We draw on our deep knowledge of biomaterials and cell-substrate interactions to create composites that trigger a positive cellular response in the body while avoiding a negative reaction. For example, we combined our proprietary Octane Skelite calcium phosphate bioceramic with polyether ether ketone — a thermoplastic polymer — to invent Octane HyperPEEK, an extra strong advanced biocomposite with unique bioactivity that enhances implant integration over time.

Through our Octane Exo venture, we used HyperPEEK to build Octane Exo Spinal, a next-generation spinal implant that promotes surface-to-core integration and intervertebral strength and stability with in-bone growth.

We continue to explore further performance enhancement with HyperPEEK through the addition of recombinant proteins, synthetic peptides and active cells.