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TELA Bio and Next Science Enter into Exclusive
Distribution Agreement in the
Plastic Reconstructive Market for Advanced Anti-Biofilm Surgical Wash
Agreement includes exclusive right to sell and
market Next Science's proprietary no rinse
antimicrobial solution in the US and first right of negotiation for EU market upon CE Approval.
MALVERN, PA, November 1, 2021 -- TELA Bio, Inc. ("TELA"),
a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing innovative tissue reinforcement materials
to address unmet needs in soft tissue reconstruction, today announced it has entered into a distribution agreement with Next Science,
a medical technology company, granting TELA exclusive rights to sell and market Next Science's proprietary antimicrobial surgical wash
with XBIO technology across the US plastic reconstructive market. Additionally, TELA Bio received a first right of negotiation for
the EU market upon successful CE approval.
Next Science's XBIO Technology delivers an advanced option for surgical
infection control by addressing the biofilms that make bacteria more resistant to traditional antimicrobial agents, disinfectants, and
host immune defenses. The no-rinse delivery allows the solution to provide over five hours of ongoing protection against bacterial biofilms.
With no known bacterial resistance, the XBIO Technology provides broad spectrum efficacy with exceptional rates of pathogen removal.
"We are excited to work with Next Science and will commence private
label marketing of the solution for plastic surgery in early 2022," said Antony Koblish, President and CEO of TELA Bio. "Including
this novel infection control solution into our product portfolio will expand our service offerings and diversify our supplier base as
we continue to create a market-leading soft tissue restoration portfolio. Surgical site infections present a significant risk to patients
and are especially troubling in plastic surgery procedures where tissue preservation is critical."
Commenting on the agreement, Judith Mitchell,
CEO of Next Science Limited said, "We are delighted to expand our commercial footprint through the TELA Bio sales organization. TELA
Bio has a track record of success in bringing new technologies into the market and are known for their focus and drive. TELA Bio goes
to market through a direct sales force to service the US plastics market. We expect this partnership will help deliver this groundbreaking
technology to the hands of surgeons and aligns with Next Science's overall mission of healing patients and saving lives."
medical technology company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a research and development center in Florida, USA. Established in
2012 with a mission of healing patients and saving lives, the Company's primary focus is on the development and commercialization of
its proprietary XBIOTM technology to reduce the impact of biofilm based infections in human health. XBIO is a unique, non-toxic
technology with proven efficacy in eradicating both biofilm based and free-floating bacteria. Next Science owns 100% of the patent protected
intellectual property relating to its XBIO technology. Website: www.nextscience.com.
About TELA Bio, Inc.
Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA) is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing innovative tissue
reinforcement materials to address unmet needs in soft tissue reconstruction. The Company is committed to providing patients with advanced,
economically effective biologic material repair solutions to minimize long-term exposure to permanent synthetic materials and improve
clinical outcomes. TELA Bio's OviTex and OviTex PRS Reinforced Tissue Matrix products are purposefully designed to address the shortcomings
of existing reinforcement materials in hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. For more
information, visit www.telabio.com.
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