Meyer-Haake GmbH, Medical Innovations

Am Joseph 9
61273 Wehrheim
Germany

Phone: (+49-6081)4461-0
Fax: (+49-6081)4461-22
http://www.meyer-haake.com
info@meyer-haake.com

Company Contacts
Department/ Name Address

CEO/Christine Meyer-Haake info@meyer-haake.com

Export Manager/Heike Jordan export@meyer-haake.com

Company Figures
Year of foundation 1981
Area of business Electronical Equipment / Medical Technology

Commodities and Consumer Goods for Surgeries and Hospitals

Language: German Language: English Company Profile

Company Profile
It its 20 years of existence, the Meyer-Haake company has developed from an importer of American dental products into a manufacturer of an independent line of products.

1981 Founding of the company in Marl, Germany.

1982 Take-over by Mrs. Christine Meyer-Haake and transfer to Frankfurt / Main.

1982 - 1989 Importer of products from an American dental supplier.

1987 Development of an independent line of products, starting with the fully electronic root canal length locator APEX-FINDER, the dominating device on the German market - over 7 000 units sold! Specialization in devices, instruments and materials for direct gold fillings.

1989 Termination of the business relationship with the American supplier and transfer to Oberursel. Development and production of an independent line of devices, instruments, materials and medical products for the dental practice. Development of the high frequency surgical device hf1 Surg (protected registered pattern for two installed innovations).

1992 Office extension and development of a second version of the high frequency surgical unit, the hf SURG. Development of a variation of the fully electronic root canal length locator, the APEX-FINDER 3000. Development of the rotating root planing instrument Desmoclean and the OROMATIC, a pneumatic gold condensing device.

1994 Development of a second version of the rotating Desmoclean instrument.

1995 Development of an innovative attachment - the hf-coolite - the first hand piece with an integrated cold light designed for high frequency surgical devices. Establishment of a Quality Management / Assurance System and certification of the company and its products in accordance with the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, ISO 9002. Subsequent start of CE-marking products. Development and certification of EPIGLU, a cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesive. Marketing expansion into the medical sector and export. 1996 Development of a new pneumatic gold condensing device, the AuruMaster.

1997 Development of two additional versions of the Desmoclean rotating root planing instruments. Development of RESO-PAC, the first periodontal dressing that does not have to be removed.

1998 Distribution of the chromatic chromatic alginate ALGITRI.

1999 Development of the approximate anchor system bloLINK. Development of the high frequency surgical unit radioSURG 2200 for physicians.

2001 Development of adhesive mm-grids for dental X-ray films.

2003 Sale of the dental product line, changing of the name to Meyer-Haake Medical Innovations and move to 61273 Wehrheim.
Change of the tissue adhesive EPIGLU from vials to innovative tubes.

Wehrheim, September 2003
Christine Meyer-Haake, Owner

Product Information
01.08.03 Electrosurgical instruments (HF)
Radiosurgical Unit radioSURG 2200 19.09.2007

radio SURG 2200

A radio surgical device for cosmetic treatments and all surgical procedures.

Minimum heat - due to an innovative new technique. Tissue samples can have a histological examination!

The radio surgical device radioSURG 2200 was developed to provide any specialized physician with a unit that is suitable for any operation technique. Its high frequency waves of 2.2 MHz are so precisely adjusted that incisions are histological hardly distinguishable from those of a scalpel can be performed. The incision is done without any pressure or tension, employing the so-called “brush technique”. As a result, enormous precision is achieved, and the surrounding area experiences no thermal damage through either cutting or coagulating. The adjustable coagulation degree - from 1 to 9 - and the adjustable coagulation duration - from 0.05 seconds to permanent - allows for an immediate gentle haemostasis of smaller and larger vessels, and a high output of 100 Watts for cutting and 90 Watts for coagulation coupled with a frequency of 2.2 MHz the radioSURG 2200 clearly distinguishes itself from other units.

A clear and highly functional arrangement of the operating elements makes it easy to master the device. The digital indicator displays the chosen parameters and the built-in memory stores the latest settings. The change between cutting and coagulation mode can be done without having to touch the unit during surgery.

