REVA Initiates Commercial Distribution Partnership in Turkey


SAN DIEGO, April 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REVA Medical, Inc. (ASX:RVA) (“REVA” or the “Company”), a leader in bioresorbable polymer technologies for vascular applications, announced that it will initiate commercial operations in the Republic of Turkey working in partnership with Kardionet HealthCare and Foreign Trading, Ltd (“Kardionet”). This partnership is REVA’s first commercial distribution agreement in the Europe and Middle East region, building on direct-selling commercial efforts underway in Europe.

“We are very excited to bring the Fantom® bioresorbable scaffold to patients in Turkey. We believe that it will be well received by physicians, who have experience with first generation bioresorbable scaffolds and have expressed interest in Fantom’s x-ray visibility, thinner strut profile, and improved ease-of-use,” said Carmelo Mastrandrea, VP Europe, REVA Medical. “Kardionet’s proven success with interventional cardiology devices and their demonstrated support of patients and physicians make them an ideal distributor for us in Turkey.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Kardionet will be REVA’s distribution partner for the Fantom and Fantom Encore bioresorbable scaffolds in the Republic of Turkey. Kardionet will be responsible for all sales, marketing, customer training, and support. Commercialization is expected to begin with Fantom in the second quarter of 2018, following local registration approval and successful completion of REVA’s training program by Kardionet personnel.

“REVA’s top corporate priority is ensuring Fantom’s commercial success. We began our first phase of launch with our direct sales force in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria last year. The distribution agreement with Kardionet marks the start of our second phase of launch for Fantom,” said Reggie Groves, CEO, REVA Medical. “Physician interest in Fantom continues to be strong. We expect distribution partnerships to complement our direct-selling efforts as we expand commercial activities for Fantom.”

About Fantom and Fantom Encore
Fantom and Fantom Encore are sirolimus-eluting bioresorbable scaffolds developed as an alternative to metallic stents for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Scaffolds provide restoration of blood flow, support the artery through the healing process, and then disappear (or “resorb”) from the body over a period of time. This resorption is intended to allow the return of natural movement and function of the artery. Fantom and Fantom Encore are the only bioresorbable scaffolds made from Tyrocore, REVA’s proprietary tyrosine-derived polymer designed specifically for vascular scaffold applications. Tyrocore is inherently radiopaque, making Fantom and Fantom Encore the first and only bioresorbable scaffolds that are visible under fluoroscopy. Fantom and Fantom Encore are designed with thin struts while maintaining strength and with distinct ease-of-use features such as expansion with one continuous inflation.

About REVA Medical
REVA Medical is a medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of bioresorbable polymer technologies for vascular applications. The Company’s lead products are the Fantom and Fantom Encore bioresorbable vascular scaffolds for the treatment of coronary artery disease. REVA is located in San Diego, California, USA and employs over 50 people in the U.S. and Europe.

Fantom, Fantom Encore, and Tyrocore are trademarks of REVA Medical, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements
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