BELGRADE, Mont., Nov. 03, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT:XTNT), a leader in the development of regenerative medicine products and medical devices, today announced the first surgical implantation of OsteoSelect PLUS Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) Putty, developed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Bacterin International, Inc.
OsteoSelect PLUS is a next-generation DBM putty, comprised of OsteoSelect DBM Putty and demineralized cortical chips, designed to provide superior handling for surgeon end users during surgery. Dr. Ali Araghi, DO, Director of the Spine Division at The CORE Institute was the first surgeon to utilize OsteoSelect® PLUS DBM Putty in a spinal fusion procedure.
"OsteoSelect PLUS is aligned with Xtant’s commitment to patient safety and superior clinical outcomes," stated Dan Goldberger, CEO of Xtant. "OsteoSelect PLUS provides a sterile grafting solution to meet the needs of surgeons and expands our offering in the DBM market space."
OsteoSelect PLUS was developed in response to surgeon demand. Utilizing surgeon input for design allowed Bacterin to create an additional first class, bone graft substitute in the DBM space and strengthen its comprehensive product portfolio.
About Xtant Medical Holdings
Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT:XTNT) develops, manufactures and markets class-leading regenerative medicine products and medical devices for domestic and international markets. Xtant products serve the specialized needs of orthopedic and neurological surgeons, including orthobiologics for the promotion of bone healing, implants and instrumentation for the treatment of spinal disease, tissue grafts for the treatment of orthopedic disorders, and biologics to promote healing following cranial, and foot and ankle surgeries. With core competencies in both biologic and non-biologic surgical technologies, Xtant can leverage its resources to successfully compete in global neurological and orthopedic surgery markets. For further information, please visit www.xtantmedical.com.
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