MALVERN, Pa., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions, today announced the sale of its distribution rights related to NIVIS Fibrillar Collagen Pack to Atlanta-based MiMedx Group, Inc. (“MIMEDX”). As consideration for the sale, MIMEDX will make an initial $5.0 million payment and additional future payments aggregating between a minimum of $3.0 million and a maximum of $7.0 million based on net sales of NIVIS over the next two years.

NIVIS is an absorbent collagen matrix indicated for the management of moderately to heavily exudating wounds and to control minor bleeding. MIMEDX is a pioneer and leader focused on helping humans heal, with a portfolio of products for applications in the wound care, burn, and surgical sectors of healthcare.

“We are pleased to announce this transaction with MIMEDX. We are confident in MIMEDX’s capabilities and in their ability to drive market share and bring this innovative, high-quality wound healing product, which was designed to TELA’s specifications, to more surgeons and patients,” said Antony Koblish, President and Chief Executive Officer of TELA Bio. “We look forward to continuing to expand the use of our robust portfolio of hernia repair and reconstructive surgery products, including two new LIQUIFIX^TM hernia mesh fixation devices and new product configurations of OviTex^® Reinforced Tissue Matrix designed to enhance utility in inguinal hernia repairs performed robotically and laparoscopically.”

About TELA Bio, Inc.

TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA) is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative technologies that optimize clinical outcomes by prioritizing the preservation and restoration of the patient's own anatomy. The Company is committed to providing surgeons with advanced, economically effective soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that leverage the patient's natural healing response while minimizing long-term exposure to permanent synthetic materials. For more information, visit www.telabio.com. 

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