Reuters 7.00am today7 Sep 2012 09:38
Tissue Regenix Group PLC announced that the two year clinical study to evaluate the safety and performance of Tissue Regenix Group plc's ('Tissue Regenix') dCELL vascular patch supports the conclusion that it is a safe and effective device when used in vascular surgery. The study, which began in August 2009, involved 21 patients who all had a history of prior peripheral vascular disease and required surgery to remove a blood vessel blockage to restore blood flow and reduce the likelihood of further complications including possible amputation. The group of patients was typical of those with peripheral vascular disease and were suffering from a number of severe and debilitating illnesses such as diabetes. The 24 month follow up was consistent with the findings of the 12 month follow up, with post-surgery scans of the patched veins showing that it was difficult or impossible to visualise the Tissue Regenix dCELL vascular patch, which suggested it had been integrated into the patients' own vein.