PlusLife
PlusLife (Perth Bone & Tissue Bank Inc.) is Western Australia's only not-for-profit bone and tissue bank, processing 100% Australian-donated allografts from living hip replacement and deceased donors for distribution to WA and SA hospitals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersPerth, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What PlusLife does
PlusLife (Perth Bone & Tissue Bank Inc.) is a Western Australian not-for-profit charitable organisation and the only licensed bone and tissue bank in the state, founded in 1992 and rebranded to its current name in June 2013. The organisation retrieves, processes, and distributes donated human bone and tissue allografts for transplant, serving orthopaedic and spinal surgeons, hospitals in Western Australia and selected South Australian facilities, and ultimately patients requiring procedures for bone cancers, spinal deformities, arthritic joint disease, sports injuries, and dental/facial reconstruction. Allografts are sourced from two programmes: a living femoral head donation programme (patients undergoing hip replacement surgery) and a deceased donor programme operated in partnership with DonateLife WA.
PlusLife firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PlusLife
- Legal name
- Perth Bone & Tissue Bank Inc.
- Website
- https://pluslife.org.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PlusLife (Perth Bone & Tissue Bank Inc.) is Western Australia's only not-for-profit bone and tissue bank, processing 100% Australian-donated allografts from living hip replacement and deceased donors for distribution to WA and SA hospitals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PlusLife industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Bone and Tissue Banking
- NAICS
- Blood and Organ Banks (621991)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Blood, Organ & Tissue Donation Organizations (BPAGACAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bone Graft Substitutes & Orthobiologics (Synthetic/Allograft/DBM) (HLAHAEAG), Sports Medicine & Soft Tissue Repair Implants (Anchors/Grafts/Meniscal Repair) (HLAHAEAF), Cartilage, Bone & Musculoskeletal Regeneration (HLAAAGAH)
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Where PlusLife is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Perth
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices3 records
Markets served
PlusLife business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Allograft Supply Fees: PlusLife operates as a not-for-profit on a cost recovery basis. Fees for supply of allografts incorporate donor screening and testing, retrieval, processing, storage and distribution costs. Fees are charged directly to hospitals and recoverable through private health funds or Medicare.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Per procedure | Hospital/Healthcare Provider Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
PlusLife product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PlusLife retrieves, processes, and distributes donated human bone and tissue allografts for transplant purposes. It is Western Australia's only bone and tissue bank, operating two donor programs (living femoral head donation from hip replacement patients and a deceased donor program in partnership with DonateLife WA) and supplying processed allografts to hospitals for spinal, orthopaedic, oncology, dental, and sports injury surgeries. All allografts are 100% Australian-donated and processed at a TGA-licensed facility (ARTG ID 229915).
Product overview
PlusLife is a not-for-profit charitable organisation and Western Australia's only bone and tissue bank. Their core product offering consists of musculoskeletal tissue allografts, which are bone and tissue grafts processed at their TGA-licensed Midland facility from 100% Australian donated materials. These allografts are distributed through two primary donor programs: the Femoral Head Donation Program (living donors undergoing hip replacement surgery) and the Deceased Donor Program (in partnership with DonateLife). The organisation also operates a dedicated Research Laboratory for developing advanced allograft solutions. All products are regulated under ARTG ID 229915.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Musculoskeletal Tissue Allografts Bone and tissue allografts for surgical specialities including spinal deformities, arthritic joint disease, bone cancers, sports injuries, and facial and dental reconstructive surgeries. All allografts are processed from 100% Australian-donated bone and tissue at the TGA-licensed Midland facility. Distributed to hospitals and medical professionals across Australia.
- Femoral Head Donation Program Living donor program where patients undergoing hip replacement surgery can donate the femoral head (ball part of hip joint) which is otherwise discarded. The donated bone is used for bone tumour surgery, spinal surgery, hip revision surgery, and general orthopaedic procedures. Donation is voluntary and does not alter the surgical procedure.
