Researchers at the University of Akron have revealed the evolutionary strength of spider web glue. Published in the May 17, 2010, issue of Nature Communications, the research revealed that the effectiveness and strength of the spider web glue ensues from the highly entangled, cross-linked polymers in each droplet of the glue, which enables the adhesive [...]
Taken together, the Americas represent some 60% of the global market for surgical securement (sealants, glues, hemostasis, wound closure, anti-adhesion), led by the United States with more than 50%. The relative success of each product type varies between these markets, dominated by traditional sutures and staples, but with sealants rapidly penetrating and gaining share. Source: [...]
High strength glues and surgical sealants, with worldwide market growth rates at, respectively, about 14% and 18%, represent the highest growth segments in the worldwide wound management market, otherwise comprised of sutures/stapes, tapes, hemostasis and anti-adhesion products. Below is the geographic segmentation of the worldwide market for these products, dominated by the U.S. and Europe. [...]
Below is a report from MedMarket Diligence on the worldwide wound management market. The report is described in detail here. Worldwide Wound Management, 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World · 256 pages · 64 Exhibits · 69 Company Profiles · Report #S245 · Published [...]
From January 2008 issue of MedMarkets, with excerpts from Report #S145, "Worldwide Surgical Sealants, Glues & Wound Closure, 2007-2011." This report has beeen updated by Report #S175, with forecasts for 2009-1013. The market for surgical sealants is expected to grow in double digits over the next five years as aging populations drive increases in caseloads [...]
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