4 Jul 2018 07:00
4 July 2018
AorTech International plc
("AorTech" or the "Company")
New Patent Issued
AorTech is pleased to announce that the Brazilian Patent Office has recently granted Patent Number PI 0711694-2 entitled Biostable Gels. The invention relates to biostable gels, the processes for their preparation and their use in the manufacture and repair of biomaterials and medical devices or implants, in particular soft tissue implants such as breast implants.
Bill Brown, Chairman of AorTech said: "The issue of this patent further expands AorTech's patent portfolio, particularly in the area of breast implants. Brazil is one of the largest markets for breast enhancement outside of the USA and is therefore an important patent territory. The portfolio of IP relating to Breast Implants is not currently licensed by AorTech."
For further information contact:
AorTech International plc Tel: +44 (0)7730 718296
Bill Brown, Chairman
Stockdale Securities Limited Tel: +44 (0)20 7601 6100
Tom Griffiths/David Coaten
About AorTech:
AorTech has developed biostable, implantable polymers, including Elast-Eon™ and ECSil™ the world's leading long-term implantable co-polymers, now manufactured on their behalf by Biomerics LLC in Utah, USA. With several million implants and seven years of successful clinical use, AorTech polymers are being developed and used in cardiology and urological applications, including pacing leads, cardiac cannulae, stents and neuro stimulation devices. Devices manufactured from AorTech polymers have numerous US FDA PMA approvals, 510ks, CE Marks, Australian TGA and Japanese Ministry of Health approvals.
Elast-Eon™ and ECSil™'s biostability is comparable to silicone while exhibiting excellent mechanical, blood contacting and flex-fatigue properties. These polymers can be processed using conventional thermoplastic extrusion and moulding techniques. A range of materials in a variety of application-specific formulations for use in medical devices and components are available.
In addition to the licensing of biostable polymers, AorTech is now developing medical devices utilizing the key properties of its world class polymers.