Annual meeting and OTO EXPO exhibits

• ACADEMY AND FOUNDATION EXHIBIT—The Resource Center and the Store

Board of Governors

Don't be a passive bystander! The Board of Governors is all about mobilization and action. If you are interested in becoming an engaged member, join the Board of Governors grassroots organization. The BOG needs members who are willing to monitor and act on local socioeconomic and legislative trends to safeguard the specialty. Stop by the Board of Governors kiosk in the Resource Center to make a commitment that will withstand the test of time. The Board of Governors functions acts as an advisory body to the Board of Directors and serves as an important communication link between the Board of Directors and the local, state, and regional societies. Your involvement in the Board of Governors will not only leave you with a great sense of accomplishment as you make worthwhile contributions to the specialty, it will also earn service points that will make you eligible for quarterly awards.

Communications

Our public education campaigns serve to make patients healthier and promote proper diagnosis. Use the campaign tools to show how proper treatment can improve outcomes while promoting the scope of your practice. If you haven't become involved yet, KIDS ENT Health is our latest, 5-year campaign. It offers resources for your patients and referring physicians on the care, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders. Become involved in Kids ENT Health to reach out to your community and local media.

Take advantage of our buy-one-get-one-free patient leaflet special. Patient leaflets will help to boost patient satisfaction, save valuable staff time, and improve office efficiency.

Education

The Academy prides itself on being able to meet the primary need of a physician—educational resources. Aside from the benefit of staying current with the accepted methods of diagnosis and treatment, many of our educational products, such as Self-Instructional Packages, the Maintenance Manual for Lifelong Learning, and the Patient of the Month Program, will make you eligible to earn CME credit. Continue to advance your medical education and improve your patient care by utilizing our products. Among the new and updated titles produced just in time for the annual meeting will be several Slide Lecture Series. Don't forget to purchase your copy!

ENT Careers/Job Boards

There isn't a more visible location to post your employment classified ads than the job boards in the Resource Center. For an early start, post your job opening on ENT Careers (www.entlink.net/careers) before the annual meeting, and we'll post it in a prime location on the busy job boards. Set up onsite meetings with potential employees or employers and network your CVs. ENT Careers: It's Your Move!

ENTLink and ENTNet

Where can you send your administrator to find out how to bill for fine needle aspiration? Where do you go to register for the world's largest gathering of otolaryngologists? Where can you find a pediatric fellowship in NY? Where do you send your adolescent patients' parents to find out more about ENT disorders? ENTLink and ENTNet are yours and your patients' gateways to otolaryngology on the Internet.

ENTLink, our award-winning member/professional website, features information about nearly every AAO-HNS/F product and service. ENTNet, an entire site geared towards your patients health and well-being, boasts over 70 topics of popular ENT health information. If not, stop by and let us give you a personal tour of the resources available at http://www.entlink.net and http://www.entnet.org. We'll also give you pointers on how to save time and money by using AAO-HNS/F electronic services and you can fill us in on new features that would be of value to you. Come and see why more than 257,000 users visit these sites each month!

Health Policy and Government Affairs

If physician payment rates and policy are at the top of your worry list, or you are concerned about the cost of professional liability insurance or inappropriate scope of practice expansion by audiologists, dentists, or speech-language pathologists, use the tools prepared for you by the Health Policy and Government Affairs Department. Introducing the online ENT Advocacy Center—your elected officials in the U.S. Congress and in your State Capitols want to hear from you, and our knowledgeable staff can put you in touch. Stop hearing about the decisions being made in Washington, DC and in state governments and begin influencing them. Your participation in federal and state legislative activities helps to ensure that the AAO-HNS will continue to represent your interests and concerns.

History and Archives

The Adams Center staff is eager to give you a tour of the virtual museum, discuss the Foundation's collections, and inform you about the library services and resources available.

Practice Management

If your office staff needs assistance with coding and reimbursement advice, policy statements, or even HIPAA Resources, look no further than the Academy's Practice Management Department. We can equip you with sample letters to contest insurance reimbursement denials and will keep you informed of the latest CPT code amendments. Don't forget to pick up your free copy of the 2003 Socioeconomic Survey.

Research

Visit the Research kiosk for a comprehensive source of information to serve the needs and interests of clinician-scientists in otolaryngology—head and neck surgery, providing information and resources about grants, mentoring, education, advocacy, and research. Highlights of the Research Department include the Clinical Scholars Program, NCPRO, the 2004 Call for Grant Applications, and our latest clinical outcomes study.

The Resource Center and The Store Schedule

Booth 861

1–800–Pathways.com , PO Box 70, Deep Gap, NC 28618; phone: 1–828–262–5151; fax: 1–828–262–5134. 1–800–Pathways.com is a provider of toll-free vanity numbers, such as 1–800–Snoring, for physicians to use as a tool in increasing response to their advertising efforts. These numbers are leased on a regional basis so that more than one provider can share in a great toll-free number.

We have several new numbers available, such as 1–866–Allergies, 1–888–Sinuses, and 1–877–NewEyes, as well as numbers such as 1–888–FaceLift and 1–888–Surgery, for those practitioners doing facial plastics.

Booth 301

Abbott Laboratories, 200 Abbott Park Rd, D-304, AP-30, Abbott Park, IL 60064–6182; phone: 1–847–937–6100. You are invited to visit the Abbott Laboratories exhibit, where representatives will be on hand to answer your questions regarding Biaxin (clarithromycin) tablets and for oral suspension and Omnicef (cefdinir) capsules for oral suspension.

Booth 217

Acoustic Systems, 415 E Saint Elmo Rd, Austin, TX 78745–1221; phone: 1–512–444–1961; fax: 1–512–444–2282. For more than 3 decades, Acoustic Systems has researchd, designed, and manufactured audiometric enclosures with cutting-edge sound isolation technology. We maintain an NV-LAP-accredited laboratory and regularly submit all components of our audiometric rooms and suites to rigorous testing. Factory-trained representatives help with selection and installation.

Booth 555

Acumed Instruments, 5286 Evanwood Ave, Oak Park, CA 91377; phone: 1–800–234–5045; fax: 1–818–707–2433. Acumed Instruments has the Acumed Temporal Bone Lab Drill System, Surgical Cutting and Diamond Burs including the “Supercut Diamond Bur,” and other specialized instruments for the ENT physician.

Booth 815

Adams Laboratories, 14801 Sovereign Rd, Ft Worth, TX 76155; phone: 1–800–770–5270; fax: 1–817–354–3969. Visit the Adams Laboratories booth to hear about Mucinex Extended-Release Guaifenesin Tablets, the only long-acting single-entity guaifenesin approved as safe and effective by the FDA. We will also be happy to discuss our Aquatab Family line and ALLERx Family products.

Booth 1241

Advanced Bionics Corporation, 25129 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, CA 91355; phone: 1–800–678–2575; fax: 1–661–362–1518. Advanced Bionics Corporation, the only American cochlear implant manufacturer, introduces HiReso-lution Sound Technology for the severely and profoundly hearing-impaired. HiResolution Sound Technology is designed to provide the most accurate reproduction of sound available in a cochlear implant system.

Booth 455

Airstat-Lifestat, 1750 Calhoun St, New Orleans, LA 70118; phone: 1–504–866–3290; fax: 1–504–866–8507.

Booth 1021

Alcon Laboratories, Inc, 6201 S Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76134–2099; phone: 1–817–293–0450; fax: 1–817–568–7292. Alcon Laboratories, a Patron-Level Sponsor, markets CIPRO HC Otic. The only fluoroquinolone combination product for otitis externa, CIPRO HC Otic combines the potent antibacterial activity of CIPRO with the proven anti-inflammatory relief of hydrocortisone. Please visit our exhibit to learn about the newest advance in anti-infective therapy CIPRODEX otic solution.

Booth 107

ALK-Abelló, Inc, 1700 Royston Ln, Round Rock, TX 78664; phone: 1–512–251–0037. ALK-Abelló is the world's largest supplier of allergy vaccines. As the world leader in allergy immunotherapy, ALK-Abelló develops and manufactures allergenic extracts, diagnostic products, and supplies for the allergy clinic. ALK-Abelló, Inc, Vespa Laboratories, and Biopol Laboratories invite all attendees to join us at our booth.

Booth 533

All Star Sales, 4 Vata Ct, Unit 15, Aurora, Ontario L4G 4B6, Canada; phone: 1–905–727–9135; fax: 1–905–727–0964. All Star Sales manufactures a high-quality neoprene headband. Aqua-Earbands are available in 4 sizes and 10 colors. Aqua-Earbands may be used while swimming, showering, or bathing to keep ears dry. Aqua-Earbands work well after otoplasty and may also be used for cold sensitivity.

Booth 1541

Allmeds, Inc, 151 Lafayette Dr, Suite 401, Oak Ridge, TN 37830–6864; phone: 1–865–482–1999; fax: 1–865–481–0921. AllMeds, Inc, develops specialty-specific Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems designed to improve workflow and enhance documentation in physicians' offices. Designed with the help of practicing otolaryngologists, AllMeds for otolaryngology has the deep clinical content and functionally already built in, so there is no need for expensive and time-consuming customization.

Booth 207

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 310 S Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone: 1–703–299–9291; fax: 1–703–299–8898. The AAFPRS is the largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, with over 2,600 members. The AAFPRS publishes patient brochures, books, and videos. Awards and grants are available for young surgeons. Practice enhancement materials are available to the practicing physician. AAFPRS meetings and courses are a must for surgeons performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New this year are surgical instructions and lectures available on CD and in video format. The selection includes four new videos on the latest techniques in nasal surgery. Also new this year is a handout called “How to Choose a Facial Plastic Surgeon”—a perfect display in your waiting room. The AAFPRS is the world's largest association of facial plastic surgeons—those surgeons performing plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck.

Booth 841

American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation Resource Center, One Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314–3357; phone: 1–703–836–4444; fax: 1–703–683–5100. Our state-of-the-art Resource Center, the focal point of the exhibit hall, offers a convenient opportunity for you to explore our newest publications, online tools, and products for continuing medical and patient education, practice management, and grassroots advocacy. Browse the latest self-instructional packages (SIPacs), monographs, slides, and CDs, plus the “Maintenance Manual for Lifelong Learning” and kits for HIPAA and practice compliance. At the Center, we will help you place orders for products and services and find answers to your questions.

Booth 927

American Hearing Aid Associates, 1380 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382; phone: 1–800–984–3272; fax: 1–610–455–3019. AHAA's nationwide network of nearly 2000 independent practitioners enjoys comprehensive practice management assistance. This includes customized business and marketing plans, staff training, discounts on hearing aids, audiology recruiting, and patient acquisition assistance. AHAA can increase the profitability of your hearing aid dispensary. Stop by Booth 927, or call 1–800–984–3272.

Booth 1157

American Hearing Research Foundation, 8 S Michigan Ave, Suite 814, Chicago, IL 60603–4539; phone: 1–312–726–9670; fax: 1–312–726–9695. American Hearing Research Foundation, a non-profit corporation, supports research and education concerned with the causes, prevention, and cure of deafness, impaired hearing, and balance disorders.

Booth 142

American Medical Endoscopy, 3020 NW 82 Ave, Miami, FL 33122; phone: 1–305–436–0599; fax: 1–305–436–0399. American Medical Endoscopy sells new and used brand-name surgical products including sinuscopes, nasorhinolaryngoscopes, bronchoscopes, FESS Microdebriders, microelectric saws/drills/wire drivers, high-speed pneumatic drill systems, instruments, microcameras, maxillofacial implants, light sources, etc. Save up to 50%. Equipos usados. Equipos Usados y Reacondicionados. Miami 1–305–436–0599.

Booth 1136

American Physician Services, 3600 Mansell Rd, Suite 150, Alpharetta, GA 30022; phone: 1–678–795–5532; fax: 1–678–795–5660. American Physician Services is a leader in providing practice management and ancillary services development for otolaryngology practices. Our experienced staff bring together expertise in business development, marketing, staffing, and financial assistance to each of our affiliated practices.

Booth 213

Amplifon/Sonus, 5000 Cheshire Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55446; phone: 1–888–447–0443; fax: 1–763–268–4224. Amplifon is the world's largest distributor of hearing aid products, with products and services in 10 countries including the United States. Through the Sonus Network, we provide audiology department business and product purchasing services. Maximize your services and profits in your audiology department by working with Sonus Network experts. Contact us at 1–888–447–0443.

Booth 150

ANew Inc, 32 Cunningham Rd, DeBary, FL 32713; phone: 1–386–668–7785; fax: 1–386–668–1981. We sell a product that we developed for the medical field 14 years ago. Our product fills the need for medical professionals who have dry, cracking cuticles and problems from continuous hand scrubbing, alcohol use, and powder found in protective gloves. We do not do manicures; we demonstrate our product on one nail.

Booth 1323

Annals Publishing Company, 4507 Laclede Ave, St Louis, MO 63108–2103; phone: 1–314–367–4987; fax: 1–314–367–4988. Annals Publishing Company publishes the Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. The Annals is the official journal of the American Laryngological Association and the American Broncho-Esophagological Association. We are now in our 112th year of continuous publication in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.

Booth 1147

Anspach Companies, 4500 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410; phone: 1–561–627–1080; fax: 1–561–627–1265. The Anspach Companies manufacture high-performance instrument systems for otolaryngology, neurosurgery, and neurotology. Our power systems provide consistent power and smooth performance for even the most demanding applications. The advanced design of these instruments ensures unparalleled performance and reliability and allows for effortless assembly, meeting both surgeon and staff needs.

Booth 1030, 1031

Anthony Products, Inc, 7740 Records St, Indianapolis, IN 46226; phone: 1–800–428–1610; fax: 1–317–543–3289. Anthony Products, Inc, will be offering the latest and best prices in surgical instruments and equipment for head and neck as well as cosmetic surgical procedures. Including over 200 manufacturers, we will have Head Lights, Autoclaves, Chairs, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, 50%—off German Surgical Instruments, Post Operative Skin Care by Gio Pelle, etc.

Booth 208

Apdyne Medical Company, 1049 S Vine St, Denver, CO 80209–4622; phone: 1–800–457–6853; fax: 1–303–698–4804. Manufacturer and distributor of the Apdyne Phenol Applicator Kit used to anesthetize the tympanic membrane during in-office myringotomy procedures. The kit features a fresh unit of phenol and an applicator with a unique foam tip providing immediate anesthesia for a quick and convenient procedure.

Booth 1441

Applied Therapeutics Inc, 3104 Cherry Palm Dr, Suite 220, Tampa, FL 33619–8315; phone: 1–813–623–1400; fax: 1–813–623–3737. Rapid Rhino Gel Knit Fabric is an occlusive dressing providing a moist environment that promotes wound healing. Epithelialization is accelerated. Inflammatory response and necrosis in early stage are suppressed. Scar formation in late stage is reduced. Rapid Rhino Gel Knit Fabric allows for easy and early removal.

Booth 1552

Arches Tinnitus Formulas, PO Box 57, Salt Lake City, UT 84110–0057; phone: 1–801–486–1782. Arches Tinnitus Formulas consist of pharmaceutical-grade herbal, vitamin, and mineral compounds proven in clinical studies to be effective in reducing the symptoms of tinnitus. Endorsed by leading otolaryngologist and tinnitus specialist Michael Seid-man, MD, FACS.

Booth 1447

Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, 515 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610; phone: 1–800–621–8335; fax: 1–312–464–5834; web site: www.archotol.ama-assn.org The Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery addresses the needs of the practicing head, neck, ear, nose, and throat specialists with a broad range of peer-reviewed original research. The Archives is recognized worldwide as a leading source for practical information and insight of clinical treatment.

Booth 1056

Armkel/Church & Dwight Co, Inc, 469 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540; phone: 1–609–683–7015; fax: 1–609–279–7795. Samples and product literature will be available for our nasal-moisturizing product Sterimar, a Nasal Moisturizing Sea Water Solution Microspray. Company representatives will be available to answer questions and distribute samples.

Booth 113

ArthroCare ENT, 680 Vaqueros Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085; phone: 1–408–736–0224; fax: 1–408–736–1933. The ENTec radiofrequency electrosurgical system brings new control and functionality to ENT surgery. Utilizing Coblation technology, the ArthroCare ENT system offers precise and rapid tissue ablation and coagulation with minimal thermal injury to surrounding tissue. ArthroCare ENT will exhibit new tools and techniques for tonsil channeling and ablation and for snoring procedures.

ArthroCare ENT will exhibit its new tools and techniques for tonsil channeling and ablation. Coblation channeling has additionally been cleared for snoring procedures.

Booth 1009

AstraZeneca, 1800 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19850; phone: 1–302–886–3000. AstraZeneca is committed to patient care and provides a wide range of significant products in a number of therapeutic areas. In the respiratory therapeutic area, AstraZeneca conducts extensive research and public outreach programs for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pediatric asthma. You are invited to visit AstraZeneca's exhibit.

Booth 759

ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co KG, Ludwig-Kegel-Strasse 16, Lenzkirch, 79853, Germany; phone: 011–49–7653–6890; fax: 011–49–7653–689190. With workstations, stroboscopes, diagnostic units, and accessories, ATMOS provides ORL specialists with sophisticated solutions for the entire therapeutic, diagnostic, and financial spectrum. A choice of several ORL workstations allows the hospital or practice facility to be matched both to the size of the room and to the range of services.

