EBI Introduces The New Pro Osteon(R) Line Of Osteobiologics

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- EBI, the leader in Bone Growth Technologies, introduces a NEW line of Osteobiologics: Pro Osteon(R) Osteobiologics. In addition to Traditional Allograft, Resorbable Granules and Blocks, Synthetic Bone Graft Substitutes and DBM Putty, the NEW Pro Osteon line now includes: DBM Paste, Bone Marrow Aspirate and Concentrators, Bone Void Fillers and Machined Graft Substitutes.

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The family of osteobiologics may have some or all of the following characteristics: mixable, moldable, bendable, injectable and resorbable; they mimic cancellous and cortical tissue, are osteoconductive and mix easily with osteoinductive and osteogenic materials -- to maximize a surgeon's surgical options. When used adjunctively with the proven technologies of EBI(R) Bone Growth Stimulation for spine and appendicular applications, this new line addresses the needs of the surgeon, hospital and patient to create a full line of choices for Bone Growth Technologies that are cost effective.

EBI, L.P., founded in 1979, develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of Bone Growth Technologies, External and Internal Fixation, Spine and Sports Medicine products.

For more information, please visit the EBI website at: http://www.ebimedical.com/ or call (800) 526-2579 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.

Unless otherwise indicated, (TM) denotes a trademark, and (R) denotes a registered trademark, of one of the following companies: Biomet, Inc.; Electro-Biology, Inc.; EBI, L.P.; Biolectron, Inc.; EBI Medical Systems, Inc.; Interpore Cross International, Inc., Cross Medical Products, Inc.; or Interpore Orthopaedics, Inc.

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CONTACT: Lisa C. Thompson, Marketing, EBI(R) Bone Growth Technologies,1-800-526-2579, ext. 3924