Global provider of ceramic implantable components surpasses projected goals. DENVER, July 29
DENVER, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- C5 Medical Werks, a manufacturer of
high-quality ceramic solutions for the medical device industry, announced
today that, in June 2008, the Company shipped its one millionth ceramic
implantable component based on unit shipments to the orthopaedic,
brachytherapy and electro-implantable market segments.
The Company's state-of-the-art facility, located in Grand Junction, Colo.,
produces ceramic components and assemblies for hip and knee joints, motion
preservation/total disc replacement components used in spine surgery, as well
as seeds for brachytherapy. Additional medical grade ceramic implantables
include crowns, bridges, abutments and implants for dental applications and
electro-implantable devices such as cochlear implants, neuro-stimulators and
neuro-sensors.
Combining a medical grade quality system and advanced technical expertise
with a customer-centric business philosophy, C5 Medical Werks is recognized as
a leading supplier of ceramic components to the medical device industry.
"Reaching this level of productivity in 2008, places us in an excellent
position to capitalize on continued growth in the orthopaedic, spinal, dental
and custom ceramic component markets we serve worldwide," said Andrew Nield,
Director of Sales and Marketing for C5 Medical Werks. "In addition, our
extensive knowledge of ceramic materials allows us to quickly respond to the
needs of our customers."
About C5 Medical Werks
C5 Medical Werks is a wholly owned subsidiary of CoorsTek, the largest
manufacturer of technical ceramics in North America, and is a leading provider
of ceramic solutions for the medical device industry. The Company manufactures
medical grade components with an emphasis on ceramic materials. Based in the
United States, the company operates an FDA registered, state-of-the-art
facility with a single, comprehensive quality system certified to ISO
13485:2003, compliant with FDA's Quality System Regulation (21 CFR 820) and
meeting all other applicable governmental requirements. Product lines include
ceramic implantable components to be used in orthopaedic spine and dental
applications, as well as other custom implant components. C5 Medical Werks
excels at manufacturing premium implantable components that help people live
better lives.
C5 Medical Werks is located at 2451 River Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505.
For more information, please visit http://www.c5medicalwerks.com or call
(877) 259-3757.
SOURCE C5 Medical Werks
