List of Implants Companies in Belgium - 5

4Tissue is an innovation-led research and clinical development organization. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of tissue reconstruction, regeneration, and anti-aging, utilizing innovative biocompatible and bioresorbable polymers platform The first product, a bioresorbable injectable hydrogel, is focused on a better cell survival and the full regeneration of adipose tissue for breast reconstruction and augmentation applications.

KiOmed Pharma is a biotechnology company based in Belgium that focuses on developing, manufacturing, and distributing chitosan-based medical devices. The company, a spinout from KitoZyme, utilizes exclusive natural chitosan chemistry to create solutions for high-impact medical conditions, particularly in osteoarthritis, dermatology, and ophthalmology. Headquartered in Herstal, Liège, KiOmed Pharma emphasizes therapeutic innovations through its proprietary KiOmedine® technology platform. One of its key products is KioMedine(vs)one, a single-injection soft implant designed to relieve pain and improve mobility in knee osteoarthritis patients. The company is also developing additional products targeting joint health, skin aging, and eye-related disorders. KiOmed Pharma maintains a commitment to biocompatibility and safety by using non-animal-derived chitosan in its formulations. In April 2024, KiOmed Pharma formed a strategic alliance with Aptissen to globally commercialize KioMedine(vs)one, enhancing patient access to its treatments while generating revenue through royalties and milestone payments. Under the leadership of CEO Houtaï Choumane, the company aims to create long-term value and improve patient outcomes in chronic diseases.

Miracor Medical SA is a European medical device company dedicated to improve clinical outcome of patients with impaired cardiac function. Miracor develops and studies the PiCSO® (Pressure-controlled intermittent Coronary Sinus Occlusion) Impulse System, which is used as an adjunctive technique during the primary PCI procedure for acute myocardial infarction patients. PiCSO therapy seeks to improve coronary microvascular function to reduce infarct size and salvage myocardium, thereby improving outcomes of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. Recent Clinical Studies have successfully demonstrated the safety and positive effects of PiCSO on coronary microvascular function and infarct size reduction in STEMi patients. The company is conducting further clinical trials in Europe and plans to initiate a US IDE randomized controlled trial in 2023. Miracor has won several innovation awards and completed financing rounds raising venture capital and public funding. The company was founded in May 2008 by Professor Dr. Dr. Werner Mohl and the European venture capital firms Earlybird and Delta Partners.

Nyxoah is a pioneering medical device company developing a breakthrough therapeutic solution for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Our mission is to become a world leading company by offering unique patient-centric neuromodulation solutions, developed by passionate and exceptionally driven people Nyxoah's therapy Genio® offers: - Unparalleled clinical efficacy - Increased patient comfort, therapy compliance and quality of life - Minimally invasive approach, thus streamlining patient flow and reducing surgery related risks - Positive health economics outcomes by reducing the burden of OSA and its comorbidities

Sequana Medical NV is a pioneer in treating drug-resistant fluid overload, a serious and frequent clinical complication in patients with liver disease, heart failure and cancer. Fluid overload is a well-recognized problem in these growing diseases, causing severe problems for the large number of patients for whom current medicines are no longer effective. These patients can have up to 15 liters of extra fluid in their bodies, causing major medical issues including increased mortality, repeated hospitalizations, severe pain, difficult breathing and restricted mobility that severely impacts daily life. alfapump® and DSR® are Sequana Medical's proprietary approaches that work with the body to remove this excess fluid, delivering major clinical and quality of life benefits for patients and reducing costs for healthcare systems. Sequana Medical is listed on Euronext Brussels (Ticker: SEQUA.BR) and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. For further information, please visit www.sequanamedical.com.