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 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 Date: June 2008