ATMOS is proud to present its new ORL trolley, which provides all basic functions for the ORL specialist combined with mobility.

Booth 752

Atos Medical, 2202 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202–1009; phone: 1–800–217–0025; fax: 1–414–227–9033. Atos Medical distributes the Provox System of Voice Rehabilitation Products including the FreeHands System, Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) System, Voice Prosthesis, Lary-Tube, and many accessories for the laryngectomee.

Atos Medical is now offering the Provox FreeHands Heat and Moisture Exchanger System and accessories. Some of the FreeHands accessories include the Provox HME Cap and Provox FreeHands Cassettes. The Therabite for Jaw Rehabilitation System is also available from Atos Medical.

Booth 454

Audio Technologies Srl, Via dell'Artigianato, 8, Gossolengo - Pc 29020, Italy; phone: 011–39–0523–778864; fax: 011–39–0523–770019. Prostheses for stapedectomy and stapedotomy; ossicular chain prostheses both partial and total, adjustable and trimmable, in different combined materials: porous polyethylene/platinum/gold/titanium/dense hydroxi-lapatite/porous hydroxilapatite; haemostatic tampons; nasal splints; instruments sets for stapedotomy, stapedectomy and tympanoplasty.

Adjustable ossicular chain prostheses in porous hydroxilapatite for tympanoplasty; adjustable ossicular chain prostheses in pure titanium for tympanoplasty; prostheses for stapedotomy in silicone/titanium; disposable suction instruments.

Booth 747

auric hearing systems, Inc, 6000 Fairview Ave, Suite 405, Charlotte, NC 28210; phone: 1–866–872–8742; fax: 1–704–552–6048. auric hearing systems brings you the FDA-approved RetroX, the definitive transcutaneous air conduction hearing aid system (TACHAS). The RetroX is designed to deliver amplified sound while preserving natural outer ear resonance and without disturbing the ossicular chain. The RetroX fitting is an elective outpatient procedure. The RetroX hearing system enables digital amplification without blocking the ear. The system consists of a hollow tube that serves as the air conduit for amplified sound and the anchor for a digital hearing aid. RetroX Simulators enable prospective clients to appreciate the benefit prior to the elective outpatient procedure.

Booth 1101

Aventis Pharmaceuticals, 300 Somerset Corporate Blvd, Bldg III, Bridgewater, NJ 08807–2854; phone: 1–908–243–6000. You are cordially invited to visit the Aventis Pharmaceuticals at Booth 1101, featuring Allegra (fexofenadine HCI capsules); Allegra (fexofenadine 180 tablets); Allegra (fexofenadine HCI 60 mg/pseudoephedrine HCI 120 mg) extended-release tablets; and Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray (triam-cionolone acetonide). Information on educational materials will be available. Our sales representatives will be happy to discuss this and other resources to benefit your practice.

Booth 108

Aztec Medical Products, Inc, 108 Ingram Rd, Suite 20, Williamsburg, VA 23188; phone: 1–800–223–3859; fax: 1–757–345–3739. Twenty-five years of Aztec service to otolaryngology is celebrated this year. Our fine staff welcomes you and thanks you for 25 years of entrusting us with your vital equipment and service requirements. EndoCaddy, office video, office instruments, headlights, microscopes, stroboscope, and other fine products will be on display. Viva ENT!

Office Video System integrated on a convenient mobile cart complete with EndoCaddy storage for valuable endoscopes. Flat-panel monitor provides latest contemporary display of clinical diagnostic video images. See the new Optomic microscope and stroboscope at Aztec!

Booth 1427

Baxter, 1627 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60014; phone: 1–800–241–9360; fax: 1–847–940–6525. Baxter develops and commercializes innovative biomaterial-based medical devices featuring FloSeal Hemostatic Matrix Sealant, a high-viscosity gel for hemostasis. FloSeal has been used successfully in FESS procedures and epistaxis as an alternative to conventional means of hemostasis and nasal packing.

Baxter is your complete source for BioSurgery therapeutics and devices featuring CoSeal Surgical Sealant. CoSeal is a completely synthetic vascular sealing agent that is clinically proven to seal tissue quickly and effectively.

Booth 1015

Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation, 400 Morgan Ln, West Haven, CT 06516; phone: 1–203–812–2000. Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation invites you to visit with our professional medical representatives to discuss our full range of healthcare products including AVELOX (moxifloxacin hydrochloride) tablets and AVELOX IV (moxifloxacin hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection). We are pleased to have this opportunity to contribute to the success of this meeting.

Booth 635

B C Decker Inc, 20 Hughson St S, 10th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3K7, Canada; phone: 1–905–522–7017; fax: 1–905–522–7839. B C Decker is committed to publishing the highest-quality products in the fields of otolaryngology/rhinology. At the front of our list is Patient Management Problems, an interactive electronic teaching program that tests diagnostic, clinical, and surgical knowledge using advanced animated graphics. We also publish an excellent line of clinical books.

Booth 1604

Beutlich LP Pharmaceuticals, 1541 Shields Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085–8304; phone: 1–800–238–8542; fax: 1–847–473–1122. Hurricaine Topical Anesthetic (20% benzocaine) is fast-acting (15–30 seconds), has a short duration (12–15 minutes), and tastes good, and it is safe (virtually no systemic absorption). Hurricaine suppresses the gag reflex for head and neck examinations. The unit-dose Hurricaine Swab Applicator is very effective for nasal or oral indications.

Booth 714

BFW, Inc, 136 St Matthews Ave, Louisville, KY 40207; phone: 1–800–717–4673 or 1–502–899–1808; fax: 1–502–899–1937. BFW, Inc, provides fiber-optic headlights, xenon or quartz-halogen light sources, and state-of-the-art headlight video camera systems. Backed by a 30-year reputation built on technological leadership and the best customer service, BFW designs products for comfort, powerful brilliance, durability, and value for medical professionals throughout the world.

Booth 1155

Bien-Air Surgery SA, Laenggasse 60, PO Box 6008, Bienne, 2500, Switzerland; phone: 011–41–32–344–64–40; fax: 011–41–32–344–64–45. Bien-Air is a manufacturer of electrical drill systems and instruments for small bone surgery. Our assortment includes 3 different kinds of electrical drills and peristaltic pumps, as well as a full range of handpieces and microsaws. We welcome you to visit our booth for the launch of our new drill, named OSSEODOC.

Bien-Air is proud to introduce its newborn electrical drill system OSSEODOC. Our new drill will feature an innovative way of activating the peristaltic pump on demand from the foot control. The OSSEODOC is the most easy to use and reliable drill; it was specifically designed for ear surgery.

Booth 1556

BioForm, Inc, 1875 S Grant Street, Suite 110, San Mateo, CA 94492; phone: 650–341–3190; fax: 650–341–4232. Bio-Form, Inc, manufactures and markets a line of synthetic biocompatible, durable, and easy-to-use injectable implant products for use in tissue augmentation. After injection, normal cells infiltrate around the CaHA microspheres. Benefits include long-lasting durability, no need for allergic tissue testing, and excellent outcome.

Radiance and Aria are FDA-cleared products for injection laryngoplasty and radiographic tissue marking and additionally CE-cleared in Europe for plastic and reconstructive facial soft tissue applications. Supplied in a ready-to-use 1-cc syringe with a percutaneous or per oral needle specifically designed for laryngeal injection. Product is biocompatible.

Booth 1024

Bio-logic Systems Corp, One Bio-logic Plaza, Mundelein, IL 60060; phone: 1–847–949–5200; fax: 1–847–949–8615. Bio-logic offers a full line of hearing screening and diagnostic systems. New products include Stacked ABR for small acoustic tumor detection and MASTER ASSR for frequency-specific hearing loss evaluation. Both are add-ons to our standard AEP system. ABaer and AuDX provide the technology of choice for newborn hearing screening. Bio-logic Systems Corp, Bio-logic is introducing two new products, Stacked ABR and MASTER. Stacked ABR is new technology that detects small acoustic tumors, previously only reliably identified by MRI. MASTER facilitates the rapid collection of frequency-specific evoked potential, important for appropriate hearing aid fitting especially for infants and other difficult-to-test populations.

Booth 1045

Biosound Esaote, 8000 Castleway Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250; phone: 1–800–428–4374; fax: 1–317–813–6600. Biosound Esaote offers a full spectrum of high-quality ultrasound systems featuring Picus—fully digital and upgradeable to color Doppler. All Esaote systems are easy to learn and easy to use. Quality products with educational support from a company with nearly 25 years of ultrasound dedication.

Introducing Aquila—a cost-effective, portable ultrasound system weighing 24 pounds.

Booth 654

Biotene/Laclede Inc, 2030 E University Dr, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220; phone: 1–310–605–4280; fax: 1–310–761–8497. Biotene Dry Mouth products are an enzyme-based product line that was developed to combat the side effects of having a dry mouth due to medications, surgery, or other treatments. The product line includes Biotene Alcohol-free mouthwash, Biotene SLS-Free toothpaste, Oralbalance Synthetic Saliva, and Biotene Xylitol sweetened dental chewing gum.

Booth 253

Blairex Laboratories, Inc, 1600 Brian Dr, Columbus, IN 47201; phone: 1–812–378–1864; fax: 1–812–378–1033. Blairex Laboratories, Inc, is an innovative pharmaceutical company providing a family of quality products for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and professional markets since 1976. The Blairex family of products includes, but is not limited to, Encare, Sleepinal, Ginkogin, Aqua-Ban, Broncho Saline, Wound Wash Saline, and Simply Saline Nasal Mist.

Booth 1161

Blue Tree Publishing, 8927 192nd St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026; phone: 1–425–210–4723; fax: 1–425–697–7155. Blue Tree Publishing designs and makes learning aides for doctors, students, and patients for the understanding of the ENT area. Clear computer animations and innovative models help learn about the larynx, ear, nose, lungs, etc, in simple and easy to use programs and teaching aids.

Vocal Health is an interactive CD ROM that provides quick access and valuable information on how to keep your voice healthy. Using video, animation, and preventive care outlines to help the user learn and teach how to keep a voice healthy for the singing and speaking voice.

Booth 118

BOSS Instruments, Ltd, 1838 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 119, Nashville, TN 37210; phone: 1–615–885–2231; fax: 1–615–885–2992. BOSS Instruments concentrates on the manufacture and development of specialty instruments in the following areas: vascular/cardiovascular, orthopedic, OB/GYN, neuro/spine, ENT/plastic, ophthalmic, and laparoscopic. Complementing these specialty areas is a complete line of general instruments. BOSS utilizes German steel and craftsmanship, setting it apart from the majority of instrument companies.

Booth 715

Boston Medical Products, Inc, 117 Flanders Rd, West-borough, MA 01581; phone: 1–800–433–2674; fax: 1–508–898–9300. Manufacturers of high-quality otology, rhinology, laryngology, and tracheostomy products. Products include ear packings and dressings; nasal sponges, packings, splints, stents, buttons, and epistaxis catheters; tracheostomy tubes, buttons, and speaking valves; laryngeal stents and keels; thyroplasty medialization implants; voice restoration products; and esophageal tubes.

Stop by our booth for your personal demonstration of our new products including the new Doyle Nasal Splint that promotes a “natural” open airway while inserted and our new line of high-quality tracheal and bronchial stents from NO-VATECH, originators of the Dumon Stent. Boston Medical Products—innovation, quality, results.

Booth 731

BrainLAB AG, Ammerthalstrasse 8, Heimstetten, 85551, Germany; phone: 011–49–89–991568–0; fax: 011–49–89–991568–33. BrainLAB is a company based in Munich, Germany, that develops, manufactures, and markets software-driven medical equipment. BrainLAB's products allow physicians to provide treatment that improves medical outcomes while being more accurate, less invasive, and less expensive than traditional surgery. For over 10 years, BrainLAB has been the leading innovator in the fields of image-guided surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery.

BrainLAB and Gyrus ENT now offer a completely streamlined image-guided dissection solution. The Gyrus ENT Diego system is completely integrated into BrainLAB's innovative IGS systems. With the IGS-ready Diego, otolaryngologists can instantly navigate their powered dissector on BrainLAB's platforms VectorVision ENT and Kolibri ENT.

Booth 1347

Brasseler USA Surgical Power & Accessories, One Brasseler Blvd, Savannah, GA 31419; phone: 1–912–925–8525; fax: 1–912–921–7578. Brasseler USA Surgical Power & Accessories is a manufacturer of surgical power equipment and accessories. Brasseler USA Surgical Power & Accessories is also the World Distributor of S. S. White Orthopedic Medical Products. Brasseler USA Surgical Power & Accessories has revolutionized the Neuro power market with the XK-95 Neuro High Speed Drill System.

The XK-PRO 100 High Speed Drill System, combining a compact size and lightweight design that adapts to a combination of surgical procedures to include neurosurgical, ENT, and orthopedic. Rotating at 100,000 rpm, the pneumatic powered high-speed drill system exemplifies qualities to include smooth, precise cutting, superior fingertip control, and minimal operational noise level and is virtually oil-free.

Booth 1257

Brazilian Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Av Indianapolis 740-Moema, Sao Paulo, 04062–001, Brazil; phone: 011–11–5052–9515; fax: 011–11–5052–1025. The Brazilian Society of Otorhinolaryngology has been implementing educational programs to update scientific and technical knowledge for its members. SBORL publishes a scientific journal, Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia, indexed by the Excerpta Medica Data Bank and the Index Medicus Latino Americano.

Booth 148

Camexco, Inc, PO Box 6833, Bridgewater, NJ 08807; phone: 1–908–575–1667; fax: 1–908–575–0698. The nasal irrigator Nasaline is used to treat symptoms associated with allergies, colds, or the flu. Nasaline is also recommended in the prevention of sinus-related infections. Under doctor direction, Nasaline is an excellent tool for use in the follow-up treatment to sinus or nose surgery.

Booth 1330

Canfield Imaging Systems, 253 Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004–2524; phone: 1–800–815–4330 or 1–973–276–0336; fax: 1–973–276–0339. Canfield Imaging Systems is a leading supplier and developer of medical imaging products, including the full line of Mirror software for image management and anesthetic simulation, VISIA Complexion Analysis, Reflec UV camera, digital cameras, medical photography training and consulting services.

Medical-specific software for image management and aesthetic simulation, new MIRROR VERSION 6.1 features an intuitive interface with familiar patient chart structure, diagnosis and procedure libraries, customizable data fields and HIPAA-friendly features which help your office meet regulatory requirements. The VISIA COMPLEXION ANALYSIS SYSTEM provides repeatable facial photography plus analysis.

Booth 445

CareCredit, 901 E Cerritos Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805; phone: 1–800–300–3046; fax: 1–714–758–3691. CareCredit patient financing makes it easier for your patients to say “yes” with 3-, 6-, and 12-month and extended-term payment plans. Receive payment at the time of treatment with no recourse and reduce the costs and risks of billing by calling 1–800–300–3046, ext 519.

Booth 401

Carl Zeiss Surgical, Inc, One Zeiss Dr, Thornwood, NY 10594; phone: 1–800–442–4020; fax: 1–800–882–1554; Web site: www.zeiss.com. Carl Zeiss takes pride in its products at all levels, yet the greatest satisfaction comes from customers who are proud of owning a Zeiss instrument. We will show a full line of operating microscopes from the OPMI pico for your office to the Vario for the OR, as well as video cameras and digital capture units.

Booth 743

CDx Laboratories, 2 Executive Blvd, Suite 102, Suffern, NY 10901–4166; phone: 1–877–819–5326; fax: 1–845–369–7082. CDx Laboratories is a company devoted to the early detection of head and neck cancers. The lab's technology is based on the ability to isolate “rare event” head and neck cancer cells obtained by a brush biopsy technique and using its proprietary imaging techniques to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions.

Booth 1059

Celon AG medical instruments, Rheinstrasse 8, Teltow (Berlin), D-14513, Germany; phone: 011–49–3328–3519–0; fax: 011–49–3328–3519–23. CelonENT announces the “Next Generation of feedback controlled thermo ablation (RFITT)”: bipolar thermotherapy probes and power control unit for upper airway procedures. Learn more about potential applications by visiting our booth.

Booth 255

ChartLogic, Inc, 4110 S Highland Dr, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84124; phone: 1–888–337–4441; fax: 1–801–278–1217. ChartLogic, developed by ChartLogic, Inc, is a comprehensive Electronic Medical Record system that is designed for the needs of otolaryngologists. ChartLogic integrates Precision Voice technology, enabling physicians to quickly create compliant and complete patient documentation while reducing costs and saving time.

ChartLogic, Inc, has released ChartLogic 6.0, the latest version of its Precision Voice Charting System. Also released is ChartLogic Exchange for Millbrook, a bi-directional inter-face, which enables ChartLogic to immediately retrieve patient demographics and to automatically transfer billing codes to Millbrook once the examination is completed.

Booth 721

Cochlear Corporation, 400 Inverness Pkwy, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112; phone: 1–303–790–9010; fax: 1–303–792–9025. Twenty years of continuous innovation, culminating in the Nucleus 3 system, Nucleus 24 Contour, ESPrit 3G, NRT, and integrated FM-Phonak Microlink. Visit the Cochlear booth: see where we are today and where we are driving outcomes for tomorrow. Learn about our 90 collaborative research projects in over 60 countries.

