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Mallinckrodt Acquires Three Commercial-Stage, Global Specialty Hemostasis Brands: RECOTHROM, Thrombin topical (Recombinant), PreveLeak Surgical Sealant, and RAPLIXA (Fibrin Sealant (Human)) From The Medicines Company

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Additional Relevant Details RECOTHROM is widely used in the U.S., and is the first and only recombinant topical thrombin approved for use in adult and pediatric patients. PreveLeak provides an ideal balance of strength and flexibility, and is indicated for use in vascular reconstructions to achieve adjunctive hemostasis by mechanically sealing areas of leakage. RAPLIXA is the first biologically active powdered hemostat which contains both thrombin and fibrinogen. The RAPLIXASpray device allows for greater versatility in administering RAPLIXA.Each of the acquired products is approved for use in the U.S. and certain European countries, with long-range market exclusivity through intellectual property protection – RECOTHROM to 2026, PreveLeak to 2028 and RAPLIXA to 2031. Only RECOTHROM is currently marketed in the U.S.
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Feb 01, 2016
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Related Keywords Acquisition, Hemostasis