FDA approves Merete's ProToeTM EndoSorbTM Small Hammer Toe Pin
Merete Medical, a medical technology company specializing in the manufacture of implants and instruments for endoprosthetics and osteosynthesis, has received the FDA) clearance to market its Merete's ProToeTM EndoSorbTM Small Hammer Toe Pin for the interphalangeal (PIP) joint arthrodesis to correct the painful forefoot deformity.
The ProToeTM EndoSorbTM Small Hammer Toe Pin is made of the absorbable poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) material (PLGA). PLGA degrades and absorbs in vivo by hydrolysis to lactic and glycolic acids, which are then metabolized by the body. During the healing process, the affected bone segments gain strength, while the absorbable ProToeTM EndoSorbTM Small Hammer Toe Pin gradually loses its strength. The ProToeTM EndoSorbTM Small Hammer Toe Pin completely adsorbs in approximately 12-24 months thus eliminating the need for implant removal surgery.About the Company
Merete Medical is a medical technology company specializing in the manufacture of implants and instruments for endoprosthetics and osteosynthesis. Its extensive array of products ranges from tailor-made implants and instruments for orthopedic surgery and traumatology to sterile surgical disposables and post-surgical products, such as splints and bandages.
Due to Merete's staff specialized know-how in this field and the close collaboration with medical consultants, the company provides users with the necessary implants or biomaterials made either of metal, absorbable and non-absorbable plastic, as well as transplants of biological derivation.
Contact: Donna Coleman
Phone: (914) 967 1532
Fax: (914) 967 1542
eMail: service@merete-medical.com
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