Biomimicry
Fighting microorganisms through the strangest way
Sharklet Technologies Inc.
Products
"Sharkskin is an advanced, full-thickness wound dressing that can be rapidly produced and customized at the point-of-care"
Founder - Dr. Anthony Brennan
Year Founded
-2007
Shark Skin Wound Dressing- This newly designed wound dressing technology allows the surface to encourage cell migration for faster healing.
Foley Urinary Catheter- The ongoing research to prevent infections has created a new variation of the Sharklet surface to prevent urinary tract infections that happen in hospitals.
"One of our greatest accomplishments at Sharklet has been our work on urinary tract infections. UTI’s are common in hospitals, causing discomfort for the patient and increased costs for the hospital. A urinary catheter with Sharklet on the surface should help reduce the incidence of these infections and help make the world a better place"
Endotracheal tube- The micro pattern disrupts the flow of mucus and prevents airways from being blocked and prevents microbial communities from growing inside of airways.
"Sharklet uses micropattern alone – no antibiotics or chemicals – to prevent mucus occlusion and control bacterial biofilm on tube surfaces"
OUR VISION: To invent and develop non-toxic, topography based products to improve human health.
"Sharklet Technologies, Inc. holds key patents related to using microtopography to control bioadhesion. Sharklet has six different patents from the United States Patent Office relating to uses of the micropattern, the dimensions of different Sharklet patterns, and various medical device applications"
Central Venous Catheter- "Sharklet uses micropattern alone – no antibiotics or chemicals – to control bacterial biofilm and prevent platelet adhesion and activation"
Bloodstream infections caused by catheters has caused 28,000 deaths in the United states every year. The Venous Catheter "...would prevent platelet adhesion and activation while protecting the catheter from infection-causing biofilms".
Adhesively-backed Film- "Sharklet Technologies, Inc. manufactures Sharklet textured film products that may be converted into surface skins to create bacterial inhibition on high-touch environmental surfaces"
"In the healthcare sector, hospital-acquired infections account for more than $30 billion in excess healthcare costs each year. The cost of these infections is estimated between $8,000 and $15,000 per patient. Sharklet may help reduce the risk of exposure to disease-causing bacteria on surfaces"
Companies Incorporating Sharklet
Tiger Airways
Founder - Lee Lik Hsin
Year founded- 2004
"Tigerair empowers people to explore new destinations and accumulate memorable experiences by offering an increased network of destinations and affordable travel options. It is also committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, and reliability"
Product
Sharklet Airbus- Sharks have a unique style to create less drag through body streamlining and skin texture. Tiger Airways made history as the first plane to use Sharklet and proved successful the surface created less drag and better fuel efficiency.
