Aspen Surgical Acquires Corium Transparent Dressing Business

July, 06, 2009

Aspen Surgical Completes Acquisition of the Transparent Film Dressing Business of Corium International, Inc.

On June 29, 2009, Aspen Surgical Products Holding, Inc. (“Aspen”) completed the acquisition of the transparent film dressing business of Corium International, Inc. (“Corium”). This acquisition expands Aspen's product line and manufacturing capability within the woundcare market. It will also allow Aspen the exclusive rights to Corium’s proprietary technology for the transparent film dressing product.

“With strong market growth in the woundcare segment, we are excited about the ability to further grow our offering of transparent film dressings,” said Terry O’Rourke, President of Aspen Surgical. “This acquisition has provided Aspen with technology that gives us a strategic advantage in the transparent film dressing field in the United States.”

This represents the second acquisition for Aspen in 2009. Previously, Aspen acquired the advanced woundcare and ophthalmic businesses of Unomedical. With these acquisitions, Aspen has strengthened its product portfolio across the woundcare segment to now include a full line of transparent film dressings and wound closure strips, as well as active alginate, foam, hydro gel and honey dressings.

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc., based outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of disposable medical products for surgical and general healthcare applications. Major products include surgical needles, surgical skin markers, disposable light handles, wound closures strips and dressings, instrument tip protectors, anti-fog solutions, fluid management products, and ophthalmic/ENT sponge products. Aspen has strong brand recognition, including the Richard-Allan, Sterion®, and Ultracell® brand names. The Company’s products are sold through leading distributors as well as direct to hospitals and surgery centers. Aspen currently operates out of approximately 100,000 square feet of recently constructed facilities. More information about Aspen can be found at www.aspensurgical.com.

Mary Hannon


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Aspen Surgical Acquires Corium Transparent Dressing Business