TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 01/14/14 -- Interface Biologics Inc. (IBI), and Q3 Medical Devices Limited are pleased to announce the signing of a joint development and commercialization agreement to combine IBI's Kinesyx bioactive oligomers with the balloon technology of Q3 Medical Devices wholly owned subsidiary, Qualimed Innovative Medizinprodukte GmbH, to create a next generation drug coated balloon for both coronary and peripheral applications.
IBI is a privately held commercial stage developer of transformative biomedical-polymer products that enhance the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. Q3 is an Irish based holding company with multiple operations in Germany focused on the development, manufacturing and distribution of minimally invasive devices for the treatment of patients with cardiology, peripheral vascular and non-vascular diseases.
"The combination of the Qualimed PTA/PTCA balloons with IBI's Kinesyx coating technology provides a compelling delivery platform for drugs that reduce restenosis in both coronary and peripheral applications," said Tom Reeves, President & CEO of Interface Biologics. "Coating uniformity and flexibility/pliability, low loss in transit and minimal particulate development as well as effective drug loading and tissue transfer combine to provide a strong competitive offering."
"This is a significant milestone for IBI," continued Reeves, "as this is both the first co-branded product agreement that we have signed as well as the first commercial agreement for a combination drug delivery device using our coating technology."
"We've been working with IBI over the last two years in developing the initial prototypes of a new drug coated balloon (DCB)," commented Eric Mangiardi, CEO of Q3 Medical. "Our customers have been asking for a DCB to complement our existing product portfolio and we believe that the Qualimed/IBI DCB will provide a compelling option. We look forward to working with IBI to get this product on the market and will leverage our experience in the CE Mark process to drive this forward."
About Interface Biologics Inc.
Interface Biologics (@InterfaceBiolog) is an early commercial stage privately held company that develops transformative biomedical polymer technology to improve the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. IBI's primary technology focus areas are anti-thrombogenic devices that reduce thrombosis and programmable combination drug delivery devices. For more information about Interface Biologics, please visit www.interfacebiologics.com.
About Q3 Medical Devices Limited
Q3 Medical Devices Limited is an Irish based holding company with multiple operations in Germany and strong partnerships throughout Asia through its growing investor base including China Pioneer Pharma Holdings Limited listed on the Hong Kong Exchange (1345). The holding and its companies are focused on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of minimally invasive devices for the treatment of patients with cardiology, peripheral vascular and non-vascular diseases.
Q3 Medical Devices Limited was formed by a global group of entrepreneurs, manufactures, distributors, industry doctors, and investors focused on the development and acquisition of medical device businesses with annual revenues between 1 -10 Million. The acquisitions are targeted in areas that expand the groups manufacturing base and capabilities, growth of its distribution channels, and accelerating its products offering focused on the minimally invasive treatment of patients with cardiology, peripheral vascular and non-vascular diseases.
About Qualimed
Qualimed, a wholly owned subsidiary of Q3 Medical, was founded in 1997 in Winsen, Germany near Hamburg, where it develops, manufactures, and sells implantable medical devices in the Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular, and Non Vascular areas. The innovations are focused in the areas of Biodegradable Products, Drug Device Combination Technologies, Catheter, and Mechanical implant areas. Originally founded as an OEM, the company's products are now sold in over 50 countries worldwide through its OEM, Private Label, and Own Brand Networks. The company and its development partners have obtained CE and FDA approvals for more than 70 different products including 3 different drug eluting stents.
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