VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Rehabilitative Sciences, Inc., d/b/a RS Medical, today announced its U.S. distribution of Harvest Technologies’ Terumo SmartPReP®2 Platelet Concentrate System, as part of a recently completed agreement. Harvest is considered a leader in the development of point-of-care cellular platforms that isolate and concentrate autologous growth factors, such as platelets and stem cells. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is blood plasma with highly concentrated platelets. Platelets also contain natural growth factors that may help optimize conditions for healing. The agreement makes way for RS Medical’s immediate marketing and distribution of the system to their practitioners.
”With this launch, we are already experiencing tremendous interest for the SmartPReP®2 System from our physician customers,” stated John Konsin, president and CEO of RS Medical. “We are excited to be able to add this technology to our expanding product offerings, as we focus on bringing more solutions to our physician customers.”
“The SmartPReP®2 System has been used with over 1 million patients and is the market leader in PRP technology,” stated Patrick Elliott, vice president and general manager of Harvest Technologies (a Terumo Americas Holding, Inc. company). “Our relationship with RS Medical allows us to expand our presence to specialists who are interested in innovative cellular therapy products.”
“The SmartPReP®2 System has allowed me to effectively deliver the highest possible concentration of PRP in a simple and sterile system that is extremely easy to use,” commented Scott Sondes, M.D., a fellow with both the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Academy of Wound Management. “I’ve treated patients with knee issues and, within 2 weeks, patients exhibited improvement and demonstrated a high level of function.”
The SmartPReP®2 System is immediately available through RS Medical’s direct sales and support team.
About RS Medical
RS Medical is solely focused on serving pain medicine practices with clinical tools and products for customized solutions. More information is available at www.rsmedical.com.
About Harvest Technologies
Harvest Technologies Corp. of Terumo Americas Holding Inc. is in Plymouth, Massachusetts; visit www.harvesttech.com.