BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive Hits 500,000 Procedure Milestone Worldwide, Company Data...(nts in open surgical repair of large ves...),Health

Date:6/29/2009

nts in open surgical repair of large vessels. It is used most commonly in the U.S. for complex cardiovascular procedures involving aortic aneurysms, valve replacements and aortic dissections, as well as peripheral vascular procedures, such as carotid endarterectomy, and arteriovenous access.

In the international market, BioGlue is indicated for use in cardiac and vascular procedures as well as for repair of other soft tissues, including pulmonary, genitourinary, dural, alimentary (esophageal, gastrointestinal, and colorectal), and other abdominal tissues (pancreatic, splenic, hepatic, biliary). It is also used in the fixation of surgical meshes in hernia repair.

BIOGLUE Aesthetic(TM) Medical Adhesive is CE marked in the European Community for periosteal fixation following endoscopic browplasty (brow lift) in reconstructive plastic surgery and is distributed by a third party for this indication.

About CryoLife, Inc.

Founded in 1984, CryoLife, Inc. is a leader in the processing and distribution of implantable living human tissues for use in cardiac and vascular surgeries throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Company's CryoValve(R) SG pulmonary human heart valve, processed using CryoLife's proprietary SynerGraft(R) technology, has FDA 510(k) clearance for the replacement of diseased, damaged, malformed or malfunctioning native pulmonary valves. The Company's BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive is FDA approved as an adjunct to sutures and staples for use in adult patients in open surgical repair of large vessels. BioGlue is also CE marked in the European Community and approved in Canada and Australia for use in soft tissue repair. BIOGLUE Aesthetic(TM) Medical Adhesive is CE marked in the European Community for periosteal fixation following endoscopic browplasty (brow lift) in reconstructive plastic surgery and is distributed by a third party for this indication. CryoLife distr
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