Symimetic.
Biomimetic mesh for SUI & Hernia
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Hernia are surgically repaired with a medical device made of polypropylene mesh, which has been used extensively as the only widely available solution. However, during the last decade has become clear that there are unacceptable complications related to these meshes post-implantation.
These complications are severe and include chronic pain, inflammation, bleeding, and in some cases, death. As a result, more than 150,000 lawsuits have been filed worldwide and the US FDA has issued a 'Boxed Warning’ or ‘Black Box Warning' (as it is commonly known) for the product.
DC Medical sought to commercialise an alternative to polypropylene mesh and licensed a patented technology that has been the result of over seven years of research. Preclinical studies demonstrated that our Biomimetic product, which is mechanically complaint and has a microstructure similar to human tissue, reduces the likelihood of chronic pain and inflammation caused by the existing mesh products.
We intend for Symimetic’s product to be used for the surgeries of SUI, POP and hernia. The commercial outlook is promising given that these markets are worth more than $4.5 billion USD annually, which we will tap into by initially commercialising Biomimetic Sling products for SUI surgery.
Biomimetic Mesh
DC Medical Product