The document discusses various orthopedic and medical products provided by UMC. It covers areas such as orthopedics, arthroscopy, trauma, neurosurgery, wound management, allografts, surgery, orthotics, prosthetics, casting materials, dental care, x-rays, muscle compression, power tools, and craniomaxillofacial surgery. For each area, it summarizes the types of products offered by companies such as Mathys, Arthrex, Synthes, Lohmann & Rauscher, Bacterin, SMI, and Synthes to address various musculoskeletal injuries and medical needs.

1. Orthopedics
The musculoskeletal system is comprised of muscle tissue and bones, in addition to tendons,
ligaments and joints which permit movement and construct the human form. Orthopedics
refers to the division of medicine aimed at repairing damage to this system, which may present
itself in several forms; these include infections, sports injuries andtrauma, as well
asdegenerative diseases, congenital disorders, and tumors.
Through the provision of Mathys’ premier orthopedic commodities, UMC caters to those facing
the aforementioned issues. For instance, Mathys’ diverse product portfolio includes surgical
instruments of Swiss Quality to rectify damage caused by sports injuries. These tools are
practical, yet innovative, allowing for smooth procedures and the finest results.
Moreover, trauma or spinal injuries may yield a need for bone substitution in cancellous
cavities. The cyclOS® / Ceros®line of implantsprovides artificial replacements of bone graft.
Comprised of beta-tricalcium phosphate, they have a porous quality, which has proven to be
conducive to more efficient bone development.
As for those whose daily routines are interrupted by trauma or degenerative conditions, Mathys
also offers joint prostheses which help increase the functionality of the damaged areas, and
much more.
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery, where minor incisions are made for orthopedic
examinations. Further action will then be taken to rebuild damaged ACL, treat and trim
cartilage, as well as manage other orthopedic issues.
UMC works with Arthrex to provide surgeons with the ability to perform more exact operations,
and ultimately, optimize the patients’ rehabilitative processes. Among the products provided by
Arthrex, arearthroscopes and arthroscopic sets for the ankle, shoulder and small joints. These
sets contain all of the main tools an arthroscopic surgeon would need to deal with orthopedic
damage. The unique modeling of these instruments (e.g. the rounded handles oftools in the
ankle sets) prevents friction and promises a greater degree of precision.
To facilitate arthroscopic procedures even further, Arthrex employs sophisticated technology in
its targeted drill guides; the aluminum build, cannulated screws and GPS function grant
increased levels of accuracy when dealing with arthrodesis.

2. Trauma
A bodily injury is called a trauma. Fractures, lacerations and concussions are all forms of blunt
force trauma, which occur when the body is hit. Penetrating trauma, however, tends to cause
open wounds.
UMC fulfills the market need for mending the internal and external effects of trauma, through
Synthes. Synthes offers the medical market surgical tools and implants to help patients with
deformities, fractures and long bone tumors. With their product portfolio constantly evolving,
the Synthes team offers top-of-the-line condyles, as well as hand, hip, foot and pelvis implants
which result in effective and time efficient surgeries, while avoiding pain.
The vast range of plate and screw systems, for example, treats many different kinds of fractures,
as do the company’s intramedullary nailing systems and high-quality biomaterials. UMC works
with Synthes as the latter instills immense consumer confidence with their high-quality
products.
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is the area of medicine which deals with disorders of the nervous system (the
spine, peripheral nerves, brain and the extra-cranial cerebrovascular system), from prevention
all the way to rehabilitation. Conditions which may call for neurosurgery include trauma to the
spine or the peripheral nerves, as well as spinal and peripheral nerve tumors, infections,
hydrocephalus and spinal disc herniation.
Synthes’ CMS Neuro Products are intended to provide ease to surgeons and comfort to patients.
Though technologically advanced, utilization of these products remains simple, and yet they
yield results with maximum efficiency. To further aid in achieving this,Synthes accommodates
the specific needs of the individual patient with their neurol implants. The flap tube clamps and
plating systems also guarantee optimality with regards to neurosurgery and cranial fixation.

