Orthomimetics

Orthomimetics develops bio-material products such as Chondromimetic, which is used in treating underlying tissues and bone defects.

Orthomimetics was founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Its products are based on a leading collagen biomaterials platform for the production of scaffolds for cartilage, meniscus, ligament and tendon repair. Orthomimetics’ flagship product, Chondromimetic, is an off-the-shelf, resorbable implant for the minimally invasive repair of small osteochondral (cartilage and underlying bone) defects. The product has received European market approval (CE-Mark approval) and is close to entering the European market. Small osteochondral defects represent an important medical need that is currently not covered by TiGenix’ products. Chondromimetic forms an excellent fit with TiGenix’ lead product, ChondroCelect, since both products target the same customer base in complementary indications.