Micromoulding: Wound Closure Device
A US based
high-technology company sought micromoulding
expertise in the development of a device to replace
use of metal staples and sutures following major
invasive surgery.
Project:
- Turnkey project
-
Micromoulding mould tools for MKI &
MKII versions designed and manufactured at Sovrin
- Bioabsorable polylactide/polyglycolide
copolymer @ $1,500/kg
- DoE (Design of Experiments) to determine
optimum process settings
and product performance
-
Product and delivery device validated
- Support of clinical trials
Outcome:
-
Project development successfully
completed on time and within budget
- Clinical trials succeeded
- Regulatory approval achieved
- Enthusiastic reception to the product
from a highly selective market
- Production
unit established and validated on
schedule