Harmony® P2 and Journey Foot Launch in Canada
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO July 22nd 2004- Otto Bock Canada announces the release of the new Harmony® P2, the latest addition to the Patient Comfort family of prosthetic products, and the new LuXon® Journey foot, the newest member of the LuXon family of feet.
The Harmony P2, lighter-weight by 40%, utilizes a vacuum-based volume management system to deliver patient benefits of increased proprioception, improved volume management and better suspension to those with lower extremity limb deficiencies.
The Journey combines the energy return benefits of carbon fiber with a unique Multi-Sphere Joint designed to provide maximum multi axial function for daily activities.
Together, they are the result of an ever-expanding global commitment to Research and Development at Otto Bock.
"Seasoning our successful acquisitions of Springlite and TEC with Otto Bock's existing expertise delivers just what our customers asked for: ever-improving products that capitalize on unique technologies." said Mark Agro , B. Sc., C.O. (c), F.C.B.C., Vice President, General Manager. "We’re listening, and we’re ensuring a steady stream of new products to support the advancement of the prosthetic and orthotic industry’s clinical profile."
Established in 1919, Otto Bock HealthCare is based in Duderstadt, Germany and established the North and South American corporate office in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1958. Canada was established in 1978 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and then relocated to Oakville, Ontario in 1993.
Otto Bock has more than 3,600 employees worldwide and produces over 20,000 types of prosthetic and orthotic components, rehabilitation products and technical plastics.
For more information, please visit www.ottobock.ca
Or contact:
John Landsborough
Director of Marketing
905-829-2080 Ext. 283
john.landsborough@ottobock.com
