I-Therapeutix, Inc. announced today that it has changed its corporate name to Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. Amar Sawhney, President and CEO-stated “the Company’s new name more clearly articulates our mission in the ophthalmic marketplace as we pursue FDA clearance for our first product, the I-ZIP® Ocular Bandage and develop ocular drug delivery therapies.”
Starting today, the company has launched a new website, www.ocutx.com. All business activity moving forward will be conducted using the new name.
About Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.:
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. is a privately held company based in Waltham, MA focused on the development and commercialization of ophthalmic therapeutic products using its proprietary hydrogel technology. Ocular Therapeutix is also developing sustained ocular drug delivery vehicles utilizing its proprietary hydrogel polymer technology. The company was founded in November, 2006. The I-ZIP Adherent Ocular Bandage has already gained CE Mark approval and the I-ZIP Ocular Bandage is under clinical investigation in the United States.