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Applied Medical News
2013
PRODUCT LAUNCH: Alexis Orthopaedic Protector
 January – Applied Medical introduces the Alexis orthopaedic protector, which provides 360° of atraumatic retraction and soft tissue protection. The Alexis protector enables optimal exposure and access to the musculoskeletal system. Designed with a durable sheath, the Alexis protector protects skin, muscles and nerves against damage caused by contact with sharp instrumentation and bone debris. Simple, yet innovative, the Alexis protector offers ultimate versatility for a wide range of procedures.
2012
PRODUCT ADVANCEMENT: GelPOINT System
EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: ACS - Reducing SSI: What Can You Do Differently Tomorrow?
 October - On October 1st, Applied hosted a symposium, "Reducing SSI: What Can You Do Differently Tomorrow?" Over 70 attendees gathered before the opening ceremony of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress to learn more about evidence-based practices to reduce SSI, such as care bundles, teamwork and wound protection. This symposium has provided a great educational forum for ACS to bring to light the hot topic of SSI, and more importantly, effective implementations to protect their patients. Materials from this symposium, including study summaries and presentations, are available at www.stopwoundinfection.com, a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals interested in learning more about the prevention of SSI.
CLINICAL STUDY HIGHLIGHT: Alexis Wound Protector/Retractor
EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: APIC - Reducing SSI: What Can You Do Differently Tomorrow?
June - On June 6th, nearly 300 infection preventionists attended the APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) symposium "Reducing SSI: What Can You Do Differently Tomorrow?" sponsored by Applied Medical. A panel of leading surgeons and healthcare professionals discussed the scope of the surgical site infection issue, as well as clinically proven infection prevention methods such as bundles, wound protection, teamwork, mechanical bowel preparation and antibiotics. Materials from this symposium, including study summaries and presentations, are available at www.stopwoundinfection.com, a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals interested in learning more about the prevention of SSI.
MEDIA FEATURE: Outpatient Magazine Highlights the Latest Advancements in Minimally Invasive Surgery
PRODUCT LAUNCH: Inzii 12/15mm Retrieval System
 May - Applied Medical introduces the latest addition to the Inzii retrieval system product line. The Inzii 12/15mm retrieval system features a 1600ml bag designed for use through Kii 12mm or larger ports, providing utmost versatility and maximizing introduction port options. Similar to the other Inzii retrieval systems, this new addition also features the GuideBead to allow reopening and closure of the bag, facilitating multiple specimen retrieval.
MEDIA FEATURE: Pittsburgh Post Gazette Chronicles First Single Incision Kidney Removal in the Region
 March - Applied Medical's GelPOINT System was featured in a Pittsburgh Post Gazette article documenting one patient's unique experience with single site kidney removal. According to the newspaper, the procedure was among the first of its kind in the Pittsburgh region. In the article, Benjamin Davies, MD, outlined some of the potential benefits of the novel single site technique, such as shorter recovery time and less pain.
Learn more about the GelPOINT System for single incision surgery.
MEDIA FEATURE: UC Davis Video Highlights Single Incision Surgery for Kidney Transplants
PROCEDURAL ADVANCEMENT: Total 5mm Solution
 January - Applied Medical presents the Total 5mm Solution, the first complete 5mm approach to minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery using all 5mm trocars and instruments including the Inzii universal retrieval system, the Kii balloon blunt tip system, and the Epix universal clip applier. This comprehensive suite of enabling technologies allows surgeons to perform many laparoscopic surgeries through a 5mm approach.
2011
MEDIA FEATURE: Applied Medical Garners Spot in "Top O.C. Workplaces 2011"
 December - Applied Medical has again been highlighted in the Orange County Register's list of Top O.C. Workplaces 2011. Applied was featured in the "Large" company category, which included businesses with more than 1000 employees. To determine the rankings, The Register partnered with the independent firm, Workplace Dynamics, to anonymously survey thousands of employees from 119 companies across Orange County about workplace experience and company leadership. This is the 2nd time Applied has made the list as part of the top 10 large companies in the county.
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VIDEO FEATURE: Dr. Justin A. Maykel Performs Single Incision Colectomy at UMass Memorial Medical Center
November - Applied Medical's GelPOINT System was highlighted in a UMass Memorial Hospital video about single incision colon removal. In the video, Justin Maykel, MD, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at UMass, explained a few of the potential advantages of single site colectomy: "Our goal is to basically minimize length of the incision and the number of the incisions. In doing so we hope that this actually translates into less pain for the patient, a faster recovery, [and] less wound related complications.."
Learn more about the GelPOINT System for single incision surgery.
PRODUCT LAUNCH: GelPOINT Path Transanal Access Platform
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - October 20, 2011 - Applied Medical announced today the full market release of GelPOINT path transanal access platform. The GelPOINT path enables insufflated access through the anus and into the rectum and lower sigmoid colon for surgical procedures, such as Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), flap revision and fistula repair.
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PRODUCT LAUNCH: Alexis Laparoscopic System with Kii Fios First Entry
 September - Applied Medical introduces the Alexis laparoscopic system, which enables a laparoscopic approach before and after specimen retrieval. The Alexis laparoscopic system consists of the Alexis O wound protector/retractor, which provides 360° of circumferential protection and retraction, a laparoscopic cap which maintains pneumoperitoneum, and a 12x100mm Kii Fios first entry that can be used as the first stick to insufflate with only 3mm penetration into the peritoneum.
