QUARTERLY BUYER’S GUIDE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
Q2 - 2021
Welcome to the 2021 Q2 issue of the VGM & Associates Buyer’s Guide. The products and services collected for each issue will be specific to seasonal disease states, industry events, trends, and quarterly planning. There is a section for each of our DMEPOS communities. • Each release will include seasonal products and services available to our VGM members from contracted vendor partners and internal VGM Group services. • The content in each guide will be for one quarter in advance. January’s release will have products and services curated for April, May, and June. It is our hope that this guide is something you look forward to and hold on to for reference throughout the quarter. This will be your one consistent place to find the products and promotions our partners are offering for each quarter.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS VGM............................................................................................................ page 4 VGM RESPIRATORY................................................................................ page 9 VGM RETAIL......................................................................................... page 12 VGM WOUND CARE............................................................................ page 17 U.S. REHAB................................................................................................ page 21 OPGA......................................................................................................... page 22 ESSENTIALLY WOMEN............................................................................... page 26 VGM LIVE AT HOME.................................................................................. page 32 BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY VENDORS...................................................... page 36 VGM SERVICES.......................................................................................... page 38
VGM Vendor Products & Services
MCKESSON BIOMEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson Biomedical Solutions™ takes out the burden of stocking, servicing, and tracking devices so you can focus on your business. And thanks to the industry’s largest fleet of equipment, all of your needs can be met in one place. LEARN MORE
VGM IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH GEMCO MEDICAL GEMCO Medical is a leading NABP-accredited medical supply wholesaler and third-party logistics provider of diabetes and other home health products, including a continuous glucose monitor. With over 25 years’ experience and over 45 direct-manufacturing partners, the company prides itself on offering invaluable industry insight, product knowledge, competitive pricing, and customized 3PL fulfillment solutions for its customers nationwide. LEARN MORE
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HELP CUSTOMERS GET THE HME THEY NEED WITH CARECREDIT For more than 30 years, CareCredit has been a leading provider of special financing for healthcare, helping millions of people get the health- and wellness-related products and services they want and need. From dentistry to home medical equipment, veterinary care to hearing aids, prescription glasses to cosmetic surgery, the CareCredit healthcare credit card is a convenient way to pay for care- and health-related products and equipment not covered by insurance*. Today, CareCredit is accepted at more than 240,000 providerand health-related merchant locations, and there are more than 12.4 million CareCredit cardholders nationwide. CareCredit Benefits Your Business: • Receive payment for purchases using CareCredit within two business days, with no recourse if the customer delays or defaults on payment to CareCredit. • Offer a dedicated financing solution to help more customers get the best medical equipment for their needs. • Differentiate your business from the competition by providing the valueadded benefit of special financing options. CareCredit Benefits Your Customers: • Give customers a way to get the products and equipment they need immediately while paying over time with convenient, monthly payments*. • Provide an ongoing financial resource that customers can use to pay deductibles, copays, and other out-of-pocket costs for their entire family at healthcare providers and merchants nationwide. • Help more patients get the ideal medical products and equipmentincreasing satisfaction and optimal outcomes. For more information on CareCredit or to get started, call 800-300-3046 or visit carecredit.com/vgmenroll. LEARN MORE *Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. See www.carecredit.com for details.
