The group's principal activities are to manufacture biomaterials and medical devices for use in various surgical markets and to provide related specialized contract aseptic manufacturing services. The group operates in two divisions: the hyaluronan division and the oral restorative division. The hyaluronan division develops and manufactures products utilizing hyaluronan, a naturally occurring carbohydrate that moisturizes the body tissues. The products are marketed through OEM and contract manufacturing alliances in gynecologic and ophthalmologic surgery and veterinary medicine. The oral restorative division develops and markets precision surgical and prosthetic devices for the restoration of damaged dentition and associated support tissues and markets its products through direct sales in the United States, Italy, Germany, Sweden and through distributors in other foreign countries.
