Avalon Laboratories and AorTech International plc Sign Exclusive
Supply Agreement for Advanced Materials
Avalon Laboratories announced today that it has secured a worldwide
exclusive Supply Agreement with AorTech International. The 10-year
agreement provides Avalon with exclusive access to AorTech International’s
Elast-Eon material for cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary catheters and
cannulae.
Elast-Eon, a patented material developed by AorTech International, is a
high silicone content polyurethane copolymer with unique biostable and
hemo-compatible properties. Elast-Eon is a hybrid material combining the
biostability of silicone with the strength and durability of
polyurethane.
Robert Foster, CEO of Avalon Laboratories, commented, "The Elast-Eon
material has some remarkable properties and it has found important
applications in several implantable products. We’ve
been extremely impressed with this innovative material and believe it
will have a tremendous benefit to the new products we are developing.
The first catheters and cannulae using Elast-Eon will be for innovative
support devices to be introduced in 2007.”
About Avalon Laboratories
Avalon Laboratories, headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, California, is
the leading supplier of cardiopulmonary vascular cannulae in the world,
manufacturing more than three-quarters of all wire reinforced venous and
arterial cannulae used globally. Cardiopulmonary vascular cannulae are
critical disposable components that connect patients to heart/lung
machines and other support devices. Avalon combines science, technology,
and innovation to provide the highest quality cannulae to help medical
professionals deliver superior health care and save lives.
Avalon Laboratories provides connections to life.
For more information please visit: www.avalonlabs.com.
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