CorMatrix Cardiovascular has CE marked its extracellular matrix (ECM) biomaterial for sale in Europe. The CorMatrix ECM is used to repair heart structures during open heart surgery. The biomaterial is sutured onto the heart tissue and serves as a scaffold; over time, cells can infiltrate and replace the ECM with native tissue. According to Atlanta, Georgia-based CorMatrix, the ECM works differently to similar materials as it allows for the repair of damaged tissue without leaving permanent synthetic or foreign materials in the body, which can lead to unwanted effects. The technology has been commercially available in the US since 2006 and has been used in approximately 20,000 cardiac surgery procedures.
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