- Deceased Donor Program Program enabling bone and tissue donation after death, operating closely with DonateLife WA Donation Specialist Coordinators. Donatable tissues include bones, tendons, ligaments, corneas, heart valves, and skin, which can improve the wellbeing, sight and mobility of up to 60 people from one deceased donor.
- Research Laboratory Onsite research laboratory enabling collaboration with clinicians and researchers to develop more highly advanced allografts. Operates within the Midland purpose-built facility and is supported by a Board-led Research Foundation initiative.
Quantifiable outcome
- 18,167 grafts to 10,084 recipients since 1992
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use PlusLife
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
PlusLife technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
PlusLife partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DonateLife WAcorePlusLife operates as a DonateLife Partner, working closely with DonateLife WA Donation Specialist Coordinators who facilitate the deceased donor program. DonateLife coordinates organ and tissue donation across Australia.
- PS StructuresminorBalcatta-based construction company that built the $10 million purpose-built facility in Midland.
- Cameron Chisholm NicolminorAward-winning architects who designed the $10 million purpose-built facility in Midland.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights4 records
PlusLife competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stryker: Global orthopedic medtech with biologics offerings. Competes with PlusLife as a broad incumbent providing alternative solutions (implants and biologics) for the same orthopedic surgery customers.
- Medtronic: Global medical device company with a significant orthobiologics portfolio (e.g., Infuse bone graft). Competes indirectly with PlusLife's allografts via synthetic alternatives in spinal and orthopedic procedures.
- LifeNet Health: Largest US-based non-profit tissue bank providing allografts for orthopedic, cardiac, and reconstructive surgery. Comparable model as non-profit tissue processor/distributor at materially greater scale.
- MTF Biologics: US-based non-profit musculoskeletal tissue bank distributing allografts for sports medicine, orthopedics, and wound care. Direct functional equivalent with significantly larger donor and graft volume.
Direct peers
- Australian Red Cross Lifeblood: National non-profit collecting and processing donated biological materials (blood, plasma, tissue) across Australia. Comparable Australian non-profit donation/processing organization with similar regulatory and community-led GTM.
- Queensland Bone Bank: Another Australian state-level bone and tissue bank providing musculoskeletal allografts within Queensland. Direct peer given identical non-profit tissue banking model serving similar surgeon/hospital customers in a different Australian jurisdiction.
Regional players
- Barwon Health Bone Bank: Hospital-based bone banking operation in Victoria, Australia. Comparable non-profit tissue banking model serving a different geographic region within Australia.
Others
- DonateLife Australia: Australian Government agency coordinating organ and tissue donation. Strategic partner to PlusLife and ecosystem participant enabling the deceased donor pipeline that supplies allograft material.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
PlusLife social profiles
Digital presencePlusLife compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
PlusLife financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
PlusLife leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
PlusLife funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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PlusLife M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about PlusLife
What does PlusLife do?
PlusLife retrieves, processes, and distributes donated human bone and tissue allografts for transplant purposes. It is Western Australia's only bone and tissue bank, operating two donor programs (living femoral head donation from hip replacement patients and a deceased donor program in partnership with DonateLife WA) and supplying processed allografts to hospitals for spinal, orthopaedic, oncology, dental, and sports injury surgeries. All allografts are 100% Australian-donated and processed at a TGA-licensed facility (ARTG ID 229915).
Is PlusLife a public or private company?
PlusLife is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was PlusLife founded?
PlusLife was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PlusLife based?
PlusLife is headquartered in Perth, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does PlusLife make money?
One revenue line is on record: allograft Supply Fees.
Who are PlusLife's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stryker, Medtronic, LifeNet Health and MTF Biologics. Direct peers are Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and Queensland Bone Bank. Barwon Health Bone Bank is listed as a regional player. DonateLife Australia is listed as an others.
Does PlusLife have an API?
No public API is recorded for PlusLife.
What industry is PlusLife in?
PlusLife's product category is Bone and Tissue Banking. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGACAJ, Blood, Organ & Tissue Donation Organizations, with a secondary code of HLAHAEAG, Bone Graft Substitutes & Orthobiologics (Synthetic/Allograft/DBM). Its NAICS code is 621991 and its SIC code is 3842.