EX-99.1 2 tm2321274d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Aziyo Biologics Announces Voluntary Recall of Viable Bone Matrix Products

 

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 13, 2023 — Aziyo Biologics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZYO), a company that develops and commercializes biologic products to improve compatibility between medical devices and the patients who need them, today announced a voluntary recall of its viable bone matrix products, which are bone repair products made from human tissue that are used primarily in orthopedic and spinal procedures.

 

Notice of the voluntary recall was issued to centers after the Company learned of post-surgical Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infections in two patients treated with viable bone matrix product from a single donor lot. Prior to release, samples from this specific lot had tested negative for MTB by an independent laboratory using a nucleic acid test that is designed to specifically detect the MTB organism. Aziyo is fully cooperating and investigating the events in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

 

Out of an abundance of caution, the Company has suspended shipments of all viable bone matrix products from all donor lots. The Company is also working closely with CDC staff to notify physicians of the patients who received the particular donor lot at issue to initiate post-exposure prophylaxis.

 

“We are taking immediate action to safeguard patients by implementing a full product recall as we work with the CDC to investigate this event,” said Dr. Randy Mills, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aziyo Biologics. “The people of Aziyo care deeply about the patients we serve and will continue to work with the medical community, patients, and regulatory authorities as we gather additional information.”

 

About Aziyo Biologics

 

Aziyo develops and commercializes biologic products to improve compatibility between medical devices and the patients who need them. With a growing population in need of implantable technologies, Aziyos mission is to humanize medical devices to improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit www.Aziyo.com.

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as projects,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “promise” or similar references to future periods. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including statements and information concerning the suspension of sales of the Companys viable bone matrix products, and any impact of the recall and suspension of sales of these products on the Companys business. Forward-looking statements are based on managements current assumptions and expectations of future events and trends, which affect or may affect our business, strategy, operations or financial performance, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements due to numerous risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contemplated or implied in this press release, including, but not limited to, risks regarding the technical complexity and requisite high levels of quality control and precision in processing of tissue needed for the Companys products, including viable bone matrix; defects, failures or quality issues associated with the Companys products that lead to product recalls or safety alerts, adverse regulatory actions, litigation, including product liability claims, and negative publicity; sufficient insurance coverage and reimbursement for procedures incorporating the Companys products; product liability claims, including those that may arise from the recall of viable bone matrix, for which the Company may not receive adequate, if any, product liability coverage; the Companys risk exposure from warranty claims on its products; our inability to generate sufficient revenue to achieve or sustain profitability; adverse changes in economic conditions and instability and disruption of credit markets; our ability to continue as a going concern; our products and our ability to enhance, expand, develop and commercialize our product offerings; our dependence on our commercial partners; physician awareness of the distinctive characteristics, and acceptance by the medical community, of our products; the ability to obtain regulatory approval or other marketing authorizations; our intellectual property rights; and other important factors which can be found in the Risk Factors” section of Aziyos public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC”), including Aziyos Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Aziyos other filings with the SEC, including, Aziyos Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, accessible on the SECs website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations page of Aziyos website at https://investors.aziyo.com. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Any forward-looking statement made by Aziyo in this press release is based only on information currently available and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by applicable law, Aziyo expressly disclaims any obligations to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

 

Contact:
Matt Steinberg
FINN Partners
matt.steinberg@finnpartners.com