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Collagen Matrix, Inc.
U.S. FDA clears DuraMatrix Collagen Dura Substitute Membrane
January 9th, 2005
Collagen Matrix, Inc., announced it has received FDA's (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 510(k) clearance of its DuraMatrix Collagen Dura Substitute Membrane. DuraMatrix, according to the company, is a safe, resorbable, conformable, collagen-based membrane intended for use as a dura substitute in the repair of dura mater. Dura mater is the tough, fibrous membrane that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord. When the dura mater is damaged due to surgery or trauma, surgeons look to repair the injury with a dura substitute material. Collagen Matrix has developed a collagen-based membrane that possesses key characteristics of a dura substitute...
Source: Aging & Elder Health Week (2005-01-09)
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