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Improved textured surfaces for implantable prostheses.

R L Whalen1

  • 1Whalen Biomedical Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02143.

ASAIO Transactions
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
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New textured surfaces for medical implants, including polyurethane fibrils and textured silicone rubber, show promise in reducing scar tissue formation compared to traditional polyester velour. These novel materials promote less tissue attachment, enhancing implant integration.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Medical Device Design

Background:

  • Textured surfaces on medical prostheses can minimize scar tissue formation compared to smooth surfaces.
  • Polyester velour is a commonly used textured surface, but alternative materials are being explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate novel textured surfaces for reduced tissue response.
  • To compare new surfaces against existing polyester velour and smooth controls.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of polyurethane fibril (PF) and textured silicone rubber (TS) surfaces.
  • Characterization using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
  • Subcutaneous implantation in rabbits, followed by explantation and histological analysis after 8 weeks.

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Main Results:

  • All surfaces formed a thin, organized tissue capsule.
  • Textured surfaces generally resulted in thinner capsules than smooth controls.
  • Tissue attachment varied: minimal with smooth silicone rubber (SS), present with PF, and greatest with TS and polyester velour (PV).

Conclusions:

  • Novel textured surfaces, PF and TS, demonstrate potential for improved biocompatibility.
  • Mechanical interdigitation, rather than chemical bonding, is key for tissue fixation to these surfaces.
  • Further research into these materials could lead to better implantable devices with reduced adverse tissue reactions.