Venetec International Debuts StatLock-Foley Device.MISSION VIEJO Mission Vi·e·jo A community of southern California southeast of Irvine. It is mainly residential. Population: 96,300. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 1998--Venetec International has launched the newest member of its StatLock(R) line of products -- The StatLock-Foley. The Foley device is specifically designed to anchor Foley catheters Fo·ley catheter n. A catheter held in the bladder by an inflatable balloon. Foley catheter A two-channel catheter with a balloon on the bladder end of one channel. on patients requiring urinary drainage. The Foley is one of a long line of innovative StatLock products, including devices such as the StatLock-IV, StatLock-Epidural and StatLock-Multipurpose. "We saw an immense need for a product like the StatLock-Foley in the medical device market, and built upon our previous success to bring the product to fruition," said Dr. Steve Bierman, president and chief executive officer of Venetec. Unlike other Foley anchor devices on the market, StatLock-Foley locks the catheter catheter /cath·e·ter/ (kath´e-ter) 1. a tubular, flexible surgical instrument that is inserted into a cavity of the body to withdraw or introduce fluid. 2. urethral c. in place at its point of fixation point of fixation n. The point on the retina at which the light rays coming directly from an object are focused. Also called fixation point. , thereby eliminating possible in-and-out movement. Because traditional anchoring devices cannot grasp the lubricious lu·bri·cious also lu·bri·cous adj. 1. Having a slippery or smooth quality. 2. Shifty or tricky. 3. a. Lewd; wanton. b. Sexually stimulating; salacious. surface of the catheter tubing properly, the catheter often becomes dislodged. With StatLock-Foley, however, a fail-safe mechanism resists movement even when powerful forces are applied. Patients with the StatLock-Foley can expect greater comfort and safety during treatment. In addition, the entire StatLock product line provides greater ease of use for medical professionals. The foam-based anchor pad adheres firmly to the patient's skin, but removes easily with alcohol. Also, the "Band-Aid" style release liner makes application easy and healthcare providers do not have to remove protective gloves to handle the device. Founded in 1995, Venetec International is the manufacturer of StatLock Securement Devices. Dr. Bierman invented StatLock after a real life emergency room crisis involving IV dislodgment dislodgment, n the movement or removal of a prosthesis from its established position. . The company is headquartered in Mission Viejo, Calif., with sales and development staff located around the country. -0- www.venetec.com CONTACT: The Gable gable Triangular section formed by a roof with two slopes, extending from the eaves to the ridge where the two slopes meet. It may be miniaturized over a dormer window or entranceway. Group Aimee Cebulski, aimee@gablegroup.com Kindal Marin, kindal@gablegroup.com 619/234-1300 www.venetec.com |
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