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Omni-Tract(R) Surgical Introduces Speed-Tract(TM) Ring Retractor

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 General News
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ST. PAUL, Minn., April 1 Omni-Tract Surgical, Inc. amarket leader in table-mounted surgical retractors, announced the introductionof their new Speed-Tract(TM) retractor system at the Association ofperiOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) annual meeting today. The Speed-Tractis designed for surgeons who prefer to use a "ring" style retractor. Thesystem significantly reduces weight which makes transport and handling ofhistorically heavy instrument trays easier for nurses and staff.
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In addition to reducing the weight of the system by as much as 20%, thesystem incorporates several enhanced product features not available fromcompetitive ring retractors. The Speed-Tract sets up more quickly, requiresfewer parts and is far more adjustable than other ring retractor systems.
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"While ring retractors have a strong following in the surgical community,their design has remained largely unchanged since its introduction decadesago," said Dan Reuvers, President of Omni-Tract Surgical. "We have designed aproduct that addresses the occupational hazard of carrying heavy instrumenttrays, as well as brought a host of improvements for the surgeons. We werecareful, however, to ensure that the system remains simple and intuitive touse, including making all of the new parts compatible with their currentsystems."

The Speed-Tract table mounted retractor system includes a table post, aflex arm, "lite" rings, RatchetBall(TM) clamps and swivel shafted blades. Eachof these products reduces weight and/or enhances features. Omni-Tract Surgicalexpects to begin shipping Speed-Tract systems immediately.

About Omni-Tract(R) Surgical:

Omni-Tract Surgical has been helping surgeons and operating roomprofessionals obtain surgical exposure -- access and visualization since 1971.Working in close cooperation with leading surgeons around the world,Omni-Tract Surgical researches, designs, develops and manufactures tablemounted surgical retractor systems that help solve the most complex surgicalexposure needs.

For more information contact: Steve Errington 1-800-367-8657http://www.omni-tract.com

SOURCE Omni-Tract Surgical, Inc.
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