Integrum Partners with Onkos Surgical to Further Drive US Market for Bone-Anchored Prosthetics
Onkos Surgical to distribute Integrum’s revolutionary osseointegration products to select surgical centers in the US market, further expanding market presence for Integrum.
Mölndal, Sweden (January 21, 2020) – Integrum and Onkos Surgical have entered into a multi-year collaboration focused on the US market. Integrum’s OPRA™ Implant System is an innovative technology aimed at helping improve the quality of life for amputees. Together Integrum and Onkos Surgical aim to increase adoption for bone-anchored prosthetic technology in key US surgical centers.
“We are pleased to partner with a world-class company like Onkos Surgical for the benefit of the US market. I’m convinced that together Integrum and Onkos can accelerate adoption of the OPRA™ technology, providing more options for amputees wanting to take advantage of this remarkable technology,” remarked Maria Lopez, Integrum’s CEO.
| Onkos Surgical was founded in 2015 with a singular focus on bringing innovation to musculoskeletal oncologists and the patients they care for. Built on a digital platform, Onkos is an emerging leader in the field of personalized orthopaedics. With expertise in personalized surgical planning, 3D modeling and the latest advancements in 3D printing, the company has developed a suite of products designed to reduce complexity and address the clinical challenges associated with tumor and complex orthopedic revision surgery. Patrick Treacy, Co-founder and CEO said, “We are delighted to partner with Dr. Rickard Brånemark, a global expert and leading pioneer in the field of osseointegration. Integrum is revolutionizing the field of bone anchored prosthetics and given our focus on limb salvage, the OPRA™ technology is complementary to our portfolio strategy. The combined expertise of both companies will provide surgeons with greater access to advanced bone anchored prosthetics and provide patients with meaningful reconstructive options.” |
The OPRA™ Implant System consists of an anchorage element (fixture) and a skin penetrating device (abutment). The prosthetic leg is then attached directly to the abutment via the OPRAT™ AXOR™, a prosthetic connection and safety device.- |
Integrum’s OPRA™ (Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees) Implant System is the only FDA-approved, bone-anchored prosthetic solution available in the United States. OPRA™ consists of an anchorage element (fixture) and a skin penetrating device (abutment). The fixture is surgically inserted into the femur and after a healing time of several months the abutment is connected to the fixture. The prosthetic leg is then attached directly to the abutment via the OPRA™ Axor™, a prosthetic connection and safety device.
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Integrum AB is listed on Nasdaq First North in Stockholm. Erik Penser is the Company´s Certified Adviser.
About Integrum
Integrum AB is a publicly traded company (INTEG B: Nasdaq First North exchange) based outside of Gothenburg, Sweden with a U.S. subsidiary in San Francisco, CA. Since 1990 osseointegration, the science behind the OPRA™ Implant System, has been helping individuals with amputations towards an improved quality of life. A thorough surgical experience gained over two decades has led to development of Integrum’s system for bone-anchored prosthetics – a beneficial alternative to the traditionally used socket prosthesis. Integrum is the worldwide scientific and thought leader in this area treating hundreds of patients from all parts of the world including clinical centers in the US. Integrum’s OPRA™ Implant System was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015 for use in the US under a Humanitarian Use Device (HUD) designation which was reviewed through the Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) pathway. The OPRA™ Implant System is the only FDA-approved technology for bone-anchored prosthetics available in the US. More information on the company and its innovative solutions for amputees can be found at www.integrum.se.
About Onkos Surgical
Based in Parsippany, N.J., Onkos Surgical is a privately held surgical oncology company founded in 2015. We believe that individuals with cancer requiring surgery deserve solutions designed specifically for them. This principle is the driving force behind our Precision Oncology initiatives. Built on a digital platform, our solutions are rooted in unmatched expertise in patient imaging analysis, personalized surgical planning, and the latest advancements in 3D printing. At Onkos, we are passionate about reducing complexity for our customers and addressing the clinical challenges associated with tumor surgery. www.onkossurgical.com
Contact
Maria Lopez
CEO
Integrum AB
+46 708 46 10 69
maria.lopez@integrum.se
www.integrum.se
Sean P. Curry
SVP, Commercial Operations
Onkos Surgical
+1 (973) 264-5400
scurry@onkossurgical.com
www.onkossurgical.com
An OPRA™ Implant System amputee user, showing the connection of a standard prosthetic leg to the OPRA™ Implant System via the OPRA™ AXOR™ prosthetic connection and safety device.