Biostructures, LLC Earns AATB Accreditation

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- BioStructures, LLC has been awarded the prestigious accreditation of the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), it was announced today by Russell Cook, Chief Executive Officer.

Accreditation follows an intensive nine-month process, including an on-site inspection by a specially trained AATB inspector.  It establishes that the level of medical, technical, and administrative performance within the facility meets or exceeds the standards set by the AATB.  By successfully meeting those requirements, BioStructures joins more than 100 similar facilities across the United States and abroad that have earned AATB Accreditation.

The AATB has been accrediting tissue banks since 1986.  Today, its Accreditation Program and its Standards for Tissue Banking are the only such private, industry programs available in the United States.  AATB accreditation assists tissue banks in determining whether their methods, procedures, personnel knowledge, equipment, and facilities meet established requirements.  The minimum requirements for accreditation are based on the AATB Standards and the Accreditation Policies Manual.

"The AATB's Accreditation procedures are voluntary," Natalie Adams, Quality Assurance Director explained. "BioStructures sought AATB accreditation because this program assists facilities to achieve excellence by promoting a level of expertise that contributes to quality performance."

AATB-accredited tissue banks are involved in the determination of donor eligibility as well as the recovery, processing, storage and/or distribution of human cells and tissue for transplantation or research.  Obtaining AATB accreditation demonstrates an organization's commitment to the highest standards and to the highest possible level of service to patients and the transplant community.  AATB-accredited organizations are recognized as the leaders in their field and as pivotal voices in the dialogue through which consensus-based, voluntary standards are developed and implemented.

Founded in 1976, the AATB is a scientific and educational, tax-exempt organization.  Its mission is to provide transplantable cells and tissues of uniform high quality in quantities sufficient to meet needs.  To accomplish this, the AATB publishes standards, accredits facilities, certifies tissue bank personnel, publishes books and guidance documents, and produces educational programs to improve tissue banking. 

About BioStructures, LLC

BioStructures is a leading medical device company focused on developing innovative proprietary platforms in bioresorbable bone graft products for a broad range of spinal and orthopedic fusion procedures.  BioStructures' global mission is to develop and commercialize new and innovative products focused on improving bone regeneration and remodeling for related clinical procedures.  For additional information on BioStructures, please visit our website at www.biostructures.net

CONTACT: Natalie Adams, 949-553-1717, [email protected]

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