CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HuFriedyGroup, the
dental division of Cantel Medical Corp. (NYSE: CMD), and a global
leader in infection prevention, dental instrument manufacturing,
and instrument reprocessing workflows for the dental market, today
introduced the new line of Harmony™ Ergonomic Scalers and Curettes
designed with TrueFit™ Technology. This latest addition to the
best-in-class instrument portfolio from HuFriedyGroup is a truly
ergonomic scaling solution backed by scientific innovation.
"We set out with the goal of developing a new scaler that would
provide scientifically proven ergonomic benefit for clinicians,
improving their experience and that of the patient as well," said
Stacie Barth, Vice President, Global
Strategic Business Unit, HuFriedyGroup. "Our rigorous,
data-supported design process is a novel approach for the industry,
and the results speak for themselves. More than ever, clinicians
and dental hygienists need to feel comfortable with their
instruments, and the new Harmony Scaler is designed precisely to
improve their daily working experience."
HuFriedyGroup developed the Harmony Scaler using TrueFit
Technology to provide true ergonomic benefits driven by scientific
evidence. This advanced, sensor-based testing system measures pinch
force in the finger and pressure applied to the tooth when scaling.
With over 2.8 million data points recorded, HuFriedyGroup
researchers and engineers utilized TrueFit Technology to develop a
scaler handle with optimal proportions and ideal width that
provides a secure and nimble grasp.
HuFriedyGroup relied on a broad, globe-spanning group of
hygienists to participate in testing and development as part of an
iterative design process. To ensure a scientific perspective and
accurate representation of the data collected, HuFriedyGroup worked
with a world-renowned third-party analytics firm to review and
analyze the resulting 2,878,320 data points.
The result was pure harmony, a handle that reduces pinch force
up to 65% compared to other leading scaler designs. This reduces
the amount of pressure a clinician needs to apply when using the
instrument, which may alleviate hand fatigue and injury risk due to
repetitive motion.
With up to 37% less pressure against the tooth surface during
scaling compared to other leading scaler handle designs, Harmony
Ergonomic Scalers and Curettes can increase patient comfort and
reduce clinician fatigue. Furthermore, Harmony features EverEdge™
2.0 Working Ends, which are 72% sharper than the next leading
competitor, which also contributes to creating a more comfortable
experience for both clinician and patient.
The durable metal handle, which features a recessed double-helix
texture, is designed for optimal tactile sensitivity and to reduce
tactile fatigue. The comfortable silicone grip, which has been
extended by 30%, provides a secure and nimble grasp with a
geometric pattern specifically designed for stable grip in any
direction. Clinicians can comfortably maneuver and roll the scaler
due to the round shape of the handle and the smooth transition to
the functional shank.
With 30 unique working end options, including Sickles,
Universals, and Graceys, the Harmony Scaler is immediately
available for purchase in the United
States from authorized HuFriedyGroup representatives or
dental distributors.
For more information, dental professionals should contact their
HuFriedyGroup representative or visit
https://www.hu-friedy.com/harmony.
About HuFriedyGroup:
HuFriedyGroup, the dental
division of Cantel Medical Corp. (NYSE: CMD), is the global leader
in infection prevention, dental instrument manufacturing, and
instrument reprocessing workflows, with over 177 years of
collective experience in the dental industry. HuFriedyGroup helps
dental professionals be the best in practice by providing a
complete circle of protection in the dental suite, bringing world
class products, services, education, and communities that result in
superior clinician performance, superior clinical outcomes, and
safety for clinicians and patients. Headquartered in Chicago, HuFriedyGroup products are
distributed in more than 100 countries, and the dental division
maintains offices in Germany,
Italy, China, Singapore, and Japan.
For further information, visit www.hu-friedy.com.
About Cantel Medical:
Cantel Medical is a
leading global company dedicated to delivering innovative infection
prevention products and services for patients, caregivers, and
other healthcare providers which improve outcomes, enhance safety
and help save lives. Our products include specialized medical
device reprocessing systems for endoscopy and renal dialysis,
advanced water purification equipment, sterilants, disinfectants
and cleaners, sterility assurance monitoring products for hospitals
and dental clinics, disposable infection control products primarily
for dental and GI endoscopy markets, instruments and instrument
reprocessing workflow systems serving the dental industry,
dialysate concentrates, hollow fiber membrane filtration and
separation products. Additionally, we provide technical service for
our products.
For further information, visit www.cantelmedical.com.
All company and product names are trademarks of Hu-Friedy
Mfg. Co., LLC its affiliates or related companies, unless otherwise
noted.
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