Booth 457

ComCare International, 304 N McArthur, Macomb, IL 61455; phone: 1–309–833–3727; fax: 1–309–833–3638. It is the mission of ComCare International to enable the hearing-impaired to receive audiological services in developing countries. To this end, ComCare manufactures a solar-powered hearing aid and also works to establish indigenous testing/dispensing facilities so “the world may hear.”

Booth 530

Cook Incorporated, 750 Daniels Way, PO Box 489, Bloomington, IN 47404–0489; phone: 1–800–457–4500; fax: 1–800–554–8335. Cook will be exhibiting the Ciaglia Blue Rhino Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Sets, Weinmann Tracheostomy Exchange Set, products for the difficult airway, and Surgisis Soft Tissue Graft. Surgisis is an acellular biomaterial derived from small intestinal submucosa (SIS), a naturally occurring extracellular matrix. When implanted, Surgisis provides strength to reinforce weakened tissue.

Booth 1353

Court Square Leasing Corporation, 14 Great Valley Pkwy, Suite 100, Malvern, PA 19355; phone: 1–888–477–8273; fax: 1–888–217–1799. Court Square Leasing is a subsidiary of Provident Bank; a $5 billion publicly traded (PBKS) bank founded in 1884. We offer a variety of equipment leasing services with fixed payments, flexible structures, low rates, and simple documentation, all with our commitment to you of efficient and responsive service.

Booth 1043

CTronics, 6333 Pacific Ave, PMB 294, Stockton, CA 95207; phone: 1–209–467–3800; fax: 1–209–982–0243. CTronics is an Independent Medical Equipment Corporation, specializing in CT scanners for ENT applications. CTronics provides turnkey CT solutions for ENT practices. Our CT programs include both sales and leasing. We directly service and support our product lines. We will provide a free initial feasibility evaluation.

Booth 1507

Cyberonics, Inc, 16511 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77058; phone: 1–281–228–7200. Cyberonics, Inc, designs, develops, and markets the VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) Therapy System, an implantable medical device used for the treatment of pharmacoresistant epilepsy. To date, over 20,000 patients in 24 countries have been treated with VNS Therapy. VNS Therapy is at various levels of investigational clinical study for the treatment of depression and other disorders.

Booth 1453

Cynosure, Inc, 10 Elizabeth Dr, Chelmsford, MA 01824; phone: 1–800–886–2966; fax: 1–978–256–6556. The PhotoGenica SV laser provides the only in-office solution for treatment of the larynx and recurrent respiratory papilloma. Cynosure's family of lasers includes innovative solutions for medical, surgical, and aesthetic applications: vascular, surgical, pigmented lesion, and hair removal systems. These lasers have achieved recognition in physician practices worldwide.

Booth 911

Daiichi Pharmaceutical Corporation, 1 Maynard Dr, Park Ridge, NJ 07656–0712; phone: 1–201–573–7000; fax: 1–201–573–7618; Web site: www.daiichius.com. Daiichi Pharmaceutical Corporation is the U.S. marketer and distributor of FLOXIN Otic (ofloxacin otic solution) 0.3% which is a topical quinolone. In the U.S., Daiichi also markets and distributes EVOXAC (cevimeline HC1) indicated for the treatment of dry mouth symptoms in Sjögren's syndrome.

Booth 936

Dale Medical Products, Inc, PO Box 1556, 7 Cross St, Plainville, MA 02762; phone: 1–800–343–3980; fax: 1–508–695–6587. Dale Medical Products, Inc, specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality, latex-free, post-surgical patient care products designed to help the healing process, reduce skin irritation, and save nursing time. Stop by to register for your free evaluation samples.

Booth 1235

Deafness Research Foundation, 1050 17th St, NW Suite 701, Washington, DC 20036; phone: 1–202–289–5850; fax: 1–202–293–1805. Founded in 1958, DRF is the leading source of private funding for basic and clinical research in hearing science. DRF's mission is to make a lifetime of hearing possible for all through quality research, education, and advocacy.

Booth 1325

Designs for Vision, Inc, 760 Koehler Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 10463; phone: 1–631–585–3300; fax: 1–631–585–3404. Designs for Vision Surgical Telescopes are available in Galilean (2.5 X, 3.5 X, 4.5 X, and 6.0 X) designs and are available in new lightweight titanium frames. The DAYLITE XeNon 300 is the first New-Generation XeNon Headlight: streamlined, lightweight, durable, and comfortable … XeNon as it should be.

Booth 209

Devilbiss/Sunrise Medical HHG Inc, 100 Devilbiss Dr, Somerset, PA 15501–2125; phone: 1-814-443-7545; fax: 1-814-443-7570. Since 1888, Devilbiss has been an industry leader in manufacturing an extensive line of atomizers, nebulizers, powder blowers, and syringes for ear, nose, and throat treatments. We also offer a full line of compressors, suction units, sleep products, oxygen concentrators, and oxygen-conserving devices. Please stop by and visit.

New 7200D Devilbiss ENT HandiPak. Includes the new, small, portable, and lightweight Model 3655D Devilbiss Compact Compressor (AC operation only). Also included are the 151, 163, and 286 model atomizers, 175 model powder blower, 177 model syringe, 630 cutoff assembly with tubing, and a portable and easy-to-carry canvas bag.

Booth 854

Diabco-HIPAA Billing Systems, 660 Linton Blvd, Suite 207, Delray Beach, FL 33444–8187; phone: 1-561-330-2660; fax: 1-888-278-8935. Diabco is an HIPAA Billing Systems developer and specialist in claims management. We offer Self-Service HIPAA Internet Billing, HIPAA Complaint Billing Services, and HIPAA Software. Diabco Internet Billing is offered at two levels of service: basic (self paper billing and self follow-up) and flagship (follow-up by Diabco's billing staff).

Diabco Billing Systems offers medical providers and DME suppliers a giant step into the future by making available an innovative new Internet billing system for self-service HIPAA electronic claims. Software and maintenance are not necessary. With Internet claims correction, help claims are clean and get paid the first time.

Booth 958

Direct Billing Associates, Inc, 309 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02543; phone: 1-781-647-8555; fax: 1-781-647-8553. Direct Billing Associates, Inc (DBA), is a physician services management company that provides billing, accounts, receivable management, credentialing, and management information services with the demonstrated ability to help improve the situation of medical practice.

Booth 930

Doc's Proplugs, Inc, 719 Swift St, Suite 56, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; phone: 1-831-425-5920; fax: 1-831-425-0178. Doc's Proplugs are ready-to-wear protective earplugs in with or without vents, with 8 sizes for bathing, swimming, scuba, loud music, motorcycling, and surfing. Proplugs prevent exostosis, external otitis, deafness, and ruptured eardrums. Doc's are made of hypoallergenic Kraton, and they float. Doc's Protunes secure budstyle earphones, BTEs, obsolete hands-free headsets, and ALDs in the auricle. Doc's Proplugs, Inc, Presenting a new Doc's Headset, hands-free, noise canceling, mute switch, volume control, and red light on boom microphone showing use cell phone, cordless, and corded desk phone. Promold secures bud receiver and boom quickly and comfortably in auricle. New Doc's Proband Headband keeps canals dry. Free Doc's Headsets and Probands to attendees.

Booth 553

Doctors Company, The, 185 Greenwood Rd, Napa, CA 94558; phone: 1-800-352-0320; fax: 1-707-257-8970. Serving nearly 30,000 physicians coast-to-coast, The Doctors Company is the leading national physician-owned professional liability insurer, with 18 consecutive years of “A” ratings from A. M. Best and 4 consecutive years in Ward's Benchmark 50 Group of top-performing property and casualty insurers worldwide.

Booth 335

E. C. Medical Products, 1413 Fort Gaines Pl, Brentwood, TN 37027; phone: 1-800-825-2708 or 1-615-373-3240; fax: 1-615-370-0428. Your primary source for all equipment and instruments for otolaryngology. New and refurbished flexible and rigid scopes. Repair of all makes of flexible and rigid scopes. Instruments imported directly from Germany at a savings of approximately 20% to 33%. Mirror warmers, light sources, replacement for cables, DeVilbiss atomizers, Zeiss reconditioned microscopes, refurbished cameras, light sources, and monitors. Personal service.

Booth 433

Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Journal, 3800 Lakeside Ave E, Suite 201, Cleveland, OH 44114; phone: 1-216-391-9100; fax: 1-216-391-9200. ENT Journal provides the most recent peer-reviewed original clinical articles and case reports in otolaryngology-head and neck medicine. Regular features include several hands-on “ENT Clinics,” editorials, product marketplace, three credit continuing medical education examinations, and a reader service card program. Stop by our Booth for more information.

Booth 431

Ear Professionals International Corporation, 17870 Castleton St, Suite 320, City of Industry, CA 91748; phone: 1-877-606-3742; fax: 1-626-913-6454. EPIC (Ear Professionals International Corporation), a National Hearing Healthcare Alliance representing otologists and audiologists. Marketing and contracting for national contracts with major payers, corporations, etc.

Booth 837

Eckel Industries, PO Box 776, 25 Allison Ave, Morrisburg, Ontario K0C 1×0, Canada; phone: 1-800-563-3574; fax: 1-613-543-4173; Web site: www.eckel.ca. Audiometric screening booths, single-wall rooms for hearing aid fitting, double-wall rooms and suites for clinical testing and evaluation. Infant acoustic isolette for newborn screening testing. Anechoic noise research chambers and room acoustic treatments.

Booth 129

Ecleris, Av Corrientes 2470 1-4, C1046AAP Capital Federal Argentina; phone: 011-54-11-49537616; fax: 011-54-11-49527483.

Booth 215

EG Design Services, Inc, 39 Tilbury Ave, PO Box 115, Nanticoke, PA 18634-0115; phone: 570-735-4512; fax: 570-735-6064. Ear Canal Dryer for patients with reduced canal openings who have infections due to excess moisture in the ear canal. Also, for swimmers with ear problems and hearing aid patients who may exhibit similar ear canal problems from accumulation of moisture in the ear canal. The Ear Canal Dryer is a brand-new product being introduced at the show for the first time.

Booth 535

Ellman International, Inc, 1135 Railroad Ave, Hewlett, NY 11557; phone: 1-800-835-5355; fax: 1-516-569-0054. Ellman International, Inc, a worldwide leader and manufacturer of high-frequency radiosurgical equipment, presents the Surgitron IEC Dual Frequency. This device utilizes 4.0 MHz for cut, blend, and coagulation. Bipolar utilizes 1.7 MHz. It provides pressureless incisions with minimal tissue alteration, superior biopsy specimens, and excellent cosmetic results. Please visit our booth for a demonstration on how radiosurgery can benefit your practice.

Booth 630

ELMED INCORPORATED, 60 W Fay Ave, Addison, IL 60101; phone: 1-630-543-2792; fax: 1-630-543-2102. ELMED will display special radio-frequency units and related accessories for the otolaryngologist. Instruments for sinus endoscopy as well as standard instruments will be on display. In addition, we will feature bipolar equipment for turbinate surgery. We will also exhibit headlights and diagnostic equipment.

Booth 749

Endocraft LLC, 3 Catalpa Rd, Providence, RI 02906; phone: 1-401-454-7267; fax: 1-401-331-2742. Endocraft's “Zeitels U M Glottiscope System” provides clinicians with optimally exposed vocal folds and “out-of-field” instrument manipulation for diagnosis and resection of disease. Our scope retains microscopic binocular vision to improve hand/eye coordination and adjusts to the diversity of human anatomical factors such as age, size, gender, and pathology.

Booth 1000

Endure Medical, Inc, 1455 Ventura Dr, Cumming, GA 30040; phone: 1-770-888-3755; fax: 1-770-888-3991; Web site: www.enduremed.com . Specializing in new and refurbished microscopes for the office and OR. We sell Zeiss, Leica, Urban, Optique, etc; offer new video systems; and provide a complete 2-year warranty on all equipment. We have 16 years of experience, welcome trade-ins, provide upgrades/repairs, and offer pricing 40% to 50% less than new.

Booth 647

Entific Medical Systems, Inc, 3976 N Hampton Dr, Powell, OH 43065; phone: 1-888-825-8484; fax: 1-614-799-3486. Entific Medical Systems manufactures and distributes the BAHA and Face to Face. BAHA is an implanted direct-bone conduction hearing system. BAHA is FDA-cleared for mixed/conductive hearing loss in unilateral/bilateral cases, SSD, and children aged 5 years and above. Face to Face is a craniofacial reconstruction system for use with prosthesis.

Booth 140

Ethicare Products, PO Box 5027, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33310-5027; phone: 1-800-253-3599; fax: 1-954-741-6367. Ethicare manufactures an extensive line of nasal, throat, sinus, and ear irrigators that work with the Ethicare Hydro-Flo or the Water-Pik. These include our Adjustable-Spray AHUN and our Flush nasal irrigators, as well as our DSI sinus flush and ear irrigators.

Booth 613

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, 4545 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242; phone: 1-800-USE-ENDO; fax: 1-513-337-2000. Ethicon Endo-Surgery is the world's leading designer and developer of videoscopic and traditional surgical instruments. Ethicon will focus on the Harmonic Scalpel 300 Generator and the Sharp Curved Blade instruments for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired.

Booth 541

Exmoor Plastics, Inc, 304 Gasoline Alley, Indianapolis, IN 46222; phone: 1-317-244-1014; fax: 1-317-241-9978. Single-use range includes myringotomes, suction equipment, and full procedure packs for myringotomy, tympanocentesis, suction ear clearance, and adenotonsillectomy. Many unique products are offered such as Bone Pate collector and Causse Universal Ossicular Replacement Prosthesis.

A new range of single-use myringotomy kits including disposable micro-alligator forceps. Also new ranges of single-use diathermy/cautery devices and ergonomically improved patterns of single-use suction equipment.

Booth 453

Explorent GmbH, Gotenstrasse 3, Tuttlingen, 78532, Germany; phone: 011-49-7462-94580; fax: 011-49-7462-945899. Explorent, founded in 1979, is based in Tuttlingen, Germany, and specializes in the production, distribution, and development of ENT instrumentation and endoscopy. A close collaboration with well-known ENT specialists guarantees that customers will always receive top-quality products that are trend-setting and the cutting edge of ENT technology.

Booth 128

Eye Dynamics, Inc, 2301 W 205th St, Suite 106, Torrance, CA 90501; phone: 1-310-328-0477; fax: 1-310-328-0697. EDI is the inventor and leading manufacturer of Video Nystagmography and specializes in instrumentation for vestibular diagnostics. Professionals in the industry look to EDI to provide the House Infrared Video ENG products, and it is preferred first by patients and clinicians for best in performance and support services.

EDI offers the newest in Video ENG Windows-XP Clinical Software. Capable of tracking the most difficult cases, regardless of interference. EDI's proprietary (AVT) technology, Advanced Video Tracking, is now available with the new Intereface Controller.

Booth 1060

Ferris Mfg Corp, 16W300 83rd St, Burr Ridge, IL 60527; phone: 1-630-887-9797; fax: 1-630-887-1008.

Booth 1546

First Aid Bandage Company (MPACT), 1040 OCL Pkwy, Eudora, KS 66025; phone: 1-800-255-4152 or 1-785-542-2920; fax: 1-785-542-3608. IVALON's fiber-free PVAc nasal and sinus packings are designed to combine unsurpassed fluid control with enhanced patient comfort. These packings are designed with an integral, smooth, and porous outer surface. This surface enhances patient comfort by reducing the risk of re-bleeding and adhesion during removal.

Booth 1313

GE Medical Systems Navigation & Visualization, 439 S Union St, Lawrence, MA 01843; phone: 1-978-552-5200; fax: 1-978-552-5193. GE Medical Systems, the leader in image-guided surgery (IGS), is the developer of the InstaTrak and ENTrak systems for FESS and advanced ENT indications. Featuring third-generation electromagnetic tracking technology, GE Medical Systems' image guidance systems enhance the surgeon's capabilities by expanding the possibilities of minimally invasive surgery.

Booth 932

Gebauer Company, 9410 St Catherine Ave, Cleveland, OH 44104; phone: 1-800-321-9348 or 1-216-271-5252; fax: 1-216-271-5335. Gebauer Company “The most trusted name in skin refrigerants for over 100 years.” Gebauers ethyl chloride is a skin refrigerant used for pre-injection and minor surgical procedures. Salivart is an over the counter oral moisturizer for relief of dry mouth.

Booth 337

General Surgical Company (India) PVT Ltd, G-6, Gee Gee Crescent, 114 Poonamallee High Rd, Chennai, 600 084, India; phone: 011-91-44-8259602 or 011-91-44-8233280; fax: 011-91-44-8259439. Specialists in manufacturing instruments for otology, rhinology, sinus, sphenoid sinus, oraltonsil, adenoid, tracheastomy, larynx, laryngoscopy, broncoscopy, sophagoscopy, microsurgery, Teflon pistons, titanium grommets, and all other surgical instruments for all specialties for the past 4 decades—distributors and stockists wanted.

Booth 1254

Genesis Biosystems, 405 State Hwy, 121 Bypass, Suite D-120, Lewisville, TX 75067; phone: 1-888-577-7335; fax: 1-972-315-7818. Genesis Biosystems, a global aesthetic device and biomedical company, is the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of the leading Derma Genesis brand of micro-dermabrasion systems and supplies. Our expertise includes microdermabrasion product development, training, marketing, service, and support; skin care management; medical-grade aesthetic treatment products; and surgical lighting supplies.

