FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ortho Active Announces Preferred Canadian Distribution Partnership with OPED for VACOped
Vancouver, BC – December 8, 2025
Ortho Active Appliances Ltd. (“Ortho Active”) is pleased to announce a preferred Canadian distribution partnership with OPED Medical (“OPED”) for the VACOped product line. This agreement brings OPED’s advanced functional orthosis technology to Canadian healthcare providers and patients through Ortho Active’s established national distribution network.
The VACOped system is an innovative and clinically proven treatment solution for Achilles tendon ruptures and lower leg injuries. Featuring a vacuum cushion design that molds precisely to each patient’s anatomy, VACOped provides optimal immobilization, comfort, and adjustability throughout the healing process.
“This partnership with OPED reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding Ortho Active’s product portfolio with best-in-class orthopedic solutions,” said Dale Tiessen, General Manager of Ortho Active. “The VACOped system sets a new standard for functional immobilization and recovery outcomes in lower extremity care.”
Tina Caslin, Managing Director of OPED Medical, added, “We are excited to collaborate with Ortho Active and to make VACOped available across Canada. Ortho Active’s trusted reputation and strong clinical relationships align perfectly with OPED’s mission to enhance mobility and improve recovery for patients worldwide.”
About Ortho Active Appliances Ltd.
Founded in 1983 and under new management since 2024, Ortho Active is a leading Canadian distributor and manufacturer of orthopedic supports, braces, and rehabilitation products. Based in Vancouver, BC, Ortho Active partners with global innovators to provide high-quality, clinically effective solutions to healthcare professionals across Canada.
About OPED Medical
Headquartered in Valley/Oberlaindern, Germany, OPED Medical is a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative orthosis and rehabilitation products. Since its founding in 1993, OPED has established a worldwide presence with its VACOped technology, improving outcomes and patient comfort in orthopedic care.
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