| McKinley
Medical’s Accufuser is the Fastest Growing Pain Management System
in the UK Lancashire, United Kingdom – August 6, 2003 – McKinley Medical, an affiliate of The Broe Companies, is an international supplier of infusion systems and designer of one of the world’s leading pain-management pumps, announced that the acceptance of its Accufuser patient controlled analgesia (PCA) system in NHS hospitals is rising. Accufuser was introduced last year and its market share is growing rapidly. UK demand for highly accurate and reliable infusion systems for acute post-operative and chronic pain is increasing. To date however, clinicians in the UK have had limited options for the more than 780,000 annual procedures requiring pain management therapy. Most mechanical devices either lack features or safety controls required to generate wide spread use of these types of products. Many facilities have made the switch to the Accufuser and Accufuser Plus because they do exactly what the clinician wants; provide effective pain management with appropriate safeguards for the clinician and patient. Accufuser is a single-use infuser, available in basal (continuous) only, bolus only, or basal plus bolus dosing options. Accufuser offers flow rates from 0.5 to 10 mL/hr. An optional bolus dose of 0.5 to 2.0 mL can be locked out in intervals of 6, 15, 30 or 60 minutes to provide complete control over patient dosing. Accufuser features a unique patented piston to apply mechanical pressure to deliver anesthetic and analgesic medications at precisely controlled infusion rates. Portable and simple to use, the Accufuser allows the clinician & patient to easily monitor the infusion to confirm operation and improve pain relief & ambulation during the post-operative recovery period. “ We are leading a dramatic shift in addressing post-operative care in the UK with the Accufuser Pain Management Systems," said Stephen Thorpe, Director of Operations for McKinley Medical UK. "We are responding to anesthetists and pain teams broad spectrum needs for customized administration options, incorporating comfort and convenience for the patient, all in a completely disposable system. With more focus on effective pain control, the demand for better products to address multiple sites and varying applications has become of paramount importance.” About McKinley Medical McKinley Medical an infusion technology company that offers innovative solutions designed to meet the growing needs of the worldwide health care market for high quality drug delivery. With operations in the United States and Europe, McKinley is dedicated to providing its customers with exceptionally precise and cost-effective solutions for infusion therapy and pain management. McKinley pain management systems are leaders in the rapidly emerging markets of orthopedics and general surgery. McKinley's products have simple operating features designed for patient use, while at the same time offering uncompromised clinical benefits. McKinley Medical is seeking business opportunities and partners for its products worldwide. McKinley Medical is managed by The Broe Group, a diversified company which provides management expertise, business intelligence, and financing options. Media Contact: Tom Henley Dir. of Communications 303-398-0342 thenley@broe.com |