Advertorial: Sterimedix Innovations in Cannulas

needs of practitioners. the markets around the world. Products are ensuring a secure connection between cannula and syringe. Some syringes from filler manufacturers have a different thread on them to other manufacturers. Silkann® aesthetic cannulas are the only cannulas available which can be screwed on securely to every syringe.

Introducing the GTI Cannula ® Not content with producing products that meet the current needs of the profession, Sterimedix has sought to work with innovators to advance the technology. This is something Sterimedix is uniquely capable of doing as Innovations in Cannulas it has total control of its own manufacturing and design in its research and development department, as well as full regulatory The only UK manufacturer of aesthetic cannulas oversight of new products. As a result, the first GTI Cannula®, which is leads the way in design and innovation designed to treat surface defects and small scars, has been launched. The cannula, Sterimedix has led the way in the manufactured in clean environments to the designed in conjunction with Dr Olivier Amar manufacture of cannula products for over tightest of tolerances and tested thoroughly of the Cadogan Clinic in London, removes 30 years. Based in Redditch, Sterimedix before release to the market. the need for the use of sharp instruments draws on the local history of needle making The Silkann® range is no different and is and provides for a highly successful and safe in the area which can be traced back to made to the highest possible standards in the 16 th Century. Originally focussed on full compliance with local and international ophthalmic surgery, with the requirement standards. Silkann® aesthetic cannulas pass for accuracy and quality, Sterimedix was through 14 different processes before they encouraged to enter the aesthetic field finally make it into a box. They are tested through its long-standing collaborations with for consistency to levels you might find companies making hyaluronic acid based astonishing. For example, the inner diameter products for both eye surgery and then of the cannula cannot vary by more than aesthetic procedures. 0.03mm from the exact specification. Why so strict you may ask? Because treatment. Clinical studies have confirmed the ID of the cannula directly the results to be highly favourable. The affects the force required to device opens the opportunity for all trained inject the filler, which in turn injectors to safely treat scarring. Two more affects the performance of the GTI Cannula® products are planned for 2020 filler. Consistency means that to allow abdominal treatments of larger and every time you use a cannula it denser defects. should feel the same. What else? The size of the port; The future of Sterimedix same size every time. In the Sterimedix is committed to a positive same position relative to the tip contribution to the aesthetic profession – every time. It’s smooth, with by bringing high quality, locally made no sharp edges, which could and innovative products to market. The Introducing Silkann ® cannulas The surface finish is critical to help the to a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility By bringing its skills to bear, Sterimedix was cannula slide easily so you can manipulate it in 2019, allowing for further investment in able to create and introduce the Silkann® exactly where you want it. production equipment and staff, expanding range of aesthetic cannulas. The products The hub design has a unique screw thread the manufacturing capabilities and capacity to were designed to meet the safety and quality which is compatible with all types of syringes, continue to grow in support of it’s customers. Medical device manufacturers operate in a highly regulated and controlled This advertorial was written and supplied by environment. Full regulatory and quality To find out more, contact Sterimedix: systems are in place to support the 01527 501480 / info@sterimedix.com products, allowing them to be sold in all sterimedix.com compromise your procedure. company’s commitment resulted in the move