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PRODUCT LAUNCH: Alexis Contained Extraction System

January – Meeting the needs expressed by gynecologic surgeons for a contained solution for tissue extraction, Applied Medical is pleased to introduce the Alexis Contained Extraction System. This new innovation enables minimally invasive procedures by creating a contained environment for manual morcellation. The system features a large specimen containment bag and a guard to protect the bag from sharp instrumentation. Applied’s unwavering commitment to providing innovative surgical solutions enabled the timely release of the Alexis Contained Extraction System.

EDUCATIONAL DIDACTIC: AAGL Global Congress: What’s Next in Tissue Containment?

November – Applied Medical hosted What's Next in Tissue Containment, an interactive discussion on contained solutions for morcellation at the AAGL Global Congress for Minimally Invasive Gynecology. The program featured speakers who discussed procedural developments enabling minimally invasive techniques for specimen extraction, including a preview of the Alexis Contained Extraction System.

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: APIC - Reducing SSI: Drive Change in Your Facility

June - Over 250 attended Applied Medical's Reducing SSI: Drive Change in Your Facility, the seventh of the Symposium Series. View the presentations on SSI epidemiology, payment changes, colon interventions and collaboration strategies!

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: Tripartite - Reducing SSI: Is Your Way the Best?

June - Reducing SSI: Is Your Way the Best? The eighth of Applied Medical's Symposium Series focused on SSI prevention methods and change management. View the presentations seen by nearly 200 surgeons!

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: Tripartite - Transanal TME: A New Era in Rectal Cancer Surgery

June - On June 30th, Applied Medical hosted the clinical symposium Transanal TME: A New Era in Rectal Cancer Surgery at the Tripartite Colorectal Meeting in Birmingham, UK. Over 300 colorectal surgeons attended this event to learn about transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME), an exciting new approach to rectal cancer surgery. A global panel of experts presented on the history of taTME, global results, technical tips for taTME, and standardization of rectal cancer care pathways. Click here to view the presentations from this symposium!

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: SIS - Reducing SSI: Take Action with Evidence

May - Applied Medical hosted Reducing SSI: Take Action with Evidence, the sixth of the Symposium Series, with nearly 70 attending. Featured presentations on SSI bundle development and implementation are now available!

MEDIA FEATURE: GelPOINT Mini System

December - Applied Medical's GelPOINT Mini System was highlighted in a ABC WLOS News 13 Health Alert. The segment featured a single site hernia repair procedure, performed by Dr. Christopher Edwards at Mission Hospital, Asheville. News 13's Jay Siltzer explained some of the potential benefits of the single site approach in hernia repair, such as less post-operative pain, faster healing, and quicker recovery.

PRODUCT ADVANCEMENT: GelPOINT Path Transanal Access Platform

November - Applied Medical launches the latest GelPOINT Path Transanal Access Platform, which features a new access channel to accommodate a wider variety of patient anatomies. In addition, the GelSeal cap and introducer have been enhanced to increase versatility.

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EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: ESCP - The Future of Transanal Surgery: TAMIS and Beyond

September - On September 25th, Applied Medical hosted The Future of Transanal Surgery: TAMIS and Beyond, a clinical symposium and hands-on workshop, at the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) in Belgrade, Serbia. Nearly 250 colorectal surgeons attended to learn about evolving techniques in transanal surgery, including TAMIS and transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME). Following the didactic session, attendees participated in a hands-on TAMIS workshop utilizing the GelPOINT path transanal access platform. Click here to view the presentations from this event!

MEDIA FEATURE: O.C. Manufacturing Thrives On Innovation

July - On a factory floor in Rancho Santa Margarita, Todd Egan's machine cuts through steel with measurements as precise as one-fortieth the width of a human hair. "I'm proud of my job," says Egan, who makes molds for surgical devices at Applied Medical Resources, a fast-growing firm. "Our components save lives around the world."

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