Alafair Biosciences, a medical device company redefining soft-tissue protection in orthopaedic surgery, announced the launch of VersaCoat Flowable Hydrogel.
VersaCoat Flowable Hydrogel brings Alafair's proprietary VersaCore Hydrogel Technology to an easy-to-use, syringe-deliverable format for delicate and difficult-to-access anatomy. The naturally derived hyaluronic acid and alginate hydrogel provides a conformable, bioresorbable gliding interface that limits postoperative soft-tissue tethering in procedures involving tendons, ligaments, skeletal muscle, peripheral nerves, and the neural environment. By expanding soft-tissue protection beyond traditional sheet formats, VersaCoat Flowable Hydrogel gives surgeons an effective option for anatomically complex surgical sites where precise placement is desired.
"VersaCoat gives me another way to think about soft-tissue protection," said Christopher Gross, MD, Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon. "I've had positive experiences with VersaWrap and have seen how effective soft-tissue protection can support more predictable recovery for my patients. VersaCoat adds the ability to bring better outcomes into cases where a sheet isn't practical because of the anatomy or the amount of dissection required. VersaCoat gives me the freedom to address soft tissues that are layered, confined, or approximated."
VersaCoat Flowable Hydrogel builds on the impressive market adoption of VersaWrap Hydrogel Sheet, used in more than 40,000 implants across multiple specialities and healthcare systems. This established clinical experience provides a strong foundation for the introduction of VersaCoat Flowable Hydrogel as an additional soft-tissue protection option for surgeons.
"Alafair is defining the new standard for soft-tissue protection and expanding what's possible for surgeons," said Chris Sorensen, Chief Marketing Officer of Alafair Biosciences. "VersaCoat Flowable Hydrogel extends our differentiated approach to preventing postoperative soft-tissue tethering into an easy-to-use, collagen-free, and dye-free flowable format. Early commercial experience with VersaCoat exceeded our expectations, fueling momentum to scale adoption across a broader range of procedures."
