Julia’s story – Chitogel helps young woman back to normal life

Julia (37) says she was referred for revision surgery by her GP after enduring year-round symptoms of chronic sinus disease: severe frontal headaches, congestion, prominent nasal discharge, watery eyes and irritation, lasting days at a time. Unsurprisingly, these caused problems with her breathing, sleeping and ability to focus at work. She says: “I always felt […]

Maureen’s story – Better long-term outcomes using Chitogel nasal dressing

In New Zealand and the United States, an increasing number of surgeons are using a new postoperative nasal dressing that can be applied to the sinuses after endoscopic sinus surgery. Chitogel postoperative hydrogel nasal dressing is favoured over older, more traditional methods of packing. A Wellington based specialist endoscopic sinus surgeon uses Chitogel routinely and […]

We have treated over 500 patients in New Zealand

We are celebrating a new milestone in New Zealand! Melissa Gilbert our National Sales Manager, has commented on this recent achievement; “It’s a great feeling knowing that already so many New Zealanders have benefited from this advanced post-surgical sinus dressing. As we continue to grow, It’s exciting to hear about how Chitogel is improving surgical […]

We have received our first EU ISO certificate

We are proud to announce that we have received EN ISO 13485:2016 certification from EU Notified Body DQS Medizinprodukte GmbH! This certification reflects months of hard work and is another key approval of our Quality Management System. A special thank you to our Quality Manager Christian Morales who has commented on this success; “This achievement […]

Today we start our TGA process

We have just submitted our application for regulatory approval in Australia! Our acting CEO Andrew Park noted “seeking approval in Australia as a class III medical device represents a six-figure investment, but it is very satisfying one for the company. Our clinical studies were conducted there and taking the benefits of Chitogel to their wider […]

We are thrilled to be a member of NZTE’s F700

We are excited to announce that we will be working more closely with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) following our promotion to their Focus 700 customer segment. This is a great recognition of our success as a uniquely kiwi medical device company and our strong potential for international growth. Who are NZTE? New Zealand […]