Tulip announces results from first use of the product on patients
June 21, 2006 — /MARKET WIRE/ — SAN DIEGO, CA — Tulip BioMed(tm), Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TPBD), formerly known as Cell Bio-Systems, a developer of medical devices and patented technologies for the living tissue markets, including plastic, cosmetic, and orthopedic surgeries, today announced it has received initial feedback on its new Fat Transfer Kit, which contains its recently FDA-approved disposable surgical instruments.
The first commercial procedures using this new technology were performed by Dr. Robert Alexander of Seattle, Washington. Dr. Alexander is Board-certified in cosmetic surgery, recognized as one of the top plastic surgeons in the United States, and is a pioneer in fat transfer procedures, having performed more than a thousand of these procedures. As a member of Tulip BioMed’s Board of Scientific Advisors, Dr. Alexander was one of the first physicians to receive promotional micro-cannula kits for use in live surgery using fat transfer procedures after the instruments received FDA clearance in May.
Dr. Alexander reports positive results. “The disposable cannulas are very easy to use, and the super-luer is the best,” said Alexander. “With the hydrophilic coating on the inside and outside of the instruments, they become more slippery when wet; after two to three passes, resistance effectively disappears. And the cellular sizes are very even, with minimal or no matrix.”
Plastic surgeons look for minimal resistance with a surgical cannula because less resistance allows the instrument to more easily slip through human tissue, causing less trauma to the cells and potentially supporting a reduced recovery time period.
“We are ecstatic, but not surprised, about the feedback from Dr. Alexander,” said CEO Marc Pilkington. “We have done a lot of work and preparation to make sure that these kinds of results would occur using our disposable cannulas. This is just the first of many testimonials we are anticipating.”
According to Darin Andersen, president and COO of Tulip BioMed, after completing the first production pieces earmarked for promotional and sample kits, Tulip BioMed now has 48,000 pieces in various stages of final production, from final assembly through sterilization. Another 48,000 pieces are in the initial stages of manufacturing and a third batch of 48,000 pieces is entering the approval process.
“This feedback underscores the real need for this new technology,” said Andersen. “We are working hard to fill the product pipeline to meet the expected demand for this product.”
About Tulip BioMed, Inc.
Tulip BioMed, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TPBD), formerly known as Cell Bio-Systems, Inc., is a Nevada corporation with operations based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2004, Tulip BioMed, Inc. is a medical device, biotechnology company that manufactures and distributes patented technologies for the plastic and cosmetic surgery, biopsy, orthopedic surgery, stem cell therapy and other living tissue markets. Tulip BioMed, Inc. is the exclusive licensee of patented syringe connection devices that use the worldwide-recognized Tulip brand name. Tulip BioMed, Inc. manufactures, markets, and distributes medical devices, adapted with these and other patented technologies, to physicians, clinics, military, health organizations, hospitals and other distribution outlets. For more information, go to: www.tulipbiomed.com. Products are available for sale at www.tulipdisposable.com.
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