Otto Bock HealthCare Announces New SilverShield Plastic
Plastics are a key component of any prosthetic solution, and with the introduction of the new SilverShield Plastic, Otto Bock Healthcare takes another step forward for patient comfort and care.
SilverShield Plastic is antibacterial thermoplastics manufactured with Silver (Argentum) – and as such they are the first product of their kind available for orthopedic application. The material used and the manner in which they are made are both designed to deliver some very specific patient benefits. “This new innovation is another advancement we have taken to ensure the best for our clients.” Natalie Jones Market Manager – Technical Orthopedics.
SilverShield works by slowing releasing silver ions, which studies show effectively limits the growth of a wide spectrum of bacteria without compromising skin tolerance. The result is maximum protection from odour. What’s more, SilverShield is thermoplastically formable at 150 degrees Celsius for consistent fabrication. It is also non-irritating, and is suitable for the fabrication of flexible inner sockets.
Minnesota-based Otto Bock HealthCare LLP was established in 1958 as the Americas corporate headquarters of Otto Bock HealthCare, GmbH, based in Duderstadt, Germany. Otto Bock has more than 3,800 employees worldwide and produces over 25,000 types of prosthetic and orthotic components, mobility and rehabilitation products, and is the U.S. leader in delivering continuous passive motion (CPM) services and related therapies.
The Canadian headquarters was established in 1978 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and then relocated to Oakville, Ontario in 1993. In 2006, the company’s corporate offices were moved to Burlington, Ontario, with the Oakville location remaining as Otto Bock Canada’s Technical and Distribution Centre. The Canadian operation also consists of a manufacturing plant in Pickering, Ontario, which produces CPM products for worldwide distribution.
