Orthopedic Preclinical Testing

Preclinical Research

IBEX Preclinical Research – Professionalism, Expertise, Quality, and Integrity have been the hallmarks of our success and the reason we have been a trusted partner in preclinical research for over 20 years.

At IBEX Preclinical Research we pride ourselves on being a lean mean machine. We will get your study initiated quickly with lead times as short as 3 weeks, prompt access to pertinent surgical images or worksheets during the in-vivo portion, and superior turnaround on the report. Whether you need help designing and developing, or simply need a trusted team to collect and analyze data, you have come to the right place.

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Orthopedics

Leveraging over 20 years of experience, we specialize in orthopedic research, and bone regeneration studies on a variety of animal species. We offer a comprehensive selection of model ranging from spinal fusions, drill defects, long bone segmental defects, and mandibular dental defects.

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Soft Tissue Surgery

IBEX offers extensive expertise in soft tissue surgical services, ranging from simple wound healing studies to complex device implantations in every part of the body. With this comprehensive range of services, we endeavor to meet diverse research needs in the soft tissue studies​ specialty.

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Physician Training

Join our physician training programs designed to help you learn and master new products and surgical techniques. You gain access to modern facilities and diverse surgical models, enabling hands-on learning experiences. The program is also ideal for companies looking to train physicians on the use of their devices before clinical deployment.​

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Interventional and Minimally Invasive Services

We handle critical procedures including neuro aneurysm models, cardiac lead implants, coronary stents, and peripheral vascular therapies. Using various state of the art imaging systems and surgical instruments, we effectively perform these procedures with precision, supporting proof of concept and complex GLP research and development projects in fields like cardiology and neurology.

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Custom Procedures

IBEX stands out for its ability to design and implement custom preclinical procedures tailored to client-specific needs. These include developing unique surgical, dosing, housing, monitoring, models and refining techniques to accommodate innovative therapies and devices. Our collaborative approach involves close coordination with clients to optimize study designs, ensuring all parameters align with the research objectives.

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Medical Device Testing

Why Work With IBEX Preclinical Research Inc

Our Mission

To bless the lives of people through preclinical research.

Our Vision

To be the premier resource for preclinical research, supporting organizations in the advancement of medical technology for the common good.

Welfare of People

We create a healthy culture of support, growth, and guidance for our team.

Welfare of Animals

We protect the dignity of animals by providing an enriching and healthy environment.

Coachability

We seek feedback to inform future individual and team development.

Team First

We elevate one another to reach equal levels of success and growth.

Live Accountably

We take ownership of our words, actions, and results.

Our Core Specialties

Surgery Tools

“Josh, Kelvin and the entire Ibex team were great working with through every stage of our study. From protocol review and logistical development through the days of surgery and follow-ups we found them extremely knowledgeable, helpful, professional, eager to help and just an all-around wonderful group of people.”

“Josh and the IBEX team have been the ideal preclinical partners for our medical device company. Their expertise has allowed us to move much faster in our development than would have otherwise been possible. We have performed over 5 studies with them now and each one has met our expectations. For the remainder of my career in medical device development, no matter the size of company, IBEX will be my first-choice partner for preclinical work. Every step of the preclinical evaluation process has been a good experience with IBEX including quoting, protocol drafting, surgical procedures, protocol amendments, and long-term follow up.”

“I have worked with IBEX on several different preclinical models in the past 6 years and I have always been impressed.    Their team is very accommodating and responsive to sponsor needs and requests.  They have gone above and beyond on multiple occasions to help hit important deadlines.”

– Manager of Research & Development Engineering at a Prominent Orthopedic Medical Device Company

“IBEX will meet your needs.  If you need to do an orthopedic procedure they have not performed in the past, they will complete in model development and perfection prior to your arrival or study execution to make sure they get it right the first time and every time.”

Senior Director – Orthopedic Device Manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer lead times as short as 2-3 weeks from the initial contact to the start of the study. This expedited process ensures that clients receive high-quality results with faster report turnaround, making IBEX an ideal partner for time-sensitive preclinical studies.

As an AAALAC International fully accredited research facility, we are committed to upholding ethical and humane research practices, ensuring the dignity and welfare of all animals involved in our studies.
We focus on refining our techniques to minimize animal discomfort, using the smallest number of animals necessary to achieve meaningful scientific outcomes, and exploring alternative research methods wherever feasible.

We work with small and large animals for all our preclinical research studies. The animal models include mice, rats, rabbits, porcine, caprine, and canines.

As an IBEX client, you’ll have direct contact to the management and technical team, access to multiple surgeons and tables for expedited operation times, and prompt access to pertinent surgical images and data.