Introducing the REL-K Microprocessor Knee
from Rizzoli Ortopedia

For Release MARCH 2011

Contact:

Fran Varner Jenkins, Vice President
Fillauer Companies, Inc.
2710 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406
423-624-0946
fjenkins@fillauer.com

Fillauer LLC Announces US Distribution of the REL-K® Microprocessor Knee System by Rizzoli Ortopedia, S.P.A.

Fillauer LLC, the industry leader in unique clinical solutions, is pleased to announce its latest   collaboration with Rizzoli Ortopedia, S.P.A., with the US market launch of REL-K® microprocessor knee system. Rizzoli Ortopedia was founded in the late 1800’s in Bologna, Italy and has a long-standing tradition in the development of high quality prosthetic and orthotic devices. Fillauer is pleased to partner with Rizzoli to bring Italian design concepts used in the sports car industry to the O&P market.

Mauro Mastropasqua, CEO of Rizzoli Ortopedia, S.P.A. said: “We are thrilled that Fillauer LLC is representing the REL-K MPK system. Fillauer is an industry leader with an excellent reputation for quality, and like Rizzoli, is a company with almost 100 years of successful history in the Orthotic and Prosthetic market. The Fillauer/Rizzoli team will provide customers with the finest MPK product and service in the market.”

The REL-K® (Rizzoli Electronic Knee) is the latest generation of microprocessor knees which promises amputees the ability and freedom to navigate their environment simply and easily. With six modes of control, the patient can walk, run, negotiate slopes, climb stairs or ride a bicycle. With its innovative sensor system that samples angular position, velocity and knee loads at 1,000 times per second, the REL-K® instantly works in concert with the patient and adjusts itself for optimum performance. A programmable four-button remote control allows the patient to make changes as they walk and can be customized to specific tasks. Since the control system is located entirely in the knee, most foot and pylon combinations can be used. Unlike other systems that restrict ankle and foot combinations, the REL-K® is adaptable to a variety of systems.

Fillauer is proud to collaborate with Rizzoli Ortopedia as we continue to strengthen our nearly century old tradition as an innovator in the design and development of high quality products, said Michael Fillauer, President of Fillauer LLC.

Fillauer LLC, a subsidiary of Fillauer Companies, Inc., designs, manufactures, and customizes quality products to serve their local and international community. Fillauer LLC manufactures a wide variety of products from orthotics to prosthetics to equipment used throughout the O&P industry. With an onsite fabrication facility, it prides itself in providing unsurpassed craftsmanship in their customized products. Fillauer LLC, where tradition meets innovation.