CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ETEX Corporation, an advanced biomaterials company, announced today the launch of Beta-bsm(TM) Injectable Paste and Gamma-bsm(TM) Moldable Putty, bone substitute materials based on ETEX’s proprietary nanocrystalline calcium phosphate technology.
Beta-bsm(TM) and Gamma-bsm(TM) are extensions to ETEX’s unique line of bone substitute material products. Following the legacy established by ETEX’s first commercialized product, Alpha-bsm(R), all three products are synthetic, bioresorbable calcium phosphate bone substitutes that mimic the nanocrystalline structure of the mineral component of human bone.
In ETEX’s continuing commitment to build on its technology platform, Beta- bsm(TM) and Gamma-bsm(TM) offer the market enhanced performance with faster setting times, higher compressive strength, and improved cohesiveness complimented by user friendly mixing systems. Offered in an injectable paste or moldable putty format, Beta-bsm(TM) and Gamma-bsm(TM) provide the surgeon the flexibility to adapt to specific patient needs.
Brian Ennis, CEO of ETEX Corporation, states “New products are the lifeblood of every company. ETEX is excited to offer an expanding product portfolio based on our core nanocrystalline technology. We are committed to building upon the foundation of clinical efficacy established with Alpha- bsm(R) by offering products specifically designed for optimal performance and patient outcomes.”
About ETEX Corporation
Established in 1989, ETEX Corporation develops, manufactures and commercializes calcium phosphate-based biomaterials for improved orthopedic clinical outcomes. A leader in bioresorbable bone substitute materials, ETEX focuses on expanding applications through combinations with cells, biologics, or therapeutic agents delivered in minimally invasive and easy to use systems. For more information, visit www.etexcorp.com or contact Shane Doyle, Marketing Manager, at sdoyle@etexcorp.com.
CONTACT: Shane Doyle, Marketing Manager of ETEX Corporation,
+1-617-577-7270, ext. 490