VGM Vendor Products & Services
ANNOUNCING ATTENDS NEW 3XL BARIATRIC OVERNIGHT UNDERWEAR, ONE OF THE FIRST ON THE MARKET Attends launched our newest product in our bariatric assortment, Attends XXX-L Underwear, in response to growing consumer and patient needs for protective underwear of larger sizes. Attends XXX-L Bariatric Underwear provides premium overnight protection for the unique needs of users and caregivers managing incontinence. LEARN MORE
VIM & VIGR COMPRESSION LEGWEAR Promo: 15% Off Initial Order, 10% Off Reorders, and Free Shipping New Product—VIM & VIGR is now offering stylish compression legwear in 30-40mmHg. With VIM & VIGR’s fashion-forward compression line, a medical condition doesn’t have to mean a medical look. Available in 15-20mmHg, 2030mmHg, and 30-40mmHg, all of your customers can have the ability to look as good as they feel. LEARN MORE
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THERAFIRM COMPRESSION SOLUTIONS Chronic venous insufficiency affects 150,000* Americans each year. Therafirm compression products are available in a range of products from light compression designed to provide relief for tired, achy legs to medical compression designed to help prevent or manage venous insufficiency, edema, swelling, DVT, and varicose veins. Featuring several brands—including Ease, Core-Spun, Core-Sport, TheraSport, and Preggers—Therafirm has a compression stocking for nearly every need. Our quality garments are made of super soft, breathable, and comfortable yarns that are also ultra-stretchy and moisture wicking, making Therafirm-branded compression garments some of the most comfortable compression hosiery available. Whether you are looking for dress trouser or everyday socks, fashionable sheer thigh highs, athletic socks or sleeves, or maternity tights, we have healthy compression stockings to meet your needs. Our full catalog is available on BrightTree, as well as our own webportal, for ease of ordering. *Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information.
Let your local Therafirm rep work with you to grow your compression with our physician partners. We can also help you with content on leg health. And ask about our physician referral finder today! Check out some of our informational videos! •
Compression Challenges and Solutions
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What Is Compression?
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How to Write a Script
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Moms and Veins LEARN MORE
VGM Vendor Products & Services
THUASNE MOBIDERM AUTOFIT The Mobiderm Autofit is an adjustable, standard size garment that uses Mobiderm Technology to help break up fibrotic tissue and stimulate the movement of lymphatic fluid at night or while at rest. • Adjustability allows for variations in patient anatomy, allowing them to stay in the garment for longer periods of time while maintaining therapeutic compression levels • Standard sizing reduces the need for complex made-to-measure ordering • Autofit Standard size garments are approximately 1/3 the cost of madeto-measure night garments, giving access to many patients who are currently only bandaging or wearing nothing during the night • Mobiderm Autofit is available in three models—Armsleeve with Mitten (BG); Below-Knee (AD); and Thigh-High (AG) Schedule an in-service LEARN MORE
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VGM Respiratory
BRIGHTREE RESUPPLY Brightree ReSupply is a scalable end-to-end solution that helps HME providers automate the process of supplying patients with critical therapy refills or replacements while making the process more personalized, transparent, and engaging for patients. The customizable solution identifies resupply opportunities, conducts patient outreach using a multi-method approach, retrieves the necessary documentation, fulfills orders, and captures valuable data-driven insights using Brightree ReSupply Analytics to improve performance moving forward. LEARN MORE
VGM Vendor Products & Services VGM Respiratory
1200CC SUCTION CANISTER Our new 1200cc Disposable Suction Canister is designed to meet highvolume collection and disposal needs. Innovative float valve shut off prevents overflow while caps on all ports attach to the lid for convenient sealing after use. LEARN MORE
PAP EXHALATION VALVE—STRAIGHT SWIVEL CONNECTOR The PAP Exhalation Valve/Swivel Connector is a respiratory connection port for positive pressure devices. It utilizes a continuous relief vent that allows air to escape the respiratory circuit connection. The exhalation port can be cleaned and reused, making it a functional and efficient accessory. LEARN MORE
SILICON CPAP TUBE CLEANING BRUSH A Safe Alternative to Ozone and UV Cleaners! This CPAP Tube Cleaning Brush uses a specially designed silicone head created to clean every inch of the inside of the tube, removing harmful deposits from the space, so CPAP users can keep their tube cleaner with less effort. LEARN MORE
