New Ways of Thinking Add to the Body of Medical Knowledge. 

Implantable Devices

Examples of implantable medical devices include contact lenses, resorbable bone plates, soft tissue repair products and meshes. At ATRM, engineers and scientists work closely to bring together the material, processing and engineering expertise needed in the creation of novel implantable devices. Whether the goal is to develop new biocompatible technologies to serve unmet medical needs or to improve upon existing technologies, ATRM’s diversified body of scientists and engineers have a proven track record of leveraging advanced technology and materials in the development of novel implantable devices with commercial success in a range of medical device markets, such as sports medicine, neurosurgery and vision care.

Drug/Device Combinations and Controlled Drug Delivery

Drug/device combination products involve integrating an existing medical device with a bioactive ingredient. A notable example is the drug-eluting stent, which involved combining an established technology (bare metal stents) with a pharmaceutical agent. At ATRM, we are actively pursuing combination products that have the ability to transform medical treatments for a variety of clinical indications. Controlled drug delivery products can help avoid side effects and increase patient compliance versus traditional methods of administration. 

Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine is a broad field that includes cell therapy (e.g., stem cells), tissue engineering and growth factors. At ATRM, we are leveraging these technologies to test and develop product concepts that attempt to address areas where there is a significant unmet clinical need. Examples include: 

• Using cells and scaffolds to reconstruct organs for the treatment of chronic disease.
• Systemic or direct allogeneic cell administration to address serious neurological disorders.
• Combining autologous cells and scaffolds to address moderate to severe arthritis.