Genesis Biosystems is pleased to announce the exclusive distribution of the NatraGel line of products. NatraGel is an anti-inflammatory hydrogel that hydrates, moisturizes, soothes, and cools compromised skin instantly upon contact. It is also a Dermal Delivery System that immediately delivers added nutrients and topical skin care products into the skin.

Booth 1001

GlaxoSmithKline, Five Moore Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; phone: 1-888-825-5249. GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical companies with a powerful combination of skills to discover and deliver innovative medicines. We offer a number of programs to support effective health management strategies and improve patient care. Please visit our exhibit to learn more about our products and programs. We are dedicated to improving patient care and access to medicines.

Booth 1107

Global Surgical Corp, 3610 Tree Ct Industrial Blvd, St Louis, MO 63122–6622; phone: 1-636-861-3388; fax: 1-636-861-2969. Urban and SMR are common names in otolaryngology. Global Surgical is the manufacturer of these products, which include microscopes, treatment cabinets, and patient chairs. Global's Urban microscopes are manufactured in the United States and are the only microscopes that come with a lifetime warranty for the optics and support system. Global Surgical Corp, Global Surgical announces its new microscope support system. This system offers increased stability and improved maneuverability. It contains a light source and accessory housing, which provides power outlets for multiple accessories and allows the user great flexibility in choosing and incorporating accessories. All accessory cables are now concealed and protected.

Booth 1331

GN Otometrics, 125 Commerce Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173–5329; phone: 1-800-289-2150; fax: 1-847-534-2151. GN Otometrics with the Madsen and ICS Medical brands will be featuring its full line of advanced audiologic instrumentation and balance/vestibular equipment. ICS products include CHARTR VNG, CHARTR ENG, and CHARTR EP. Madsen products include Aurical, Itera, Zodiac, Capella OAE, and the AccuScreen OAE/ABR infant screener.

Booth 653

Grace Medical Inc, 7731 Hwy 70, Suite 107, Bartlett, TN 38133; phone: 1-866-472-2363; fax: 1-901-386-0950.

Booth 100

Grams Medical, 2443 Norse Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627; phone: 1-949-548-7337. Since 1976, unsurpassed in design, quality, and performance—combined with personal service. Designer of the original Grazer-Grams Mercededs, Tiger Tip, Picklefork, and Lambros cannulae. Home of the industry-standard Grams Deep Vacuum Aspirator, and manual syringe aspiration and injection instruments. Makers of the Grams Headlight, a portable lightweight examination and surgery headlight system.

Booth 221

Grason-Stadler, 5225 Verona Rd, Bldg 2, Madison, WI 53711–4418; phone: 1-608-441-2323; fax: 1-608-273-5067. Grason-Stadler is the world leader in audiometric, tympanometric, and evoked potential instruments. From screening to diagnostics, GSI has a full line of audiological equipment for today's clinicians. Our latest introductions, the GSI Audera (ASSR & AEP) and the GSI AUDIOscreener (OAE & ABR), provide the solution for newborn hearing healthcare.

Booth 1547

Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc, 121 Greenway Blvd, Carrollton, GA 30117; phone: 1-770-836-3100; fax: 1-770-836-3200; Web site: www.greenwaymedical.com . Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc, offers PrimeSuite. PrimeSuite is an Ambulatory Software Suite that includes Integrated Practice Management, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and Managed Care Solutions for physician practices. PrimeSuite is a suite of physician-centric software products and services that provide a secure environment for the electronic sharing of healthcare information.

Booth 701, 907

Gyrus ENT, 2925 Appling Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133; phone: 1-800-262-3540; fax: 1-901-373-0220; Web site: www.gyrus-ent.com . Gyrus ENT is a world leader in the development/manufacturing of high-quality products for the ENT specialty. By providing goods and services for the otologist, rhinologist, and laryngologist, Gyrus ENT has established itself as a full-line company providing for both hospital and office-based procedures. Gyrus ENT is also a leader in the treatment of snoring/sleep apnea. Gyrus ENT, The RetroX is a new hearing system designed for those with high-frequency hearing loss. Most hearing aids block the ear canal.

The RetroX Hearing System works by sending amplified sound directly to the open ear canal. A tiny hollow tube connects the ear canal with the area behind the auricle (placed through the soft tissue), upon which a tiny digital hearing aid is attached. The hearing aid is hidden behind the ear and can be easily removed and replaced at any time by the patient. The RetroX is designed to amplify only the sounds that can no longer be heard by the user. As a result, wearers are able to hear and understand more clearly.

Booth 249

Haemacure Corporation, One Sarasota Tower, 2 N Tamiami Trail, Suite 802, Sarasota, FL 34236; phone: 1-941-364-3713; fax: 1-941-364-3734. HEMASEEL APR, the first commercially available fibrin sealant, is a biological tissue adhesive with superior sealant and hemostatic properties. HEMASEEL APR is a prepackaged, ready-to-mix fibrin sealant, which offers surgeons a new level of component consistency and viral safety. Haemacure Corporation is dedicated exclusively to the innovation in fibrin sealants.

The Xtractor, a specimen-extraction device, is designed to eliminate the frustrating and compromising methods of removing dissected tissues during laparoscopic surgeries. This versatile instrument works in harmony with the leading 10- or 11-mm trocars and allows for quick and uncomplicated extraction of tissues.

Booth 754

Hanson Medical, Inc, PO Box 1160, Kingston, WA 98346; phone: 360-297-1997; fax: 360-297-1998. Hanson Medical manufactures silicone nasal, chin, malar, and custom facial implants; nasal stints; snoring relief devices; Scarfade scar reduction gel; and Laserfade for postlaser resurfacing treatments. We look forward to seeing you at our Booth.

Hanson Medical, Inc, Hanson Medical is introducing a prototype nasal valvular implant for relieving nasal airway obstruction, developed by Dr Charles Hurbis.

Booth 105

Harvest Technologies Corporation, 40 Grissom Rd, Suite 100, Plymouth, MA 02360–4841; phone: 1-508-732-7500; fax: 1-508-732-0400. Accelerating healing naturally, Harvest manufactures the SmartPReP 2 System. SmartPReP is the first system designed for rapid, point-of-care preparation of platelet rich plasma (PRP). In minutes, SmartPReP produces a predictable autologous platelet concentrate (APC+) enriched with multiple growth factors. In addition, SmartPReP's 1-button operation starts with only 20 cc of patient blood.

Booth 109

HealthFirst Corporation, 22316 70th Ave W, Unit A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043; phone: 1-425-771-5733; fax: 1-425-775-2374. The HealthFirst Corporation product line consists of color-coded medical emergency drug kits, oxygen and resuscitation equipment, blood pressure units, and defibrillators.

Booth 230

Healthy Connection - Healthy Choices, PO Box 696, Salida, CO 81201; phone: 1-720-529-8812; fax: 1-720-529-8814. HealthyConnections generates 500+ ENT referrals a month. We pair current health content with online quizzes, driving new patients to you. Access to referrals is yours via our low-cost, turnkey, directory listings, profiles and web sites. No HIPAA hassels - we host everything. Consumers find you based on location and specialty.

In addition to our Hearing and Vision categories, Healthy Connections has added an ENT-specific and a combination ENT-Hearing option to our Directory Service. We have also added an interactive hearing screener developed by House Ear Institute (based upon the HINT test) and The Snore Score, interactive sleep apnea quiz.

Booth 554

Heine, 1 Washington St, Suite 555, Dover, NH 03820; phone: 1-800-367-4872; fax: 1-603-742-7217. Heine is the worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of quality diagnostic instrumentation. We will be showcasing our full line of ENT products, including fiber-optic otoscopes and sets, binocular loupes, surgical headlights, and video products. For more information, call 1-800-367-4872.

Heine is proud to premier the new MD 1000 Fiber Optic Headlight with new lighter-weight cord and increased light transmission, the HK 7000 Fiber Optic Projector with newly integrated “light-boosting” technology (increases light output 40%), the HL 5000 examination light with 50-W/12-V halogen bulb, the EN 100 wall transformer, and the 3.5-V alpha pocket set, the first truly portable 3.5-V system on the market.

Booth 1130

Hood Laboratories, 575 Washington St, Pembroke, MA 02359; phone: 1-781-826-7573; fax: 1-781-826-3899. Hood is an innovative designer and manufacturer of products for head, neck, and chest surgery. We offering T-tubes, stoma stents, laryngeal stents, laryngeal keels, nasal septal buttons, and nasal splints. Hood manufactures the Eccovision Acoustic Rhinometry system, allowing noninvasive testing and quantitative measurement of the nasal cavity easily, quickly, and cost-effectively.

The Jacobs Frontal Sinus Cannula has been developed to provide temporary postoperative stenting of the frontal sinus outflow tract. The cannula is designed to prevent the reparative process from narrowing the neoduct.

Booth 534

HPSC Financial Services, 60 State St, 35th Floor, Boston, MA 02109–1803; phone: 1-800-225-2488; fax: 1-800-526-0259. HPSC finances, via lease or loan, healthcare and office equipment, leasehold improvements, working capital, and supply contracts at fixed competitive rates, with no points, variables, or hidden fees. HPSC also offers a variety of financing programs to healthcare professionals seeking to set up, expand, buy into, or acquire a practice.

Booth 138

Imaging Solutions, LLC, 250 Parkway Dr, Suite 150, Lincolnshire, IL 60069; phone: 1-866-IS FOR CT (473-6728); fax: 1-919-419-0876; Web site: www.imagingsolutionsllc.com . Imaging Solutions will custom-design and smoothly integrate an in-office CT scanner into your otolaryngology practice. We will ensure rapid completion of the project from concept to the fully operational stage, without requiring you to be distracted from day-to-day patient care.

Booth 536

Influent Medical, 28 Commercial St, Concord, NH 03301; phone: 1-800-564-7077; fax: 1-603-226-0284. Innovations in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of multilevel obstructive sleep apnea. Minimally invasive and conjunctive, Repose Genioglossus Advancement and Repose Hyoid Myotomy/Suspension procedures.

SleepStrip Sleep Apnea Screening device. Self-contained, battery-operated, microprocessor-controlled screening device for at-home unattended sleep study. Results calculated and displayed on integral display, allowing immediate physician interpretation for inclusion in diagnosis of snoring/sleep apnea. High sensitivity and specificity allowing timely screening of snoring/sleep apnea patient populations.

Booth 1047

InHealth Technologies, 1110 Mark Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013; phone: 1-805-684-9337; fax: 1-805-684-8594; web site: www.inhealth.com. Blom-Singer Tracheoesophageal Voice Restoration for Total Laryngectomees, HMEs, NEW Adjustable Tracheostoma Valvell, NEW Fenestrated Laryngectomy tubes. Servox, ChatterVox Voice Amplifier, complimentary educational materials. HydroPore and Bac-T Bacteriostatic PVA packing for nasal, epistaxis, sinus and otic fluid control. Freeman Frontal Sinus Stent, Katz Extractor Otorhino foreign body remover. Free catalog available.

Booth 640

Insta-Mold Products, Inc, 640 Hollow Rd, Oaks, PA 19456-0439; phone: 1-610-935-7270; fax: 1-610-935-7271. Insta-Mold Products, Inc, is a manufacturer of specialty silicone products for the hearing health industry.

The “Insta-Mold Process” offers custom Swimmolds made, on the spot, in only minutes directly in your office. Patients receive their plugs the very same day at a fraction of the cost of laboratory molds.

Insta-Mold Featherweight Instant silicones are now formulated with a softer viscosity for even easier syringing and finer duplication of every detail of the ear canal. Now available in 3 skin tones and 7 neon colors to meet the needs of all your adult patients as well as children.

Booth 634

Instrumentarium, 1273 St Louis St, PO Box 120, Terrebonne, Quebec J6W 3L5, Canada; phone: 1-450-471-1379; fax: 1-450-471-1030. As a well-established company in the surgical instrument field, Instrumentarium continues to set new benchmarks. We are always pleased to display the most innovative sinus and laryngeal instruments available. Also, we offer a free service online for all your instrument requirements. Become a member at no cost and receive many benefits.

Instrumentarium is delighted to offer many new products and services at the 2003 OTO EXPO, including new micro-flap laryngeal instruments, bipolar probes, and an improved Web site for all your instrument needs. Remember that Instrumentarium can also modify or create your unique instruments … just ask for it!

Booth 1152

Intelligent Hearing Systems, 7356 SW, 48th St, Miami, FL 33155; phone: 1-800-447-9783 or 1-305-668-6102; fax: 1-305-668-6103. “Get the whole picture on hearing screening and assessment.” SmartOAE: Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Screening and Testing System. SmartScreener: Automated ABR Screening and Testing System. SmartEP: Full-featured Auditory Evoked Potential Diagnostic System. IVRA: Automated Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) System. CHATS: Cochlear Implant, Auditory and Tactile Skills Curriculum. SmartEP-ASSR: Auditory Steady State Response Testing System. SmartTROAE: Transient Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Testing System. SmartUSB Jr. Platform: A compact version of the SmartUSB offered at a lesser price. (Configure to a maximum of 2 EP-channels and 1 OAE-channel. Advance upgrade features may not be available on this platform.)

Booth 542

Interacoustics, 9675 W 76th St, Eden Prairie, MN 55344; phone: 1-800-947-6334; fax: 1-952-903-4200. NEW! AA222 Audio Traveller from Interacoustics is the most comprehensive combination of impedance and clinical audiometer available in one convenient lightweight package. With the built-in thermal printer or Windows-based data storage software, the AA222 is as flexible as it is portable.

NEW! OtoRead Automatic Handheld OEA provides the most accurate newborn testing. With capabilities like transient evoked and distortion product OAE test protocols and thermal printouts, the OtoRead can adeptly test infants as well as children and adults in a variety of settings.

Booth 348

Interlabs Corp, 4970 SW 72th Ave, Suite 102, Miami, FL 33155; phone: 305-667-9167. Interlabs is one of the largest Sony medical dealers. We have our own line of ENT products, laryngoscopes, sinuscopes, otoscopes, and flexible nasopharyngoscopes. We also sell medical monitors, video printers, microcameras and adaptors, medical recorders, light sources, print media, and other accessories for a complete endoscopy system. Visit our booth for more details.

Interlabs is introducing our new flexible nasopharyngoscope and our new line of rigid stainless steel scopes. We also have a new halogen dual-lamp light source.

Booth 331

Invotec International, Inc, 6833 Phillips Industrial Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256-3029; phone: 1-800-998-8580 or 1-904-880-1229; fax: 1-904-886-9517; Web site: www.invotec.net . Invotec provides a broad selection of disposable products for the otolaryngologist—internal and external nasal splints, Swiss Therapy Eye Mask, Otovent, ventilation tubes, and disposable suctions for nasal and ear applications. Invotec/Explorent surgical instruments are America's best choice for German-crafted instruments. Visit our booth to see this year's new products.

Invotec will introduce a unique nasal moisturizer unlike any on the market. NasoVisc offers your patients long-lasting nasal dryness relief. Please stop by the booth for a free sample.

Booth 1602

IVAX Laboratories, 4400 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137; phone: 1-888-IVAX-LAB; fax: 1-305-575-621. IVAX Laboratories is committed to a progressive approach to branded pharmaceuticals. Focused on the continuum of airway disease from allergy to asthma, from nasal passages right down to the smallest airways of the lung. IVAX Laboratories is dedicated to long-term growth and success in the allergy and respiratory markets.

Booth 353

J. Morita Manufacturing Corporation, 680 Higashihama Minami-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612–8533, Japan; phone: 011-81-75-605-2323; fax: 011-81-75-605-2355. J. Morita Manufacturing Corporation manufactures a range of the ENT product line, from ENT unit, surgical instrument, innovative CO₂ laser and audiometer, etc, to the imaging filing system. We are proud of premiere 3D Accuitomo, a new compact three-dimensional x-ray CT.

3D Accuitomo, a new compact three-dimensional x-ray CT, is developed for precise diagnosis for small lesion within a limited area of the extremely complex structure such as temporal bone or middle/inner ear. 3D Accuitomo has 8 times higher resolution, 1/30 exposure, and 1/3 space in comparison with conventional CT.

Booth 1600

Jaco Enterprises, Inc, PO Box 22084, Phoenix, AZ 85028; phone: 1-602-942-1191 or 1-800-678-0078; fax: 1-602-482-2216; Web site: www.earbandit.com . Jaco Enterpises, Inc, is a creator and worldwide distributor of proprietary ear protection products for water and noise. Founded by a board-certified ENT physician with over 40 years of experience, Jaco's products have been used successfully for over 13 years. Products include the EAR BAND-IT headband and PUTTY BUDDIES ear plugs.

Jaco Enterprises, Inc is excited to introduce our new Flesh-Tone colored PUTTY BUDDIES floating silicone ear plugs made with our patented FLO-TEK silicone. Safe, soft, economical, easy-to-use, and versatile, combining the best qualities of regular silicone and foam ear plugs. Perfect for water or noise. Available in 5 neon colors.

Booth 101

Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc, 6951 Via del Oro, San Jose, CA 95119; phone: 1-800-347-2223; fax: 1-408-362-0140. Jan Marini Skin Research markets products through physicians and skin care professionals that represent technological breakthroughs previously unavailable. Preparations include resurfacing agents, growth factors, topical lipid-soluble vitamin C, antioxidants, oral nutritional supplementation, and treatment foundation. Jan Marini Skin Research products achieve outstanding results that have not been possible prior to these advancements. Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc, C-ESTA Oil Control provides long-lasting oil control while delivering the extraordinary anti-aging and lifting benefits of the revolutionary C-ESTA line. C-ESTA Oil Control leaves the skin soft and radiant, giving skin a dewy, “lit-from-within” complexion while significantly inhibiting oil breakthrough.

