THE DANGERS OF COUNTERFEITS www.sulzer.com Please check for your local contact INTERNET BARGAIN OR RISKY BUSINESS? RISK OF LEGAL ACTIONS Ordering low-cost mixers via online marketplaces may look like a quick win. But cost benefit will melt in case of failure. Mixers from Asia are not genuine. The journey will end at US borders. You may loose the goods or get in legal trouble including a fine. Sulzer Chemtech Ltd, a member of the Sulzer Corporation, with headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is active in the field of process engineering and employs some 4000 persons worldwide. Sulzer Chemtech is represented in all important industrial countries and sets standards in the field of mass transfer and static mixing with its advanced and economical solutions. Mixpac™ The Original for the Safety of your Patients The activity program comprises: ·· Process components such as fractionation trays, structured and random packings, liquid gas distributors, gas-liquid separators, and internals for separation columns. ·· Engineering services for separation and reaction technology such as conceptual process design, feasibilities studies, plant optimizations including process validation in the test center. ·· Recovery of virtually any solvents used by the pharmaceutical and chemical industry, or difficult separations requiring the combination of special technologies, such as thin film/short-path evaporation, distillation under high vacuum, liquid-liquid extraction, membrane technology or crystallization. ·· Complete separation process plants, in particular modular plants (skids). ·· Advanced polymerization technology for the production of PLA and EPS. POOR MIXING RESULTS RISK OF FAILURE ■■ Incomplete mixing of silicones, cements or C&B resins Improper mixing may cause air bubbles or incomplete setting of the impression material, resulting in inaccurate impressions. ■■ Incorrect or inaccurate clinical results ·· Tower field services performing tray and packaging installation, tower maintenance, welding, and plant turnaround projects. ·· Mixing and reaction technology with static mixers. ·· Cartridge-based metering, mixing and dispensing systems, and disposable mixers for reactive multi-component material. ■■ Risk of additional cost for remake ■■ Dissatisfied patients Innovation in Application Distributed by: LOW-QUALITY IMITATIONS AT A GLANCE INCOMPATIBILITY RISKS OF USING COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: ■■ Loose or improper fit of components ■■ Dissatisfied patients ■■ Leakage or cross contamination ■■ Damage to reputation ■■ Additional time and cost ■■ Health and Safety risk to patients Legal Notice: The information contained in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable, but is not to be construed as implying any warranty or guarantee of performance. Sulzer Chemtech waives any liability and indemnity for effects resulting from its application. WOULD YOU GAMBLE WITH THE SUCCESS OF YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE … You studied for years to become a dentist. You keep yourself and your team up-to-date. You have invested in quality and technology. Your patients were recommended to you! THE SAFETY OFFERED BY ORIGINAL MIXERS ORDER FROM RELIABLE SOURCES BENEFIT FROM SERVICE AND SUPPORT Sulzer Mixpac works with trusted partners that offer genuine and reliable products. Partners offer product support and handle questions. EXCELLENT MIXING QUALITY ACCURATE RESULTS ■■ Smooth and regular impressions The advanced mixing technology allows excellent occlusal fit, high dimensional stability and accurate impression results. ■■ No streaks or air bubbles ■■ Material saving mixing technology that significantly reduces waste HOW TO IDENTIFY ORIGINAL MIXPACTM MIXERS MIXPAC QUALITY SEAL MIXPAC CANDY COLORS AND SHAPE Sulzer Mixpac’s resellers use the unique *** LOOK FOR IT *** Quality Seal. In many countries, including the U.S., the colors and shape of MIXPACTM mixers are protected trademarks. SWISS QUALITY SWISS MADE MIXPAC STAMP Original MIXPAC mixers are made only in Switzerland and fulfill the highest quality standards. TM SULZER MIXPAC SAFETY Your patients are regular customers. You have a good reputation as a dentist. … FOR THE SAKE OF A FEW CENTS? RELY ON A QUALIFIED SUPERIOR SYSTEM ■■ Committed to operational excellence ■■ Manufactured with FDA listed raw materials ■■ Certified Management Systems and production environment (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14644, OHSAS 18001) ■■ Swiss design for excellent clinical results ■■ Cleanroom production ■■ Perfect and reliable fit of all original components Original mixers have the MIXPACTM brand embossed on the top edge. HALLMARKS OF HIGH QUALITY Imitation mixers are extremely faithful copies of original MIXPAC products. So it is often hard for you to distinguish between them – especially when buying from Internet providers, who use small, low-res images.