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VGM Respiratory
SMARTMONITOR For use in the hospital or home, SmartMonitor 2 cardiorespiratory monitors offer the latest technology for monitoring heart and respiration activity in one portable and easy-to-use device. LEARN MORE
SYNERGY CLOUD Paired with SmartMonitor devices, Synergy Cloud software allows clinicians to remotely monitor infants who are at risk for apneas, bradycardias, or desaturations—reducing the length of stay for newborns in the NICU and making home infant monitoring more profitable for home care providers. LEARN MORE
SLEEPWEAVER SleepWeaver is the world’s first and only all-cloth positive airway pressure (PAP) mask. The full SleepWeaver line is designed to eliminate the five most common complaints about old-fashioned, hard, plastic masks: air leakage, pressure from headgear, limited sleep positions, skin irritation, and noise. LEARN MORE
VGM Vendor Products & Services VGM Retail
NONINVASIVE, QUICK, EFFECTIVE, AND DRUG-FREE PAIN RELIEF Do your customers want a simple and instant solution to pain they can take anywhere and use anytime? Introducing the new PainGone Plus Pen and Freeze Gel! VGM Member Promo: Buy three, get one free for each product - pen and gel. Members can order PainGone products from VGM Fulfillment by: • Emailing order to FulfillmentSales@vgm.com. • Going to the www.vgmfulfillment.com and clicking on “My Portal Login.” (Must be set up with an account before first order.) LEARN MORE
INTRODUCING THE CIRCUL™ RING Sleek, durable design, and adjustable sizing from small to x-large; NO sizing kit needed, just select one of three adjustable sizes. Works on all fingers. • Validated for home oximetry • Overnight sleep tracking, including SpO2%, HR, ODI3 & ODI4, and four sleep stages (awake, light, deep and REM sleep). • Water resistant for complete workout running, hiking, or biking • Record workouts and sleep and share with your trainer, physician, caregiver, or family member LEARN MORE
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VGM Retail
NATURE’S ROOT CBD FOOT AND BATH The Citrus Tranquility Foot and Bath Treatment is a delicate and effective blend that relaxes, relieves, and moisturizes with a splash of fizz to tingle your senses. You may use to soothe that sore, aching feeling at the end of a long day or immerse yourself in a luxurious bath and melt away the day’s stresses and tension. This product may provide the following benefits: • Reduce feelings of pain and body aches • Aid in body detoxification process • Support restful sleep and relaxation • Stimulate circulation • Reduce inflammation • 20 mg of CBD per scoop Key ingredients: organic coconut oil, epsom salt, organic citrus fragrances, geranium fragrance, CBD LEARN MORE Disclaimer: The statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for safety and efficacy. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
VGM Vendor Products & Services VGM Retail
FLIP PILLOW 10 Different Uses From One Pillow The Contour Flip™ Pillow’s unique hinged design allows you to flip it into a wide variety of amazingly comfortable positions. It’s ideal for post-surgery comfort, inclined sleep, nursing, or place it under your legs to provide elevation for your knees and calves. LEARN MORE
FLIP PILLOW COVER Protect your Flip Pillow™ with a custom pillowcase! This form-fitting cover keeps your pillow clean while allowing it to easily flip into the many amazing positions. Available in white, navy, and beige. Machine washable. LEARN MORE
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VGM Retail
L SHAPED BODY PILLOW The Side Sleeping Solution for All Night Comfort and Support The Contour L Pillow optimizes sleeping comfort and support and is a better alternative to a heavy, large, bulky body pillow. It’s great as a side and shoulder pillow, knee pillow, post-surgery support, nursing/maternity pillow, and more. LEARN MORE
L SHAPED BODY PILLOWCASES Keep your L Pillow clean with the form-fitting pillowcase. The soft, durable microfiber case is custom made to fit the unique shape of the Contour L Pillow. Available in white, navy, and beige. LEARN MORE
VGM Vendor Products & Services VGM Retail
HOME HEALTHCARE SCALES Health o meter® Professional has a wide range of hospital grade floor scales that are reliable, efficient, and ideal for the professional or home healthcare use.
PHYSICIAN SCALES We have a variety of professional digital and mechanical scales designed to meet the needs of healthcare facilities, including the number-one-selling physician scale in North America, the 500KL. The 500KL with handlebars provides the optimum in quality, reliability, and ease of use which offers patients and caregivers a more comfortable, safe weighing experience.
