Vetigel
| Invented by | Joe Landolina |
|---|---|
| Launch year | 2015 |
| Company | Suneris, Inc. |
| Availability |
Veti-gel is a veterinary product, a plant-derived injectable gel that is claimed to quickly stop traumatic bleeding on external and internal wounds. Its name is coined from Medi-Gel, from the video game Mass Effect. It uses a plant-based haemophilic polymer made from polysaccharides that forms a mesh which seals the wound.[1] It is manufactured by Suneris Inc, an American biotechnology company, which is also exploring human products derived from its technology, slated to launch as early as 2016.[2] The company plans on releasing a product for the military and the emergency medicine market first, followed by a product for the human surgical market when FDA approval is granted.[3]
Suneris, Inc. is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York City, United States. The company was founded in 2010 by Joe Landolina and Isaac Miller, while they were students at NYU Poly.[4][5] Suneris focuses on wound care products, specifically those in the field of hemostasis. The company operates out of a 2500 sq. ft. animal health manufacturing facility located in Park Slope, Brooklyn.[6]
References
- ↑ "Vetigel: The Plant-Based Gel That Stops Traumatic Bleeding Wounds in 15 Seconds". International Business Times UK. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ Matt Safford. "This Plant-Based Gel Stops Bleeding in Seconds". Smithsonian. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ "A Gel That Can Stop Bleeding In Under 10 Seconds Gets Closer To Human Use". Co.Exist. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ "Downtown Brooklyn - NYU Company Named a "Coolest" College Startup". Downtownbrooklyn.com. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ "NYU Poly student creates possible cure for excess bleeding". NY Daily News. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ "VetiGel: The Band-Aid of the Future Stops Bleeding Instantly: Video - Bloomberg". Bloomberg. Retrieved 30 December 2014.