Tissue Bulking with Injectable Hydrogels
CPG developed a permanent, non-migrating, biocompatible material suitable for percutaneous injection. In collaboration with the Massachusetts General Hospital, this hydrogel has been used to treat mitral valve regurgitation in an ovine model. Additionally, CPG has investigated the use of this formulation for urinary incontinence and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Findings published in the JACC: Cardiovascular […]
Developing a Custom Hydrogel for Realistic Electrosurgical Training
There is a growing demand in medical device development for reliable test materials that can be used to replace native tissue or better simulate the human organ applicable to the final use. This demand is driven partially through a desire to use consistent and stable materials for testing and development (real tissue has only a […]
Annulus Fibrosus Tissue Model
Leveraging strong hydrogel and custom test design expertise, CPG developed a composite structure that simplifies fatigue testing of nucleus pulposus replacements. View PDF