EDMONTON, AB / ACCESSWIRE / June 12, 2024 / IMBiotechnologies Ltd. ("IMBiotechnologies") is pleased to announce the signing of a supply agreement with Medicus Management, LLC ("Medicus"), a group purchasing organization (GPO) currently supplying twenty office-based laboratory (OBL) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) clinics focused on minimally-invasive procedures.
"IMBiotechnologies' Ekobi® microspheres product is truly unique compared to the competitive embolic agents on the market," said J. Joseph Hewett, MD, President of Medicus. "The biodegradability and ultrasound detectability features of Ekobi has the potential to improve the overall safety and efficacy of an embolization procedure, especially in up-and-coming procedures such as treatment of knee pain due to osteoarthritis."
"We are delighted with the opportunity to work with Medicus as they continue to grow in the ambulatory market," said Michael Stewart, CEO of IMBiotechnologies. "We look forward to working with Medicus to further develop and expand the use of our Ekobi® Embolization Microsphere product."
Ekobi® Embolization Microspheres
Ekobi® Embolization Microspheres, is a first-in-class, biodegradable embolic agent that is detectable by ultrasound. Ekobi® Embolization Microspheres are approved in the US for treatment of unresectable/inoperable hypervascularized tumors, and in Canada for the treatment of malignant and non-malignant hypervascularized tumors (HVT), uterine fibroids, and enlarged prostates due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
About Medicus Management, LLC
Medicus Management is a full-service business intelligence partner for vascular outpatient practices, founded by a physician for physicians. Medicus prides itself on tailoring offerings to meet the specific needs of endovascular practices in both Office-Based Labs (OBL) and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC). By leveraging large-volume purchasing from over fifteen device companies and optimizing resource management, Medicus aims to maximize fiscal performance while equipping like-minded physician practices with the tools to provide best-in-class medical care.
About IMBiotechnologies Ltd.
IMBiotechnologies Ltd is a privately held Canadian medical device company located in Edmonton, Alberta, focused on the commercialization of medical products in the area of embolotherapy. The company's mission is to create and commercialize innovative products that treat human disease and improve quality of life.
For More Information Please Contact:
Michael Stewart, President & CEO
+1-780-945-6609
Email: mstewart@imbiotechnologies.com
Manish Grigo
+1-416-569-3292
Email: mgrigo@imbiotechnologies.com
Forward Looking Statements:
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SOURCE: IMBIOTECHNOLOGIES LTD
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