CE Mark approval for UniCAP knee
23-Jun-2008
Arthrosurface Receives CE Mark Approval for Uni Knee Resurfacing System
FRANKLIN, MA – (PR Newswire) – June 23, 2008 – Arthrosurface, Inc.
(www.arthrosurface.com), the developer of less-invasive joint
resurfacing systems, announced that it has received the CE Mark approval
for its UniCAP™ Unicondylar resurfacing system. With this approval,
the company is poised to move into the fast growing European market of
partial knee replacements. “We have taken our clinical experiences from
the company’s HemiCAP® focal knee resurfacing product in Europe, in
part, to create a larger sized Unicondylar knee system that is joint
preserving while having the fit of a device similar to an off-the-shelf
custom implant”, said Steve Ek, COO.
Many patients with knee arthritis have damage on only one side of their
knee. If detected early, damage to the cartilage surface is often
localized and the meniscus, the main shock absorbing structure of the
knee joint, may still be functional. “What makes the UniCAP™ system
unique is that it is the only Unicondylar knee system on the market that
allows for the preservation of the soft tissues about the knee,
including the meniscus, and preserves the healthy tissues and bone in
the knee. In addition, the ability to perform the procedure as an
arthroscopically assisted surgery will benefit the patient, especially
for those that continue an active lifestyle”, commented Anthony Miniaci,
M.D. of the Cleveland Clinic.
The company believes that its product lines address a gap in existing
treatments, specifically between biological options and joint
replacement. The company maintains that biological treatments, such as
grafting and cell regeneration, may be viable options for those that are
young; alternatively total joint replacement surgery may be effective
for those that are much older or less active. It is the Millennium
Patient™, a typical middle-aged and active patient as termed by the
company, that may not be suited for either of these options. The UniCAP™
system may now provide an option for this previously unaddressed
market.
“With the development of the different Arthrosurface systems over the
past five years, we have effectively become the new joint preservation
company for the orthopaedic surgeon”, summarized Steve Ek.
Contact:
Anthony C. Moretti, CFO
Arthrosurface, Inc.
28 Forge Parkway
Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-3003
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