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ment that doesn't bend, the body wants to move to the beat of the maneuver, says Dr. Ross, who likens it to a bowler who contorts his body after he releases the ball in an effort to alter its path. An occupational hazard The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston conducted a survey of the work- place injuries suffered by oncologic sur- geons. Researchers concluded that ergonomic issues in the OR are serious and that surgeons may need the assis- tance of ergonomic experts to improve their posture to avoid lower back injuries. The industry has For the variety and complexity of hernia repair cases, Getinge's most innovative composite mesh is designed with the clinician and patient in mind. C-QUR Mosaic ™ Mesh • Incorporates a light, randomized Omega-3 fa@y acid (O3FA) coating to create an open-pore design • Highly pliable for open, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted hernia repair • Engineered with Prolite ™ technology; the strong knit, monofilament polypropylenebase material 2 Fa0y acids, lipids and glycerides C-QUR mesh with proprietary C-QUR O3FA bioabsorbable coating demonstrated minimal tissue a@achment and comparable outcomes to other composite mesh options. 1-4 Atrium is now Getinge – One brand, one promise: Passion for life. w w w.getinge.com Getinge C-QUR Mosaic ™ Mesh The only open pore mesh with a bioabsorbable coating. References 1 Pierce RA et al. 120-day comparative analysis of adhesion grade and quantity, mesh contraction, and tissue response to a novel omega-3 fa@y acid bioabsorbable macroporous mesh aVer intraperitoneal placement. Surg Innov. 2009 Mar; 16(1):46-54. 2 Deeken CR et al.Physiomechanical evaluation of polypropylene, polyester and polytetrafluoroethylene meshes for inguinal hernia repair. J Am Coll Surg. 2011 Jan;212(1):68-79. 3 Jenkins ED. Prospective evaluation of adhesion characteristics to intraperitoneal mesh and adhesiolysis-related complications during laparoscopic re-exploration aVer prior ventral hernia repair. Surg Endosc 2010;24:3002–7. 4 Keating JJ. Outcomes of 157 V-Patch Implants in the Repair of Umbilical, Epigastric, and Incisional Hernias. Amer Surgeon 2016; 82:6-10. M C-QUR Mosaic mesh is manufactured by Atrium Medical Corporation / 40 Continental Blvd., Merrimack, NH 03054 / 603-880-1433 • Protected by the following international and U.S. patent(s): h@p://patents.maquet.com • Y CAUTION: Federal Law (U.S.A.) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician • Getinge, Atrium, ProLite and C-QUR Mosaic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Getinge AB, its subsidiaries, or affiliates in the United States or other countries • All rights not expressly granted are reserved • Refer to Instructions for Use for current indications, warnings, contraindications, and precautions • Part No. 010917 Rev AC MCV00053385 REVA C-QUR Mosaic is only available in the United States. Mosaic open pore mesh with bioabsorbable coating C - Q U R O 3 FA C OAT I N G CELEBR ATING 10 YEARS