In Brief: Bio-Vascular
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Bio-Vascular: Plans first quarter 1998 launch of its Ocu-Guard wrapping material for ophthalmic implants following 510(k) clearance, announced Dec. 31. The bovine pericardium-derived wrapping is indicated for use with ophthalmic orbital implants following enucleation surgery. By decreasing the likelihood of exposure to the implant material and allowing for reattachment of eye muscles to the implant, Ocu-Guard provides a prosthetic eye with "complete tracking abilities," the St. Paul, Minnesota firm claims...