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pedal to start a flow of carbon dioxide gas. The CO2


gas pushes the


syringe plunger to dispense the material at a constant, preset rate. The flow rate can be increased or decreased to the desired level by turning the flow control knob. Delivery volume can be easily controlled by the flow rate and speed of needle withdrawal, giving the injector precise control of filler injection — all without thumb fatigue. Using air pressure as opposed to thumb pressure, the Artiste System eases the injection process, smoothly delivering even the most viscous materials. This also allows for the use of finer gauge needles with consistent flow rates, reducing the need for massage and increasing patient comfort1


. A


recent clinical study showed that physicians prefer the Artiste System over manual injection2


for five key


reasons: ■Overall ease of treatment ■A better-looking final aesthetic result


■Better accuracy in placement of the filler materials


■Reduced number of injections required for same result


■More consistent results from treatment-to-treatment. In a recent survey conducted by Micromedics, Inc.1


, the majority of


patients treated reported that compared with manual injection, the Artiste System was more comfortable and they had less bruising and swelling, and required less massage.


References


1. Survey results on file, Micromedics, Inc. 2. Clinical study data on file, Micromedics, Inc.


While the survey results indicated a patient preference for Artiste versus manual injection, the clinical study indicated no patient preference.


Smooth delivery Patients often require more than 1 ml of filler material for optimal correction. The Fluid Transfer System is an accessory that allows the aseptic transfer of any sterile material into a 3 ml syringe for connection to the system.


While


manually injecting with a 2 ml or larger syringe can be a challenge, the Artiste System maintains the same smooth delivery as a standard 1 ml syringe. For practitioners performing


dermal filler procedures, the Artiste System provides a valuable combination of accuracy, efficiency, comfort and control for the user, and gratifying results for the patient. The system has earned the trust and preference of leading aesthetic practitioners for its unique features and use with the majority of dermal filler materials presently available.


Further information


About the Artiste System: The Artiste System is a syringe-assist device intended for use in the administration of sterile materials under aseptic conditions in accordance with the best judgment of a trained clinician. It eliminates hand fatigue, while allowing injection of viscous materials through fine gauge needles, providing more consistent, reproducible results.


About Nordson Micromedics: For more than 25 years, Micromedics Inc. has been the leading developer and manufacturer of quality devices for the delivery of biomaterials. In addition to their proprietary delivery products, Micromedics is the partner of choice to the healthcare industry for custom delivery solutions and provides


innovative product development and design expertise; comprehensive global regulatory support; and broad manufacturing, assembly and packaging capabilities. In November 2010, Micromedics was acquired by Nordson Corporation, combining the companies’ expertise in precision material application devices to deliver efficient outcomes.


About Nordson Corporation: Nordson Corporation delivers precision technology solutions that help customers increase throughput, productivity and up-time, enable new products and features, and decrease material usage. The company engineers, manufactures and markets differentiated products and systems used for dispensing


adhesives, coatings, sealants, biomaterials and other materials, fluid management, testing and inspection, and UV curing and surface plasma treatment, all supported by application expertise and direct global sales and service. Nordson serves a wide variety of consumer non-durable, durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, building and construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in more than 30 countries. For more information visit www.experienceartiste.com


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