A Family Man Provides Hope Through Donation of His Kidneys

Melvyn “Poppy” Hargrove lived his life to the fullest through a wide variety of activities, from being a deacon, trustee and choir member in his church to learning to fly airplanes, cooking, and gardening.  He was also an avid reader and lifelong student, particularly of topics related to aviation, mortuary science, and accounti

Teenage Sports Star Receives Cartilage Grafts and New Hope

As a teenage athlete who plays multiple sports, Ryann Raffelson has always been one to push forward, work hard and be persistent despite whatever roadblocks or hurdles appear.
 
When Ryann was 13 years old, she endured an accident that severely damaged several of her fingers. She remained calm and collected despite the gruesome nature of her injury. Ryann was frustrated when her doctor told her she couldn’t play in her upcoming soccer game.

One Last Act of Positivity Includes Donation

Alexander Erwin Encila
February 15, 1999 – November 3, 2019

“I feel that Alex is still here even though he is gone, multiplying and helping others.”—
Annabelle Encila Pendon, Alex’s mother

VertiGraft® ACIS VG2®

Bio-Implant designed with two cortical endplates supporting a cancellous center for ACDF Procedures.

FQL

*This graft may not be available in all countries.
 Three-year shelf life
Length is measured under hand tension in 1 mm increments.
Diameter is measured by pulling the construct through a sizing block with light force, starting with the largest channel and sequentially working down until the tendon no longer  passes through. The smallest channel the tendon can pass through is the recorded diameter.
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