ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ --

Bio-Vascular, Inc., (Nasdaq: BVAS) announced today that Terry Harrell has joined Micro Companies Alliance (MCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Alabama, as director of business development. Harrell will direct the company's efforts to build a worldwide manufacturing and marketing company focused on the needs of microsurgeons.

"Terry's experience with specialty operating room products and his clinical background will be invaluable as MCA establishes itself as a valued resource for microsurgeons around the world," said Michael Campbell, MCA's president and chief operating officer. "His relationships with key microsurgeons will help MCA develop new technology and products for specialty surgeries."

Karen Gilles Larson, president and chief executive officer of Bio-Vascular added, "We are excited as MCA begins to build its staff to accomplish its vision. Terry will play a key role in this process."

Harrell has more than 20 years of specialty operating room technology experience. Prior to joining MCA, Harrell was southeast sales manager at Cardio Medical Products. He has also held a variety of sales and marketing positions at PrimeSource Surgical (formerly Futuretech).

Micro Companies Alliance (MCA), a Birmingham, Ala. based company, develops and markets products for microsurgery. MCA products include the Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler System, a patented technology that enables microsurgeons to perform anastomosis, the connection of small arteries or veins, faster, easier and without conventional sutures.

Bio-Vascular, Inc., is a diversified medical device company engaged in developing, manufacturing and bringing to market products to improve the quality of human life. The company's businesses provide medical devices for surgery and microsurgery, and solutions for interventional medicine through the design, engineering and manufacturing of devices and device components. For additional information on Bio-Vascular and its products and services, visit the company's Web site at http://www.biovascular.com

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SOURCE Bio-Vascular, Inc.

CONTACT: Karen Gilles Larson, CEO, or Connie L. Magnuson, CFO, +1-651-603-3700, both of Bio-Vascular, Inc., or Nancy A. Johnson, of Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc., +1-612-871-8877, for Bio-Vascular, Inc./