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Full Circle Biomedical
We are motivated to create value-focused product portfolios that help improve patient quality of life.
We offer hands-on leadership with a clinical and material science background (80+ patents granted/published applications in 9 countries).
We possess an in-depth understanding of production/manufacturing to resolve complex business and product problems.
We act as a trusted advisor to the C-suite, boards, and investors at each phase of the stage-gate discovery-to-launch process.
We guide the creation of patient-first cultures and help build & mentor teams of inspired leaders and subject matter experts.
About Us
Full Circle Biomedical is a consultancy specializing in polymeric biomaterials for medical device innovation.
Founded by Dr. Bruce L. Anneaux, we provide comprehensive services across the medical device development lifecycle. Our expert team delivers strategic advisory, technical support, and market analysis to enhance client projects.
With deep industry knowledge and a proven track record, we guide clients through R&D, product design, and manufacturing processes. Partner with us to bring your innovative medical devices to life.
Our Approach
At Full Circle Biomedical, we prioritize end-to-end solutions, innovation-driven strategies, and client-centered focus. We ensure excellence in execution, transforming complex challenges into successful outcomes, and driving advancements in medical device technology through tailored consultancy services.
Our Mission
To advance medical device innovation through expert consultancy in polymeric biomaterials, enhancing patient care and industry standards.
Our Vision
To be the leading consultancy in polymeric biomaterials, recognized for our excellence, innovation, and commitment to transforming the medical device industry.
Patents Awarded
Peelable Heat-Shrinking Tubing · AU2020201813B2
AU2020201813B2 · Issued Jul 14, 2022
A heat shrink tubing, which can be readily peeled in the longitudinal direction after use (e.g., 5 to remove A the heat shrink tubing from an underlying material) is provided herein. The heat shrink tubing can be of various compositions, and generally is produced from at least one fluorinated, copolymeric resin. The tubing can exhibit desirable physical properties such as good optical clarity (e.g., translucency or transparency) and/or peelability, exhibiting one or more of complete, straight, and even peeling along a given length of tubing.
Polymeric tubes with controlled orientation · US11077604B2
US11077604B2 · Issued Aug 3, 2021
Methods for preparing oriented polymer tubes, such as biodegradable polymer tubes suitable for in vivo use, are provided herein. The disclosed methods provide alternatives to the typical extrusion/expansion methods by which oriented polymeric tubes for such uses are commonly produced. Advantageously, the disclosed methods can provide more homogeneous molecular orientation of crystallizable polymers within the tube walls, which can endow such polymeric tubes with enhanced strength (e.g., resistance to compression) and toughness.
Polymer blends · US10662284B2
US10662284B2 · Issued May 26, 2020
US10662284 · Filed May 26, 2020
A method for preparing blends of at least two polymer components is described herein. The disclosed method generally involves controlling relative molecular weights and ratios of the two or more polymer components by selecting a first initiator, a second initiator, and a monomer, and subjecting the reactants to conditions suitable to polymerize the monomer based at least in part on the first and second initiators in connection with obtaining the polymeric blend. The second initiator is advantageously selected based on one or more characteristics associated therewith, based on a characteristic of the first initiator. A polymeric blend produced according to such a method is also provided herein.
Peelable heat-shrinking tubing · EP3151900B1
EP3151900B1 · Issued Nov 6, 2019
Peelable heat-shrinking tubing · IL249366B
IL249366B · Issued Oct 31, 2019
Peelable heat-shrinking tubing · US10434222
US10434222 · Issued Oct 8, 2019
A heat shrink tubing, which can be readily peeled in the longitudinal direction after use (e.g., to remove the heat shrink tubing from an underlying material) is provided herein. The heat shrink tubing can be of various compositions, and generally is produced from at least one fluorinated, copolyrneric resin. The tubing can exhibit desirable physical properties such as good optical clarity (e.g., translucency or transparency) and/or peelability, exhibiting one or more of complete, straight, and even peeling along a given length of tubing.
Composite prosthetic devices · US 10010395
US10010395 · Issued Jul 3, 2018
The present disclosure provides composite prosthetic devices including two or more layers of electrospun polymers and methods of preparation thereof. In some embodiments, the two or more layers can be porous and in other embodiments, one or more components is nonporous. The composite prosthetic devices can include various materials and the properties of the prosthetic devices can be tailored for use in a range of different applications.
Peelable heat-shrink tubing · US10662284B2
US9440044B2 · Issued Sep 13, 2016
A heat shrink tubing, which can be readily peeled in the longitudinal direction after use (e.g., to remove the heat shrink tubing from an underlying material) is provided herein. The heat shrink tubing can be of various compositions, and generally is produced from at least one fluorinated, copolymeric resin. The tubing can exhibit desirable physical properties such as good optical clarity (e.g., translucency or transparency) and/or peelability, exhibiting one or more of complete, straight, and even peeling along a given length of tubing.
Antimicrobial Substrate · US8685424B2
Electrospinning of PTFE With High Viscosity Materials · JP 5300987
JP 5300987 · Issued Jun 28, 2013
An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a
fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat.
Polymeric tubes with controlled orientation · WO2019051161A1
WO2019051161A1 · Filed Sep 7, 2018
Methods for preparing oriented polymer tubes, such as biodegradable polymer tubes suitable for in vivo use, are provided herein. The disclosed methods provide alternatives to the typical extrusion/expansion methods by which oriented polymeric tubes for such uses are commonly produced. Advantageously, the disclosed methods can provide more homogeneous molecular orientation of crystallizable polymers within the tube walls, which can endow such polymeric tubes with enhanced strength (e.g., resistance to compression) and toughness.