111: Resorbable Surgical Drain (Multidisciplinary Team)

In collaboration with Mayo Clinic, we developed an absorbable surgical foam and drain to address challenges in postoperative wound care. Current practices with surgical drains, though effective in many cases, have limitations that hinder their ability to comprehensively manage complications, particularly in large surgical wounds. The occurrence of seromas, a common postoperative complication, underscores the demand for innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency of wound healing processes. Our primary objective was to contribute to the creation of a solution that not only reduces complications like seroma growth, but also expedites the overall postoperative recovery process. The product aims to implement Negative Pressure Wound Therapy mechanisms to meet the requirements of outpatient recovery, eliminating barriers posed by fluid removal and tissue integration to expedite the recovery timeline.