Ascension Orthopedics Receives FDA Approval For PyroCarbon Foot Implant

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Ascension Orthopedics Receives FDA Approval For PyroCarbon Foot

Implant

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Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. announced today that it has received FDA

approval on the first PyroCarbon implant for the foot. The Ascension

® PyroSphere® implant is designed for the fourth and fifth

tarsometatarsal joints of the foot and is intended for people

suffering from the debilitating effects of arthritis in the foot.

" We are very pleased that the FDA has approved the PyroSphere® for

the lower extremity. We are looking forward to providing the benefits

of our implants to the foot and ankle surgeon, " said ,

CEO of Ascension Orthopedics.

The Ascension® PyroSphere® is a revolution in TMT arthroplasty

providing a new option to foot surgeons. The PyroSphere® is

manufactured from the patented material, On-X® Carbon, which offers

characteristics superior to those of other pyrocarbon material and is

available only to Ascension Orthopedics. The material has shown

improved wear qualities compared to other industry standard

materials, thus enhancing the life of the implant.

The Ascension® PyroSphere® is the first PyroCarbon implant to be

approved by the FDA in the lower extremity. This approval adds to the

many firsts for Ascension Orthopedics in the extremity market.

" Our goal is to provide our customer, the extremity surgeon, with new

and innovative solutions. Ascension will continue to lead the market

in the development of small joint implants and innovation in

extremity surgery, " adds .

The company has expanded its product platforms to include

arthroplasty, trauma, and tissue regeneration. Ascension currently

offers more than ten arthroplasty products, a complete elbow trauma

set, and a tissue regeneration portfolio that includes a nerve

conduit and an adhesion prevention product. The entry into the foot

market for Ascension marks its continued growth into the upper and

lower extremity market.

Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.

http://www.ascensionortho.com