Booth 1142

JCNationwide, 1150 Hammond Dr, Suite A 1200, Atlanta, GA 30328; phone: 1-770-522-1890; fax: 1-770-730-2870. JCNationwide places physicians in over 40 specialties in locum tenens and permanent placement. For over 25 years, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations have relied on JCNationwide for timely delivery of quality providers and outstanding customer service. Recently, the firm reinstituted Retained Search as a specialized service to select clientele.

Booth 1121

Jedmed Instrument Company, 5416 Jedmed Ct, St Louis, MO 63129; phone: 1-314-845-3770; fax: 1-314-845-3771. Jedmed will display the following for the ENT specialist: our low-cost video camera for laryngeal stroboscopy, microscopes, treatment chairs, treatment cabinets, Machida nasopharyngoscopes, rigid ENT scopes, headlights, our expanded line of top-quality German ENT instruments, middle ear prosthetics, nasal packings, nasal splint, and the Fisch Drill.

New Product No. 1: Varisculpt Nasal Splint uses multiple segments to adjust pressure. New Product No. 2: STIP Nasal Packings are made of a dense micropore sponge and are anatomically shaped. New Product No. 3: Audio Series of middle ear implants are made of porous and dense hydroxyapatite which will not reabsorb.

Booth 259

Kaiser Permanente, 393 E Walnut St, 3rd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91754; phone: 1-800-541-7946; fax: 1-626-405-2675. We are a nationwide, physician-managed and —owned group practice with a proud history rooted in the values of idealism, pragmatism, and innovation. These values are fueled by our commitment to our patients, the communities that we serve, and the strength of the practice.

Booth 1260

Karger Publishers, 26 West Avon Rd, PO Box 529, Farmington, CT 06085; phone: 1-860-675-7834; fax: 1-860-675-7302. Publications on display will include the book Tinnitus Rehabilitation by Retraining, the book series Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (latest volumes No. 61 [Genetic Hearing Impairment] and No. 60 [Viral Neuropathies in the Temporal Bone]) and the journals Audiology and Neuro-Otology and ORL.

Booth 921, 1113, 1321

Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc, 600 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, CA 90230–7600; phone: 1-310-338-8100; fax: 1-310-410-1809. Karl Storz invites AAO-HNSF attendees to “take a look around the corner” in the sinus cavity with the Karl Storz 45 Sinus Telescope. Absolutely brilliant, the 45X Sinus Telescope and the entire line of Karl Storz sinus telescopes are now 30% brighter than standard telescopes. Also, be sure to see our innovative line of RUDERT Triangular Laryngoscopes, providing an optimal view of the anterior commissure.

Booth 831

Kay Elemetrics Corp, 2 Bridgewater Ln, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035–1488; phone: 1-800-289-5297; fax: 1-973-628-6363. Kay Elemetrics is the world leader in speech, voice, and swallowing instrumentation. On display will be a complete line of stroboscopy systems and vocal fold imaging instrumentation. Systems include entry-level models to highly advanced digital imaging products. Kay will also exhibit instruments for acoustic and aerodynamic assessment.

Booth 615

Kenwood Therapeutics, 383 Rte 46 W, Fairfield, NJ 07004; phone: 1-973-882-1505; fax: 1-973-575-5366. Kenwood Therapeutics' fine products include ENTSOL Buffered Hypertonic Saline Nasal Wash for nasal cleansing before and after surgery. It improves mucociliary flow, reduces nasal edema, clears nasal congestion, and gently removes mucus, allergens, dust, dirt, and pollens. Available as spray, mist, or lavage to ensure the best care for all your patients' needs.

Booth 441

Kirwan Surgical Products, Inc, 180 Enterprise Dr, Marshfield, MA 02050; phone: 1-781-834-9500; fax: 1-781-834-0022. Kirwan Surgical Products, Inc, manufactures a complete line of bipolar and monopolar electrosurgical specialty equipment for ENT and spinal surgical procedures. Kirwan offers an exclusive line of nonstick bipolar forceps, which are available either reusable or disposable. In addition to forceps, Kirwan manufactures bipolar and monopolar cables, pencils, and generators.

Kirwan Surgical Products is excited to introduce its new line of bipolar coagulators and disposable forceps. The AURA line of bipolar coagulators includes the most progressive 70-W bipolar electrosurgical coagulator on the market. The new Liberty Line of disposable forceps will grant you freedom from repeated handling and freedom from high prices.

Booth 435

KLS-Martin, LP, PO Box 50249, Jacksonville, FL 32250; phone: 1-904-641-7746; fax: 1-904-641-7378. KLS-Martin, LP, offers a complete range of craniomaxillofacial surgery products. Fixation systems are available in either titanium or bio-resorbable material. The bio-resorbable ResorbX System features a completely non-crystalline polymer. KLS-Martin is also the industry leader in distraction osteogenesis devices for craniomaxillofacial surgery. In addition, we offer a complete line of surgical instruments.

Booth 102

Krames, 780 Township Line Rd, Yardley, PA 19067; phone: 1-267-685-2545; fax: 1-267-685-2943; Web site: www.krames.com . Krames offers the best in otolaryngology patient education. Over 30 titles cover every phase of care. Save time and money, increase compliance, and improve outcomes with Krames!

Booth 1148

Kugler Publications, PO Box 97747, The Hague, 2509 GC, The Netherlands; phone: 011-31-70-3300253; fax: 011-31-70-3300254. Since its foundation in 1974, Kugler Publications has prided itself on being a creative and efficient global niche player in the field of medical publishing. Our titles, bringing together the world's foremost authorities and providing an optimal medium for the transfer of intellectual ideas, are generally acknowledged as being state-of-the-art.

Our newest publications deal with the Eustachian Tube, Principles and Practice of Lasers in ORL HNS, Temporal Bone Dissection, Cochlear Implants, and OSAS. Come to our booth to see, hear, feel, and get a taste of these and other publications. And take advantage of our special low AAO-HNSF exhibit prices.

Booth 1253

Kurz Medical, Inc, 6611 Bay Cr., Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30071; phone: 1-972-672-2837; fax: 1-770-409-0002. Kurz Medical, Inc, manufactures and sells implants for the ENT market. We were the first company to introduce titanium middle ear implants for ossicular chain reconstruction. Kurz also offers a line of titanium and gold ventilation tubes, as well as titanium vocal fold medializing implants. Come visit us; view our commitment.

Booth 629

Leica Microsystems, 90 Boroline Rd, Allendale, NJ 07401–1630; phone: 1-800-526-0355, ext 5968; fax: 1-201-236-5908. Leica will display the M400E mid-range otology surgical microscope that offers the surgeon superior optics on a compact, easy-to-use stand. Also on display is the MS-2 neuro-otology surgical microscope, which offers the same features of superior optics and maneuverability but on a smaller, more compact stand.

Booth 206

Lester A. Dine Inc, 351 Hiatt Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418; phone: 1-561-624-9100; fax: 1-561-624-9103. Clinical photographic equipment, including digital cameras for macro views. Imaging software including Archiving, Print Presentation, and Cosmetic Imaging.

Dine PixelEase Imaging Suite Software 1) Archiving a new image management package, 2) Print presentation package, 3) Cosmetic Imaging for patient previews.

Booth 229

LifeCell Corporation, One Millennium Way, Branchburg, NJ 08876; phone: 1-908-947-1100; fax: 1-908-947-1200. LifeCell Corporation is a bioengineering company engaged in the development and commercialization of tissue regeneration and cell-preservation products. Through cuttingedge technology, LifeCell Corporation offers physicians AlloDerm, acellular dermal graft, Repliform, tissue regeneration matrix, and Cymetra, Micronized AlloDerm for the replacement of lost or damaged tissue.

Booth 931

Linvatec Corporation, 11311 Concept Blvd, Largo, FL 33773; phone: 1-727-392-6464; fax: 1-727-399-5256. Linvatec, a ConMed company, offers the Hall Surgical CoolFlex, E9005, Osteon, and Ototome Systems for endoscopic and open surgery needs. Imaging Systems and ClearESS II Scope Irrigation are available for endoscopic sinus surgery.

Booth 1229

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 530 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106; phone: 1-215-521-8300; fax: 1-215-521-8493. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) is a leading international publisher of professional health information for physicians, nurses, specialized clinicians, and students. LWW provides essential information for healthcare professionals in print and electronic formats, including textbooks, journals, and CD-ROM and via Intranets and the Internet.

Booth 741

Lone Star Medical Products, Inc, 8733 Knight Rd, Houston, TX 77054; phone: 1-713-796-0505; fax: 1-713-796-8631. The Lone Star Retractor System is a lightweight, self-retaining retractor system ideal for surgeries of the head and neck area.

Introducing Stay Grip, a single-use, unobtrusive alternative to Allis clamps for retracting skin or scalp flaps and incision edges. Stay Grip can be used alone or with the Lone Star Retractor Ring for excellent exposure during a variety of head and neck procedures.

Booth 1127

Lumenis, Inc, 2400 Condensa St, Santa Clara, CA 95051; phone: 1-408-764-3000; fax: 1-408-727-2207. Lumenis, Inc, leader in laser- and light-based technologies, features the UltraPulse Surgitouch, a computerized CO₂ laser scanning system with an easy-to-use interface with pre-set parameters for multiple surgical procedures; and Acublade, a revolutionary laser delivery system for microsurgery with shaped cutting options and pre-set incision length and depth.

Booth 430

Luxtec Corporation, 99 Hartwell St, West Boylston, MA 01583; phone: 1-800-325-8966; fax: 1-508-835-9976. Luxtec is the leading manufacturer of medical illumination systems including 300-W xenon light sources and the UltraLite headlight systems. The MicroLux Camera system allows the surgeon to share the surgical scene from the surgeon's point of view. Surgeons can also record their cases on our MicroLux DVR, Digital Video Recorder.

The MicroLux DVR Camera System offers the latest in digital recording capability. The technology allows for simultaneous capture of still images and motion video direct to DVD.

Booth 1548

Mahe International Inc, 490 Craighead St, Nashville, TN 37204–2352; phone: 1-800-294-7946; fax: 1-615-269-4605. Mahe manufactures the full ENT line of German-made instruments for office and surgery use as well as endoscopic equipment. Some of Mahe's quality German-made products include sinuscopes, flexible naso-pharyngoscopes, headlights, and digital medical-grade cameras, and pen-sized xenon light sources. You can save $1000s buying directly from the manufacturer.

Mahe International, Inc, introduces the New Mahe 2.9-mm Pediatric Flexible Naso-Pharyngoscope with a 300-mm working length. In addition, 3.4-mm and 3.8-mm diameter scopes are available. Mahe also has new cameras that save pictures directly to your laptop and pen-sized xenon battery light sources for endoscopes.

Booth 1435

Maico Diagnostics, 9675 W 76th St, Eden Prairie, MN 55344; phone: 1-888-941-4201; fax: 1-952-903-4200. The ERO SCAN OAE testing system can be used as both a screening tool as well as part of an audiologic evaluation by using the advanced programmable features (CPT Code 92588). This OAE unit produces immediate pass/refer results. Ask about the ERO SCAN at Booth 1435, or call 1-888-941-4201.

Booth 241

Marcel Dekker, Inc, 270 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016; phone: 1-212-696-9000; fax: 1-212-685-4540. Marcel Dekker, Inc, will be displaying professional books and journals of great interest to conference participants. Discount order forms can be picked up at the booth.

Booth 1348

Marina Medical Instruments, Inc, 2761 N 29th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020; phone: 1-800-697-1119; fax: 1-800-748-2089. Marina Medical Instruments, Inc, is the doctor's surgical instrument wholesaler providing high-quality instruments “Made in Germany” with the absolute lowest price. We offer a complete line of retractors, scissors, rongeurs, needle holders, forceps, endoscopic instrumentation, and full office set-ups. Take advantage of the tremendous savings. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Booth 449

Market Access Partners, 3236 Meadowview Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439; phone: 1-303-526-1900; fax: 1-303-526-7920. Market Access Partners provides marketing research consulting to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. We use innovative qualitative and quantitative methodologies to research opinions of physicians, nurses, and patients. We offer a management-oriented approach to product development and marketing.

Booth 1452

Mattioli Engineering, 4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 750, Arlington, VA 22203; phone: 1-877-628-8364; fax: 1-703-243-5991. The ULTRAPEEL microdermabrasion systems, with pre-filled, sterilized, disposable crystal containers, allow for consistent and uniform crystal flow, along with eliminating clogging and spillage. The pre-sealed waste containers make for easy maintenance and safer disposing. Variable tip selection (45 and 90) provides for optimal procedures. ULTRAPEEL: The ultra system. For additional information, call our offices at 1-877-628-8364.

Ultrapeel is the ultimate in microdermabrasion systems with an all-new totally disposable package (hand piece, containers, tubing). Safest, cleanest, easiest to use, maintenance-free, with no cross-contamination between patients and no clogging.

Booth 905

McKeon Products, Inc, 25460 Guenther, Warren, MI 48091; phone: 1-586-427-7560; fax: 1-586-427-7204. Inventor/manufacturer of Mack's, the original and No. 1-selling moldable silicone earplugs, McKeon manufactures a full range of moldable and pre-molded silicone and foam earplugs for a variety of uses. The Mack's product line also includes an eye shade, an ear-drying aid, and earwax removal drops. Visit us for free samples.

McKeon Products, Inc, maker of Mack's Earplugs, is proud to premiere Mack's HEAR PLUGS, high-fidelity earplugs with natural sound technology. Mack's HEAR PLUGS reduce harmful noise while allowing the user to hear a fuller range of sound, music, and communication. Visit us for a free sample.

Booth 1249

MD Logic, Inc, 2170 Satellite Blvd, Suite 435, Duluth, GA 30097; phone: 1-800-273-7750; fax: 1-770-497-1469. MD Logic is a windows-based touch-screen solution that eliminates dictation and immediately generates progress notes, referral letters, and prescriptions before the patient leaves the examination room. Since 1994, physicians have chosen MD Logic to save time, reduce costs, and generate HCFA compliant documentation. Hands-on demonstrations are available at our booth.

Booth 201

MED-EL Corporation, NA, 2222 E Hwy. 54, Suite Beta 180, Durham, NC 27713; phone: 1-888-633-3524; fax: 1-919-484-9229. MED-EL is the fastest-growing cochlear implant company and global leader in innovative technology: Featuring the next-generation cochlear implant system including the COMBI 40+, the only cochlear implant available with three electrode options, the Tempo + all behind-the-ear speech processor, and the only BTE uniquely designed for ALL COMBI 40/40+ users.

Booth 852

Medical Staffing Associates, 6731 Whittier Ave, 3rd Floor, McLean, VA 22101; phone: 1-888-552-3474; fax: 1-703-893-7358. Lisa Freda, Otolaryngology Recruitment Specialist, has over 16 years of medical recruitment and consulting experience, 9 of which have been dedicated to specializing in the placement and recruitment of ENTs. We represent single-specialty groups, hospitals, multispecialty groups, and academic opportunities throughout the country.

Booth 347

Medical Technology, Inc (MTI), 3555 West 1500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104; phone: 1-800-924-4655; fax: 1-801-952-0548. MTI will exhibit samples of its complete line of ENT ensembles with low voltage power and manual examination and treatment chairs for routine treatments and minor surgeries, five caster stools, and an entire family of treatment cabinets with the MTI exclusive 2-year warranty as well as our surgery tables.

Booth 856

MEDIFIX, Inc, 8727 Narragansett, Morton Grove, IL 60053; phone: 1-847-965-1898; fax: 1-847-965-1899. Twenty-five years of experience and European craftsmanship support our meticulous repair of rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes in the United States. During the last 6 years, we have repaired the whole spectrum of marketed endoscopes. Endoscopes from Richard Wolf, Store, ACMI, Olympus, and others are repaired to OEM specifications with fully equivalent lenses and parts.

Booth 211

MediNotes Corporation, 1231 8th St, Suite 222, West Des Moines, IA 50265; phone: 1-515-327-8850. Charting Plus, the best EMR value on the market based on infinitely customizable templates that quickly create accurate and comprehensive documentation for patient encounters, Charting Plus has one of the most innovative note designs, and is being used effectively by over 2,000 physicians. Charting Plus has been certified for HIPAA.

Booth 136

MEDIPLAST AB, Stenyxegatan 25c, Malmö, 21376, Sweden; phone: 011-46-40-671-23-00; fax: 011-46-40-671-23-10; Web site; www.mediplast.com . MEDIPLAST offers single-use ENT suction devices that are quickly set up, easy to use, and value priced. All devices are designed together with practicing otorhinolaryngologists. The single-use suction devices are specially angled, allowing the physician unobstructed view with microscope. Swift connector system allows quick change of the single-use suction devices during surgery. Visit our booth for more information on our ENT line.

Booth 848

MedNet Locator, Inc, 7000 Shadow Oaks, Memphis, TN 38125; phone: 1-800-754-5070; fax: 1-901-754-2713. We buy and sell surgical microscopes, examination chairs, treatment cabinets and accessories, and office instruments. Microscope repair service. Specializing in ENT equipment for over 20 years.