LONG-TERM CARE SCALES Health o meter® Professional offers a variety of handrail scales, chair scales, and wheelchair scales to accommodate patients with restricted mobility.
HOSPITAL SCALES We offer a variety of stand-on scales that provide patients with a more comfortable and stable weighing experience with low-profile platforms and keypads that feature antimicrobial protection. New Member Promotion VGM members setting up a new account with Health o meter® Professional Scales will receive 10% off their entire first order! Orders over $500 will receive FREE shipping! LEARN MORE
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VGM Wound Care
DERMABLUE+™ FOAM Antimicrobial Foam Wound Dressing With Methylene Blue, Gentian Violet, and Silver DermaBlue+ Foam is a highly absorbent, vertically wicking foam primary dressing embedded with three proven antimicrobials. DermaBlue+ Foam provides sustained exudate management and broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection for up to three days. LEARN MORE
COMFORTFOAM® Foam Wound Dressing With Soft Silicone Adhesive ComfortFoam is a highly absorbent, self-adherent silicone foam dressing consisting of a soft silicone contact surface, a flexible polyurethane foam pad, and a vapor permeable, moisture-proof outer film. The silicone adhesive sticks to surrounding skin but not to the wound bed, minimizing pain and the risk of damage to the wound area. Comfortable and conformable. Can be cut to fit. LEARN MORE
VGM Vendor Products & Services VGM Wound Care
DERMAGINATE® Calcium Alginate Wound Dressing DermaGinate is a calcium alginate wound dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Highly absorbent. Gels on contact with moisture. Assists in maintaining a moist wound healing environment. Conforms readily to any wound bed. Biocompatible. LEARN MORE
SILVAKOLLAGEN® GEL Silver Collagen Wound Gel SilvaKollagen Gel is a hydrolyzed bovine collagen gel wound dressing with silver oxide. The silver preservative in the dressing controls microbial growth within the gel. SilvaKollagen Gel provides a physiologically favorable environment that encourages wound healing while protecting the wound bed and its newly formed granulation tissue; soothes and deodorizes; conforms to any wound site; is naturally highly absorbent; is biocompatible and biodegradable; and easy to use. LEARN MORE
DERMACOL™ 100 SHEET Collagen Wound Dressing DermaCol 100 Sheet Collagen Wound Dressing is intended for the management of moderately to heavily exuding wounds and the control of minor bleeding. This microfibrillar Type 1 bovine collagen provides a physiologically favorable environment that encourages wound healing. DermaCol 100 Sheet wound dressing is applied directly to the wound. LEARN MORE
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VGM Wound Care
NEW PRODUCTS COLLAGEN POWDER McKesson collagen dressing powder is an advanced wound care device made from 100% bovine type 1 collagen. LEARN MORE
COLLAGEN SILVER McKesson collagen dressings with silver are an advanced wound care dressing made of collagen, sodium alginate, carboxylmethylcellulose (CMC), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and silver chloride. LEARN MORE
SILVER WICKING FABRIC The McKesson moisture wicking fabric with silver (Ag) is specially designed to manage moisture and odor in skin folds and other skin-to-skin contact areas. LEARN MORE
VGM Vendor Products & Services VGM Wound Care
JUVEN NUTRITION THERAPY Juven is targeted nutrition therapy with arginine, glutamine, Beta-HydroxyBeta-Methylbutyrate (HMB), and collagen protein to support tissue building. LEARN MORE
CARDINAL NPWT LAUNCHES C.A.R.E. PROGRAM FOR SEAMLESS CARE AND SUPPORT OF YOUR NPWT PATIENTS Having quick and easy access to support is vital. That’s why we designed the NPWT C.A.R.E. Program—Continued Access to Resources and Education. Staying true to our guiding principles of being simple, reliable, and effective— we want to keep front of mind the ongoing support and resources available to you, our valued NPWT customers. LEARN MORE
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U.S. Rehab Vendor Products & Services
SMARTDRIVE HELPS YOUR CLIENTS WITH SPRING FEVER Whether they are cleaning around the house or enjoying the outdoors, SmartDrive helps your clients do more! Be ready for them with Permobil’s five- and 10-pack bundles of SmartDrive—available with or without financing! Pre-installed apps on the PushTracker E2 create a simpler setup process that requires no Wi-Fi or phone. Or you can get your clients rolling with SwitchControl—no tapping required. LEARN MORE
Med-Mizer is at the forefront of innovating medical technology for post-acute care. They are focused on partnering with members to help address healthcare challenges in the following key areas—falls prevention, bariatric care, mobility, rehabilitation, and wound care. With an industry-leading warranty and all manufacturing done in the USA, they are committed to keeping products in stock and ready to ship.
