Integra LifeSciences today announced it launched its MicroMatrix Flex dual-syringe system for urinary bladder matrix (UBM) access. The Princeton, N.J.-based company designed MicroMatrix Flex to enable the convenient mixing and precise delivery of MicroMatrix paste to provide more convenient access to hard-to-reach spaces in wound management. “MicroMatrix Flex has allowed me to expand how I […]
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Integra LifeSciences CEO Jan De Witte to retire
Integra LifeSciences announced today that President and CEO Jan De Witte informed the board of his intention to retire. De Witte plans to retire following the appointment of a successor. Integra anticipates that appointment to come by the end of 2024. Additionally, the company appointed Stuart Essig, Integra chair, to the role of executive chair, […]
Integra Lifesciences announces a plant closure
Integra Lifesciences is closing its ACell plant in Lafayette, Indiana, letting go of almost all of the workers. Princeton, New Jersey–based Integra informed the Indiana Department of Workforce Development in a Feb. 13 WARN notice that the closure will result in a layoff of 60 workers — 52 on April 26 and eight on May […]
3M wins $34.2M contract to develop wound care solutions
3M Health Care announced that its Medical Solutions Division received a $34.2 million award from the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity. The award enables 3M to develop a range of new solutions for infection prevention, wound management and wound healing. St. Paul, Minnesota-based 3M plans to lead a program focused on treatment strategies for […]
Covalon Technologies names longtime 3M, BD exec as CEO
Covalon Technologies (TSXV:COV) announced today that it appointed Brent Ashton as its new CEO and as a board director. Ashton’s appointment goes into effect immediately. The medtech industry veteran has experience leading large business units for wound care, vascular access, infection prevention and diagnostics. His track record includes time spent at large medtech companies like […]
Ethicon unveils hemostatic sealing patch in Europe
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Ethicon today announced the European approval and introduction of Ethizia, its hemostatic sealing patch. The adjunctive hemostat solution helps to achieve sustained hemostasis in difficult to control bleeding situations. Ethizia features unique synthetic polymer technology for maximum adaptability. Ethicon said it’s the first and only hemostatic matrix designed to be equally […]
Covalon announces CEO departure, search for permanent replacement
Covalon Technologies (TSXV:COV) announced today that it named Amir Boloor as interim CEO following the departure of Brian Pedlar. Boloor serves as chair of the company’s board. As he takes on an executive role, the board appointed Joseph Cordiano to serve as lead independent director. Mississauga, Ontario-based Covalon commenced a search for a permanent CEO. […]
Sanuwave to go public in $127.5M SPAC merger
Wound care company Sanuwave Health announced that it entered into a business combination agreement with SEP Acquisition Corp. The merger with SEP, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), aims to create a Nasdaq-listed company. Upon the transaction’s completion, the combined company expects to operate under the Sanuwave name and the “SNWV” ticker. The proposed transaction […]
Integra Lifesciences hit with FDA warning letter over Boston facility
The FDA says Integra Lifesciences has inadequately responded to violations that it found at the company’s TEI Biosciences plant in Boston. Integra Lifesciences’ Boston facility makes extracellular bovine matrix products for tissue repair and regeneration, wound care and more. In May, the company voluntarily recalled all tissue-related products made in Boston and distributed between March 1, […]
Teleflex wins expanded FDA indication for QuikClot Control+ hemostatic device
Teleflex announced today that the FDA expanded the indication for its QuikClot Control+ device. The expanded indication for the hemostatic device includes mild and moderate bleeding in cardiac surgical procedures. It also includes bone surface bleeding following a sternotomy. Indication expansion allows clinicians to use QuikClot Control+ to control all bleeding in cardiac surgical procedures. […]
Integra Lifesciences expects to resume manufacturing in Boston
Integra LifeSciences (NASDAQ: IART) recently announced that it plans to resume manufacturing in its Boston facility by the end of the fourth quarter. Just two months before, Integra voluntarily recalled all tissue-related products made in Boston and distributed between March 1, 2018 and May 22, 2023. The recalled products included SurgiMend, PriMatrix, Revize and TissueMend. […]