Inamed wrinkle treatments
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Firm receives supplemental PMA approval for CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast human collagen devices March 12. CosmoDerm is indicated for use in "the superficial papillary dermis for correction of soft tissue contour deficiencies such as wrinkles and acne scars," while CosmoPlast "is injected into the mid to deep dermis for the same results." The approvals are based on an earlier PMA for Zyderm and Zyplast bovine collagen products. The devices, which use Advanced Tissue Sciences' human collagen, require no skin-allergy testing prior to injection. Artes Medical's PMMA/collagen implant may not be far behind following an FDA panel nod last month (1"The Gray Sheet" March 3, 2003, p. 26)...