FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Oct 07, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Collagen Matrix, Inc., the leader in the design and engineering of innovative collagen- and mineral-based extracellular matrices for tissue and organ repair and regeneration, announced today the launch of its newly updated web site, www.collagenmatrix.com to provide the latest news and information to customers, distributors, marketing partners, medical and healthcare professionals. The company maintains a manufacturing facility, quality control laboratory, research and development laboratory and warehouse in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Since its inception in 1997, Collagen Matrix, Inc. has received many government grants for the development of collagen-based matrix products in the areas of neurological, vascular, urological, and orthopaedic tissue regeneration applications.

Over the past eleven years, the Company’s growth has been steady and significant with the emergence of its resorbable collagen membranes and anorganic bone mineral products as the preferred products used in dental bone grafting procedures. The addition of products focused on neurosurgery such as NeuroMatrix(TM) and Neuroflex(TM) Collagen Nerve Conduits for the treatment of severed peripheral nerves and NeuroMend(TM) Collagen Wrap Conduits for the treatment of crushed, stretched, partially-severed or compressed peripheral nerves, and DuraMatrix(TM) Collagen Dura Substitute Membrane for the repair of dural mater has fueled the growth and created relationships with some of the largest medical device companies in the world. Additional products that were developed are OssiPatch(TM) Collagen Bone Healing Protective Sheet for bone repair procedures, Collatene(TM) Microfibrillar Collagen Dental Wound Dressing as well as several additional Wound Dressing products.

The recent worldwide launches of new products OssiMend(TM) Bone Graft Matrix, OssiMend(TM) Putty Bone Graft Matrix, OssiGuide(TM) Cancellous Granules, SynOss(TM) Synthetic Bone Graft Material, TenoMend(TM) Collagen Tendon Wrap, and DuraMatrix-Onlay(TM) Conformable Collagen Dura Substitute Membrane have expanded the Company’s technology within the areas of orthopaedic/spine surgery and neurosurgery for tissue repair and regeneration. The increase in the Company’s product portfolio led to significant facility expansions to accommodate the rapid growth.

Collagen Matrix continues its focus in three healthcare fields: Oral/Maxillofacial surgery, Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic/Spine surgery. A pipeline of products has been identified for each area to expand the current product portfolio in the years to come.

“The potential for our core collagen, mineral, and composite technology is unlimited in the healthcare field extending beyond our current areas of focus. The Company’s proprietary technology is based on the science of hard and soft tissue repair and regeneration. The combined experience and knowledge of the Collagen Matrix team brings the science and technology to life through innovative biological products for use in treating disease or injury in the areas of regenerative medicine. We are looking forward to continued growth and expansion of our company as we head into 2009 and beyond,” said Shu-Tung Li, Ph.D. Founder & CEO of Collagen Matrix.

Contact: Peggy Hansen, RAC