ENT3003 - Jenna Stephany

Inside the Boundary Outside the Boundary Any consumers of bandages/people who get cuts and scrapes People who generally don’t need bandages A more effective bandage to aid in faster healing Another bandage that simply covers up an injury Life happens, but injuries heal slowly Many people might not be bothered by a slow-healing cut 1.      Ravi is a scientist who doesn’t go outside often. He lives his day to day life going to work, going to the lab, and then going home where he cooks dinner and watches Netflix. Currently his need for the bandage is low in his opinion because he almost never needs one. The worst injury he has gotten in a while is a paper cut. He can see the need for others, but for himself he wouldn’t purchase. He is not within the market because he does not currently buy bandages or need them. 2.      Lorraine is an old woman si...

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The product that I’ve decided fits my opportunity is a fiber-based bandage that mimics the formation of scabs. The fibers would be made of bio-materials that aid in scab formation and quicken healing. These bandages would be available to both drug-store consumers and hospitals. For hospitals, the fibers would be available in the pure-fibrous form so that they can be directly applied to burns and wounds. This could mimic the creation of a fiber-glass board that is flexible.             Current research done in the area includes the application of currents and how platelets build scabs. Specifically, the fibers if enhanced with an additive of anti-bacterial cream could prevent infection and aid in healing. The fibers could enhance scab formation by creating a bio bonding surface for the platelets to attach to.             I do believe that this product could...

Fiber based healing bandages: ·       Opportunity: o    Bandages available within hospitals and drugs stores help prevent infection, but not always effectively. Bandages/gauze with fiber-based properties to attach to skin and mimic the building up of platelets to form a scab. o    The who: Hospitals in the US and consumers of drug store bandages o    The what: Bandages provided lack in healing support and protection from infection. o    The why: Bandages do not provide a support for the rebuilding of skin. Fibers mixed with an antibiotic would prevent infection while building the scab. ·       Testing the who: I believe that the “who” could be applied to everyone stated along with animals. We all share the need for rapid wound healing, as everyone comes across it at least once in their life. ·       Testing the what: Challenges presented to ...