"We are excited that this regulatory authorization gives us the ability to commercialize StemCor Systems' technology in the European Union. The use of adult-derived stems cells is expanding rapidly, especially in spine fusion and other orthopedic procedures. We are pleased to be able to offer this novel device to physicians outside of the US, whereby bone marrow can be harvested in a more facile and relatively atraumatic way compared to traditional methods," said Vartan Ghazarossian, Ph.D., President and CEO of StemCor Systems.
About the MarrowMiner
The proprietary MarrowMiner System is designed to rapidly and easily harvest bone marrow in a minimally invasive manner, in the outpatient setting, and without general anesthesia. The System consists of an access guide, a powered handle that drives a flexible atraumatic shaft through which marrow is aspirated, and an integrated marrow collection container. The MarrowMiner shaft gains access to the bone marrow cavity through the access guide to allow the removal of bone marrow through a single entry site. This is in contrast to the current practice of bone marrow aspiration through the insertion of a needle into multiple sites in the iliac crest of the hip, which usually requires general anesthesia, an operating room, and multiple clinical personnel. Preclinical and recent clinical studies demonstrated the ability of the MarrowMiner to safely harvest marrow with significantly higher stem cell activity than is contained in standard needle aspirates.
Contact: Vartan Ghazarossian, PhD President and CEO StemCor Systems, Inc. 650-321-6884 Vartan@StemCorSystems.com
Source: StemCor Systems, Inc.
