ThermoGenesis Corp. (NASDAQ: KOOL), a leading supplier of innovative products and services that process and store human cell concentrates, said today it has entered into a five year collaboration with Arthrex, Inc., under which Arthrex will market ThermoGenesis' Res-Q® 60 (Res-Q) System technology for use in the preparation of autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC).
Based in Naples, Florida, Arthrex is a worldwide leader in sports medicine product development and educational services for orthopaedic surgeons. The company has developed more than 5,000 products for arthroscopic and minimally invasive orthopaedic surgical procedures used worldwide.
The Res-Q technology is a point-of-care platform designed for the preparation of cell concentrates. In June, 2011, the Company received FDA clearance of its 510(k) submission for use of Res-Q technology for the safe and rapid preparation of autologous PRP from a small sample of blood. The PRP is mixed with autograft and/or allograft bone prior to application to a bony defect for improving handling characteristics.
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