Resorbable self-locking loop cuts down surgery time

Resorbable Devices has designed a resorbable self-locking loop for surgical ligation during soft tissue surgery.

Previous studies have shown that self-locking loops (cable ties) enable an easier and shortened surgery. However, traditional cable ties are made using nylon, a non-resorbable material which may cause chronic tissue reactions. The use of traditional cable ties in surgery is therefore, now strongly discouraged.

Resorbable Devices has solved this material problem by manufacturing a patented self-locking implant in a resorbable material. After the device has fulfilled its intended purpose the material will be resorbed by the surrounding tissues.

The implant has been tested by a team of independent surgeons in Brazil for removal of ovaries in dogs. According to Resorbable Devices, feasibility and a shortened duration of surgery compared with traditional suture ligation were demonstrated.