| Government buyers now enjoy greater access and lower cost for Misonix ultrasonic surgical devices |
SAN BRUNO, CA, APRIL 2, 2012 —Technical Communities, Inc., the company technical organizations who sell to the government rely on for proven go-to-market solutions to grow sales, lower costs and reduce risks, today announced a new exclusive government services partnership agreement with Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON), a medical device company that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic products worldwide for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery and other surgical and medical applications.
The agreement authorizes Technical Communities to distribute the following Misonix products to federal government institutions:
- • SonicOne® – an innovative, ultrasonic wound cleansing and debridement system
- • Hyalomatrix® – an advanced “skin substitute” for non-healing wounds and burns
- • SOMATM – a hypochlorous acid based wound therapy solution
- • BoneScalpelTM – a novel ultrasonic bone cutting tool for rapid, safe and precise osteotomies
- • SonaStarTM – a state-of-the-art ultrasonic aspiration system for soft and hard tissue
“We are pleased to partner with Technical Communities in the very important government sector of healthcare product sales,” said Michael A. McManus, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Misonix. “We are particularly pleased that they will be marketing and selling our portfolio of advanced wound care products, as well as our flagship surgical products.”
“Technical Communities is looking forward to working with Misonix and to further expanding our service in the medical equipment market,” said Peter Ostrow, President and CEO of Technical Communities. “With Technical Communities’ expertise in the federal market, we are committed to help Misonix achieve greater reach into government purchasing organizations.”
Misonix products are offered under General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract V797-4410B, under the Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Supply Schedule (VA FSS) 65IIA, managed by Technical Communities. Technical Communities will provide Misonix with sales support, demand generation, marketing and reporting services. Misonix products are available through Technical Communities’ online marketplaceswww.gsamart.com and www.testmart.com, as well as through the GSA’s e-commerce web site www.gsaadvantage.gov.