This state-of-the-art device meets the highest hygienic standards and its wide range of applications (cutting, cutting with simultaneous coagulation, unipolar and bipolar coagulation) render it suitable for a large variety of treatment methods so that in turn the acquisition of one unit is sufficient for an entire clinic or practice.

New: radioSURG® 2200m

The well known radio surgical unit now available in a monopolar version; for physicians who do not want to coagulate bipolar.

Radiosurgical Unit radioSURG 2200 19.09.2007

radio SURG 2200

A radio surgical device for cosmetic treatments and all surgical procedures.

Minimum heat - due to an innovative new technique. Tissue samples can have a histological examination!

The radio surgical device radioSURG 2200 was developed to provide any specialized physician with a unit that is suitable for any operation technique. Its high frequency waves of 2.2 MHz are so precisely adjusted that incisions are histological hardly distinguishable from those of a scalpel can be performed. The incision is done without any pressure or tension, employing the so-called “brush technique”. As a result, enormous precision is achieved, and the surrounding area experiences no thermal damage through either cutting or coagulating. The adjustable coagulation degree - from 1 to 9 - and the adjustable coagulation duration - from 0.05 seconds to permanent - allows for an immediate gentle haemostasis of smaller and larger vessels, and a high output of 100 Watts for cutting and 90 Watts for coagulation coupled with a frequency of 2.2 MHz the radioSURG 2200 clearly distinguishes itself from other units.

A clear and highly functional arrangement of the operating elements makes it easy to master the device. The digital indicator displays the chosen parameters and the built-in memory stores the latest settings. The change between cutting and coagulation mode can be done without having to touch the unit during surgery.

This state-of-the-art device meets the highest hygienic standards and its wide range of applications (cutting, cutting with simultaneous coagulation, unipolar and bipolar coagulation) render it suitable for a large variety of treatment methods so that in turn the acquisition of one unit is sufficient for an entire clinic or practice.

New: radioSURG® 2200m

The well known radio surgical unit now available in a monopolar version; for physicians who do not want to coagulate bipolar.

Radiosurgical Unit radioSURG 2200 29.04.2008

radio SURG 2200

A radio surgical device for cosmetic treatments and all surgical procedures.

Minimum heat - due to an innovative new technique. Tissue samples can have a histological examination!

The radio surgical device radioSURG 2200 was developed to provide any specialized physician with a unit that is suitable for any operation technique. Its high frequency waves of 2.2 MHz are so precisely adjusted that incisions are histological hardly distinguishable from those of a scalpel can be performed. The incision is done without any pressure or tension, employing the so-called “brush technique”. As a result, enormous precision is achieved, and the surrounding area experiences no thermal damage through either cutting or coagulating. The adjustable coagulation degree - from 1 to 9 - and the adjustable coagulation duration - from 0.05 seconds to permanent - allows for an immediate gentle haemostasis of smaller and larger vessels, and a high output of 100 Watts for cutting and 90 Watts for coagulation coupled with a frequency of 2.2 MHz the radioSURG 2200 clearly distinguishes itself from other units.

A clear and highly functional arrangement of the operating elements makes it easy to master the device. The digital indicator displays the chosen parameters and the built-in memory stores the latest settings. The change between cutting and coagulation mode can be done without having to touch the unit during surgery.

This state-of-the-art device meets the highest hygienic standards and its wide range of applications (cutting, cutting with simultaneous coagulation, unipolar and bipolar coagulation) render it suitable for a large variety of treatment methods so that in turn the acquisition of one unit is sufficient for an entire clinic or practice.

New: radioSURG® 2200m

The well known radio surgical unit now available in a monopolar version; for physicians who do not want to coagulate bipolar.

01.08.03.02 Equipment and accessories for high frequency surgery
radio SURG 2200 19.09.2007

radio SURG 2200

A radio surgical device for cosmetic treatments and all surgical procedures.

Minimum heat - due to an innovative new technique. Tissue samples can have a histological examination!

