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Cartiva

Organization & Developments: Cartiva

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A patented manufacturing process enables Cartiva, Inc.to customize the PVA cryogel to meet defined functional requirements.
Cartiva SCI is comprised of a proprietary polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) cryogel designed to mimic natural cartilage.
PVA is a synthetic polymer prepared by the hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate and has been used in medical device applications for over 20 years.
Spun off from Carticept Medical, Inc. in December 2011, Cartiva, Inc. develops and markets innovative solutions for patients with osteoarthritis or cartilage damage.