About Acute
ACUTE Innovations® looks to position itself as a leader in the medical device field by providing innovative product solutions to surgeons and their patients for challenging thoracic procedures.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
ACUTE Innovations® is Awarded a U.S. Patent for the RibLoc® Rib Fracture Plating System
Hillsboro, OR- (January 22, 2010) - ACUTE Innovations® LLC is announcing the issuance of another patent on its innovative RibLoc® Rib Fracture Plating System. The system has redefined the way rib fractures are treated. The RibLoc system was awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,635,365 on Dec. 22, 2009. Moreover, claims also have been allowed on a subsequent patent application that should issue soon as another U.S. patent.
RibLoc® Case Studies
-
Displaced Rib Fracture with Hemothorax
-
Rib Fracture with Nerve Entrapment
-
Posterior Rib Fracture Non-Unions
Upcoming ACUTE Events
-
Southeastern Surgical Congress
Sat. Feb 20th – Tue. Feb 23rd, 2010 -
Trauma Critical Care
Mon. Mar 22nd – Wed. Mar 24th, 2010 -
Chest Wall Stabilization Symposium
Fri. Apr 16th – Fri. Apr 16th, 2010Three industry leaders will be presenting on the following topics: -Indications of rib fracture stabilization -Case reports -Timing of rib fracture repair -RibLoc product training (hands on) -Patient selection criteria -Panel discussion will all presenters -
American Association of Thoracic Surgery
Sat. May 1st – Wed. May 5th, 2010 -
European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Sat. May 15th – Tue. May 18th, 2010