Bruce Anneaux, PhD

Lead Consultant, Bioabsorbable Polymers & ePTFE

Bruce Anneaux, PhD, brings over 20 years of MedTech experience as a lead consultant at MIS Fractional and the founder of Full Circle Biomedical. He holds a Ph.D. in BioEngineering from Clemson University and previously served as Corporate Director of R&D at Zeus Industrial Products, Inc., where he advanced polymer technologies. Specializing in polymeric biomaterials, extrusion, and medical device innovation, Bruce has deep expertise in bioabsorbable polymers (e.g., PLLA, PLGA) for stents, scaffolds, and drug-delivery systems, as well as ePTFE-based solutions for vascular grafts. His consulting services include material selection, process optimization, and device encapsulation strategies, ensuring compliance and scalability for implantable devices.

 

  • Bioabsorbable Polymer Applications: Development and optimization of bioabsorbable polymers (e.g., PLLA, PLGA) for applications such as stents, scaffolds, and drug-delivery systems, ensuring controlled degradation and biocompatibility.
  • ePTFE Processing and Applications: Expertise in ePTFE material processing for vascular grafts, membranes, and coatings
  • Device Encapsulation Solutions: Design and implementation of encapsulation strategies using bioabsorbable polymers and ePTFE.
  • Material Selection and Testing: Guidance on selecting and testing materials for specific medical applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and performance requirements.
  • Process Optimization: Support for manufacturing process optimization, focusing on scalability and quality control for bioabsorbable and ePTFE-based devices.