Surgical Microscope Binocular Alignment. We test, align, and clean surgical microscope binoculars. Reduce eye strain and fatigue. Have your binoculars aligned today. Loaner units available. Call 1-800-754-5070 for details.

Booth 447

MedNet Technologies, Inc, 1975 Linden Blvd, Suite 407, Elmont, NY 11003; phone: 1-877-633-6388; fax: 1-516-285-1685. MedNet Technologies offers Web site development, management, and visibility services for medical practices across more than 70 different specialties. Facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology are among MedNet's leading specialties. Developing and promoting your Web presence on the Internet is our goal.

Booth 234

MedOne Surgical, Inc, 670 Tallevast Road, Sarasota, FL 34243; phone: 1-941-359-3129; fax: 1-941-359-1708. MedOne is pleased to show our innovative line of micro scissors and forceps. The Auricle line of instruments offers the ultimate level of surgeon control for delicate soft tissue dissection. They are also ideal for other high precision, delicate tasks including middle ear surgery, and acoustic neuroma work.

MedOne is introducing new instruments, including additions to the Auricle line. We are introducing two new probe/dissectors for separating tissue in acoustic neuroma cases. We are also introducing an articulating needle holder for difficult to reach places. Please visit our booth to learn more about these innovative new products.

Booth 1521

MedPointe Pharmaceuticals, 265 Davidson Ave, Suite 300, Somerset, NJ 08873-4120; phone: 1-732-564-2200; fax: unpublished. MedPointe Pharmaceuticals will present information on ASTELIN (azelastine hydrochloride) Nasal Spray, 137 Mcg, the only second-generation antihistamine that relieves the full spectrum of rhinitis symptoms, including nasal congestion; and OPTIVAR (azelastine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.05%) for itching of the eyes associated with allergic conjunctivitis in adults and children aged 3 years and older.

Booth 309

Medtronic Xomed, 6743 Southpoint Dr N, Jacksonville, FL 32216-6218; phone: 1-904-296-9600; fax: 1-904-281-0966. Medtronic Xomed is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of surgical products for use by ENT specialists. Medtronic Xomed markets over 4,000 microsurgical products worldwide addressing three major ENT subspecialties of sinus and rhinology, head and neck, and otology. Medtronic Xomed is a driving force in least invasive surgical procedures.

Booth 1513

Merck US Human Health, 351 N Sumneytown Pike, UG3A-21, North Wales, PA 19454; phone: 1-267-305-6604; fax: 1-267-305-1266. We invite you to visit our exhibit featuring SINGULAIR (Montelukast Sodium). Inquiries about our professional, informational, and educational services are welcomed.

Booth 621

MGI PHARMA, Inc, 5775 W Old Shakopee Rd, Suite 100, Bloomington, MN 55437-3174; phone: 1-952-346-4700; fax: 1-952-346-4800. MGI PHARMA, INC, is an oncology-focused company that acquires, develops, and commercializes proprietary products that address unmet cancer patient needs. MGI is building a balanced product portfolio of proprietary pharmaceuticals and intends to become an oncology leader. MGI markets Salagen tablets (pilocarpine hydrochloride) and Hexalen capsules (altretamine) in the United States.

Booth 1334

Micro Audiometries Corp, 655 Keller Rd, Murphy, NC 28906; phone: 1-800-EAR-SCAN; fax: 1-828-644-0772. For over 20 years, Micro Audiometries has been providing the hearing healthcare industry reliable, durable, and cost-effective hearing testing equipment. Stop by to see the Earscan Acoustic Impedance Pure Tone Audiometer and the DSP Pure Tone Audiometer, and find out how Micro Audiometries can fulfill your testing needs.

Booth 341

Micromedical Technologies, Inc, 10 Kemp Dr, Chatham, IL 62629; phone: 1-217-483-2122; fax: 1-217-483-4533. Micromedical Technologies, Inc, manufactures a broad selection of instrumentation for vestibular testing and rehabilitation including the following: Visual Eyes VNG/ENG, VORTEQ Active Head Rotation, DVA-Test Dynamic Visual Acuity Test, System 2000 Rotational Vestibular Chair, Meta-4 Electrode ENG, Real Eyes Video Goggles, Balance Check Platform Posturography, and Balance Quest Computerized Dynamic Posturography.

Micromedical Technologies, Inc, introduces its Visual-Eyes Laptop VNG/ENG system with revolutionary EyeMax Digital Display and Recording. Also new is SPECTRUM Balance Center software.

Booth 200

Micromedics, Inc, 1285 Corporate Center Dr, Suite 150, Eagan, MN 55121; phone: 1-800-624-5662; fax: 1-888-504-0606. Micromedics is pleased to offer a wide variety of products for otologic and rhinologic surgery. Micromedics will feature FibriJet Biomaterials Applicators including the 11:1 Ratio Applicator preferred for the application of platelet-rich plasma gel. Protecting, storing, and organizing delicate surgical instruments is easy with Instru-Safe.

Micromedics, Inc, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the otological ventilation tube and nasal septal button business of Santa Barbara Medco, Inc. Micromedics has relocated the manufacturing and distribution of the products from Santa Barbara, CA to its headquarters in Eagan, MN.

Booth 147

Misys Healthcare Systems, 8529 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615-5276; phone: 1-800-334-8534; fax: 1-919-847-7099. Misys Healthcare Systems, a division of Misys plc, is among the top five healthcare IT companies in the United States. The company designs, develops, and supports a comprehensive suite of information products and currently serves more than 18,000 medical practice locations and 85,000 physicians in 55 major specialties.

Booth 956

ML International, 3535 Maricopa St, No. 4, Torrance, CA 90503; phone: 1-310-408-0781; fax: 1-310-921-3101. Magnetic Acupressure Point Massager.

Booth 112

Mosby/W. B. Saunders/Churchill Livingstone, 625 Walnut St, 300 E, Philadelphia, PA 19106; phone: 1-215-238-7800; fax: 1-215-238-8398. Mosby, W. B. Saunders, Churchill, Butterworth Heinemann, Hanley-Belfus, now a premier worldwide health science publishing company, under the Elsevier, Inc umbrella, proud publishers of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, official publication of AAO-HNSF, presents our latest titles in otolaryngology. Come visit and browse through our complete selection of publications.

Booth 134

Myofunctional Research Company, PO Box 15835, San Diego, CA 92175-5835; phone: 1-888-666-2807; fax: 1-619-582-4824. The TMJ Appliance is a one-size-fits-all appliance for diagnosing and treating TMJ-TMD in patients referred to the ENT believing they have ear pain. The T4U is used as an appliance to treat TMJ in patients who are heavy bruxers.

Booth 732

Nadia International, Inc, PMB 504, 1807 W Slaughter Ln, No. 200, Austin, TX 78748; phone: 1-512-301-3888; fax: 1-512-301-3910. Nadia International will be displaying educational/medical sculptures specifically for surgeons. These museum-quality works of art are created in a strict limited edition by the world famous sculptor Ronadro. Ronadro has over 5000 surgeons in 49 countries who collect his bronze sculptures.

Booth 656

National Allergy Supply, 1620-D Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30097; phone: 1-800-522-1448; fax: 1-800-395-9303. National Allergy is the premier supplier of allergen avoidance products. This leadership is displayed through our discount prices, outstanding customer service, and 100% patient satisfaction guarantee. Visit our booth to learn more about how you can be successful using environmental control products to treat your allergy, asthma, and chronic sinusitis sufferers.

National Allergy is proud to feature many great sinus irrigation products like the new Hydro Pulse Nasal/Sinus Irrigation System. The Hydro Pulse was developed by a board-certified ENT specialist and is the first pulsatile irrigation system to be FDA registered.

Booth 1356

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 31 Center Dr, MSC 2320, Bethesda, MD 20892-2320; phone: 1-301-496-7243. The NIDCD supports and conducts research and research training on the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. The NIDCD develops and disseminates health information, based upon scientific discovery, to the public.

Booth 114

National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2430, Chicago, IL 60601; phone: 1-800-795-6732; fax: 1-312-803-0138. The National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association is a non-profit, charitable organization formed in 1989 with the goals of advancing medical research into the causes of and treatments for spasmodic dysphonia, promoting physician and public awareness of the disorder, and sponsoring support groups for patients and their families.

Booth 1449

NeilMed Products, Inc, 1221 Farmers Ln, No. 500, Santa Rosa, CA 95405; phone: 1-877-477-8633 or 1-707-525-3784. NeilMed's Sinus Rinse kit for soothing nasal irrigation comes with 50 packets of preservative-free, pH-balanced, isotonic or a choice of hypertonic, USP-grade sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate mixture, irrigation bottle with custom-designed cap, and educational brochure. Proven to be highly effective for rhinosinusitis of various etiologies and most beneficial for post-FESS patients.

Booth 814

Nellcor Puritan Bennett/Tyco Healthcare, 4280 Hacienda Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588-2719; phone: 1-800-995-1329; fax: 1-925-463-4100. Nellcor, part of Tyco Healthcare, is proud to feature Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes and Accessories, including Shiley XLT Extended-Length Tracheostomy Tubes with disposable inner cannula designed for difficult-to-fit anatomies. Nellcor also offers a full range of adult, pediatric, and neonatal tracheostomy tubes, speaking valves, tube holders, and custom tracheostomy tube services.

Booth 734

NeuroCom International, Inc, 9570 SE Lawnfield Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015; phone: 1-503-653-2144; fax: 1-503-653-1991. For your dizzy/balance disorder patients, NeuroCom systems provide the most cost-effective technology available for comprehensive management. Whether your interest is objective impairment assessment, cost-effective patient management, or a complete balance center, NeuroCom has a solution for you. Stop by for new details about vestibular rehabilitation, medical-legal, and fall-risk assessment.

Booth 633

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc, 795 Horsham Rd, Horsham, PA 19044-2208; phone: 1-215-657-7010; fax: 1-215-657-7011. NextGen Healthcare provides next-generation information management products to physician group and enterprise practices, enabling them to compete in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Our user-friendly, integrated medical records and practice management solutions improve the quality of patient care, increase operational efficiencies, decrease costs, and reduce risks—while delivering a significant ROI.

NextGen EPM—HIPAA Compliant 837/835 Claims Service Certified this year by Claredi as HIPAA compliant, NextGen Enterprise Practice Management (EPM) enables practices to create HIPAA compliant 837 claim files and receive 835 remittance files natively to the application-eliminating the need for a third-party clearinghouse.

Booth 657

NIDCD National Temporal Bone, Hearing and Balance Pathology Resource Registry, 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-3096; phone: 1-800-822-1327; fax: 1-617-573-3838. The NIDCD National Temporal Bone, Hearing and Balance Pathology Resource Registry promotes temporal bone research by disseminating information on temporal bone donation and research, recruiting donors with otologic disorders, maintaining a 24-hour nationwide procurement network, maintaining a computerized database of human temporal bone specimens, and offering professional educational activities.

Booth 443

OceanSide Publications/American Journal of Rhinology , 95 Pitman St, Providence, RI 02906-4311; phone: 1-401-331-2510; fax: 1-401-331-5138. Publisher of the American Journal of Rhinology, official journal of the American Rhinologic Society.

NEW BOOK!! Drug Allergy and Protocols for the Management of Drug Allergies—3rd Edition. Contact OceanSide Publications, Inc, for more details at 1-401-331-2510 (phone) or 1-401-331-5138 (fax).

Booth 1140, 1141

Olympus America, Inc, 2 Corp Center Dr, Melville, NY 11747; phone: 1-631-844-5000; fax: 1-631-844-5447. Olympus introduces VISERA flexible videoscopes. ENF-V Rhinolaryngoscope and PEF-V Esophagoscope for unsedated transnasal esophagoscopy utilize the latest digital imaging technology for unrivaled image quality. VISERA multi-specialty digital imaging platform is scalable, compatible with telescopes, fiberscopes, and microscopes you own. Olympus offers a complete line of rhinolaryngofiberscopes featuring the portable ENF-GP.

Olympus America, Inc, Olympus, the world leader in opto-electronics, has designed the Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Imaging System specifically for performing advanced skull-base surgery. The MINI System is composed of the OME-8200/OME-7000 surgical microscope with the capability of integrating visualization technologies and incorporating an endoscopy upgrade for greater ease of use in performing endoscopic-assisted microsurgery.

Booth 609

OPTOMIC ESPANA SA, Herrerias 18, Tres Cantos, 28760, Spain; phone: 011-34-902-221177; fax: 011-34-902-221178; Web site: www.optomic.com. OPTOMIC is a company dedicated to the production of medical equipment with an essential objective: to make products of the highest quality. Its quality assurance system certified by TÜV Product Service, according to ISO 9002/EN 46002, complies with all the requirements of the European Community for the CE marking.

NEW STROBOSCOPE OPTOMIC STROBOLUX S-3 is designed for the diagnosis of voice disorders. It has been developed using advanced German technology in the field of stroboscopic illumination, compatible with all endoscopic systems. Possibility of connecting to digitalizing PC systems for the analysis and storage of images obtained through the stroboscope.

Booth 1020

ORL Systems, Inc, 2430 Blvd of the Generals, Norristown, PA 19403; phone: 1-610-630-9200; fax: 1-610-630-3688. ORL Systems, Inc, manufactures a complete line of treatment cabinets, examination chairs, and stools. The compact ORL 3000 and classic ORL 2000 to the ORL 4000 treatment desk cabinet are available. In addition, we offer a wide array of examination chairs and stools. Visit our booth display for complete information.

New OMS-90 office microscope.

Booth 821

Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, 1000 Rte 202, Raritan, NJ 08869; phone: 1-609-218-6000. Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical invites you to visit our booth, where representatives will be happy to discuss the features and benefits of LEVA-QUIN (levofloxacin tablets) and LEVAQUIN IV (levofloxacin IV/injection).

Booth 1554

Oticon, Inc, 29 Schoolhouse Rd, Somerset, IN 46804; phone: 1-800-526-3921; fax: 1-732-560-0029. Oticon offers a complete line of advanced digital products for cochlear impairment from mild to profound hearing losses. The fully digital product line-up includes the very affordable Atlas, Gaia with emphasis on speech and comfort, and Adapto for patients who demand uncompromising performance in even adverse listening situations.

Oticon is pleased to announce its newest digital product, Gaia. It is available in all styles ranging from Behind The Ear to Completely In the Canal. Check out SUMO, the World's most powerful BTE and Lexis for an unparalleled speech to noise ratio.

Booth 452

OTODYNAMICS Ltd, 30–38 Beaconsfield Rd, Hatfield Herts AL10 8BB, XX, United Kingdom; phone: 011-44-1707-267540; fax: 011-44-1707-26237.

Booth 1053

OTOIMMUNE Diagnostics, 60 Pineview Dr, Buffalo, NY 14228; phone: 1-716-691-0091; fax: 1-716-691-0466. OTOIMMUNE Diagnostics performs serological testing for autoimmune sensorineural hearing loss. We specialize in the 68-kD (hsp-70) antibody test, to differentiate autoimmune hearing loss from other cases of idiopathic hearing loss. This is imperative when treating with immunosuppressive pharmaceuticals. In addition, we offer the Connexin 26 genetic mutation and Mitochondrial A1555G tests.

2003 introduction of the P0 antibodies test. 30-kD P0 protein is associated with autoimmune hearing loss. Investigators have found this test, in combination with studies of 68-kD (hsp-70) antibodies, to be useful in determining cases of idiopathic hearing loss that is responsive to immunosuppressive treatment. Fast TAT, simple sample collection.

Booth 708

OTOMED, 1090 Empire Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404; phone: 1-800-433-7703; fax: 1-928-453-3809. OTOMED—Quality ENT Products and Accessories since 1972. Key products: Glasscock Ear Dressings, Rice SafeTrap (an in-line specimen collecting device), Sheehy Pate Collector (bone-collecting device), Glasscock Surgery Drapes (both otology and neurotology), Sheehy Powder Insufflator, Kos-House Otic Cream, ventilation tubes, surgical sponges, and other surgical/office ENT items.

Booth 1146

Padgett Instruments, A Division of Integra Life-Sciences, 311 Enterprise Dr, Plainsboro, NJ 08536; phone: 1-800-842-1029; fax: 1-609-799-3297. Created in 1937, Padgett Instruments has been identified with providing instruments of the highest quality to meet the exacting standards expected in the specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery. In late 2002 Padgett Instruments was acquired by Integra LifeSciences; together, we will provide solutions to your surgical instrument needs.

Booth 712

Parnell Pharmaceuticals, Inc, 1525 Francisco Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901; phone: 1-800-45-PHARM (457-4276); fax: 1-415-256-8099. Parnell markets a line of patented products developed to reduce mucosal dryness. All products utilize Yerba Santa, a plant that grows in California. The PRETZ Nasal line helps reduce crusts, irritation, and bleeding. Other products include MOUTHKOTE Oral Moisturizer, ORAGESIC Oral Pain Reliever, and EARSOL-HC 1% antipruritic ear drops.

YS Skin Renewal products and program restore the skin to a healthy state. They treat protaging skin and offer significant benefits for many skin problems. YS products all contain patented Yerba Santa, the aloe vera of the 21st century.

Booth 531

Passy-Muir, Inc, PMB 273, 4521 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612; phone: 1-949-833-8255; fax: 1-949-833-8299. Closed position “no leak” Tracheostomy and Ventilator Speaking Valves and Oxygen Adapter. The only speaking valves that are interchangeable for use on or off the ventilator and that research validates improve swallowing, reduce aspiration, facilitate secretion management, and reduce weaning and decannulation time. Medicare- and Medicaid-reimbursable. New! MV 2020 for use on metal tracheostomy tubes.

