Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

Arrow Medical engineers new approach to Deep Vein Thrombosis

Arrow Medical Ltd has provided product development, production engineering services, assembly and distribution support to Medical Devices Technology International (MTDI) for the new Physio-Master, a self-inflating precision foot cushion that can reduce the risks of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

The Physio-Master helps patients to replicate the action of walking, to benefit blood circulation and also aids rehabilitation of lower limb circulatory problems, such as lymphoedema and swollen ankles. It can also help patients with balance problems by supporting improvements in pro-prioception, which, while assisting the elderly and other patients recovering after injury, also helps athletes improve reaction times.

Physio-Master, invented by Jill Parker (seen here with the Physio–Master) from the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, was brought to market with the assistance of MidTECH, part of the national network of NHS Innovation Hubs and the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. Physio-Master is marketed worldwide by Medical Devices Technology International.

Arrow Medical uses a number of techniques to produce the Physio-Master to MDTI's specifications, including, multi-layer fabric assembly, sewing and heat sealing and high precision radio frequency welding.

The unique multi-layer fabric construction with a cellular polymer core created for Physio-Master allows it to be quickly deflated, making it easy to store and pack, while manual inflation is avoided so that patients with respiratory problems can use the device freely and hygienically when they choose.

Martin Levermore, Chief Executive of MDTI commented "I am pleased to acknowledge the help we got from Medilink West Midlands and the Manufacturing Advisory Service (West Midlands) to help us find the right UK manufacturing partner for this project. All our expectations have been fulfilled and we will now be working hard to capitalise on the good reception we have received from the medical market place."

Physio-Master can be purchased from Paterson Medical and other medical distributors from January 2008. Contact Martin Levermore at MDTI on 01902 778380 or go to www.mdti.co.uk for more details of Physio-Master.

For more info on Arrow Medical's complete contract medical manufacturing facilities contact John Johnson, Tel: 01544 231760, or go to www.arrowmedical.co.uk

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Media Information issued by Ewart Woolley, CMPR, Tel: 01594 516079 Email: ewart@cmpr.co.uk Website: www.cmpr.co.uk