Canica Design develops and sells wound closure devices for skin and fascia, and surgical instruments including surgery systems and reusable safety scalpels.

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Canica Design Awarded Milestone U.S. Patent for Dynamic Wound Closure Systems
ALMONTE, Ontario - July 29, 2008
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Management of Open Abdominal Wounds using a Dynamic Fascial Closure System
Canadian Journal of Surgery. 2008 Jun; 51(3):209-214
by Reimer MW, Yelle YD, Reitsma B, Doumit G, Allen MA, Bell MSG
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New Surgical Device Saves Lives and Limbs on Iraq’s Front Lines
BAGHDAD, Iraq - May 2, 2008
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Dynamic Wound Closure for Decompressive Leg Fasciotomy Wounds
Am Surg. 2008 Mar;74(3):217-20
by Niten Singh, M.D., MAJ, MC, USA, Eric Bluman, M.D., MAJ, MC, USA, Benjamin Starnes, M.D., Charles Andersen, M.D.
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Elastic device facilitating delayed primary closure of sternal wound infection
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007 Mar;83(3):1162-5
by Price J, Rubens F, Bell M.
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Skin-expanding tape provides easier closure for complicated wounds
The Medical Post, October 2, 2007
by Patricia Nicholson
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Under the Knife
Report on [Small] Business - The Globe and Mail
Spring 2007
by Olivia Stren
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Closure of Massive Abdominal Wall Defects: A Case Report Using the Abdominal Reapproximation Anchor (ABRA) System
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 57(5):573-577, November 2006.
by Urbaniak, Roderick M. MD *; Khuthaila, Dana K. MD, FRCSC +; Khalil, Abdullah J. MD +; Hammond, Dennis C. MD +
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Scalp expansion with the Canica Wound Closure System: First case report
The Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery. Winter 2006, Volume 14, Number 4 : 233-235.
by A Dal Cin, SKF Seal
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Tape cuts the worry from stitches
The Ottawa Citizen, March 30, 2006.
by Howaida Sorour
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The National, CBC
The National, May 2, 2005.
by Margo McDiarmid
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Tools of the doctor's trade
Daily Planet, The Discovery Channel
'One doctor was unhappy with the state of surgical equipment. A successful tool manufacturer came to the rescue.'

On October 4, 2004, a segment aired on the Discovery Channel's Daily Planet about the joint work between surgeon Dr. Michael Bell and medical company owner Leonard Lee. Hosts Jay Ingram and Natasha Stillwell tell the story about the creation of the company, and show the developments taking place in the operating room.

This segment can be viewed on the Discovery Channel's website http://www.exn.ca/dailyplanet/archivelist.asp
Under Daily Planet Archive select October 4, 2004 then select Tools of the doctor's trade.


The Red Green Show meets ER
National Post, February 7, 2004.
by Brad Evenson
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Early Results Using a Dynamic Method for Delayed Primary Closure of Fasciotomy Wounds
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Volume 197, Number 5, November 2003.
Rebecca C Taylor, BSc, MD, Bert J Reitsma, MD, PhD, Sue Sarazin, RN, ET, Michael G Bell, MD, FRCS, FACS
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Firm eyes EU operation
The Ottawa Sun, July 5, 2002.
by Sean McKibbon
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Upcoming Conferences

Advanced Technology Applications for Combat Casualty Care
August 11 to 13, 2008
Tradewinds Beach Resort
St. Pete Beach, Florida
https://www.usaccc.org/ATACCC/index.htm


2008 Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists
September 11 to 13, 2008
Boca Raton Resort & Club
Boca Raton, FL
http://www.facos.org/scriptcontent/meetingacahome.cfm?section=meetings%22


Canadian Surgery Forum
September 11 to 14, 2008
World Trade & Convention Centre
Halifax, NS
http://www.cags-accg.ca/cagsaccg.php?page=7


American College of Surgeons 94th Annual Congress
October 13 to 16, 2008
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
Booth 610
http://www.facs.org/clincon2008/index.html


CIISOQ
October 29 to 31, 2008
Centre Des Congres Du Quebec
Quebec City, PQ


35th Annual VEITH Symposium
November 19 to 21, 2008
Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas. Between 53rd & 54th Street
New York, NY
http://www.veithsymposium.com/index.html


Nova Scotia General Surgery Refresher Course
November 28, 2008
Lord Nelson Hotel
Halifax, NS


ACS Missouri Chapter
December 11-13, 2008
Westin Plaza Hotel
Kansas City, MO


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