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DuraStat Forms Exclusive Partnership with Medtronic

In a significant step towards revolutionizing spine surgery solutions, DuraStat LLC has announced an exclusive partnership with Medtronic’s Advanced Energy division. This collaboration aims to enhance clinical delivery through improved surgical techniques and will be particularly beneficial for spine surgeons across the United States.

DuraStat, known for its innovative surgical tissue closure technology, is amplifying its reach through this alignment with Medtronic's Cranial and Spinal Technologies Operating Unit. This partnership is strategic, intending to propel DuraStat's flagship products—DuraStat, a spinal dural repair solution, and TissueStat, a minimally invasive spine fascial closure device—into more surgical facilities nationwide.

The DuraStat and TissueStat products have gained acceptance among spine surgeons, ensuring they are not just innovative but also clinically reliable. As of now, over 10,000 units of these technologies have been distributed across all 50 states, laying the groundwork for their anticipated expansion.

Adam Azzara, CEO of DuraStat, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership. He stated, "Together we are positioned to rapidly fulfill the vision of placing DuraStat and TissueStat on the shelf at every facility performing spine surgery. It’s an ideal fit; simple, cost-effective, and clinically accepted products paired with an extensive and expert network to optimize customer support."

The partnership officially began in November 2024, paving the way for the anticipated launch of the next generation of DuraStat and a full-scale commercial rollout of TissueStat. This collaborative effort signifies a concerted push towards not just increasing availability but also optimizing the support systems surrounding the use of these innovative products.

About DuraStat LLC

DuraStat LLC operates out of Austin, Texas, specializing in unique solutions for surgical suturing. The company’s innovations aim to facilitate fast and less traumatic tissue approximation, an advancement that simplifies surgical processes and enhances patient safety. The unique technology was conceived by spine surgeons Greg Anderson, MD, and Mark Kurd, MD, whose collaborative approach alongside medical experts aims to ensure global scalability and optimization.

This partnership with Medtronic marks a new chapter in DuraStat’s journey, setting the stage for broadening their impact in the medical field and supporting healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional patient care. There is great optimism about the enhancements this collaboration could bring to surgical practices, especially in the complex realm of spine surgery, thereby improving patient outcomes nationwide.