FLEXTILT CHAIR
The Med-Mizer Flex Chair Series includes the WC-19 Certified transport chair. To learn more about the FlexChair, download the brochure. LEARN MORE For superior resident comfort and care.
SCOOTER SEASON IS COMING With spring approaching, scooter season will be arriving soon as your customers are ready to get out and enjoy the warmer weather. The M U1-33 battery from MK Battery will provide the power they need at the price point you demand. Contact your local MK representative to learn more. LEARN MORE
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OPGA Supplier Partner Products & Services
BRIGHTREE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (BMS) FOR O&P Brightree understands the complex nature of your practice and offers clinical management tools—such as work in progress tracking, integrated patient scheduling, barcoded practitioner worksheets, and more to help you keep track of orders as they progress through production, giving you a holistic view of your business. BMS for O&P is proven to get you paid faster and manage all aspects of your business on a secure, hassle-free, cloud-based platform. BMS is the only solution of its type endorsed by OPGA. LEARN MORE
GENUTRAIN® OA A low-profile and light-weight design, combined with 3D AirKnit compression support, allows for unparalleled relief, joint control, and all-day wearing comfort. The unloading relief is easily adjustable with the Boa Fit-System. LEARN MORE
SOFT-SOCK® PROSTHETIC SOCK MULTI-PACK A variety of Soft-Socks with only one SKU to order! Non-roll top! Looks great and eliminates bunching. NEW! Knit-In ‘Eye Hole’ reinforced pin hole. No added thickness! Minimum stretch. Seamless three-dimensional, rounded toe. LEARN MORE
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TOEOFF® 2½ AFO The Foot Drop Orthosis ToeOFF® 2 ½ has a lower heel height of 7 mm, to adapt to modern shoes. The toe lift is also lower which results in more space in the toe box. Starter SoftKIT™ included with MikroFIX pre-applied. LEARN MORE
AIRLOCK A lightweight, dual-suspension pin system designed to combine suction suspension comfort with pin suspension security. The airtight seal prevents air from coming into the bottom of the socket, creating suction and reducing pistoning, even without a sleeve. LEARN MORE
PRO-FLEX XC Designed for active users, Pro-Flex XC offers excellent vertical compression, all-terrain compliance, and toe push-off for the propulsion to help keep users moving. LEARN MORE
OPGA Supplier Partner Products & Services
VARI-FLEX Vari-Flex combines comfort and dynamics to promote natural gait, confidence, and security during many activities. LEARN MORE
LP VARI-FLEX LP Vari-Flex is designed to meet the needs of transtibial amputees with long residual limbs, who require a lower profile option. LEARN MORE
Nymbl Systems is the future of O&P practice management. Our entire solution has been purpose-built to serve the orthotics and prosthetics specialty with seamless integration, security, and convenience you need to grow the practice. We leverage the latest technologies to simplify your workflow and let you focus on what matters most—the patients. By reducing training, time spent in the software, and reporting, you will be able to grow your practice faster. Schedule a FREE demo of Nymbl today! LEARN MORE
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Knit-Rite is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of innovative prosthetic and orthotic textile products. For nearly 100 years—98 to be exact—Knit-Rite has worked with practitioners to advance textile solutions that promote mobility, protection, and comfort. We are committed to delivering products that provide health benefits for a better quality of life. SOFT-SOCKS® PROSTHETIC SOCKS How do you improve on something that is already great? You make it even better! With our New Soft-Sock® Prosthetic Sock, we did just that. It’s like our original, but even better! Soft-Sock, like its name implies, feels very soft and cuddly worn next to the skin, which protects the skin from irritation. Moisture wicking properties help keep the socks dry and inhibit odors. The comfortable non-roll top eliminates bunching. Soft-Sock is available with or without a knit-in ‘eye-hole’ reinforced distal hole option. And it stretches and recovers to conform to the limb. Our latest development is the addition of a multi-pack or starter collection. The pack bundles 12 socks into one package—6 lightweight ply; 3 three-ply socks; and 3 five-ply socks.
