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RES-Q Infant Reflux Wedge

Inventor Name: Robynne Elkin and Craig Troop, MD
Patent Status: Patented
Patent Number: 6931683
Invention Status: Product is being sold in 3 stores and distributed in 5 hospitals in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area.
Website: http://www.azream.us/catalog26.html
Keywords: Advanced infant reflux wedge for infant

The RES-Q Wedge is the only orthopedic and reversible reflux wedge on the market designed by an occupational therapist , physician and dietician. Read the fascinating story of how and why the wedge was developed at the following site: http://occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com/common/Editorial/Editorial.aspx?CC=58148


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