The Next Generation of Biomaterials

BioElastâ„¢ Absorbable Polymers

ENTrigue Surgical is exploring exciting and value added applications for the BioElast family of polymers in Otolaryngology. These next generation biomaterials are comprised of chains of linked molecules of 4-Polyhydroxybutyrate—also known as nature's polyesters. These materials are truly biosynthetic as they are produced through the process of transgenic fermentation by bacterial cells in a bioreactor.

When implanted in the body, BioElast undergoes both bulk hydrolysis and surface erosion, but without the acidic degradation byproducts characteristic of traditional absorbable biomaterials. Its excellent biocompatibility combined with a moderate absorption rate enables BioElast materials to provide outstanding strength retention and assistance of cell ingrowth. This material is available in a number of configurations, including monofilament suture, knitted mesh, and film to serve a number of potential applications in Otolaryngology.

  • Elastomeric, flexible and excellent strength retention
  • Stronger and more flexible than Teflon (PTFE)
  • Highly pure with no residual metal catalysts usually found in chemically synthesized polyesters
  • Degradation and mechanical properties can be tailored for specific applications
  • Tissue friendly and very biocompatible
  • Non-acidic component molecules which naturally occur in the body and degrade into natural metabolites
The Next Generation of Biomaterials - BioElast Absorbable Polymers