SALT LAKE CITY, July 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a biomaterial company that has developed silicon nitride ceramics as a material platform to manufacture and commercialize orthopedic implants, is pleased to announce that it has signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) letter of intent supply agreement with a leading orthopedic device design and manufacturing company.
Under the proposed agreement, Amedica will assist this company with their proprietary design, development, manufacture and supply of silicon nitride spinal implants. The two companies will begin negotiating the definitive agreement once it is satisfied that all necessary and appropriate regulatory approvals can be obtained without significant expense. The agreement underscores Amedica’s continued focus to provide superior and innovative solutions to the market.
“We are very pleased to announce an additional partner to this growing lineup of OEM partnerships,” said Dr. Sonny Bal, chairman and CEO of Amedica Corporation. “We remain committed to offering our customers a biomaterial that contains distinct benefits to improve the efficacy of spinal fusion procedures, resulting in enhanced patient care. I am convinced that this, as well as the three additional private label and OEM agreements we’re anticipating to complete this year, will lead to faster and more widespread market penetration of silicon nitride, positioning it as the biomaterial of choice for medical applications.” 
Silicon nitride is a unique biomaterial that can be shaped and engineered into complex designs and surfaces to address a variety of medical needs. Unlike other leading biomaterials in the market today, silicon nitride contains anti-bacterial properties and also supports rapid bone on-growth and in-growth. This combination of optimal material properties is unique to Amedica’s silicon nitride material platform.
About Amedica Corporation
Amedica is focused on the development and application of medical-grade silicon nitride ceramics. Amedica markets spinal fusion products and is developing a new generation of wear- and corrosion-resistant implant components for hip and knee arthroplasty. The Company manufactures its products in its ISO 13485 certified manufacturing facility and, through its partnership with Kyocera, the world’s largest ceramic manufacturer. Amedica’s spine products are FDA-cleared, CE-marked, and are currently marketed in the U.S. and select markets in Europe and South America through its distributor network and its growing OEM partnerships.
For more information on Amedica or its silicon nitride material platform, please visit www.amedica.com.
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