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For many years, Podiatrists worldwide have been challenged with the common problem of Onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). Traditional methods of treatment are ineffective because the active ingredients usually cannot penetrate to the whole of the infection. For the patient, this means months or years of unsightly and sometimes uncomfortable nails.

Finally, there is a simple solution to this complex problem... Clearanail is an innovative, brand-new concept, which has been developed using the latest technological advances.

It is an exciting new device based upon Controlled Micro Penetration (CMP) and which empowers podiatrists to make micro pathways through the nail plate - without penetrating the nail bed. This creates deeper access into the areas of infection rather than just the surface of the nail, for the subsequent application of a topical treatment solution. This in turn leads to clearing of the infection in a shorter time.

Podiatrists can offer this revolutionary treatment as a new service to their patients, which guarantees visible results within two weeks (if topical treatment is applies as directed).

What is CMP? Clearanail uses Controlled Micro Penetration (CMP), which is a patented technology. This ensures that the micro-cutter only removes nail plate tissue and will not cause damage to the nail bed beneath.

■ Simple to use, fully-automated and fail-safe system ■ No injury to soft tissue. Only the nail plate is penetrated ■ Can produce a large matrix of holes for access to the whole nail bed ■ Minimal dust - no extraction required ■ Produces very precise holes 0.4mm in diameter ■ Takes less than 5 seconds to produce each hole ■ Extremely portable system ■ A safe and simple way to collect subungual cultures for biopsy ■ Single use component to prevent cross-infection - 'one purchase for each patient' ■ Can also be used for releasing subungual haematoma

A simple solution to a complex problem

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■ The average podiatrist sees 3 to 4 patients with fungal nail infections per day and a large percentage of those are looking for a new treat-ment to rid their infection.

■ Using a suggested service price of £150 per foot*, the total potential return from this kit would be £150 x 20 patients = £3,000. Therefore, the initial investment of £1,995 will be returned within less than 1.5 weeks.**

■ Using a suggested service price of £100 per foot*, the total potential return from this kit would be £100 x 20 patients = £2,000. Therefore, the initial investment of £1,995 will be returned on within approx. 2 weeks.**

*We recommend using a new SUM for each foot to prevent cross-infection between feet.**Based on 2 Clearanail treatments per day.

Code DescriptionNV1974 Clearanail KitNV1972 Sterile Single Use Micro-Cutter (SUM)NV1973 SUM Nose Cone (4 pack)

* Equivalent daily cost has been calculated using the rate available from the third party leasing company at the time of print.

Fungal nail clears faster with Clearanail

■ Introduce a revolutionary and highly effective treatment service to your practice ■ Clearanail is a low-cost alternative to non-effective laser treatments ■ It is a quick, single procedure - no need for extended appointment times or repeat visits ■ Achieve healthy-looking nails within a short space of time ■ Clearanail is a clinically-proven concept and numerous case studies are available ■ Patients experience a pain free procedure - no anaesthesia required

Clinical Research:Bristow, I. & Score, M. Rapid clearance of sub-ungual onychomycosis by controlled micro penetration and topical terbinafine solution using the Clearanail device (unpublished)

Bristow, I., The effectiveness of lasers in the treatment of onychomycosis: a systematic review (in press). Journal of foot and ankle research, 2014.

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Potential Financial Return

Includes: ■ 2 Lamisil 15ml Sprays (1% Terbinafine Hydrochloride) ■ Clearanail Console ■ Drill unit (handpiece) ■ Mains adapter ■ 20 SUMs (Single Use Micro Cutter) ■ 1 Nose Cone

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LamisilHighly effective in treating fungal infections such as Athlete’s Foot and Fungal Nail. The spray acts to relieve itching, cracking, burning and scaling.

Contains the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride 1%. For ages 12+

Directions for use:

Between the toes only: Apply twice a day (morning and night) for 1 week or as directed by a healthcare professional.

On the bottom or sides of the foot: Apply twice a day (morning and night) for 2 weeks or as advised.

Code SizeNV0388 15ml SprayNV0387 7.5g Tube

Code Description/SizeNV1758 Lacquer/5mlNV1759 Gel/15g

POM

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An anti-fungal treatment for fungal infections of the nails (onychomycosis).

Active ingredient: Amorolfine 5% w/v

Code SizeNV1744 3ml

Code SizeNV3469 15ml

Powerful antimicrobial formula penetrates to kill fungus and bacteria. Includes the healing and conditioning therapy of Aloe Vera along with a nail file to remove damaged nail tissue.

Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer

Loceryl Nail Treatments

Product Classification:

The sale of certain Nail Therapy products are subject to the following classifications and are highlighted throughout this section. Products in this section are available to the public, unless otherwise stated.

P POMNail Treatment Products: These products can NOT be sold to members of the General Public. However, they may be used by HPC Registered Practitioners to treat their patients.

Prescription Only Nail Treatments: These products can not be sold 'over the counter' to members of the public and may only be sold to HPC registered practitioners who are listed on the register as having a POM Certificate.

Flexitol Nail Revitaliser Gel

Flexitol Nail Revitaliser Gel is an easy way to care for, condition and treat discoloured and thickened toenails. It contains a unique blend of ingredients designed to cleanse, whiten and strengthen nails on the feet and hands. It also contains moisturisers to help hydrate dry, brittle nails and restore nails to their healthiest condition.

The gel formulation enables easy penetration through nails with its unique mechanism of action to provide triple action relief.

■ Easy to use brush on applicator tube ■ Clinically tested ingredients with proven efficacy ■ Invisible after application

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The fast and extremely effective treatment pack for ingrowing toe nails.

EffectiveThe pain disappears instantly. The wound cicatrises and the swelling disappears in a few days. If used enough during time after the healing occurs it will eliminate the possibility of relapse.

Non-AggressiveThe preceding methods were based in modifying the nail's anatomy, either by deforming it during treatment or by totally or partially surpressing it (surgical methods). The present method does not alter the nail or any of the adjacent tissues.

No gluesNo potentially harmful chemicals are needed, the device can be easily removed at any time you desire.

It goes unnoticedIts size and placement makes it hardly visible when bare.

Easy Positioning:For the easiest introduction of the cannula into the channel of the ingrown nail, it is essential to use a fine pointed pincer (See below).

Ingrowing Toe Nail Treatment Pack

Contains 20 units

Code DescriptionNV1948 Method Carre

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Intray DM uses the innovative InTray packaging system, which combines innoculation, transportation, growth and observation in a single tray. This specially-formulated, enriched medium produces distinctive morphology and increases specificity by inhibiting both gram positive and gram negative bacteria. The InTray accepts nail samples.

■ Easy to use - pull back the label, remove and discard seal, plant sample and reseal label. ■ Evaluation - Microscopically observe the medium for growth and colour change without

opening the InTray DM. ■ The InTray DM is formulated to produce a red colour in the presence of growing

dermatophytes.

InTray DM Diagnostic Test Kit

Code Description QuantityNV0176 InTray DM 5

Acrytensil Standard

Code SizeNV0772 10ml

Acrytensil is a quick drying, porous plastic dressing for nails and the skin often used in the Podiatry profession.

■ Dressing for fissures and breaks in the skin ■ Securing stainless steel nail devices ■ Aid to treatment of Onychomycosis ■ Aid to treatment of Onycholysis ■ Solvent is used for thinning Acrytensil to desired consistency

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T-Ring

Sterile Tournicot

Code SizeNV0176 MediumNV0177 LargeNV0178 X-Large

Code SizeNV0180 One size

The T-Ring is a digital tourniquet that delivers the highest levels of safety and performance.

The T-Ring was developed in the USA by an emergency physician specifically to overcome the limitations and risks associated with current techniques for maintaining a bloodless field for treatment of the toe or finger.

Features:

■ One size ■ Latex free, lead free, non-toxic ■ Sterile and single use ■ CE-marked as a Class 1 device

Benefits over alternative methods:

Safer ■ Eliminates risk of neurovascular damage caused by excess

pressure as the T-Ring is virtually impossible to over-tighten ■ Achieves the same safe and effective pressure every time ■ Highly conspicuous so reduces the risk of being overlooked

post procedure

Easier to use, saves time and money ■ One size only, so there’s no need to identify and select

the right size, which is often not achieved first time ■ Faster and easier to apply than other methods. Can be applied

in seconds

Versatile and effective ■ Appropriate for use on toes and fingers, and can be snapped

and stretched to apply over a large wound or skin flap, or over sutured wounds

■ Exsanguinates as it is applied & provides immediate haemostasis

Approved ■ CE-marked for sterile use as a digital tourniquet ■ Complies with recommendations of NPSA report ■ Latex-free, lead-free and non-toxic

Simple exsanguinating digit tournicot. Provides reliable and gentle pressure adequate to occlude the vessels.

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