Tissuemed seals deal with US giant

MEDICAL device company Tissuemed has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for its artificial self-adhesive film with one of the largest medical technology companies in the world.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Oct 2010, 22:52 BST

The Leeds-based firm, which researches, develops, designs and manufactures medical products based on adhesive polymer technology, will work in collaboration with US-based Medtronic, which will distribute the Obex NeuroFilm Cerebrospinal Fluid Barrier in markets outside the US.

The product is used as a self-adhesive barrier to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leaks following neurosurgery.

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Medtronic will sell the product through its direct operations and partners in most of Europe as well as other key markets.

Nick Woods, chief executive of Tissuemed, said: "Going forward working with Medtronic means they can address what is currently a poorly met surgical need with a technology-based solution.

"We can focus our activities on both supporting that activity with new and exciting developments."

Mark Fletcher, of Medtronic, added: "The Obex NeuroFilm product is an important strategic addition to our industry-leading portfolio of products for neurosurgeons."

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