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An estimated 2.2 millon pressure wounds occur each year and seniors are at the highest risk.
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In the next 30 years the number of people over 85 will increase from 500,000 to 7.7 million.
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Each year as many Americans die of pressure ulcers (60,000) as die of breast cancer (46,000) and AIDS (14,000) combined.
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A stage III ulcer can cost $100,000 to fix.
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In 2002 the average nursing home malpractice claim for pressure sores was $406,000.
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The beds and support surfaces market is projected to reach more than $1.8 Billion by 2006, with a compound annual growth rate in excess of 14%.
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Our unique patented mechanism successfully address each of the four major causes of pressure sores:
moisture, unrelieved pressure, shear, and poor circulation.
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Last year the U.S. economy spent $20-25B on pressure ulcer management.
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Healthy Functions, LLC is a New Jersey company that develops state-of-the-art pressure support surfaces for patients. The patented mechanism of action is entirely novel, yet simple and effective. Our line includes a stand alone powered flotation therapy bed and a mechanized support mattress for conversion of institutional or home beds. We have FDA authorization to manufacture and market our technology as a Class 2 device, and three more U.S. patents pending.
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