The radio surgical device radioSURG 2200 was developed to provide any specialized physician with a unit that is suitable for any operation technique. Its high frequency waves of 2.2 MHz are so precisely adjusted that incisions are histological hardly distinguishable from those of a scalpel can be performed. The incision is done without any pressure or tension, employing the so-called “brush technique”. As a result, enormous precision is achieved, and the surrounding area experiences no thermal damage through either cutting or coagulating. The adjustable coagulation degree - from 1 to 9 - and the adjustable coagulation duration - from 0.05 seconds to permanent - allows for an immediate gentle haemostasis of smaller and larger vessels, and a high output of 100 Watts for cutting and 90 Watts for coagulation coupled with a frequency of 2.2 MHz the radioSURG 2200 clearly distinguishes itself from other units.

A clear and highly functional arrangement of the operating elements makes it easy to master the device. The digital indicator displays the chosen parameters and the built-in memory stores the latest settings. The change between cutting and coagulation mode can be done without having to touch the unit during surgery.

This state-of-the-art device meets the highest hygienic standards and its wide range of applications (cutting, cutting with simultaneous coagulation, unipolar and bipolar coagulation) render it suitable for a large variety of treatment methods so that in turn the acquisition of one unit is sufficient for an entire clinic or practice.

New: radioSURG® 2200m

The well known radio surgical unit now available in a monopolar version; for physicians who do not want to coagulate bipolar.

radio SURG 2200 19.09.2007

radio SURG 2200

A radio surgical device for cosmetic treatments and all surgical procedures.

Minimum heat - due to an innovative new technique. Tissue samples can have a histological examination!

The radio surgical device radioSURG 2200 was developed to provide any specialized physician with a unit that is suitable for any operation technique. Its high frequency waves of 2.2 MHz are so precisely adjusted that incisions are histological hardly distinguishable from those of a scalpel can be performed. The incision is done without any pressure or tension, employing the so-called “brush technique”. As a result, enormous precision is achieved, and the surrounding area experiences no thermal damage through either cutting or coagulating. The adjustable coagulation degree - from 1 to 9 - and the adjustable coagulation duration - from 0.05 seconds to permanent - allows for an immediate gentle haemostasis of smaller and larger vessels, and a high output of 100 Watts for cutting and 90 Watts for coagulation coupled with a frequency of 2.2 MHz the radioSURG 2200 clearly distinguishes itself from other units.

A clear and highly functional arrangement of the operating elements makes it easy to master the device. The digital indicator displays the chosen parameters and the built-in memory stores the latest settings. The change between cutting and coagulation mode can be done without having to touch the unit during surgery.

This state-of-the-art device meets the highest hygienic standards and its wide range of applications (cutting, cutting with simultaneous coagulation, unipolar and bipolar coagulation) render it suitable for a large variety of treatment methods so that in turn the acquisition of one unit is sufficient for an entire clinic or practice.

New: radioSURG® 2200m

The well known radio surgical unit now available in a monopolar version; for physicians who do not want to coagulate bipolar.

01.08.03.03 HF surgical devices (megahertz)

01.08.03.07 Radio surgical devices
radio SURG 2200 19.09.2007

radio SURG 2200

A radio surgical device for cosmetic treatments and all surgical procedures.

Minimum heat - due to an innovative new technique. Tissue samples can have a histological examination!

The radio surgical device radioSURG 2200 was developed to provide any specialized physician with a unit that is suitable for any operation technique. Its high frequency waves of 2.2 MHz are so precisely adjusted that incisions are histological hardly distinguishable from those of a scalpel can be performed. The incision is done without any pressure or tension, employing the so-called “brush technique”. As a result, enormous precision is achieved, and the surrounding area experiences no thermal damage through either cutting or coagulating. The adjustable coagulation degree - from 1 to 9 - and the adjustable coagulation duration - from 0.05 seconds to permanent - allows for an immediate gentle haemostasis of smaller and larger vessels, and a high output of 100 Watts for cutting and 90 Watts for coagulation coupled with a frequency of 2.2 MHz the radioSURG 2200 clearly distinguishes itself from other units.

A clear and highly functional arrangement of the operating elements makes it easy to master the device. The digital indicator displays the chosen parameters and the built-in memory stores the latest settings. The change between cutting and coagulation mode can be done without having to touch the unit during surgery.

This state-of-the-art device meets the highest hygienic standards and its wide range of applications (cutting, cutting with simultaneous coagulation, unipolar and bipolar coagulation) render it suitable for a large variety of treatment methods so that in turn the acquisition of one unit is sufficient for an entire clinic or practice.

