Under the agreement, Dr Reddy's will market and distribute DuraGen Plus and Suturable DuraGen dural regeneration matrices for use in patients in the country, a statement issued here said.
The DuraGen product line offers duraplasty solutions meant for the repair of the dura mater. Dura mater is a thick membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, and contains the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
"We are delighted to partner with Integra LifeSciences. With the launch of DuraGen, we look forward to building our presence in the segment of regenerative technologies and making a difference to the lives of patients undergoing neurosurgery," Dr Reddy's Laboratories Executive Vice President and Head of Emerging Markets & India Business M V Ramana said.
DuraGen Plus Dural Regeneration Matrix is indicated as a dural substitute for the repair of dura mater. It offers a simple technique for precise placement of the matrix as an onlay graft in cranial and spinal procedures, and easily conforms to the complex surfaces of exposed neural tissue.
It provides effective protection against CSF leakage with sutureless closure and is fully resorbed and replaced by native tissue with complete dural closure.