Integra LifeSciences (NSDQ:IART) this week acquired Arkis BioSciences and its line of neurosurgery devices for an undisclosed amount. Knoxville, Tenn.-based Arkis makes the CerebroFlo external ventricular drainage catheter that uses its Endexo anti-thrombus additive to prevent blood clots. “Neurocritical care is an important area of focus for Integra. We recently introduced our CereLink intracranial pressure monitor […]
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Arkis BioSciences wins FDA nod for CerebroFlow neuro cath
Arkis BioSciences said yesterday it won FDA clearance for its CerebroFlow external ventricular drainage catheter. The CerebroFlo catheter is designed for insertion into a ventricular cavity of the brain for external drainage of cerebro spinal fluid, and features the comapny’s Endexo technology designed to reduce obstructions, infections and lower treatment costs, Arkis BioSciences said. “Arkis’ CerebroFlo […]
Arkis BioSciences lands $3m Series A for neurosurgery tools
Arkis BioSciences said today that it raised a $3.4 million Series A round for its line of neurosurgical tools, led by Innova Memphis. Angel Capital Group, the Lighthouse Fund and private investors also participated, Knoxville, Tenn.-based Arkis said. The proceeds are earmarked for further commercialization of its tunneling guidewire and Auto Shunt devices, plus the […]