CryoLife acquires Hemosphere

CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: CRY), a leading medical device company focused on cardiac and vascular surgery, announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Hemosphere, Inc.  Hemosphere developed and markets the HeRO (Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow) Graft, a proprietary graft-based solution for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) hemodialysis patients with limited access options and central venous obstruction.

CryoLife will begin the integration of the Hemosphere business immediately and expects to begin training its sales force on the HeRO Graft in the second quarter 2012, followed by a launch of the HeRO Graft in the United States through its 28-person cardiovascular sales team late in the third quarter  2012.

Steven G. Anderson, president and chief executive officer of CryoLife, said, "The talented team at Hemosphere has developed a unique technology for end-stage renal disease hemodialysis patients that are otherwise faced with sub-optimal treatment alternatives. We believe that this acquisition is well in-line with our cardiovascular focus and look forward to integrating the business and collaborating with the Hemosphere team to train our sales reps on the HeRO Graft."