LIGHTWEIGHT TORSO-INTERFACE® Our Lightweight Torso-Interface® Seamless Protective Body Socks provide skin protection and comfort for all wearers of spinal orthoses. This garment is highstretch, making it virtually wrinkle free and accommodating more patients. Lightweight Torso is completely seamless, eliminating uncomfortable points of irritation. Moisture wicking polyester and X-STATIC fibers help to keep the skin dry and reduces odor in the garment. LEARN MORE
Essentially Women Vendor Products & Services
NEW FROM ABC! The flexible fit and personalized comfort of ABC’s patented Amandasil™ Technology is now available in two new products: ABC’s New MyShape Triangle and MyShaper! ABC’s 10276 MyShape Triangle and 11276 MyShaper blend our beloved classic triangle profile with the proven benefits of Amandasil™ Technology. This revolutionary material flexes and forms to the body, offering the most personalized fit available in any off-the-shelf breast form or shaper! To learn more about ABC’s MyShape Triangle and MyShaper, click here! LEARN MORE
EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH ABC’S CUSTOM BREAST PROSTHESIS! Unique to a woman’s size, shape, complexion, and surgery type, the ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis is the best non-surgical breast reconstruction option available. Share this amazing innovation with your customers! We’ll guide you, step-by-step through the process, providing insight to you and the end user along the way. Learn more about ABC’s Custom Breast Prosthesis, and how to become an ABC Custom Retailer. LEARN MORE
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Born from the desire to help nurture mothers on their journey through motherhood and the constant pursuit of developing innovative breastfeeding aids, Ardo medical, Inc. is proud to offer mothers a Swissmade breast pump that is reliable, easy to use, and comfortable. The Ardo Calypso electric breast pump provides hospital-grade performance and ultimate flexibility with independent speed and suction controls while delivering a comfortable and discreet pumping experience. Rated the quietest breast pump on the market, mothers can pump anytime, anywhere. Our Ardo Calypso electric breast pump is powered by AA batteries, in addition to a regular power adapter, or the optional car adapter. Ardo’s unique 400-hour warranty (or one year, whichever is better for the mother) is typically sufficient to cover the breast pump for two consecutive babies. Competitively priced, Ardo breast pumps are closed system (no milk can get in tubing or breast pump) yet offer hospital-grade performance. Offer your mothers the Ardo difference: • Quietest breast pump on the market*. • Total safety for mother and baby with closed system—no milk in tubes or pump! • Uncompromising Swiss-Made quality—400-hour or one-year warranty, whichever is better for mom. • Absolute flexibility, meeting mother’s needs with independent speed and vacuum controls. • Retail pump packages include three sizes of flanges—moms do not have to purchase extra accessories to use their pump. • Ultra-gentle, comfortable, and easy to use. • Entire product line is WHO Code compliant. Ardo is a family-owned, award-winning company, which was founded by the pioneer of electric breast pumps. We at Ardo dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to developing, producing, and distributing only the highestquality products in supporting mothers on their all-important journey of nurturing their new life. We continually expand our product range to meet the individual needs of mothers and their babies, as well as of those professionals who support them. LEARN MORE
Essentially Women Vendor Products & Services
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MATERNITY AND POSTPARTUM SUPPORTS Loving Comfort maternity and postpartum products have been keeping moms comfortable and active for years. Patented, clinically tested, and doctor-approved maternity support is the #1 trusted choice. LEARN MORE
