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PRESS RELEASE: Clinical Studies Demonstrate Patient Benefits of vNOTES Technique

November – Clinical studies demonstrate the considerable patient benefits of the vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) technique – a new, modern approach to vaginal surgery. The vNOTES approach has been shown to shorten hospital stay, lower pain scores and increase patient satisfaction.

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MEDIA FEATURE: Best Infection Prevention Products 2021

July – Newsweek, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, recognized Applied Medical’s Alexis protectors and systems for the second year in a row in its Best Infection Prevention Products 2021 annual review.

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PRESS RELEASE: Applied Medical Releases the Next Advancement of Its Voyant Intelligent Energy System Delivering Impressive Clinical Performance Benefits

October – Applied Medical launches the next advancement of the Voyant Intelligent Energy system with a new algorithm to enhance clinical performance. The Voyant system has the unique ability to accelerate learning through user experience. The system’s intelligence is embedded in the device key to store activation data from each vessel or tissue bundle sealed during the surgical procedure. Data extracted from surgeries is analyzed by Applied Medical to produce new algorithms to meet ever-changing healthcare needs. The newest algorithm offers multiple benefits to surgeons, including reliable hemostasis with average burst pressures greater than 3x systolic, faster sealing times, and an overall reduction in tissue adherence.

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PRODUCT LAUNCH: Introducing the Sterile Specimen Collection Swab

June – As a part of our commitment to rapidly respond to clinical needs, Applied Medical is pleased to introduce NP swabs for COVID-19 testing. Available in two 6” models with 70mm breakpoints, each sterile swab is designed, developed, and manufactured in-house at our Southern California headquarters. The swabs deliver clinical solutions to healthcare providers during these unprecedented times.

MEDIA FEATURE: Best Infection Prevention Products

May – Newsweek, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, published its first “Best Health Care” series. The article highlights some of the best infection prevention products, including Applied Medical’s Alexis wound protector-retractor.

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STATEMENT: Applied Medical’s Response to COVID-19

April - Applied Medical has taken many important measures to respond to the evolving COVID-19 situation. Find out how we are working diligently to be a part of the solution in this letter from our president and chief executive officer.

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PRODUCT LAUNCH: Introducing the Kii Dissecting Balloon Access Systems

June – In response to the rising demand for affordable hernia repair devices, Applied Medical is proud to introduce the Kii Dissecting Balloon access system for use in creating the surgical working space during totally extraperitoneal (TEP) surgery. Available in both round and oval configurations, the new devices provide a cost-beneficial alternative for surgeons focused on delivering the highest quality care to their patients for treatment of inguinal hernias.

PRESS RELEASE: Clinical Study Demonstrates Significantly Decreased Incidence of P. Acnes Contamination Through the Use of a Wound Protector Drape in Shoulder Arthroplasty

March – A study published in the ANZ Journal of Surgery demonstrates that use of Applied Medical’s Alexis Orthopaedic protector, a medical device designed to isolate the superficial tissue layer from the surgeons’ gloves, instruments and retractors, significantly decreases the incidence of P. acnes infection in the surgical field by acting as a physical barrier.

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PRESS RELEASE: Clinical Study Shows Efficacy of Dual-Ring Wound Protector in Lowering Surgical Site Infection in Pancreaticoduodenectomy Procedures

July – New clinical evidence demonstrates the value of Applied Medical’s Alexis wound protector/retractor in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) procedures, also known as Whipple procedures. A study published in the Annals of Surgery showcases a 52 percent reduction in PD surgical site infection when the Alexis wound protector/retractor is used compared to cases that did not utilize a wound protector.

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PRESS RELEASE: Meta-Analysis of Wound Protector Use Shows Statistically Significant Reduction in Surgical Site Infection

March – A meta-analysis study published in Surgical Endoscopy shows that wound protector use is associated with a statistically significant reduction in SSI in patients undergoing lower gastrointestinal surgery. The study further shows that there is a 63 percent decrease in SSI risk when using dual-ring wound protectors compared to using single-ring wound protectors.

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