Amend Surgical

Amend Surgical

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Private Company

Total funding raised: $38.5M

Overview

Amend Surgical is a clinical-stage medical device company pioneering novel adhesive and barrier technologies for regenerative medicine and surgical applications. Its core platform leverages biocompatible hydrogel and chitosan-based formulations to create strong, lasting adhesion in wet, mechanically demanding environments like the oral cavity and peripheral nerves. While its NanoFUSE implant is commercially available for bone fusion, the company's near-term focus is advancing its pre-market products, Amend Tissue Tape for oral wound care and Tissure for suture-less nerve repair, through regulatory milestones and eventual launch. The company is backed by founder/family equity and non-dilutive grants, operating from its base in Alachua, Florida.

Dental SurgeryOrthopedicsNerve RepairWound Care

Technology Platform

Bio-inspired adhesive platform utilizing biocompatible hydrogels and chitosan-based formulations to create strong, long-lasting adhesion and barrier protection in wet, mechanically challenging surgical environments. The platform supports non-resorbable and resorbable barriers with potential for targeted drug delivery.

Funding History

4
Total raised:$38.5M
Series A$15M
Series A$15M
Seed$5M
Seed$3.5M

Opportunities

The global dental wound care and peripheral nerve repair markets present significant opportunities for disruptive adhesive technologies that outperform sutures and short-acting glues.
The platform's potential expansion into site-specific drug delivery could open vast new markets in localized regenerative therapy.

Risk Factors

Key risks include regulatory delays or non-approval for the lead Amend Tissue Tape product, challenges in commercializing a novel medical device against established competitors, and the financial constraints typical of a privately-funded, development-stage company.

Competitive Landscape

Amend Surgical competes in crowded markets. In dental wound care, it faces established tissue sealants and hemostats from companies like Baxter and Integra LifeSciences. In nerve repair, it competes with suture manufacturers and emerging nerve wrap technologies. Its bone graft product, NanoFUSE, competes with a wide array of synthetic and allograft products from giants like Stryker, Medtronic, and Zimmer Biomet.