KYLON

Histologics LLC was established in 2008 out of a dedication to women undergoing evaluation for abnormal cervical cancer screening and a need for better histologic sampling. The founders, including Ob/Gyn inventor Dr. Neal Lonky, developed Speculoscopy (PapSure ®) and Spirabrush CX® in the 1980's and early 1990's (respectively). Years of dedication to improving women's healthcare led the company to innovate a different approach to obtain tissue samples from the cervix, lower genital tract, and other epithelium. Histologics developed a medical fabric called KYLON®, comprised of fenestrated loops that create unique shaped hooks woven into nylon fabric. When applied to tissue with pressure, the hooks flex downward exposing the hook tip to the tissue face when rotated or agitated on the epithelial surface. Histological samples are both removed and stored inside the fabric, unlike conventional metal tip punch biopsy or curette devices where the clinician removes the sample from the tip and..

Also known as: Histologics, Histologics, LLC

Primary location: Anaheim United States