{"id":12731,"date":"2017-07-17T09:40:47","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T13:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bioventuspub.wpengine.com\/bioventus-expands-exogen-performance-program-canada\/"},"modified":"2017-07-17T09:40:47","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T13:40:47","slug":"bioventus-expands-exogen-performance-program-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bioventus.com\/de\/bioventus-expands-exogen-performance-program-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Bioventus Expands EXOGEN Performance Program in Canada to Include All Fracture Types"},"content":{"rendered":"

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CA \u2013 July 17, 2017 \u2013 <\/strong>Bioventus<\/a>, a global leader in orthobiologics, today announced it has expanded the Performance Program* <\/strong>for its EXOGEN Ultrasound Bone Healing System<\/a> to include delayed union and acute fractures. FDA PMA approved in 1994, EXOGEN <\/strong>has provided treatment to more than 1 million patients worldwide for more than 20 years and has a long clinical history. The product uses safe, effective low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) to help stimulate the body\u2019s natural healing process.<\/p>\n

Since 2014, the Performance Program has been in place to refund patients their out-of-pocket payment for EXOGEN<\/strong> if progression of fracture healing for nonunion was not shown. The company is now expanding this program in Canada to include delayed union and acute (fresh) fractures<\/a>, excluding the skull and vertebrae.<\/p>\n

\u201cPhysicians and patients have enjoyed positive outcomes from EXOGEN and the expansion of the Performance Program to include all fracture types underscores our belief in the device,\u201d said Tony Bihl, CEO, Bioventus. \u201cIf progression of healing is not shown, we will take the device back and refund the patient associated out-of-pocket costs for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Absence of healing (progression to bony union) is determined by the prescribing physician by comparing the patient\u2019s X-rays taken prior to using EXOGEN<\/strong> to one taken at 120 days or later. Patients must treat their fracture with EXOGEN<\/strong> per product instructions, for a minimum of 120 days and achieve maximum adherence of 90%. The device contains an internal patient usage monitor that records the date, time and duration of each treatment session.<\/p>\n

About Bioventus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bioventus is an orthobiologics company that delivers clinically proven, cost-effective products that help people heal quickly and safely. Its mission is to make a difference by helping patients resume and enjoy active lives. The company has two product portfolios for orthobiologics,\u00a0Bioventus Active Healing Therapies<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Bioventus Surgical<\/a>\u00a0that make it a global leader in active orthopaedic healing. Its EXOGEN\u00ae\u00a0<\/sup>Ultrasound Bone Healing System uses safe, effective low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) to stimulate the body\u2019s natural healing process.\u00a0<\/sup>EXOGEN has been used to treat more than 1 million patients worldwide and numerous regulatory agencies including the FDA, Health Canada, BSI, TGA, Medsafe, UAE Ministry of Health and SFDA have granted their approval of the product. Today it is the leading bone healing system in the market with complaints for lack of efficacy averaging less than 1%.<\/p>\n

Built on a commitment to high quality standards, evidence-based medicine and strong ethical behavior, Bioventus is a trusted partner for physicians worldwide. For more information, visit www.BioventusGlobal.com<\/a> and follow the company on Twitter @Bioventusglobal.<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>Thomas Hill, +1  ,\u00a0thomas.hill@bioventusglobal.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Bioventus, the Bioventus logo and EXOGEN are registered trademarks of Bioventus LLC.<\/p>\n

*<\/strong>Certain restrictions apply, <\/strong>visit our website for full details<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary of Indications for Use: In Canada, the EU, Australia and New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\n

EXOGEN Ultrasound Bone Healing System is indicated for the non-invasive treatment of osseous defects (excluding vertebra and skull) including:<\/p>\n