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Project Title - 2 |
Development of barbed, bi-directional surgical sutures |
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Principal Investigator |
Dr.K.P.Chellamani |
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Cost |
Rs.30.00 lakhs |
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Date of commencement |
January 2010 |
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Duration |
24 Months |
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Date of Completion |
Dec - 2011 |
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Abstract |
The aim of this project is the development of barbed, bi-directional surgical sutures. Surgical sutures are the most frequently used biomaterial for wound closure and tissue approximation. However, they rely on the surgeon’s ability to tie secured knots, which is challenging and time consuming process. Improper tieing and handling can result in knot breakage or slippage, and potentially wound dehiscence. Further, the knot impedes wound healing, constricts blood flow, distorts tissue, and increase scar formation. To overcome these problems, attempts have been made in developed countries to design self-anchoring sutures. |
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Highlights |
A knotless absorbable monofilament suture |
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Area of applicability |
Medical textile |
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Target beneficiaries |
Corporate hospitals and poly clinics where suture threads are in use |
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Status |
Ongoing |