3. Wound Management
Wounds may be categorized as acute or chronic. Where acute wounds follow a set process of
molecule (e.g. collagen) formation and degradation, chronic wounds take longer to heal
(generally over three months) and have no consistent healing patterns.
UMC’s provider of wound management goods is Lohmann& Rauscher.Different types of wound
management are necessary for the individual phases of the healing processes of acute and
chronic wounds.Lohmann&Rauscher’sSuprasorb line for moist wounds consists of a variety of
products which offer a safe, gentle solution to wound management; infections are avoided with
these dressings, so the patient receives the desired results, with as little discomfort as possible.
Lohmann& Rauscher supplies a number of other wound dressings, with specialized features.
Vilwaktiv® Ag is designed specifically to ward off bacteria, whereas Vliwasorb® adhesive is
absorbent and retentive, and therefore the optimal choice for wounds which result in more
discharge. Solvaline® N, Metalline® and Lomatuell® H offer less painful experiences when the
patient’s dressings must be changed, due to their hydrophobic wide-mesh tulle, perforated film
coating and aluminized gauze pad.
UMC also extends its expertise in wound management to the provision of adhesive bandages,
swabs and packing, all of which boast specialty features, high functionality and great practicality.
Allografts
An allograft is a tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to recipient of the same species, with
varying genotypes.
Sports injuries such as a torn ligament may force a need for allografts, which Bacterin supplies.
Using a small amount of gamma radiation, Bacterinhas a Sterile R claim to allocate tendons.
Bacterin’s wide product range for sports injury management includes: Achilles, Fracilis, HemiPatella, Whole Patella, and Posterior and Anterior Tibialis Tendons. Other items such as Gracilis,
Peroneus, Semitendinosus and Bone Blocks are also offered.
UMC further caters to a wide array of medical fields, through the provision of Bacterin goods,
among which are traditional allografts. Traditional allografts may be used in sports medicine,
but also serve in the fields of Craniomaxillofacial reconstruction, trauma correction and
neurosurgery. These high-end allografts ensure optimal rehabilitative processes for patients
with injured feet and ankles as well as those undergoing cosmetic surgery.

4. Surgery
Surgery is a vast field in the medical market. It involves operational procedures where incisions
are made in patients to fix biological tissue, offer a means of treating pathological problems, or
to allow for examination and diagnoses. Patients may also undergo surgery to reconstruct and
modify bodily form when damaged, or for cosmetic reasons.
With the many variations of surgery, comes a need for a wide range of surgical instruments.
These are devices which are used to perform a number of tasks,from creating incisions to
repairing damaged tissue and altering appearance.
UMC works with SMI, Landanger, S&T and Kirwan Surgical to meet the demand of the Kuwaiti
medical market. SMI offers sutures which come in absorbable and non-absorbable form,
depending on the patient’s needs. These may be purchased in foil and cassette packs.
Landanger, established in 1947, is a highly reliable company in the surgical fields of medicine.
They provide a comprehensive collection of tools which ensure the doctor’s accuracy and the
patients’ safety, during operational procedures.
S&T provides a wide variety of surgical products. They offer instrument sets, as well as sutures,
forceps, scissors, vascular clamps, and vessel dilators. Within the product range, there is also a
collection of special instruments and an organized means of storage for these instruments. SMI
incorporates state-of-the art technology with an understanding of the varying medical needs of
patients and doctors, thereby establishing themselves as a safe and reliable brand to work with.
Kirwan Surgical further caters to the needs of surgeons and patients through the provision of
monopolar forceps and electrodes, in addition to both, reusable and disposable bipolar forceps.
They also offer bipolar generators, pencils, micro dissection needles, I/A hand pieces and a
number of other products, to ensure that the patient’s surgery and rehabilitation are as
accurate and effective as possible.

5. Orthotics
Damage to the neuromuscular and skeletal systems may be managed with the peripheral
application of a device called an orthosis. Orthoses are used to limit and control movement,
with the intent of optimizing bodily function and form.
Some children may suffer from scissor gait or an inability to sit straight due to cerebral palsy.
UMC offers the products of Camp Scandinavia, a leading innovator in the market, to make daily
functions a simpler task for these patients. The S.W.A.S.H. products, for example, are the only
products on the market to offer variable abduction when there is both, flexion and extension.
These products help children whose cerebral palsy is either dystonic or spastic.
UMC also distributes orthotic products from Benik Corporation which offers trunk orthoses.
These are manufactured with attention to detail and with great consideration of the needs a
patient may have. For instance, the builds of the V-100 and V-200 trunk support products aim to
maximize protection and support of the wearer.
Prosthetics
Prosthetics are devices which substitute the functions of body parts lost through maladies
including congenital disorders and trauma. The two major kinds of prostheses are somato (of
the body) and cranio-facial (the skeletal structure of the head and face). Somato prosthetics
cover the breast, nipple and limbs, whereas craniofacial prostheses cover intraoral and extraoral
prosthetics (e.g. obturators, dentures and dental implants). Generally speaking, however,
prosthetics facilitate the patient in resuming routine and completing daily physical tasks.
Setting benchmarks, Ossur provides a vast product range, from knee and leg prosthetics to
firmly built adaptors and Flex Foot feet, which are well-suited for their vacuum systems. In
addition to this, patients may need inliners and sleeves with locks, or sockets, all of which fall
under Ossur’s area of expertise.