New: radioSURG® 2200m

The well known radio surgical unit now available in a monopolar version; for physicians who do not want to coagulate bipolar.

radio SURG 2200 19.09.2007

radio SURG 2200

A radio surgical device for cosmetic treatments and all surgical procedures.

Minimum heat - due to an innovative new technique. Tissue samples can have a histological examination!

The radio surgical device radioSURG 2200 was developed to provide any specialized physician with a unit that is suitable for any operation technique. Its high frequency waves of 2.2 MHz are so precisely adjusted that incisions are histological hardly distinguishable from those of a scalpel can be performed. The incision is done without any pressure or tension, employing the so-called “brush technique”. As a result, enormous precision is achieved, and the surrounding area experiences no thermal damage through either cutting or coagulating. The adjustable coagulation degree - from 1 to 9 - and the adjustable coagulation duration - from 0.05 seconds to permanent - allows for an immediate gentle haemostasis of smaller and larger vessels, and a high output of 100 Watts for cutting and 90 Watts for coagulation coupled with a frequency of 2.2 MHz the radioSURG 2200 clearly distinguishes itself from other units.

A clear and highly functional arrangement of the operating elements makes it easy to master the device. The digital indicator displays the chosen parameters and the built-in memory stores the latest settings. The change between cutting and coagulation mode can be done without having to touch the unit during surgery.

This state-of-the-art device meets the highest hygienic standards and its wide range of applications (cutting, cutting with simultaneous coagulation, unipolar and bipolar coagulation) render it suitable for a large variety of treatment methods so that in turn the acquisition of one unit is sufficient for an entire clinic or practice.

New: radioSURG® 2200m

The well known radio surgical unit now available in a monopolar version; for physicians who do not want to coagulate bipolar.

05.15 Dressings for wounds
Tissue Adhesive EPIGLU 19.09.2007

EPIGLU -
Adhesion instead of Sutures

The first Ethyl-2-Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive that is more economic than suture. Tubes with 3g each, sufficient for minimum 20 treatments. Shelf life - 3 years!

The suture substitute for surgical incisions,
lacerations and cuts.

Easy to use: Adapt – Adhere – Ready !!

With EPIGLU - the practical tissue adhesive on ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate base - fresh surgical wounds, lacerations and cuts can be closed quickly, infection-proof, atraumatically and without the need for anaesthetics. Every patient would like to be spared from injections and sutures, and more and more patients who already heard about the adhesion-technique, insist on its application.

Wounds that treated with EPIGLU heal fast, without complications, minimal scar formation and rare development of keloids. With the formation of new skin lamellae EPIGLU detaches itself from the skin, so a second appointment for the removal of stitches is not necessary.

It is a common opinion that tissue adhesives are always more expensive than a traditional treatment with anaesthetics and sutures. This is not the case, however, if EPIGLU is used. A 3 g tube of EPIGLU is re-usable, sufficient for at least 200 cm of wound closure and very economic. Disposable pipettes allow an exact and economic application of the material.

The tissue adhesive protects the wound from harmful influences and allows the patient to immediately resume the daily personal hygiene (washing /showering). The capability to work or play is quickly restored.

EPIGLU can be used in any practice, ambulance, emergency room and sports club. The product is available in packages of 1, 2 or 4 tubes, each containing 3 g of solution.

New: EPIGLU®-OP

The approved tissue adhesive EPIGLU® is now available with sterile application aid for the use in the operations theatre.

SOON available: EPIGLU SINGLE DOSE

The well known EPIGLU for single use with 0.3 g content.

Please ask for samples at our booth.

Tissue Adhesive EPIGLU 19.09.2007

EPIGLU -
Adhesion instead of Sutures

The first Ethyl-2-Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive that is more economic than suture. Tubes with 3g each, sufficient for minimum 20 treatments. Shelf life - 3 years!

The suture substitute for surgical incisions,
lacerations and cuts.

Easy to use: Adapt – Adhere – Ready !!

With EPIGLU - the practical tissue adhesive on ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate base - fresh surgical wounds, lacerations and cuts can be closed quickly, infection-proof, atraumatically and without the need for anaesthetics. Every patient would like to be spared from injections and sutures, and more and more patients who already heard about the adhesion-technique, insist on its application.

