Advanced Wound Closure and Surgical Repair Sealants

With tens of millions of surgical procedures performed annually, the market for wound closure products and techniques is significant. This market is expected to grow further as an aging world population creates increased demand for all types of surgical intervention, particularly cardiovascular, orthopedic, urological, and dermatological procedures. The emerging generation of wound closure products and technologies, comprised of biologically-derived and synthetic sealants and energy-based wound closure methods, are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth, benefiting from the growing influence of managed care initiatives due to their ability to seal wounds quickly with little or no clinical follow-up. The new generation of wound closure products includes liquid and spray sealants derived from biological molecules with adhesion properties, synthetic tissue sealants typified by the cyanoacrylate sealants, and energy-based systems. The key to acceptance in the OR and ER will be positioning, with participants who market their wound closure products as adjuncts to existing closure methods, rather than replacements, achieving the greatest degree of success.

Publication: January 2010

Summary of Contents (see Prospectus for Full Contents)

Executive Summary

Wound Closure Market Dynamics

Portrait of an Evolving Market

Indications for Advanced Wound Closure

Market Demographics

Demand Drivers

Factors Limiting Growth

Competitive Landscape

Advanced Wound Closure Technology

Biological Sealants

Proprietary Gel Matrices

Synthetic Sealants

Energy-based Technologies

Radio Frequency

Ultrasound

Recently Approved Products

Advanced Wound Closure Application Segment Analysis

Arterial Puncture Sealing

Burns

Catheterization

Endoscopy

Cosmetic Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery

Surgical Repair

Wound Closure Product Assessments

Fibrin Sealants

Collagen-based Sealants

Hydrogels

Cyanoacrylates

Autologous Gels

Advanced Synthetic Sealants

Market Factors

Regulatory Issues

Sealant Performance Issues

Alliances and Partnerships

Tissue Sealant Selection Criteria

Healthcare Economics

Advanced Wound Closure Company Profiles

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