Welcome to Tepha Medical Devices

A NEW GENERATION OF ABSORBABLE MEDICAL DEVICES

Tepha, Inc. applies advances in biotechnology and materials science to develop innovative medical devices, which can be used in procedures for surgical repair and regenerative medicine. Our proprietary technology utilizes genetic engineering to produce a new class of biomaterials that can be used in a wide range of medical products that restore, repair, or improve tissue function. Tepha's biomaterials provide an extensive range of properties that extend far beyond currently available options.

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NEWS
FDA Clears First of Its Kind Suture Made Using DNA Technology

Tepha at forefront of U.S. Opportunities in Heart Valve Disease Management

PRESS RELEASES
Tepha, Inc. Announces $10.7 Million Venture Capital Financing

Tepha Announces First Human Usage of Medical Devices Derived from New Class of Resorbable Polymers

PAPERS
Medical Applications of Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate: a strong flexible absorbable biomaterial. David P. Martin and Simon F. Williams.

Applications of PHAs in Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. Simon F. Williams, Dr.David P. Martin.



		Biocompatible, absorbable polymer-based devices with the desirable combination of strength, flexibility, and elasticity for cardiovascular patches, heart valves, and vessel grafts.


		High strength and strength retention, plus tailored rates of absorption, and improved biological responses.


		Strength, elasticity, flexibility, and ease of handling- with tailored absorption profiles. Tepha's devices have ideal property sets for use as sutures, surgical meshes, and surgical patches for a variety of applications.