Healionics helps introduce glaucoma implant for dogs |
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As Americans grow more connected to dogs and cats, a new market is developing to provide additional health care services to pets.
Witness the new offering from Healionics. The Redmond startup today announced that its STAR biomaterial was being used in a new product to treat glaucoma in dogs. The TR-ClarifEYE - built in conjunction with Chandler, Arizona-based TR-BioSurgical -- is described as a "glaucoma implant" that improves tissue integration.
The device is a first step for Healionics, which is also researching whether its Sphere Templated Angiogenic Regeneration technology could also be used in obesity management, diabetes care, advanced wound care and other human-related conditions.
Healionics raised $2.6 million in December from angel investment groups, bringing total funding to $4.3 million. Meanwhile, Xconomy reports that Michel Alvarez has assumed the CEO post from Rob Brown.
“We are very excited to announce the first commercial shipment of STAR, which is a significant milestone for Healionics and represents the Company’s first revenue from product sales," said Michel Alvarez in a statement.
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