Misonix, Inc., (Nasdaq: MSON), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, today announced the second expansion of its direct sales channel for the United States, which was first disclosed in June 2008. In addition to its already established, commission based, contract sales organization, the Company has added 5 experienced, highly trained Region Managers. The Region Managers will support the efforts of the contract sales representatives and will sell Misonix labeled product directly to hospitals and clinics in key markets; including, California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In addition to the SonicOne(TM) Wound Management System, which the domestic sales team began to sell in the latter part of calendar 2008, direct to hospital sales of the SonaStar(R) Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator have now begun. Aesculap, Inc., a division of B. Braun, the German conglomerate, who has sold SonaStar exclusively in the United States in the past, continues to market SonaStar on a non-exclusive basis.
The SonaStar is used by Neuro and General Surgeons for quick and efficient removal of both hard and soft tumors while sparing most vessels. In addition, OsteoSculpt(TM) bone sculpting technology can be employed with the SonaStar to safely remove osseous structures, thus providing access to the surgical site.