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http://www.cousin-biotech.com
http://www.cousin-biotech.com/spine
Cousin Frères, the parent company of Cousin Biotech, was created in 1848 by
Louis Cousin in Wervicq-Sud, France. Over the years, the company had to adapt and grow within its environment. It has acquired extensive technical know-how in the areas of technical textiles, and of pliable products in general. Cousin Biotech works solely in the medical field, and more specifically in surgery. It has inherited the full wealth of this accumulated experience and skill. Thanks to a leading scientific team and highly qualified staff, Cousin Biotech is able to develop and manufacure its implants on site, creating products which have been specially designed to meet the demands of the medical and surgical world. Cousin Biotech design and manufacture implants for the following treatment types:Visceral surgery ,Wall reconstruction implants for treating inguinal and umbilical hernias, and ventral hernias,Bariatric surgery,Adjustable gastric bands for the treatment of morbid obesity,Urological and gynaecological surgery,Suburethral slings for the treatment of urinary incontinence,Prolapse prostheses,Spine surgery and Neurological patches to repair the cranial and spinal dura mater.
During its expansion, the company Cousin-Biotech has developped specific products for spinal surgery.
In 2009, Cousin-Biotech decided to start up a ‘spinal division’ within its organisation, and thanks to its strategic decisions, it now operates with a specific range of products for the non-fusion spinal market.Moreover, Cousin-Biotech is continuing its research and development into the biodegradable materials that can be applied to this market.