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Ascension Orthopedics reaches milestone

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Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. announced reaching an industry milestone with the distribution of more than 40,000 PyroCarbon extremity joint replacements worldwide.

“Our commitment to research with PyroCarbon is based on the material’s proven durability, enhanced wear resistance and biocompatibility against native bone and cartilage,” Jerome Klawitter, PhD, founder and chief science officer of Ascension Orthopedics, stated in the release.

Since its introduction of the PyroCarbon MCP Total Joint in 2000, Ascension has reportedly been dedicated to building on the company’s experience by successfully using PyroCarbon in both hemi and total joint arthroplasty applications. Currently marketed devices include PyroCarbon implants for the finger, thumb, wrist, elbow, shoulder and foot, according to a company release.