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In this episode you will learn:

1. Why super glue triggers contact dermatitis
2. The benefits of silk fibroin for wounds
3. Why my Mom hates staples
4. What Ortho can learn from Plastics regarding marketing
5. What happened to Michael Jackson's nose
6. Why the subject of Buttock augmentation is EVEN on the show!

...and so much more!

This is a special episode, as it's so informative on so many different topics. Make sure to listen to the end, as I share my personal experience with this product in MY bag!

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Learn more here: https://www.sylke.com/

RUSH paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40349859/

Arthroplasty Today: https://www.arthroplastytoday.org/article/S2352-3441(25)00055-X/fulltext

Modern Aesthetics: https://modernaesthetics.com/news/meet-sylke-the-first-wound-dressing-made-of-pure-hypoallergenic-silk-fibroin

Aesthetic Surgery Journal: https://academic.oup.com/asjopenforum/article/doi/10.1093/asjof/ojad071/7238111?login=false

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Device Nation sits down for a conversation with a true living legend in the reconstruction space, Robert Cohen. A must listen if you are passionate about all things metal, plastic, and digital!

Mr. Cohen currently holds the position of President of Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies, and has worked in the medical device industry for over thirty-five years. Mr Cohen has focused on innovation that can improve patient outcomes and has managed R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical research, quality and marketing functions.

Robert has more than 35 years of experience in the medical device industry, spearheading orthopaedic innovations including advanced joint replacement and spinal implants and robotics. His extensive expertise helps to ensure the organization continues to expand Stryker’s capability in digital, robotics and enabling technologies.

Prior to his current role, Robert served in technical leadership roles for Implex Corp, Zimmer, Mako Surgical, and as Chief Technology Officer for Stryker’s Joint Replacement division. Robert has over 25 patents and speaks globally at medical education conferences. He also serves on numerous boards and is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Robert received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and masters’ degrees in both engineering management and mechanical engineering (specialization in biomechanics) from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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Device Nation cracks open a few trays with a real Sultan Of Sterile Processing, Hank Balch, and guess what....Zero holes!!!

We talk about the amazing journey that led him to his current role as Founder and President of "Beyond Clean" and so much more.

I promise you will walk away inspired!!

Hank began his career in instrument reprocessing as a frontline technician in 2009, and has served as an Instrument Database Specialist, Department Manager, and System Director for various SPD departments across the country. His passion is seeing frontline Sterile Processing professionals equipped to #FightDirty, every instrument, every time.

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* This is a most special episode as I introduce the Device Nation audience to my amazing wife Teri!! We share our thoughts on our most recent trip to San Diego in an EV. What a journey!!

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