PRODUCT LAUNCH: Epix InLine Laparoscopic Instruments
MEDIA FEATURE: Applied Medical Expands Team, Leads List of Device Makers
 August- Applied Medical is featured as one of the largest medical device companies in Orange County, CA on the Orange County Business Journal's 2011 list of medical device makers. In the past year Applied increased its local team by 24% and added more than 350 team members worldwide. Applied continues to grow as it meets the healthcare community's increasing demand for innovation, value and choice in the marketplace.
CLINICAL STUDY HIGHLIGHT: Alexis Wound Protector/Retractor
 August - Applied Medical's Alexis wound protector/retractor appears in a study in Liver Transplantation, which found that "[t]he use of a wound protector significantly reduced wound complications." In a multivariate analysis of potential risk factors for wound infections in living donor partial hepatectomy, "only the use of a wound protector was found to significantly reduce the risk of wound infections in an adjusted analysis."Ref
AWARD RECOGNITION: Applied Medical Granted Premier Pinnacle Award
 July - Applied Medical has been honored with a Supplier Pinnacle Award at Premier Inc.'s 2011 Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition. The Pinnacle Award recognizes suppliers who have demonstrated operational and quality excellence, as well as a commitment to meeting the clinical and economic needs of Premier's members. Applied was chosen from a select group of 39 top performing organizations to receive the award, out of a pool of over 800 contracted suppliers.
Learn more about Applied's dedication to meeting the clinical and economic needs of its customers
FACILITY EXPANSION: Applied Medical Adds Technology And Development Facility
 July - Applied Medical announces the opening of a 52,000 square foot manufacturing and research facility. When fully operational, the multi-functional space will fulfill Applied's rapidly expanding research and operational requirements. This building brings the total square footage of Applied's Southern California headquarters to over 686,000 SF. Applied's latest facility addition reflects the company's sustained growth as it continues to satisfy its customers' need for breakthrough technologies at a superior economic value. Since establishing its headquarters in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA in 2000, Applied has expanded its manufacturing space more than six-fold as it develops the next generation of medical devices for minimally invasive surgery. Applied's significant investment in R&D and commitment to vertical integration has propelled Applied into one of the fastest growing laparoscopy companies in the country. Applied is now the second largest provider of trocars in the US, and holds market leadership in hand access laparoscopic procedures with approximately 85% market share (units). Applied's rising presence in the marketplace has also led to significant team expansion. In 2010 alone, the company underwent a 14% team member increase. Applied has more than 2100 team members worldwide and over 1600 team members in Orange County. Applied is proud to be the largest employer in Rancho Santa Margarita and looks forward to being part of the community for years to come, as the company expands both locally and abroad.
MEDIA FEATURE: Single Incision Gastric Bypass
July - Applied Medical's GelPOINT System was featured in a WJXT Jacksonville newscast about single incision gastric bypass. Dr. Sunil K. Sharma, Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at the University of Florida, performed this weight loss surgery through a single, small 3 cm incision in the patient's abdomen. This particular patient went home the day after surgery and returned to work the following week.
Learn more about the GelPOINT System for single incision surgery.
PRODUCT ADVANCEMENT: Next Generation GelPOINT System
2010
CLINICAL STUDY HIGHLIGHT: GelPOINT System
 December - Applied Medical's GelPOINT system helps surgeons overcome the challenges associated with single incision surgery. In a study assessing how surgeons adopting this new approach performed laparoscopic tasks with various single incision devices, "the GelPOINT system appears to be the easiest system for novices to use and performed very similar to conventional laparoscopy."Ref By potentially reducing the learning curve for single incision surgery, the GelPOINT system can expedite the implementation of this exciting new method, allowing more surgeons to offer enhanced cosmetic results and other potential benefits to their patients.
Read the study in Surgical Endoscopy
FACILITY EXPANSION: Applied Medical Adds Manufacturing and Laboratory Facilities
MEDIA FEATURE: Applied Medical Growing Rapidly
October - Applied Medical is featured on the "2010 Fast-Growing Private Companies List," by the Orange County Business Journal. The article highlights Applied's remarkable 54.4% two-year revenue growth and its continued expansion. Over the past two years, Applied has increased the number of team members by approximately a third and remains the largest employer in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
CLINICAL STUDY HIGHLIGHT: Alexis Wound Protector/Retractor
CLINICAL ARTICLE HIGHLIGHT: Alexis Wound Protector/Retractor
CLINICAL STUDY HIGHLIGHT: GelPOINT System
MEDIA FEATURE: Applied Medical Adds Jobs
CASE REPORT HIGHLIGHT: GelPOINT System
CLINICAL ARTICLE HIGHLIGHT: GelPOINT System
PRODUCT LAUNCH: Kii Z-Thread Cannula
2009
CLINICAL STUDY HIGHLIGHT: Kii Advanced Fixation Access System
MEDIA FEATURE: Applied Medical is a "Top Workplace"
FINANCIAL REPORT FEATURE: Applied Medical is City's Largest Employer
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