Wounds that treated with EPIGLU heal fast, without complications, minimal scar formation and rare development of keloids. With the formation of new skin lamellae EPIGLU detaches itself from the skin, so a second appointment for the removal of stitches is not necessary.

It is a common opinion that tissue adhesives are always more expensive than a traditional treatment with anaesthetics and sutures. This is not the case, however, if EPIGLU is used. A 3 g tube of EPIGLU is re-usable, sufficient for at least 200 cm of wound closure and very economic. Disposable pipettes allow an exact and economic application of the material.

The tissue adhesive protects the wound from harmful influences and allows the patient to immediately resume the daily personal hygiene (washing /showering). The capability to work or play is quickly restored.

EPIGLU can be used in any practice, ambulance, emergency room and sports club. The product is available in packages of 1, 2 or 4 tubes, each containing 3 g of solution.

New: EPIGLU®-OP

The approved tissue adhesive EPIGLU® is now available with sterile application aid for the use in the operations theatre.

SOON available: EPIGLU SINGLE DOSE

The well known EPIGLU for single use with 0.3 g content.

Please ask for samples at our booth.

05.15.02 Wound covering / skin substitutes
Tissue Adhesive EPIGLU 19.09.2007

EPIGLU -
Adhesion instead of Sutures

The first Ethyl-2-Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive that is more economic than suture. Tubes with 3g each, sufficient for minimum 20 treatments. Shelf life - 3 years!

The suture substitute for surgical incisions,
lacerations and cuts.

Easy to use: Adapt – Adhere – Ready !!

With EPIGLU - the practical tissue adhesive on ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate base - fresh surgical wounds, lacerations and cuts can be closed quickly, infection-proof, atraumatically and without the need for anaesthetics. Every patient would like to be spared from injections and sutures, and more and more patients who already heard about the adhesion-technique, insist on its application.

Wounds that treated with EPIGLU heal fast, without complications, minimal scar formation and rare development of keloids. With the formation of new skin lamellae EPIGLU detaches itself from the skin, so a second appointment for the removal of stitches is not necessary.

It is a common opinion that tissue adhesives are always more expensive than a traditional treatment with anaesthetics and sutures. This is not the case, however, if EPIGLU is used. A 3 g tube of EPIGLU is re-usable, sufficient for at least 200 cm of wound closure and very economic. Disposable pipettes allow an exact and economic application of the material.

The tissue adhesive protects the wound from harmful influences and allows the patient to immediately resume the daily personal hygiene (washing /showering). The capability to work or play is quickly restored.

EPIGLU can be used in any practice, ambulance, emergency room and sports club. The product is available in packages of 1, 2 or 4 tubes, each containing 3 g of solution.

New: EPIGLU®-OP

The approved tissue adhesive EPIGLU® is now available with sterile application aid for the use in the operations theatre.

SOON available: EPIGLU SINGLE DOSE

The well known EPIGLU for single use with 0.3 g content.

Please ask for samples at our booth.

Tissue Adhesive EPIGLU 19.09.2007

EPIGLU -
Adhesion instead of Sutures

The first Ethyl-2-Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive that is more economic than suture. Tubes with 3g each, sufficient for minimum 20 treatments. Shelf life - 3 years!

The suture substitute for surgical incisions,
lacerations and cuts.

Easy to use: Adapt – Adhere – Ready !!

With EPIGLU - the practical tissue adhesive on ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate base - fresh surgical wounds, lacerations and cuts can be closed quickly, infection-proof, atraumatically and without the need for anaesthetics. Every patient would like to be spared from injections and sutures, and more and more patients who already heard about the adhesion-technique, insist on its application.

Wounds that treated with EPIGLU heal fast, without complications, minimal scar formation and rare development of keloids. With the formation of new skin lamellae EPIGLU detaches itself from the skin, so a second appointment for the removal of stitches is not necessary.

It is a common opinion that tissue adhesives are always more expensive than a traditional treatment with anaesthetics and sutures. This is not the case, however, if EPIGLU is used. A 3 g tube of EPIGLU is re-usable, sufficient for at least 200 cm of wound closure and very economic. Disposable pipettes allow an exact and economic application of the material.

