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Coapt Systems, Inc. is a Palo Alto based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets bio absorbable implants specifically to provide surgeons with the next generation of soft tissue fixation technology. Our company has developed a breakthrough platform technology for soft tissue fixation that enables surgeons to reduce operating time, facilitate minimally invasive procedures, minimize procedural complexity, and achieve improved surgical outcomes. We apply our patented technology platforms to surgical procedures that require accurate soft tissue fixation either to apposing soft tissue or to bone. THE PROBLEM WITH SOFT TISSUE FIXATION A primary objective for many surgical procedures is the safe and efficacious coaptation (adjoining) of soft tissue in order to bring it together for smooth and rapid healing (Figure 1). For the past 5,000 years, suturing has been the technique of choice. However, the use of sutures is often problematic leading to prolonged procedure times, delayed recovery, and compromised results (Figure 2). Soft Tissue to Soft Tissue |
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Soft Tissue to Bone OUR SOLUTIONS MultiPoint Technology (MPT)
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As the engineering analysis below shows, for a given load, the stress concentration at the point of fixation is much higher for single point than for multiple point fixation devices. Computer Generated Finite Element Analysis Showing Tissue Under Stress
High concentrations of stress cause soft tissue to deform (red zone in Figure 6), and may lead to failure of fixation. Our computer models demonstrate this when sutures or screws are used to fixate the forehead during browplasty. Focal stress in single point fixation techniques may be the cause of forehead re-descent and undesirable results. Tension distribution leads to more stable tissue shape, less distortion, and the structurally favorable distribution of stress (Figure 7). Current Applications Forehead Lift Brow Lift Midface Suspension LBL-899-7101 Rev B
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