Cytomedix Inc. Granted FDA 510(K) for Blood Processing System

GAITHERSBURG, MD--(Marketwire - November 08, 2012) - Cytomedix, Inc. (OTCQX: CMXI) (the “Company”), a leading developer of biologically active regenerative therapies, announced today that the FDA has cleared the use of its Angel® Concentrated Platelet Rich Plasma (cPRP) System for processing a small sample of blood or a mixture of blood and bone marrow aspirate. PRP produced from either blood or a mixture of bone marrow aspirate may be combined with bone graft material and used in appropriate orthopedic procedures as deemed necessary by a clinician, such as spinal fusion, healing of non-union bone fractures and other bone grafting applications.

“We are pleased to reach this important regulatory milestone that will broaden utilization of the Angel cPRP System in a range of orthopedic procedures,” said Martin Rosendale, Chief Executive Officer of Cytomedix. “This is a significant market opportunity for Cytomedix as Angel cPRP will be positioned as a ‘best in class’ device that offers important competitive advantages including high platelet concentration capacity, efficient reduction of inflammatory cells, and an automated, closed system for all surgical settings.”

The Angel cPRP System is intended to be used in the clinic or intraoperatively at the point-of care for the safe and rapid preparation of platelet rich plasma (PRP) from a small sample of whole blood or a small mixture of blood and bone marrow. The system is designed to produce consistently high platelet yields using a fully automated process and represents a significant engineering advance in autologous whole blood and bone marrow separation. Angel’s advantages compared with other commercially available systems include: 1) high platelet yields, 2) significant reduction in pro-inflammatory cells, 3) rapid processing time, 4) adjustable hematocrit from 0%-25%, and 5) flexible final cPRP volumes. Proprietary software automatically adjusts the separation parameters to deliver a consistent, high-quality product.

Expanded Market Opportunity

Expanded use of the Angel cPRP System for the production of PRP from blood and bone marrow increases Cytomedix’s ability to support and advance markets within personalized regenerative medicine. Samples of bone marrow aspirate are routinely collected using a needle to obtain a small amount of the soft sponge like fluid found inside of bones. Aspirated bone marrow is frequently used with bone grafting procedures and bone grafts are widely used to treat problems associated with bone loss and delayed union and nonunion fractures. In the U.S., approximately 400,000 spinal fusion procedures are performed each year and the application of bone marrow or bone marrow concentrates has been the historical gold standard. Concentrated PRP produced from blood and bone marrow may be used in up to 90% of spinal fusion procedures. The biologics market associated with spinal fusion procedures is approximately $700 million annually.

About Cytomedix, Inc.
Cytomedix, Inc. is a fully integrated regenerative medicine company commercializing and developing innovative platelet and adult stem cell separation products that enhance the body’s natural healing processes. The Company’s advanced autologous technologies offer clinicians a new treatment paradigm for wound and tissue repair. The Company’s patient-derived PRP systems are marketed by Cytomedix in the U.S. and distributed internationally. Our commercial products include the AutoloGel System, cleared by the FDA for wound care and the Angel® Concentrated Platelet Rich Plasma System. The Company is developing novel regenerative therapies using our proprietary ALDH Bright Cell (“ALDHbr”) technology to isolate a unique, biologically active population of a patient’s own stem cells. A Phase 2 trial evaluating the use of ALDHbr for the treatment of ischemic stroke is underway. For additional information please visit www.cytomedix.com.

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