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PIN UP BRA WITH REMOVABLE PADS This soft wire-free bra features a delicate lace floral trim, which is perfect for layering under your favorite low-cut top. This bra has removable pads and large enough pockets for a prosthetic. LEARN MORE
AHH GENERATION BRA WITH REMOVABLE PADS Double the Ahh with this instant best seller! The double layer Ahh Generation Bra With Removable Pads invites you to enjoy extra support and pockets for a prosthetic LEARN MORE
SEAMLESS BRA WITH REMOVABLE PADS If you love our double layer Ahh Bra, you will love this new seamless bra available in skin tones! This bra is double layer in the front and single layer in the back, which allows for more stretch and comfort. Like the majority of our seamless bras, this style has pockets for a prosthetic. LEARN MORE
Essentially Women Vendor Products & Services
The New Mom Essentials Bundle for August Breastfeeding Month Includes: • Motif Breast Pump Backpack • Milk Storage Bags (40ct.) • Steam Sterilizer Bags • Nursing Pads With the purchase of any Motif Medical Breast Pump (Luna, Duo, or Twist) from Aug. 1–31, 2021. LEARN MORE
Therafirm is your complete partner with compression, lymphedema, and a focus on moms and their full compression needs–including socks, stockings, fashionable patterns, and pantyhose. Ease by Therafirm Lymphedema Gauntlets, Gloves, and Arm Sleeves are designed with true gradient compression to help manage lymphedema and ease swelling and discomfort in the hands, fingers, and arms. The garments feature ultra-stretchy yarns and super soft, breathable material for a superior comfort and all-day way. All of our Ease Lymphedema garments are also moisture wicking and a drier and comfortable coolness. Check Out Our Informational Videos •
Compression Challenges and Solutions
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THUASNE MOBIDERM AUTOFIT The Mobiderm Autofit is an adjustable, standard size garment that uses Mobiderm Technology to help break up fibrotic tissue and stimulate the movement of lymphatic fluid at night or while at rest. • Adjustability allows for variations in patient anatomy, allowing them to stay in the garment for longer periods of time while maintaining therapeutic compression levels • Standard sizing reduces the need for complex made-to-measure ordering • Autofit Standard size garments are approximately 1/3 the cost of made-tomeasure garments night garments, giving access to many patients who are currently only bandaging or wearing nothing during the night • Mobiderm Autofit is available in three models—Armsleeve with Mitten (BG); Below-Knee (AD); and Thigh-High (AG) Schedule an in-service LEARN MORE
VGM Live at Home Vendor Products & Services
PRESSUREGUARD® SAFETY SUPREME™ RAISED PERIMETER AIR THERAPY SURFACE High-end pressure redistribution for those requiring additional protection from falls and entrapment. Raised, padded perimeter bolsters increase patient safety from falls. Allows choice of alternating pressure or lateral rotation at the flip of a switch. Powered flotation and timed auto-firm as well. LEARN MORE
SPAN® F450T STANDING TRANSFER AID The ideal solution for users with the ability to participate in their own transfers. Makes transport quick and simple while encouraging weightbearing as well as maintenance of trunk and upper body strength. Easy base width adjustment accommodates chairs and commodes. A convenient toileting alternative vs. use of a wheelchair. LEARN MORE
ENCORE® RETRACTABLE DECK BED The Encore premium healthcare bed provides measurably improved levels of care and comfort for the user and better ergonomics and protection from injury for the caregiver. Key features include GlideAlign® Retractable Deck Technology and Smart Stop® intelligent height sensing. Simple built-in expansion to 42” wide. 600 lb. Safe Working Load. LEARN MORE
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GEO-MATTRESS WITH WINGS® RAISED PERIMETER FOAM MATTRESS A comfortable, stable therapeutic foam mattress for those requiring additional protection from falls and entrapment. Segmented, shearreducing top surface with a stable, supportive base layer supports up to 400 lbs. Raised, padded perimeter gently prompts user away from an unsafe position near edge of bed. LEARN MORE
