PRODUCT PIPELINE : WOUND
MANAGEMENT
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Through
careful selection of the appropriate monomer building blocks
of our biomaterials and the application of our proprietary
transgenic fermentation processes, Tepha is developing
fibers suitable for use as surgical suture. The
selection of an appropriate suture material is critical for
the surgeon undertaking any procedure. The need for an
optimal suture material for each given surgical application
has resulted in a variety of natural and synthetic,
absorbable and nonabsorbable, commercially available suture
materials.
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One
important characteristic of suture is whether it is
absorbable by the body. Absorbable sutures, such as
those produced with Tepha's polymers, will dissolve on their
own and will not persist to serve as a site for infection.
Furthermore, Tepha's biopolymers degrade by cell
friendly processes into metabolites that already exist in
humans, doing so in a non-inflammatory and relatively
optimal environment for tissue regeneration. Tepha is
focused on developing a monofilament suture to fill a unique
niche, as sutures from Tepha’s absorbable biomaterials
have exceptional prolonged strength retention
characteristics. Hence, there is a clear medical need
that can be met by the company's technology.
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Moreover,
fiber can be processed into surgical textile
products, such that a wide range of wound management
devices can be designed with Tepha's polymers.
Examples include surgical meshes, non-woven
felt, and other braided or knitted configurations.
Advantages of Tepha's products in these
applications include: strength and strength
retention; the softness, flexibility, and feel of
the constructs; ease of handling; and tailored
absorption profiles. |
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