For Immediate Release
November 08, 2024
Solenic and Guard Medical Receive the 2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award
November 08, 2024 (Dallas, TX) – On Friday, Nov. 8, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) recognized Solenic and Guard Medical as the 2024 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award recipients at the AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The Industry Innovation Award, now in its third year, is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the meeting, recognizing cutting-edge innovation in the field of orthopaedic hip and knee arthroplasty by exhibitors. All industry partners and exhibitors are invited to highlight their newest products and services by applying for the award.
The Industry Innovation Award announcement took place during the Annual Meeting Welcome Reception. Representatives from both Solenic and Guard Medical were present to accept this prestigious honor. They will also record a podcast for AAHKS’s official station – AAHKS Amplified. In this recording, the companies will discuss the details of their award-winning innovation. They will also be recognized as winners of the Industry Innovation Award for the next year.
The award-winning product submitted by Solenic Medical is their patented technology using alternating magnetic fields (AMF) to generate thermal medical on the surface of the implants; aiming to eradicate biofilms, a common culprit in implant infections. According to Solenic Medical, “this innovative solution offers a safer and more cost-effective alternative to invasive surgeries. The FDA granted Solenic’s SOLA2 AMF Knee system, a first-of-its-kind, non-contact device, an IDE authorization for first-in-human use in the operating room setting. This milestone paves the way for clinical trials to begin in November 2024, marking a significant leap forward in orthopedic care.”
Guard Medical’s award-winning product is the NPseal. According to the company, “the NPseal is an innovative surgical dressing designed to deliver continuous, non-powered Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) to support wound healing. The NPseal significantly benefits orthopedic surgical patients, offering full mobility and self-care while supporting NPWT efficacy. It’s an easy-to-use and cost-effective option that promotes patient compliance and aims to reduce the incidence of SSCs and SSIs in orthopedic procedures, which may help to significantly decrease healthcare financial burden.”
“With a record number of submissions in only our third year of the program, AAHKS is excited to grant the Industry Innovation Award to Solenic and Guard Medical. AAHKS, our members, and our Industry partners are focused on advancing the field of hip and knee replacement – and these awards give us an opportunity to highlight a few of the many successful innovations each year meant to improve clinical care,” said Cory L. Calendine, MD.
About the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Established in 1991, the mission of AAHKS is to advance hip and knee patient care through education, advocacy, research and outreach. AAHKS has a membership of over 5,000 surgeons and other hip and knee health care professionals.
Contact:
Kenneth Robinson, Communications Manager
KRobinson@AAHKS.org
