Onkos Surgical Launches NJ Innovation Center to Expand Chemist and Engineering Roles

Onkos Surgical, a leading provider of innovative solutions for complex orthopaedic procedures, has opened the NanoCept Innovation Center, a new facility in Bridgewater Township, NJ.

Located in the New Jersey Center of Excellence Campus, the new 4,600-square-foot facility will allow the company to bring a full innovation process in-house for its flagship NanoCept® Antibacterial Technology, the first ever orthopaedic antibacterial coating commercially available on the U.S. market. The product offers a proactive approach against intraoperative bacterial contamination, a crucial advancement in the field of orthopaedic implants. The production capacity expansion will allow the company to meet a growing demand for the NanoCept technology from surgeons and hospitals. 

"Onkos is proud to have worked with the FDA to bring to market the first antibacterial coating technology. The opening of the NanoCept Innovation Center marks another important milestone in our company's journey," said Patrick Treacy, Founder and CEO. "This investment will allow us to get this groundbreaking technology into the hands of more surgeons, faster, and it puts us in a position to help more patients with complex orthopaedic conditions."

"I am excited by Onkos' commitment to bring this technology to more implants and ultimately to more patients," said Steven Gitelis, MD, Director of Rush University/MD Anderson's Orthopaedic Oncology Program and Chief Medical Officer of Onkos. "This is a unique technology that arms us, as surgeons, with a powerful solution to help mitigate the serious issue of bacteria in the operating room."

Onkos Surgical's commitment to the New Jersey region

Opening the new facility in Bridgewater underscores Onkos Surgical's strong commitment to the region. The NanoCept Innovation Center will employ a team of chemists, engineers, and technicians in the new facility to lead its innovation operations. The company's headquarters are located at 77 East Halsey Road in Parsippany, NJ.

"The opening of the NanoCept Innovation Center in Bridgewater exemplifies the cutting-edge innovation that defines New Jersey's 7th Congressional District," said Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. "Advancements like those being pursued by Onkos Surgical have the potential to drive meaningful progress in patient care and expand possibilities in modern medicine. Congratulations to Onkos on this remarkable milestone."