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| Return to Supplier News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: GAUTHIER BIOMEDICAL AWARDED PATENT FOR RATCHETING MECHANISM GRAFTON, Wis. - Gauthier Biomedical Inc., a leading provider in orthopedic and spinal instrumentation, has secured patent number 6,948,605 for an exclusive ratcheting mechanism used in their extended line of screwdrivers. Gauthier Biomedical’s unique ratcheting screwdriver is designed to limit axial and side-to-side “play” between the shaft and the handle. With its all-stainless steel construction and no-play design, the ratcheting screwdriver provides unparalleled accuracy and precision. This design is available in a number of silicone handle styles and instrument configurations. “The patented ratcheting mechanism is an integral part of the screwdriver’s no-play design, providing a screwdriver that overcomes the limitations of other ratcheting instruments currently on the market,” said Michael Gauthier, president of Gauthier Biomedical. Gauthier Biomedical’s extensive background in biomedical engineering and orthopedics is a driving force in their pursuit to provide the highest-quality tools in the handheld orthopedic and spinal instrumentation market. Gauthier Biomedical specializes in customizing solutions for the most specialized of needs. Their wide-ranged background in biomedical engineering and orthopedics assures that they are the most competent instrumentation source in the industry. Gauthier Biomedical offers a comprehensive line of spinal and orthopedic instruments and production contract manufacturing services to Orthopedic OEM’s in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Gauthier Biomedical is FDA registered and ISO 13485:2003 certified. To learn more about Gauthier Biomedical and view their extensive product line, visit www.gauthierbiomedical.com. |