascia over a sustained time period, according to the manufacturer Darco International. As the company notes, the sleeve’s Wave Compression technology facilitates this sustained stretching.

Patients can wear the DCS 24/7 with socks and shoes as the company notes it is low profile. Darco adds that the sleeve is now available in black or tan in addition to blue and white.

Company: Darco International
Product: DCS Plantar Fasciitis Sleeve
For more info, visit www.darcointernational.com/dcs-pf .

Stable Staple Fixation
A new staple can facilitate sturdy fixation in a number of procedures.

The Arcus^™ Staple System, recently approved for FDA 510(k) clearance, is indicated for the fixation of bone fractures, ligaments, soft tissues and tendons, as well as for bone reconstruction, according to the manufacturer Nextremity Solutions. The company says the Arcus product is also indicated to fixate bone fragments or small bone fractures, and surgeons can also use it for fracture management in the foot.

The Arcus Staple System can maintain compression over time in the foot and ankle, according to the company. Nextremity Solutions notes that the staple product is in a beta launch stage and will be available in the first quarter of 2016.

Company: Nextremity Solutions
Product: Arcus^™ Staple System
For more info, visit www.nextremitysolutions.com .

Adjustable Comfort
Easy adjustability is one of the advantages of an innovative functional insert.

Exos^® inserts feature a carbon nanotube shell that allows them to reform easily, according to the manufacturer Dr. Comfort. The company notes one can soften the insert with moderate heating via an exothermic patch.

The heating allows physicians to make adjustments in the office before the insert hardens back to its carbon graphite state when it cools, according to Dr. Comfort. As the company notes, with the Exos, one no longer has to send inserts back to the manufacturer for adjustment.

Company: Dr. Comfort
Product: Exos^®
For more info, visit www.drcomfort.com/exos/index.php .