California spine device company Spinal Elements has found a way to face the ethical dilemma posed by its new Hero Allograft made from bones of donated human cadavers, according to NPR. 
The company struggled with the idea of making profits from a product made possibly only by cadaver donations. "We think that allograft represents the physical embodiment of someone's life and it should be treated that way," said Spinal Elements President Jason Blain.
Spinal Elements decided to donate the net proceeds to two charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Mr. Blain hopes to donate several thousand dollars each month. The product will cost between $250 and $2,000 per graft.
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The company struggled with the idea of making profits from a product made possibly only by cadaver donations. "We think that allograft represents the physical embodiment of someone's life and it should be treated that way," said Spinal Elements President Jason Blain.Spinal Elements decided to donate the net proceeds to two charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Mr. Blain hopes to donate several thousand dollars each month. The product will cost between $250 and $2,000 per graft.
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