Globe Newswire04.04.18
Amedica Corporation, a biomaterial company that develops and manufactures silicon nitride as a platform for biomedical applications, has been issued a key material and process patent.
U.S. patent 9,925,295—issued to Amedica on March 27— covers “Ceramic and/or glass materials and related methods.” The patent covers various methods for improving the antibacterial, osteoconductive, and osteoinductive characteristics of silicon nitride and other ceramic materials, particularly to make them more suitable for use in manufacturing a variety of biomedical implants. Amedica now has 59 U.S. patents and six foreign patents.
“This patent reflects the scientific inquiry and accomplishments in which Amedica has invested heavily during the past few years. Other biomaterials usually require surface textural engineering to make them suitable for applications such as spinal fusion. Silicon nitride is unique in having a favorable nanostructure in the “as-fired” state already. Therefore, our focus has been to move beyond surface topography toward engineering the precise surface chemistry of silicon nitride through thermal, chemical, and/or mechanical treatments to achieve a broad-based material platform that has applications throughout the biomedical space. The innovative strength of this patent has attracted several potential developing partnerships with other companies, both in spine and outside. From an intellectual property standpoint, this patent alone contributes to the lasting and refreshed value in Amedica, specifically our scientific knowledge and our ability to modify and control the material toward specific, desired product applications.” said Dr. Sonny Bal, CEO and chairman at Amedica.
Amedica is focused on the development and application of medical-grade silicon nitride ceramics. Amedica markets spinal fusion products and is developing a new generation of wear- and corrosion-resistant implant components for hip and knee arthroplasty. The company manufactures its products in its ISO 13485 certified manufacturing facility. Amedica’s spine products are U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared, CE-marked, and are currently marketed in the United States and select markets in Europe and South America through its distributor network and its OEM partnerships.
U.S. patent 9,925,295—issued to Amedica on March 27— covers “Ceramic and/or glass materials and related methods.” The patent covers various methods for improving the antibacterial, osteoconductive, and osteoinductive characteristics of silicon nitride and other ceramic materials, particularly to make them more suitable for use in manufacturing a variety of biomedical implants. Amedica now has 59 U.S. patents and six foreign patents.
“This patent reflects the scientific inquiry and accomplishments in which Amedica has invested heavily during the past few years. Other biomaterials usually require surface textural engineering to make them suitable for applications such as spinal fusion. Silicon nitride is unique in having a favorable nanostructure in the “as-fired” state already. Therefore, our focus has been to move beyond surface topography toward engineering the precise surface chemistry of silicon nitride through thermal, chemical, and/or mechanical treatments to achieve a broad-based material platform that has applications throughout the biomedical space. The innovative strength of this patent has attracted several potential developing partnerships with other companies, both in spine and outside. From an intellectual property standpoint, this patent alone contributes to the lasting and refreshed value in Amedica, specifically our scientific knowledge and our ability to modify and control the material toward specific, desired product applications.” said Dr. Sonny Bal, CEO and chairman at Amedica.
Amedica is focused on the development and application of medical-grade silicon nitride ceramics. Amedica markets spinal fusion products and is developing a new generation of wear- and corrosion-resistant implant components for hip and knee arthroplasty. The company manufactures its products in its ISO 13485 certified manufacturing facility. Amedica’s spine products are U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared, CE-marked, and are currently marketed in the United States and select markets in Europe and South America through its distributor network and its OEM partnerships.