6. Casting Material
Casting material is a liquid cold setting material that is molded and hardened to fit the body part
which requires casting.
UMC works with Lohmann& Rauscher to provide durable and effective casting materials.
Lohmann& Rauscher offers Cellona® Plaster of Paris. It is of a creamy and thick texture which
permits more intricate casting, and is therefore the optimal choice for complex molds; no
compression points arise and the flow of water through the porous green core prevents dry
spots. This is an effective material for the fields of orthotics and prosthetics.
The Cellacast ® Xtra Cast Tape is a form of synthetic cast which is light and firm, providing the
necessary stability without any discomfort. It comes with a knitted, stretchable fiberglass
material that effectively accommodates the shape of the area for which the cast is being made.
The Cellacast ® Xtra Cast Tape is highly efficient in rehabilitative processes following operations,
fractures and orthopedic issues.
UMC will also provide the necessary materials to maximize comfort of the wearer.
Lohmann&RauschersCellona® Cast Edge Padding is a self-adhesive solution to hard edges and
pressure points, as it is added to the edges of the Plaster of Paris cast,in addition to the
synthetic cast.
Moreover, UMC looks to Oscimedi S.A. for their expertise in creating cast cutters which are light,
powerful and effective. They come in a variety of choices with the option to add a vacuum
cleaner. With Oscimedi S.A. having over 40 years of experience in creating cast cutters, these
are highly durable, well-manufactured products, which also boast excellent utility. This also
applies to the Oscimedi S.A. cast covers and protectors, which provide maximum comfort and
accessibility. Among other products are trolleys and carts to make the molding and cutting of
casts more efficient; with vast knowledge in their field, Oscimedi S.A. has produced firmlystructured carefully designed tools to make the doctor’s experience a more efficient one.

7. Dental
Dental care aids in preventing dental disorders including gum diseases and cavities. Practices
include brushing (and interdental brushing) as well as flossing to avoid plaque buildup.
UMC offers a variety of products from TePe. TePe provides several kinds of toothbrushes.
Keeping the best interests of the consumer in mind, they manufacture them with high levels of
quality care and functionality. The classic toothbrush comes in different sizes and provides both,
adults and children with an easy-to-use brush that is durable and reliant in maintaining optimal
oral hygiene. For those with dental implants, braces or wisdom teeth, Tepe offers specialized
brushes to cater to the user’s needs. For interdental maintence, consumers may use TePe’s floss
and dental sticks as well as interdental brushes. TePe gels with fluoride or a combination of
chlorhexidine and fluoride effectively treat caries issues and inflamed gums.
UMC further offers tools for dental surgeons to efficiently carry out oral procedures, by
distributing products by Otto Leibinger. Their product portfolio carries bone files, sharp
spoons, periodontology tools, needle holders and root elevators. The product range also
boasts suction tubes, raspatories extracting forceps and retractors, as well as filing
instruments and tweezers.
X-Ray
An X-Ray is electromagnetic radiation used to produce medical imagery. Medical imagery aids in
the processes of detecting and diagnosing disease, as well as examining bone structure.
UMC provides V.M.K. products which include protective gear for different types of X-Rays. The
company offers aprons which suit panoramic X-Rays as well as intrasonic X-Rays and come in
sizes for adults as well as children. Patients are offered collars to protect against intraoral
radiation, and medical personnel are further supplied with aprons and collars. Also within the
product portfolio are coats, vests and skirts of the highest quality.
Muscle Compression
The buildup of fluid under the skin or in body cavities, called edema, may lead to inflammation
and swelling. This can be minimized by muscle compression in the form of elastic bandages and
compression stockings; they should be tight enough to restrict movement yet permit expansion
as blood fills the now contracting muscles.
Medi is famous for its medical compression stockings which UMC supplies to the Kuwaiti
market. These are used to treat venous issues and apply varying degrees of pressure – the
highest being in the ankle area. Medi produces these stockings with the physical and intrinsic
comfort of the patient in mind, by manufacturing them in a way that is appealing and medically
effective.

8. Power Tools
Power tools are surgical instrumentsutilized in various fields such as orthopedics, cranio-facial
surgery, neurosurgery and traumatology. They are modeled uniquely toaccommodate the
medical situation at hand, be it an operation on big bones, small-bone surgery, or a high-speed
procedure.
Synthes has been producing power tools used in surgery for more than 40 years. They run on
battery, air or electricity and function at varying speeds depending on the circumstances, and at
different forms, depending on the size of the affected bones. High speed tools may be used for
ENT, spinal surgery or neurosurgery. Synthes’ large bone tools are effective for endoprosthetics,
traumatology and arthroplasty. They provide optimal functionality for operations on patients
with heavy traumas, and those requiring reconstruction of the knee and hip.
Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
Craniomaxillofacial tools and implants are available for surgical reconstruction in patients who
have suffered craniofacial (relating to the skull and face) trauma.
To meet the needs of craniofacial surgeons, UMC supplies goods produced by Synthes. Synthes
offers the materials and instruments necessary to reconstruct the craniofacial skeleton. This
ranges from plates and screws to implants and the Condylar Head Add-On. The material
composition of the implants offered provide an effective means for stability, and generally
enhance the rates for surgical success.