THE EQUALIZER® PREVENTION AND POSITIONING CUSHION Multi-component construction features a contoured base for proper positioning of the legs, an ultra-comfortable viscoelastic “memory foam” top, and an extra-soft relief zone for high-risk bony prominences. Three zones of a soft polymer gel for pressure dispersion under thighs, trochanters, and ischial/tailbone region. Moisture-resistant stretch cover with carry handle. LEARN MORE
RISK MANAGER® BEDSIDE SAFETY MAT Engineered from impact-reducing elastomeric gel, the Risk Manager is an ultralow-profile bedside fall mat that is easy to clean, comfortable to stand on, and rolls up for storage. Non-slip, textured top surface and non-skid, slide-resistant bottom surface. Fluid-resistant: will not absorb moisture or odors. LEARN MORE
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VGM Live at Home Vendor Products & Services
SAVARIA® LITHIUM-ION FIXED LIFTS Savaria lifts make ground-breaking use of lithium-ion battery technology to deliver 50% more lift cycles per charge than industry average. They quickcharge in just 30 minutes and deliver four times more power than lifts that use traditional lead-acid batteries. Combines with an ultra-efficient design for fast, smooth lifts in models accommodating up to 600 lbs. LEARN MORE
10% INITIAL PO DISCOUNT WITH ANY/ALL PRODUCTS See what evekare has to offer here. LEARN MORE
MOLIFT VGM LIVE AT HOME SPECIALS Molift Air 200, ceiling mount, three-meter rail complete – $1,690 delivered ($3076.75 MSRP + shipping) Includes: • Molift Air 200 motor (450 lb. capacity) • Four-point sling bar • Three-meter rail with all necessary components (ceiling brackets, motor trolley, end stops/caps) • Two slings: medium or high back, padded or net • Shipping
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Molift Air 200, wall mount, four-meter rail complete - $1840 delivered ($3242.00 MSRP + shipping) Includes: • Molift Air 200 motor (450 lb. capacity) • Four-point sling bar • Four-meter rail with all necessary components (wall brackets, motor trolley, end stops/caps) • Two slings: medium or high back, padded or net • Shipping LEARN MORE
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With COVID restrictions lifting and warmer weather moving in, ‘tis the season to amp up you ramp sales and installations.
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR…MODULAR RAMPING IS RAMPING UP With COVID restrictions lifting and warmer weather moving in, ‘tis the season to amp up your modular ramp sales and installations. Training: If you have yet to explore how modular ramping can make a positive impact on your business or if you’re looking for a refresher on our system, join our sales team for a free webinar! MAY 18 at 1 p.m. CDT Training
Having the right modular ramp system available for your customers is essential. Material and modularity are key when it comes to having a versatile MAY 18th @ 1PM CST solution that provides safe access to elevated entrances. This is why we REG Having the right modular ramp system available for your customers is essential. designed our all-aluminum ramp system with ease of configurability, assembly, HE Material & modularity are key when it comes to having a versatile solution that provides and upkeep in mind. The system’s modular components can be combined safe access to elevated entrances. This is why we designed our all-aluminum ramp system with ease of configurability, assembly, and and configured to provide a custom layout fit for any home. They utilize mind. The system’s modular components can be combined and configured to provide a custom layo home. They utilize universal hardware and minimal tools for quick assembly, and the aluminum con universal hardware and minimal tools for quick assembly, and the aluminum provides virtually maintenance-free, rust-proof, and long lasting access for years to come. construction provides virtually maintenance-free, rust-proof, and long-lasting 1.800.451.1903 | customerservice@ezaccess.com | www.ezaccess.com access for years to come.
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