Carticept Medical Inc.
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Carticept Medical Inc. is working to become the first company with a synthetic cartilage replacement device for use in the earlier stages of knee OA that allows immediate weight bearing, with future applications in the hand and foot. The company also is awaiting 510(k) clearance for its Navigator all-in-one orthopedic injection system combined with ultrasound guidance.
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