The tissue adhesive protects the wound from harmful influences and allows the patient to immediately resume the daily personal hygiene (washing /showering). The capability to work or play is quickly restored.

EPIGLU can be used in any practice, ambulance, emergency room and sports club. The product is available in packages of 1, 2 or 4 tubes, each containing 3 g of solution.

New: EPIGLU®-OP

The approved tissue adhesive EPIGLU® is now available with sterile application aid for the use in the operations theatre.

SOON available: EPIGLU SINGLE DOSE

The well known EPIGLU for single use with 0.3 g content.

Please ask for samples at our booth.

05.15.03 Instant wound dressings
Tissue Adhesive EPIGLU 19.09.2007

EPIGLU -
Adhesion instead of Sutures

The first Ethyl-2-Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive that is more economic than suture. Tubes with 3g each, sufficient for minimum 20 treatments. Shelf life - 3 years!

The suture substitute for surgical incisions,
lacerations and cuts.

Easy to use: Adapt – Adhere – Ready !!

With EPIGLU - the practical tissue adhesive on ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate base - fresh surgical wounds, lacerations and cuts can be closed quickly, infection-proof, atraumatically and without the need for anaesthetics. Every patient would like to be spared from injections and sutures, and more and more patients who already heard about the adhesion-technique, insist on its application.

Wounds that treated with EPIGLU heal fast, without complications, minimal scar formation and rare development of keloids. With the formation of new skin lamellae EPIGLU detaches itself from the skin, so a second appointment for the removal of stitches is not necessary.

It is a common opinion that tissue adhesives are always more expensive than a traditional treatment with anaesthetics and sutures. This is not the case, however, if EPIGLU is used. A 3 g tube of EPIGLU is re-usable, sufficient for at least 200 cm of wound closure and very economic. Disposable pipettes allow an exact and economic application of the material.

The tissue adhesive protects the wound from harmful influences and allows the patient to immediately resume the daily personal hygiene (washing /showering). The capability to work or play is quickly restored.

EPIGLU can be used in any practice, ambulance, emergency room and sports club. The product is available in packages of 1, 2 or 4 tubes, each containing 3 g of solution.

New: EPIGLU®-OP

The approved tissue adhesive EPIGLU® is now available with sterile application aid for the use in the operations theatre.

SOON available: EPIGLU SINGLE DOSE

The well known EPIGLU for single use with 0.3 g content.

Please ask for samples at our booth.

Tissue Adhesive EPIGLU 19.09.2007

EPIGLU -
Adhesion instead of Sutures

The first Ethyl-2-Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive that is more economic than suture. Tubes with 3g each, sufficient for minimum 20 treatments. Shelf life - 3 years!

The suture substitute for surgical incisions,
lacerations and cuts.

Easy to use: Adapt – Adhere – Ready !!

With EPIGLU - the practical tissue adhesive on ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate base - fresh surgical wounds, lacerations and cuts can be closed quickly, infection-proof, atraumatically and without the need for anaesthetics. Every patient would like to be spared from injections and sutures, and more and more patients who already heard about the adhesion-technique, insist on its application.

Wounds that treated with EPIGLU heal fast, without complications, minimal scar formation and rare development of keloids. With the formation of new skin lamellae EPIGLU detaches itself from the skin, so a second appointment for the removal of stitches is not necessary.

It is a common opinion that tissue adhesives are always more expensive than a traditional treatment with anaesthetics and sutures. This is not the case, however, if EPIGLU is used. A 3 g tube of EPIGLU is re-usable, sufficient for at least 200 cm of wound closure and very economic. Disposable pipettes allow an exact and economic application of the material.

The tissue adhesive protects the wound from harmful influences and allows the patient to immediately resume the daily personal hygiene (washing /showering). The capability to work or play is quickly restored.

EPIGLU can be used in any practice, ambulance, emergency room and sports club. The product is available in packages of 1, 2 or 4 tubes, each containing 3 g of solution.

New: EPIGLU®-OP

The approved tissue adhesive EPIGLU® is now available with sterile application aid for the use in the operations theatre.

SOON available: EPIGLU SINGLE DOSE

The well known EPIGLU for single use with 0.3 g content.

Please ask for samples at our booth.

Posted in Medica 2007.

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