Project title: LOAD BEARING IMPLANTS PRODUCED FROM ADVANCED POLYMERS

Company name : M.M.A. TECH

TECHNOLOGICAL FIELD
Medical Devices, Biotechnology,
Coatings

KEY WORDS
Wear Resistance, Medical
device, Polymers, Load Bearing Implants, Biocompatible Coatings

PROJECT SUMMARY
Artificial joints are being used routinely to replace natural
defective joints that have become defective. While the overall
effect of joint replacement is generally beneficial, conventional
artificial joints suffer from a number of disadvantages that tend
to reduce their effectiveness as well as shorten their useful
life-time. Total arthroplasty knee and hip surgery patients have
encountered a great deal of damage in the last thirty years due
to
generation of wear debris from the UHMWPE which has led to bone
resorption and implant shift from their original position
resulting in the need of revised surgery within 7-10 years.
In the case of hip replacements, the burden is carried by the
polymer in the acetabular cup and in knee replacement by the
tibial component. Ultimately this results in accelerated wear of
the components that contributes to malfunction of the joint.
The first two products to be marketed will be the acetabular cup
and tibial component for hip or knee replacement arthroplasty
procedures, respectively.
Further developments will enable M.M.A. TECH to market products
for other joints replacement surgery and for spinal and
cardiovascular.

ADVANTAGES:
* Tough biocompatible ceramic-like material.
* Abolish wear debris and its consequences.
* Maintenance of the original shape of the articulating surfaces
for longest period of time.

ENTREPRENEURS
Mrs. Simha Sibony - CEO, M.Sc., Biomedical
Engineer in the field of biomaterials, Expert in biocompatibility
testing of medical devices and GMP/QSR/FDA/CE regulations.
Mrs. Alisa Buchman - R&D Manager, M.Sc.in
Chemistry and Materials Engineering, expertise in materials
testing and evaluation, especially in the field of polymers and
adhesives and quality control by NDT.

Prof. Robert G. Bryant - Scientific Advisor, Senior
Chemical Engineer, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
Prof. G. Raymond Payne, - Scientific Advisor, M.D.,
Assistant Clinical Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School,
specialist in Total Joint Reconstruction
Prof. David G. Mendes - Scientific Advisor, M.D. FACS,
Director, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Bnei Zion Medical Center,
Haifa

PROJECT STATUS
Development began in July 2000.
Material biocompatibility according ISO 10993-1 were assessed, US
Patent on Medical Devices Application, Mechanical
Characterisation (including Fatigue and creep unique properties)
completed, Wear simulation test partially completed. Exclusive
agreement with raw material supplier closed.
Product prototype in Simulations and performance testing.

COOPERATION REQUIRED
Investor/Strategic partner with additional investment of US
$2million to proceed with animal tests, clinical studies, CE
Authorization, plant planning, low rate production and marketing
in Europe (2 years working plan).

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