Integra Announces Launch of Newdeal Implant, CALCANEA Plate

Integra LifeSciences has begun selling Newdeal foot and ankle products in the U.S. through its reconstructive surgery sales force.

Integra LifeSciences also announced the first U.S. release of the CALCANEA Plate, a new product of Newdeal available exclusively through Integra LifeSciences. The CALCANEA calcaneal fracture fixation plate is specifically designed to treat fractures of the hind foot. Its unique combined features include variable thickness and angle-stabilized and/or adjustable fixation.

Integra LifeSciences will sell the Newdeal products through its Reconstructive Surgery sales force. Integra LifeSciences plans to increase the size of its U.S. reconstructive surgery sales force to more than 40 representatives by the end of 2005.