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B. Braun UK
This is an important development for BioElectronics. B Braun has been using RecoveryRx to improve recovery following joint replacement for many years, although in limited surgeries. However, new advances in day surgery for joint replacement have expanded our opportunity. B. Braun has recently completed a pilot program in the UK evaluating day for joint replacement. The United Kingdom’s Group day surgery program for knee and hip replacement patients and is now being implemented on a national basis. Currently there are 80,000 procedures per year involving B Braun. The “fast-track” same day hip and knee replacements are being supported by hospital physiotherapy teams visiting the patient at home and communicating using a special wireless technology tablet. Upon hospital discharge, each patient will be given an ActiPatch medical device and a prescription for 6 additional devices to help accelerate recovery and mitigate the postoperative pain. A similar program is in development for spinal surgeries.
On an international level, B. Braun’s 54,000 employees are in 60 countries and are separated into additional divisions for hospital care, surgical products, outpatient care, and home care services. It is anticipated that B. Braun’s German Group will roll out the same day hip and knee replacement program in the next few months.
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