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¹Surgical Energetics LLC, Covington, Kentucky, USA.

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The FiberSecure™ device effectively closes soft tissue wounds, exceeding native tissue strength in minipig muscle incisions. This novel wound closure method demonstrated robust performance over 180 days.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Regenerative Medicine
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Conventional wound closure methods like sutures and staples have limitations in achieving optimal tissue repair.
Soft tissue wound management requires advanced techniques to ensure structural integrity and functional recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of the FiberSecure™ device for soft tissue wound closure.
To compare four different configurations of the FiberSecure™ device in a preclinical model.
To assess the long-term durability and biomechanical performance of the preferred FiberSecure™ configuration.

Main Methods:

The study utilized cross-fiber muscle incisions in 16 Sinclair minipigs.
Four configurations of polyester (PET) fibers were tested for 30 days, followed by 180-day evaluation of the optimal configuration.
Biomechanical testing, histology, and collagen content analysis were performed to assess wound healing and strength.

Main Results:

All FiberSecure™ configurations maintained integrity, with tissue failure occurring remotely from the repair site in strength testing.
No significant differences in maximum force were observed among the four configurations at 30 days (32.4–39.0 N).
The preferred configuration demonstrated sustained strength at 180 days (37.2 ± 11.3 N), comparable to earlier time points.

Conclusions:

The FiberSecure™ device reliably closes soft tissue wounds, surpassing native tissue strength.
The tested configurations showed comparable biomechanical performance, indicating versatility in application.
This technology presents a promising alternative for challenging wound closures requiring superior tensile strength.