Booth 641

PENTAX, 30 Ramland Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962; phone: 1-800-431-5880; fax: 1-845-365-0822. Endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and sensory testing are now applicable in any clinical environment. Portable and full office systems now available. Stop by and learn how unsedated transnasal esophagoscopy is now performed easily with the new PENTAX EE-1540 endoscope!

Booth 1500

Pfizer Inc, 235 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017; phone: 1-212-573-2323; fax: 1-212-573-3054. Please visit the Pfizer Inc, US Pharmaceuticals exhibit featuring ZITHROMAX (azithromycin) and ZYRTEC (cetirizine).

Booth 103

Pharmascience Laboratories Inc, 175 Rano St, Buffalo, NY 14207-2176; phone: 1-800-207-4477; fax: 1-716-871-3415. Rhinaris Lubricating Nasal Gel and Lubricating Nasal Mist help to clear the nasal passages and temporarily relieve dryness and irritation in the nose. Rhinaris also helps facilitate the action of nasal steroids. Rhinaris contains polyethylene glycol and propylene glycol and is safe for children and pregnant women.

Booth 1041

Physician Recruitment Solutions, Windsor Park, 14211 Sylvan Ridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23838; phone: 1-804-639-5855; fax: 1-804-639-5858. Rebecca Woods, ENT Recruitment Specialist, with 20 years of recruitment experience, works as an advocate for the specialty of otolaryngology. Physician Recruitment Solutions specializes in the placement of otolaryngologists on a nationwide basis. Please call us at 1-888-639-1224. We look forward to discussing your opportunities.

Booth 540

Physician's Choice of Arizona, Inc, 8501 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85253; phone: 1-480-946-7221; fax: 1-480-946-5690; Web site: www.physchoicea-z.com . Physician's Choice of Arizona, Inc, is the innovator of products containing kojic acid for the alleviation of hyperpigmentation. All formulations are pH-balanced with AHA lactic acid, aloe vera-based, and free of food dyes, color additives, and fragrances. PCA products are chirally correct formulations that are appropriate for any skin type.

Physician's Choice of Arizona, Inc, Invigorate lackluster skin with the best Mother Nature and Physician's Choice have to offer. Our new Refining Mask contains the key ingredient Bromelain, a natural enzyme found in pineapple. It sweeps away surface buildup on the skin to reveal a more radiant appearance.

Booth 959

Pilling—A Teleflex Company, 200 Precision Rd, Suite 200, Horsham, PA 19044-1228; phone: 1-800-523-2579; fax: 1-215-442-8857. Pilling, part of Teleflex Medical, is dedicated to designing and manufacturing hand-held surgical instruments of the highest caliber. These instruments are preferred by surgeons worldwide. Known for specialty instrumentation used in ENT procedures, Pilling also offers a broad range of general instrumentation made to our traditionally high standards of quality.

The Pilling SurgiClear FESS irrigation system is designed to improve visualization through more thorough intraoperative scope cleaning and surgical site cleansing. SurgiClear enhances surgical efficiency by increasing the “workspace” beneath the scope for easier instrument manipulation. The ergonomic handle design works equally well for left- or right-handed surgeons.

Booth 122

Porex Surgical, Inc, 15 Dart Rd, Newnan, GA 30265; phone: 1-678-479-1610; fax: 1-678-423-1437. Porex Surgical, Inc, features MEDPOR Surgical Implants for craniofacial reconstruction and augmentation. A 17-year history of biocompatibility and excellent results make MEDPOR implants a good solution for both standard and customized applications. Porex Surgical, Inc, Porex Surgical also offers Nova-Bone-C/M Synthetic Bone Graft Particulate as an alternative to costly HA pastes and cements.

Booth 840

Portex, Inc, 10 Bowman Dr, Keene, NH 03431; phone: 1-800-258-5361; fax: 1-603-352-3703. Portex, Inc, provides the otolaryngologist with a comprehensive range of neonatal, pediatric, and adult tracheostomy tubes and airway management products. Included within this range are the Bivona silicone tracheostomy tubes. Per-fit percutaneous tracheostomy procedure kits are available for physicians worldwide.

Portex, Inc's broad portfolio of adult and pediatric tracheostomy products—including Perfit, DIC, and Blue Line—has been expanded by the integration of the Bivona silicone lines—including Hyperflex, TTS, and Fome-Cuff Clinically focused, Portex, Inc, employs cutting-edge technologies to provide standard, specialty, and customized tracheostomy solutions that can address even your most challenging clinical needs.

Booth 1156

Powderz Medical Compounding, PO Box 89336, Tucson, AZ 85752; phone: 1-866-769-3379 or 1-520-572-8344; fax: 1-800-218-2855 or 1-520-572-8345. A physician's complete resource for pure bulk pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, plus practical “in-house” compounding techniques, tips, and training courses for compounding customized cosmetic and therapeutic creams and dosage forms. Pharmaceuticals arrive accompanied with an HPLC and Mass-Spec, and all items are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis to guarantee purity.

Booth 957

Practice Builders, 1 MacArthur Pl, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92707; phone: 1-800-679-1200, ext 235. Practice Builders pioneered professional-practice marketing in 1979 and specializes in design and implementation of custom marketing programs for a full range of healthcare specialties.

Booth 344

Praxim, 486 High Plain St, Walpole, MA 02081; phone: 1-508-660-1952; fax: 1-508-660-2783. Praxim provides the latest innovation in computer-assisted surgery (CAS) for ENT. Backed by 17 years of research and development, Praxim's Surgetics Station is the easiest system to operate while providing enhanced visualization and 3D orientation in real time. Surgetics is cost-effective, making it ideal for smaller hospitals and outpatient surgery centers.

Booth 1560

PRAXIS EMR, 21550 Oxnard St, 3rd Floor, No. 3007, Woodland Hills, CA 91367; phone: 1-818-593-5450; fax: 1-818-593-5456. Infor^*Med Corporation, the makers of the Praxis Electronic Medical Records, created the Concept Processor, an artificial intelligence engine that learns from its user to help one chart faster and better with each use. Today, Praxis is the No. 1-selling EMR in small- and medium-sized practices.

Booth 1506

Prescott's Inc, PO Box 609, Monument, CO 80132-0609; phone: 1-719-481-3353; fax: 1-719-488-2268. Prescott's features Zeiss, Leica, Topcon, Weck, and a variety of other reconditioned surgical microscopes for all disciplines. Video systems specifically tailored to support the microscope are available. We buy, sell, and trade surgical microscopes.

Prescott's also carries an extensive inventory of ENT and ophthalmic disposable products.

Booth 104

Primal Pictures Ltd, 2nd Floor, Tennyson House, 159-165 Great Portland St, London, W1 W 5PA, United Kingdom; phone: 011-44-207-637-1010. Primal is a developer and publisher of interactive 3D anatomy software displaying computer graphic models that the user can rotate, peel away layers, and export images. There are links to full radiology sets, clinical pathology, and bio-mechanics videos. This is the ultimate resource for those involved in surgery, education, or rehabilitation.

The latest publication from Primal Pictures is The Interactive Head and Neck.

Booth 1055

Province Healthcare, 105 Westwood PI, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN 37027; phone: 1-800-253-3183; fax: 1-615-370-1456. Province Healthcare owns and operates 20 acute-care hospitals in attractive non-urban markets throughout the United States. We offer the very best and most successful practice establishment packages in the nation—including medical education debt repayment assistance and stipends during residency!

Booth 1144

Quest Medical, One Allentown Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002-4211; phone: 1-972-390-9800; fax: 1-972-396-7581. Trans-Nasal Catheter is used for the treatment of chronic and acute sinusitis. The distal shaft is 14 mm long and the proximal shaft is 6 inches in length. The length of the working portion of the balloon is 4 mm. The inflated diameter is 9 mm and deflated diameter is 3.0 mm.

Booth 434

Ready Medical/GVS-NY, 7317 E Alondra Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723; phone: 1-800-243-1660; fax: 1-562-634-4487. Full-service medical equipment refurbishers/remarketers. Selling most types of medical/surgical equipment; all equipment is sold with warranties. Most medical equipment is available refurbished, and the savings can be 30% to 70%.

Booth 1413

Reliance Medical Products, Inc, 3535 Kings Mills Rd, Mason, OH 45040; phone: 1-513-398-3937; fax: 1-513-398-0256. Reliance manufactures a full line of patient examination chairs ranging from plush, full-powered models to simple manual recliner chairs. We also build the DMI line of surgical tables and a wide range of treatment cabinets and examination/surgical stools and stretchers. Also on display are the outstanding optics offered from the Moeller examination and surgical microscopes.

Booth 753

Restore Medical, 2800 Patton Rd, St Paul, MN 55113; phone: 1-651-634-3111; fax: 1-651-634-3025. Restore Medical develops and markets innovative devices designed to treat upper airway disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea. The company's first product, the Pillar Palatal Implant System, is a minimally invasive snoring treatment that is specifically designed to produce a more lasting effect after a single, virtually painless procedure.

Booth 1420, 1421

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corporation, 353 Corp Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061; phone: 1-847-913-1113, ext 607; fax: 1-847-913-6959. Richard Wolf markets high-quality endoscopes, instruments, and video systems for endoscopic approaches in sinus, laryngeal, and plastic surgery and bronchoscopy.

Richard Wolf premiers the Wolf line for rigid bronchoscopy and forceps for stent placement/removal. Further new introductions: 3 CCD endoscopic camera with digital output, including SDI/DV; a digital image recorder that records stills and video motion; and new flat-panel monitors with high-definition display.

Booth 652

SaltAire Sinus Relief, 53 East 34th St, Suite 09, New York, NY 10016; phone: 1-212-481-8008; fax: 1-212-481-8018. SaltAire Sinus Relief is a pre-packaged, hypertonic, nasal saline wash in a patented, easy-to-use, self-contained, award-winning dispensing unit. SaltAire washes out the nose and nasal passages with a gentle, buffered, hypertonic saline solution, flushing away the dust, dirt, germs, mold, and fungus that can cause allergy and sinus problems.

Booth 236

Samanghen Corporation, 1313 Greenpond Road, New-foundland, NJ 07435; phone: 1-973-418-9316; fax: 1-973-697-4233. Samanghen Corporation offers stabilization solutions for use during tonsillectomies and other throat surgeries. Samanghen is introducing a retractor stabilizer device that offers safety, stabilization of the patient's head, surgeon convenience, and organization of the surgical field. The unique design allows the stabilizer to accommodate the largest or smallest of patients.

Samanghen Corporation is introducing a retractor stabilizer device for use during tonsillectomies and other throat surgeries. The device offers safety, stabilization of the patient's head, surgeon convenience, and organization of the surgical field. The unique design allows the stabilizer to accommodate the largest or smallest of patients. Don't miss it!

Booth 1004

Santa Barbara Medco, Inc, 203 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; phone: 1-805-963-5878; fax: 1-805-963-6134. Since 1980, Medco has provided otolaryngology with a high-quality line of otologic products for surgery and postoperative care—sterile and non-sterile tubes, ear plugs, ear drops, and headbands. Medco also has available the dietary supplement Oto-Vite PLUS, which promotes ear and hearing health.

Booth 501

Schering Laboratories, 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033-0530; phone: 1-908-298-4000; fax: 1-908-298-7574. Schering Laboratories, a leader in allergy and respiratory care, invites you to visit our booth to inquire about our full line of products, including CLARINEX, NASONEX, and FORADIL.

Booth 131

Sector Medical Corp, 320 Northpoint Pkwy, Suite P, Acworth, GA 30102-3153; phone: 1-770-975-1384; fax: 1-770-975-1385. Sector Medical Corp designs and manufacturers products for the sleep industry. Using advanced state-of-the-art electronic technologies just introduced to the market, Sector develops highly accurate, low cost tools for the medical community. These new tools enable physicians to view patient information more quickly and accurately than ever before.

Sleep Apnea Home Screening Device: The ApLab is a low cost, easy to use, at-home device, which records a patient's entire breathing record during sleep. The data is downloaded and displayed in a user friendly, interactive Windows program, which includes an advanced analysis package. The manual or auto-scoring feature provides a total and hourly apnea-hypopnea index.

Booth 1424

Seiler Precision Microscopes, 170 E Kirkham Ave, St Louis, MO 63119-1766; phone: 1-800-489-2282; fax: 1-314-968-3601. Seiler Precision Microscopes Precision Office Microscopes for ENT Applications. Please visit our booth to try our economical Series 102 microscopes and our new top-of-the-line RevelationENT microscope. Both are available in floor- and wall-mounted models.

Seiler Precision Microscopes is proud to introduce our new RevelationENT microscope at the 2003 meeting. The RevelationENT is available as a floor or wall model with both analog and digital camera accessories available.

Booth 1328

Shippert Medical Technologies Corporation, 7002 S Revere Pkwy, Suite 60, Englewood, CO 80112; phone: 1-800-888-8663; fax: 1-303-754-0318. Shippert Medical manufactures and distributes disposable medical products and instruments. Shippert is home of the adhesive nasal Denver Splint, the Hotsy line of high-temperature cauteries, and the Rhino Rocket nasal pack with applicator. Shippert is proud to have ISO 9001 certification and has same-day shipping for most orders. Call 1-800-888-8663.

Ergonomic Biplane Handle with Adjustable Luer Lock Hub. The lightweight handle is designd to reduce fatique and repetitive stress from performing liposuction procedures. The hub will fit physician's existing Luer Lock cannulas and allow them to lock the cannula in the correct position. This new handle joins Shippert's already popular products including the Denver Splint, Rhino Rocket, and Hotsy Cauteries.

Booth 1533

Siemens, 10 Constitution Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854-6155; phone: 1-732-562-6600; fax: 1-732-562-6640. Siemens presents TRIANO with Speech Comfort System, the most advanced digital family of hearing instruments with 16 channels and up to four hearing programs. Also featuring the new PRISMA 2, MUSIC Pro, PHOENIX Pro and INFTNITI Pro; LasR shell manufacturing system, e-business; Practice Navigator office management software; assistive listening devices, Servox Digital; and complete line of SOMATOM CT scanners, including the SOMATOM Smile.

Siemens introduces the new TRIANO, including enhanced optimized fitting and sound processing; more directional options; a new sports program; and enhanced settings for music and telephone environments.

Booth 844

Silverglide Surgical Technologies, Inc, 5398 Manhattan Cir, Suite 120, Boulder, CO 80303-4239; phone: 1-303-444-1970; fax: 1-303-444-6273. Silverglide Surgical Technologies distributes the new Silverglide non-stick bipolar electro-surgical forceps. These forceps virtually eliminate the frustrating problem of tissue sticking and tissue buildup normally associated with coagulation during electrosurgery. The bipolar forceps are available in a variety of styles including Semkin, Adson, Micro-Jewelers, and bayonet.

Booth 340

SinuCare, Inc, 270 S Northlake Blvd, Suite 1000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701; phone: 1-800-845-3141; fax: 1-407-260-9303. SinuCare is a disease-management company focused on the specialized needs of the ENT community. The company's products provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty approach for the management of sinusitis.

SinuCare incorporates medical management in its care-delivery system, including a proprietary intravenous antibiotic protocol and specialty compounded sprays and irrigations.

Booth 1133

SinusPharmacy, Inc, 6450 Via Real, Suite 1, Carpinteria, CA 93013; phone: 1-805-745-5225; fax: 1-805-566-1421. SinusPharmacy offers disease-management services for chronic sinusitis. SinusPharmacy is both the developer and exclusive provider of the innovative SinuNEB System. Si-nuNEB topical therapy combines patent-pending compounded medications, a specialized nasal nebulizer, and personalized patient care to provide customized intranasal nebulized treatment.

Booth 228

SleepEx Systems, Inc, 3050 Royal Blvd. S, Suite 135, Alpharetta, GA 30022; phone: 1-800-235-9830. SleepEx offers a unique software application that includes data transfer, online access for scoring personnel and physicians, hosting, storage, and archiving of patient data. SleepEx provides online scoring services and physician training programs designed to improve the quality of patient care by remote monitoring and quality assurance programs.

Booth 547

SNAP Laboratories, 3633 W Lake Ave, No. 406, Glenview, IL 60025; phone: 1-800-762-7786; fax: 1-847-657-8586. SNAP Laboratories has developed products for the home diagnosis and analysis of obstructive sleep disorders including apnea, hypopnea, and snoring. SNAP Laboratories' analysis service provides ENT/otolaryngologists with valuable diagnostic information about patients with obstructive sleep disorders.

Booth 106

Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, 950 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1552; phone: 1-703-836-2272, ext 3317. The SPAO is an organization founded 10 years ago to support and promote physician assistants in otolaryngology practices nationwide. Visitors to our booth will find printed information on ENT PAs' function, scope of practice, reimbursement, and regulation. PAs currently working in ENT will staff the booth to answer your questions.

Booth 1247

Sontec Instruments, Inc, 7248 S Tucson Way, Engle-wood, CO 80112; phone: 1-800-821-7496; fax: 1-303-792-2606. Manufacturer and designers of the finest-quality stainless steel and titanium surgical instruments available. Providing a complete line of hand-held instruments, including powercut scissors, nasal forceps/speculums, rongeurs, retractors, needle holders, curettes, alligator forceps, chisels, osteotomes, surgical loupes, microsurgical instrumentation, instrument trays, and much more! Instrument repair also available.

