NeoHeal

Sutures are the oldest method of wound closure and consist of a string or thread used to realign wound or blood vessel edges. The European and US wound closure market accrued $4B in revenue in 2005. The current wound closure market strategy is to focus on novel technology that minimizes scarring and decreases wound recovery time. However products currently in market provide limited protection from bacterial infection, do not promote tissue healing, and delay wound recovery by releasing acidic residues. NeoSutures will meet these unmet consumer needs by employing nanotechnology to promote tissue repair and wound recovery.