Arthrosurface acquires an acellular dermal technology from WASAS, LLC

FRANKLIN, Mass., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthrosurface, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an acellular dermal stabilization device technology, including the intellectual property rights to and associated with this technology, from WASAS, LLC based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Arthrosurface plans to use this technology to develop and market a platform of novel methods to be used to correct orthopedic challenges in multiple therapeutic areas.

Acellular dermis is derived from a human source, a process is used to remove cells and retain portions of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Dermal allografts have a history of human use in a wide range of clinical indications. 

"The availability of this allograft to Arthrosurface will allow us to execute on a pipeline of clinical applications that we have identified with our surgeon partners over the past several years," said Steve Ek, CEO of Arthrosurface.

About Arthrosurface

Arthrosurface, Inc. is a global orthopedic medical technology business providing a broad portfolio of essential products and instrumentation used to treat upper and lower extremity orthopedic conditions caused by trauma, injury and arthritic disease. The product offerings include devices, instruments and orthobiologics designed to preserve and restore the joints so patients can regain and maintain an active lifestyle. The Company offers a variety of unique systems that provide less invasive technologies for surgeons that can be used to treat a wide range of joint conditions. Founded in 2002, Arthrosurface markets and distributes its products in the US and around the world and has succeeded in helping patients return to activity for over 13 years. For more information, please go to our website at www.arthrosurface.com

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