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Heraeus Electronics Honored as Best Material Supplier 2022 by STMicroelectronics Bouskoura Site
Heraeus Electronics has been awarded Best Material Supplier of 2022 by STMicroelectronics’ Bouskoura test and assembly site. The award was presented during the annual Supplier Day held on July 20, 2023 at the site in Morocco. STMicroelectronics, one of the world’s leading Integrated Device Manufacturers, is renowned for its cutting-edge semiconductor technologies and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, catering to over 200,000 customers and thousands of partners worldwide. Their solutions empower smarter mobility, efficient power and energy management, and widespread deployment of the Internet of Things and connectivity. The company achieves all of this while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2027. ST’s Bouskoura test and…
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Patients with risk factors benefit from using COPAL® G+C from Heraeus Medical in arthroplasty procedures
– New studies reveal benefits of dual antibiotic-loaded bone cement (COPAL® G+C) to reduce periprosthetic joint infections in risk for infection patients – 34% reduction of infection risk for primary procedures – 57% reduction of infection risk for aseptic knee revisions Patients at risk of infection benefit from bone cement with a combination of antibiotics COPAL® G+C bone cement containing two antibiotics has long been used for revisions after replacement of hip or knee joints. In hemiarthroplasty, the benefit of dual antibiotic-loaded bone cement is also seen in a reduction of infections after joint replacement in risk for infection patients. New retrospective studies now show that the use of COPAL®…
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A strong partnership for the management of implant-associated infections in orthopaedics and trauma surgery
Heraeus Medical offers quick and easy access to PRO-IMPLANT Foundation’s consultation services Better availability of expert advice on the treatment of complex septic complications Interdisciplinary recommendations on treatment concept within 24 hours Heraeus Medical and the PRO-IMPLANT Foundation combine their expertise for optimal treatment concepts of implant-associated infections in orthopaedics and trauma surgery. In the treatment of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI), the choice of an interdisciplinary, well coordinated treatment algorithm is an essential success factor. "In order to define an optimal treatment strategy as quickly as possible, Heraeus Medical has teamed up as the first industry partner with the PRO-IMPLANT Foundation to provide clinical professionals with easy and fast…
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Heraeus PALACADEMY® offers new online training courses for orthopaedic infection management and prevention
. – New live webinar – New Science Cast series Heraeus PALACADEMY®, the educational platform of Heraeus Medical, features new online events on infection management in orthopaedics and traumatology with a focus on the prevention and management of periprosthetic joint infections and the relevance of local antibiotics. Webinar as Live TV Event (submitted for CME credits) A Live TV Event on periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) titled "How can we improve PJI prevention? Avoiding infection with antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC) in high risk patients" will take place on October 6, 2020, at 20:15 / 8:15pm CET. Speakers will be renowned experts: Mike Reed, M.D. (Northumbria Healthcare, University of York, UK) Nils…