Booth 1233

SOUNDTEC, Inc, 2601 Northwest Expressway, Suite 300W, Oklahoma City, OK 73112; phone: 1-800-793-9587; fax: 1-405-842-6339. The SOUNDTEC Direct System is an implantable hearing system designed to offer direct, electromagnetic stimulation. Reducing or eliminating feedback, occlusion effect, and distortion products, the Direct System has the potential to increase performance over traditional systems. The Direct System is reasonably priced and financially feasible for the majority of users.

Booth 360

Southwest Medical Equipment Corporation, 21900 E 96th St, Tulsa, OK 74014; phone: 1-800-295-5940; fax: 1-918-254-7353. Southwest Medical Equipment Corporation is a full-line supplier of new, late-model, remanufactured and reconditioned medical equipment. Our remanufactured and reconditioned equipment is designed to give you all the performance and dependability of new—for about half the cost. We have service to back up sales with factory-trained technicians.

Booth 661

SportKat LLC, 1495 Poinsettia Ave, Suite 149, Vista, CA 92083-8539; phone: 1-760-798-1333 or 1-800-743-0575; fax: 1-760-798-1343. SportKAT: Computerized Balance System that allows noninvasive treatment as well as quantifiable assessment. SportKAT: A dynamic proprioceptive, balance, strength, and vestibular developer that offers an infinite range of adjustable settings to accommodate people with a variety of body weights and physical activity levels. SportKAT: Essential in the rehabilitation of many neurosensory deficits.

Booth 355

Springer-Verlag, 175 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10010-5617; phone: 1-800-SPRINGER; fax: 1-212-473-6272. Springer-Verlag is an international leader among scientific publishers. Wherever scientific research is carried out, highly qualified experts count themselves among Springer's authors. Visit our booth to view the latest books and journals in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

Booth 857

SSI Ultra-Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, 200 River Hills Dr, Nashville, TN 37210; phone: 1-800-251-3000; fax: 1-615-883-9107. SSI Ultra features the finest handcrafted German surgical instruments, as well as the new ultralight SunOptics headlight system. SSI Ultra is known for its finest scissor making. Stop by Booth 857 and see us for your scissor solutions. Introducing Supercut and Ceramic scissors.

SSI Ultra introduces NEXEDGE; the next generation of surgical instruments. Ultra-sharp edges and ergonomic designs make surgery more precise and effective. The carbide compounds dramatically outperform other metals. NEXEDGE surfaces stay sharp to keep performance sharp.

Booth 121

Starkey Laboratories, Inc, 6700 Washington Ave, S, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3405; phone: 1-800-328-8602; fax: 1-952-828-9262: Web site: www.starkey.com . Starkey Laboratories, Inc, is the worldwide provider of comprehensive hearing systems. We offer a vast array of products including custom and standard hearing devices, tinnitus maskers, au-diometric equipment, vestibular, OAE, and ENG instrumentation, middle ear analyzers, computer and patient counseling software, ear molds, noise protectors, and swim plugs.

Starkey Laboratories, Inc, is premiering new practice management solutions and patient counseling software. Also featuring the newest line of proven and affordable digital hearing instruments for the widest variety of patients.

Booth 934

Stone Enterprises Medical Software, Inc, 5565 W Las Positas Blvd, Suite 350, Pleasanton, CA 94588; phone: 1-925-463-1070; fax: 1-925-463-1566. ENT Medical Dictator has been the premier medical record software exclusively for otolaryngology. First introduced in 1992, it is now in use by over 70 ENT practices across the country. The software is designed from the ground up to be used with pen-driven sub 3-pound Windows computers.

Booth 245

Storz Instruments by Bausch & Lomb, 3365 Tree Court Industrial Blvd, St Louis, MO 63122; phone: 1-636-225-5051. Bausch & Lomb is the manufacturer of the Storz brand of hand held instruments. Since 1893, the Storz brand of otolaryngology instruments has represented quality and innovation. The tradition of the Storz brand of surgical instruments will continue to be presented by Bausch & Lomb.

Booth 1301

Stryker Corporation, 4280 Commercial Ave, Suite A, Portage, MI 49002; phone: 1-800-962-6558; fax: 1-877-648-7114; Web site: www.strykerleibingereurope.com . Stryker Leibinger introduces the Hummer4HVT. Its features include lighter handpiece, cannulated suction path, and HVT—HummerView Technology. The Hummer4HVT will be featured in conjunction with our Stryker Navigation System for Image Guided Surgery.

Stryker Leibinger introduces the Hummer4HVT features include: lighter handpiece, cannulated suction path and HVT HummerView Technology. The Hummer4HVT will be featured in conjunction with our Stryker Navigation System for IGS. Stryker Instruments invites you to experience our new Saber Drill. This drill completes our TPS system by offering you line of site, integrated irrigation and adjustable bur exposure.

Booth 960

Surgicaltools.com , PO Box 112, 2C Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355; phone: 1-800-774-2040; fax: 1-860-536-8532. Surgicaltools.com offers a full line of ENT/PRS instruments, diagnostic devices, and disposables. Primary suppliers are Medicon, its BOB (Best of Basic) affiliate and Surgical-tools private label lines. Special emphasis is placed on Medicon's new line of sinus instruments. Plastic and reconstructive, liposuction, and maxillofacial instrumentation are also offered.

Surgicaltools has added the Heine line of ENT products, the Quantum Cable line, and its own private label line of autoclavable rigid endoscopes to its existing product offering during the past year.

Booth 1346

Surgistar, Inc, 6068 Corte Del Cedro, Carlsbad, CA 92009-1514; phone: 1-800-745-8808; fax: 1-865-671-4302. Surgistar, Inc, manufactures sterile, disposable, surgical knives for myringotomy, stapendectomy, and nasal sinus procedures.

Booth 1422

SurgiTel/General Scientific Corp, 77 Enterprise Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103; phone: 1-800-959-0153; fax: 1-734-662-0520. ErgoComfort lightweight surgical telescopes, ultralight fiber-optic headlights, vision-enhancement filters, laser filters, and polarizing filters are presented. It has been demonstrated that ErgoComfort surgical telescopes and lights can prevent or eliminate chronic neck discomfort or pain that many surgeons have been experiencing with traditional surgical telescopes and heavy headlights.

Booth 755

SYNAPSYS, Inc, 1015 Bee Cave Woods Dr, Suite 300C, Austin, TX 78746; phone: 1-512-306-9017; fax: 1-512-306-9876. SYNAPSYS offers a full line of balance-assessment technologies including Ulmer VNG; TORSIO; NYSTAGView Video Goggles; VISIO; AURIS EP; and MED4 Rotational Chair VideoENG enabled. SYNAPSYS VNG provides real-time analysis and a unique set of meaningful VNG normative data enhancing the effectiveness of diagnosis for patients with balance disorders.

Digital NYSTAGView is the new laptop version of video goggles for monitoring eye movements. It connects through a USB port, eliminating the need for a TV/VCR. Its sleek software lets you record data directly onto your notebook computer! Inexpensive infrared video goggles are very important for audiologists, physicians, and physical therapists.

Booth 1252

Synergentics Inc, 3845 Corporate Center Dr, St Charles, MO 63304; phone: 1-636-939-5100; fax: 1-636-939-6885.

Booth 1341

Synthes Maxillofacial, 1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, PA 19380; phone: 1-610-719-6500; fax: 1-610-719-6533. Synthes Maxillofacial is the sole authorized North American manufacturer and distributor of AO-ASIF instruments and implants for internal fixation of craniomaxillofacial and mandibular trauma and reconstruction. Our product offering includes distraction osteogenesis devices, resorbable plating, and bone graft substitutes. Synthes Maxillofacial also supports North American AO-ASIF Continuing Education Courses.

Booth 846

Tao & Tao Technology, Inc, 12874 Bryan Rd, Loxa-hatchee, FL 33470-4907; phone: 1-561-333-3384; fax: 1-561-333-3682. The Tao Aspirator is a pencil-grip syringe-holding device for performing fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies. Its semi-automatic features include the setting of a predetermined amount of negative pressure and a spring-activated plunger. The prehensile grip enables better control and precision in specimen collection, especially in the head and neck area.

Booth 240

TeleVox Software, Inc, 1210 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695-3943; phone: 1-800-644-4266; fax: 1-251-633-2420. TeleVox Software provides HouseCalls, an automated appointment reminder system, and LabCalls, a 24-hour patient laboratory results inquiry system. For marketing your practice, Vox On-Hold provides digital, custom-scripted messages, and Web Services builds custom Web pages. Over 5,500 practices use TeleVox to reduce no-shows, enhance patient services, and increase revenue. TeleVox Software, Inc, ASP Solutions are now available for automated appointment reminders and 24-hour patient laboratory results. Automatically confirm appointments and enable patients to check their laboratory results via phone or Internet. No hardware needed, no upgrades to buy, no personnel to train, and no extra workloads.

Booth 756

TheraSnore by Distar, 3748 Eubank Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111; phone: 1-505-299-9172; fax: 1-505-299-9164.

Booth 1237

Thieme Medical Publishers, 333 Seventh Ave, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001; phone: 1-212-760-0888; fax: 1-212-947-1112. Established in 1886, Thieme is a major international publisher with offices in New York, Stuttgart, and Singapore. The company produces more than 130 journals and 400 new books each year, all maintaining the high-quality production and editorial values that have established Thieme as a premier, professional publisher.

Thieme is thrilled to add this year's upcoming publications of Huizing's Functional Reconstructive Nasal Surgery, Levine's Sinus Surgery: Endoscopic and Microscopic, Masur's Scales & Scores in Neurology, and Simmen's Endoscopic Sinus Surgery to our vast selection of otolaryngology texts.

Booth 436

Transtracheal Systems, 109 Inverness Dr E, Suite J, Englewood, CO 80112-5105; phone: 1-303-790-4766, ext 202; fax: 1-303-790-4588. Transtracheal Systems is a medical device-manufacturing company that specializes in the design and production of innovative oxygen therapy products. SCOOP oxygen catheters improve oxygenation, ambulation, and quality of life for patients requiring continuous supplemental oxygen. Since 1986, Transtracheal Systems has been the world leader in advancing the concept of transtracheal oxygen therapy.

Booth 901

Tympany, Inc, 2823 Dulles Ave, Missouri City, TX 77459; phone: 1-866-316-3606; fax: 1-281-403-0151. Tympany's Otogram allows hearing health professionals to assist patients in conducting automated and self-administered diagnostic tympanograms, acoustic reflex tests, pure-tone air and bone audiograms, with masking, and speech discrimination and threshold tests. The Otogram increases accuracy and efficiency and archives all testing data for future clinical use.

Tympany, Inc, The Otogram A3000 is the most advanced yet and was developed specifically for the busy ENT practice. It allows comprehensive hearing testing in 6 languages in both fully automated and manual operating modes. In automated mode it enables patients to self-administer comprehensive audiogram, tympanogram, acoustic reflex, and otoacoustic emission tests in about 20 minutes.

Booth 243

US Jaclean, Inc, 9811 W Charleston Blvd Suite 2-257, Las Vegas, NV 89117; phone: 310-614-7872; fax: 310-702-240-8183.

Booth 925

Ultracell Medical Technologies, Inc, 183 Providence New London Turnpike, PO Box 326, North Stonington, CT 06359; phone: 1-877-776-6431; fax: 1-860-599-4193. Ultra-cell manufactures a complete line of medical sponge products for otolaryngology including the nasal, sinus, epistaxis, and otology sub-specialties. Along with our products for instrument cleaning and care, all Ultracell ENT sponge products are produced using specially formulated PVA material, making them both highly absorbent and soft.

Ultrapack, our revolutionary layered design allows you to change packing thickness while still in a compressed state. Each layer, approximately 2.5-mm thick, can be peeled away and contoured to fit the nasal cavity. Ultrapack's fine-pore PVA material discourages tissue ingrowth, making your job easier and patients more comfortable.

Booth 1057

Utah Medical Products, Inc, 7043 S 300 W, Midvale, UT 84047-1048; phone: 1-800-533-4984; fax: 1-801-566-2062. Precision electrosurgical electrodes, EpitomeScalpel, and OptiMicro Needle provide precise dissection with improved healing properties. Studies show Epitome incisions heal similar to cold scalpel incisions, which can provide reduced post-surgical pain and faster return-to-normal while providing hemostasis of the electrosurgical modality. OptiMicro excels at small-scale precise procedures requiring optimal results.

Epitome Scalpel's precise performance and excellent postsurgical results are now available in a new configuration. Epitome Scalpel with the new ZapGuard insulating sheath completely covers the electrode/pencil joint to protect your patients from unintentional electrosurgical injury.

Booth 728

Vision Sciences, Inc, 9 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA 01760; phone: 1-508-650-9971 or 1-800-874-9975; fax: 1-508-653-0533. Vision Sciences, Inc, is the manufacturer of The EndoSheath System. The system features a reusable flexible scope and a sterile, disposable sheath covering with an air channel that is used for sensory testing. The En-doSheath System allows for rapid turnaround time, less exposure to hazardous chemicals, a decrease in repairs, and a dramatic reduction in the risk for cross-contamination.

Booth 1153

Vivosonic, 820-56 Aberfoyle Crescent, Toronto, Ontario M8× 2W4, Canada; phone: 1-416-231-9997; fax: 1-416-231-2289; Web site: www.vivosonic.com . VivoScan—Clinical OAEs with screening capabilities for diagnostics and monitoring ototoxicity and noice-induced HL. Ultra-fast, accurate, consistent by patented Vivography. User-friendly, Touch-Screen, Windows XP, all-inclusive portability, Pelican Case. Daily automatic calibration and system self-check, flexible protocols, printed reports, patient and database software. General-use and Infant Probe. Excellent support, 3-year warranty!

Booth 235

W. Lorenz Surgical, Inc, 1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218-2428; phone: 1-800-874-7711; fax: 1-904-741-4500. W. Lorenz Surgical, Inc, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of advanced craniomaxillofacial products. The company's broad product line includes LactoSorb Resorbable Fixation, Distraction Osteogenesis Devices, Mmix (an innovative bone substitute), and a full armamentarium of Rigid Fixation Systems and Instrumentation.

Booth 858

Welch Allyn, 4341 State Street Rd, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153; phone: 1-315-685-4100; fax: 1-315-685-4091. Welch Allyn, a leading manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, is pleased to offer a complete line of durable and affordable diagnostic sets, surgical headlights, and patient-monitoring equipment at Booth 858. Stop by and learn more about our award-winning Welch Allyn Ear Wash System.

The award-winning Welch Allyn Ear Wash System features Hydrovac Action for cerumen removal. It is an easy, clean, and fast way to care for your patients. Visit a Welch Allyn representative at Booth 858 to learn more about our innovative frontline products and solutions.

Booth 632

Whittemore Enterprises, Inc, 11149 Arrow Rte, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; phone: 1-909-980-2452; fax: 1-909-989-9976. In our 20th year of providing top-quality refurbished medical equipment. Current series, state-of-the-art equipment at a fraction of the cost! Name-brand equipment in the following areas: operating microscopes, flexible and rigid endoscopes, video scope systems, video printers, light sources, maxillofacial, instrumentation, and more.

Booth 637

Wolfe Tory Medical, Inc, 79 W 4500 S, Suite 16, Salt Lake City, UT 84107; phone: 1-801-281-3000 or 1-888-380-9808; fax: 1-801-281-0708. Isn't it time to get … MAD? The MADomizer is a compact, quiet atomizer that delivers exact doses of medications as a fine mist. Special MADomizer design features eliminate cross-infection risks and simplify atomizer maintenance. MADomizer portability makes it ideal for satellite clinics and consults. Convert your office to the MADomizer.

ENTspray for home sinus therapy. Patients can purchase their own MAD atomizer and treat their sinus problems with the solution you recommend. For more information, call 1-888-380-9808.

Booth 617

WR Medical Electronics Co, 123 N 2nd St, Stillwater, MN 55082; phone: 1-800-635-1312; fax: 1-800-990-9733. Manufacturers of the Hilger Facial Nerve Stimulator Model H3, Silverstein Facial Nerve Monitor/Stimulator Model S8, and Brackmann II EMG Monitoring System. Serving the needs of the ENT community since 1962.

Booth 1332

xelan, The Economic Association of Health Professionals, 401 West A St, Suite 2210, San Diego, CA 92101; phone: 1-619-232-0444; fax: 1-619-232-3283. Provides doctors only membership services including financial education, income protection, tax reduction, investment management, asset protection, and value system endowment planning.

Booth 859

Zila Pharmaceuticals, 5227 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014-2800; phone: 1-602-266-6700; fax: 1-602-234-3221. Zila manufactures OTC oral healthcare products for the treatment of cold sores and oral lesions. Zila will be displaying “ViziLite,” a disposable light for illumination of abnormal oral tissue. ViziLite enhances the ability to detect abnormal tissues in patients at risk for oral cancer.

Booth 352

Zotec Solutions, Inc, 11595 N Meridian St, Suite 850, Carmel, IN 46032; phone: 1-317-705-5050; fax: 1-317-705-5055. Zotec provides a wide array of billing services through its EBC software. An office can either manage its billing process over the Web with the EBC or just scan the billing source documents and have Zotec accomplish the billing. In either case, our primary concern is to maximize revenue.