MiMedx Signs Distribution Agreement With Medtronic

MiMedx Group, Inc.  MDXG, an integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of patent protected regenerative biomaterials and bioimplants processed from human amniotic membrane, announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Medtronic, Inc. and SpinalGraft Technologies, LLC ("SGT"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic MDT. Through the agreement, MiMedx will provide its PURION® processed allograft products to Medtronic to be marketed by SGT for spinal applications. The MiMedx PURION® processed allograft products distributed to Medtronic will be private-labeled. SGT will promote, market and sell the private-labeled allografts to its customers and end-users through-out the United States. Parker H. Petit, MiMedx Chairman and CEO, said, "This agreement is a significant milestone for MiMedx in expanding our customer base and broadening the breadth of physicians and patients with access to our PURION® processed allografts. By partnering with Medtronic, many additional physicians and patients can be served through the extensive distribution arm and presence that Medtronic has in the spinal surgery market." The $3.1 billion Spine business segment of Medtronic is developing many of the new standards of care in spinal and musculoskeletal therapies. Medtronic collaborates with world-renowned surgeons, researchers, and innovative partners to offer a broad See full press release