Innovative regenerative solutions for ligament and tendon
reconstruction. Confidence for surgeons and patients to get the results they need, first time.
Surgeries are more complex and time-consuming. There is a loss of strength & function at the harvest site & the patient's tendon may not be of adequate size or quality.
Allografts carry the potential risk of patient rejection. The grafts vary in age, quality and dimensions. There is also limited availability in some countries.
Synthetic products have been tried and fallen out of favour and biological integration is not possible.
An off-the-shelf collagen graft for use in tendon and ligament reconstruction, that provides scaffolding for cellular repopulation and regeneration.
A bio-engineered device made from animal material that presents lower viral risk and less cultural or religious barriers than devices made from other animal material.
• No need to sacrifice the patients' own tendons
• Single surgery site, less pain
• Readily available graft of known quality and size
• Simplified procedure, reduced surgical time
• Thawing and rehydration not required
• Biocompatible
Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 20 years’ international experience in all facets of bone and joint surgery, specialising in orthopaedic care. Nick owns three surgeries and has considerable experience in medical distribution.
Entrepreneur with 25+ years' experience in global professional engineering and technology businesses. Experienced with taking medical devices from product concept through to market entry.
Distinguished scientist, with 20+ years' experience in medical and biotechnology R&D and has worked with start-up companies in NZ and US, in over counter medicines, diagnostics and soft tissue repair devices.