FENTON, MI: The long-term effects of wearing heavy, lead apparel during interventional procedures has plagued medical professionals for years. The resulting orthopedic stresses have even shortened careers of many interventionalists because of lasting joint problems. The days of cumbersome lead aprons are finally over.

CFI Medical Solutions, Inc. proudly announces the introduction of the Zero Gravity personal radiation protection system. ZGrav provides more protection than standard lead devices and apparel while simultaneously eliminating joint strain on the practitioner.

The secret is a magnetic harness that fits comfortably beneath the sterile gown allowing the user to freely engage and disengage without assistance and without breaking sterility. This harness is supported entirely by a steel frame leaving the practitioner completely unencumbered by any added weight.
"Using the Zero Gravity system, I leave a case without feeling sore or sweaty from the lead. Plus, knowing that my radiation doses are so much lower than before is a great relief," says David B. Wilson, M.D., FACS. Wilson and his colleagues have been using the ZGrav system at their vascular surgery center since December 2009. Systems have since been installed at institutions nationwide.

None of the weight and twice the protection of standard lead aprons:
- 1.0 mm lead equivalency covering vital organs from thyroid to groin
- Provides 0.5 mm protection where previously there was none available
- Provides front and side protection from direct and scatter radiation

The Zero Gravity lists for $50,000 and can be seen at www.zgrav.com For more information contact sales(at)cfimedical or call 810-750-5300.

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