WILLOW GROVE, Pa.–(BUSINESS
WIRE)–The EF Precision Group, a leading contract manufacturer,
announced today that it has received patent number USD649,246 from the United
States Patent Office for the assembly of an orthopaedic mallet currently being
used by hospitals and orthopaedic clinics in the treatment of bone and joint
care. The patent covers the assembly of the medical device, which is designed
to better withstand impact during orthopaedic procedures.
Top-ranked hospitals such as Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and affiliated
orthopaedic practices have already ordered units of EF Precisions medical
device to replace inventories of traditional mallets that were breaking upon
impact, posing the threat of potential injuries to physicians and operating
room staff.
“We got a call from an internationally renowned teaching
hospital requesting our engineering opinion on what appeared to be defective
orthopaedic mallets that were breaking in the operating room,” says Bud Tyler,
vice president of The EF Precision Group. “With our background in aerospace and
medical device manufacturing, we were able to quickly recognize the weakness of
the existing devices and engineer a superior product that would maintain its
integrity under demanding conditions. They wanted a solution almost overnight;
from design to assembly, we delivered the product in less than 60 days.”
Weighing two pounds, EF Precisions orthopaedic mallet is
made with a stainless steel head and aluminum handle, replacing a set screw
design used in other mallets. EF Precisions patented design uses a different
way to assemble the head and handle together, eliminating the shock and
vibration that could lead to mallet head breakage. After presenting several
prototypes and having excellent results, hospitals and affiliated private
practice groups expressed interest in the redesigned device.
The companys quick work and customer satisfaction has lead
to orders and interest from some of the most respected and highest volume
orthopaedic practices in Philadelphia.
The company expects sales to increase as word spreads of the effectiveness of
the device in the treatment of bone and joint disorder and injuries. “Given the
early response we have received from physicians and hospital purchasing
departments, we believe our orthopaedic mallet will gain traction as more
surgeons become familiar with the products performance,” said Tyler.
For more information or to order The EF Precision Groups
orthopaedic mallet, please contact Bud Tyler at 215-449-3173 or btyler@efgroup.com.
About The E F Precision Group – The E F Precision Group is a
leading contract manufacturer, providing complex quality components, assemblies
and designs to the defense, aerospace and medical products industries. ISO
9001:2008 and AS9100 certified by the Registrar Det Norske Veritas and
registered as an FDA Contract Manufacturer, compliant to ISO 13485. The E F
Precision Group has two specialized, autonomous but interacting companies which
serve customers individually or together to meet requirements for high-tech
custom mechanical components and electro-mechanical assemblies, as well as
engineering services ranging from simple projects to complete turnkey custom
machine builds.
Posted by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief, MDT
