About us
Alicorn Medical Private Limited
Alicorn Medical is an advanced wound care manufacturer with a dedicated R&D team focused on developing innovative products based on clinician feedback. Collaborating with academic partners, we co-develop indigenous technologies to create cost-effective and accessible solutions that cater to patients worldwide.
Our Journey
- Our flagship product, ChitraDesign® CholeDerm™, is the first commercialized innovation from the PrisTINE platform, setting a new benchmark in tissue-engineered wound care.
Our Technology
- PrisTINE Process
Our patented PrisTINE Process preserves critical biomolecules within natural tissue to create acellular dermal matrices essential for rapid, effective, and organized wound healing with minimal scarring. This breakthrough technology, developed in collaboration with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST), has demonstrated its ability to significantly accelerate wound healing.
- In-Situ Forming Gel
In collaboration with Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, we have developed a patented in-situ forming gel made from two biopolymers. This innovative product is designed to address deep wounds, chronic wounds, and infected wounds, promoting healing in even non-healing ulcers. It represents a significant advancement in wound care for complex cases
Our Pipeline
- Building on the success of CholeDerm™, our product pipeline leverages the PrisTINE platform to address unmet medical needs in areas such as:
- Breast Reconstruction
- Hernia Repair
- Achilles Tendon and Rotator Cuff Repair
- Chronic and Acute Wounds Applications in Dermatology, General Surgery, and Plastic Surgery
Certifications & Accreditations
- Our dedication to quality is reflected in our certifications, including ISO 13485: Ensuring compliance with international medical device quality standards.
- CDSCO Manufacturing License: Authorizing production and sale in India.
Alicorn Medical continues to push boundaries in wound care, driven by a mission to deliver innovative and accessible healthcare solutions globally.
Products & Solutions
Advanced Wound Care Solutions: Our Commitment to Healing
Alicorn Medical specializes in developing innovative, tissue-engineered wound care products designed to accelerate healing and improve patient outcomes. Our flagship product, CholeDerm®, is a breakthrough in regenerative medicine, offering advanced solutions for various wound types.
Key Clinical Benefits of CholeDerm®
Regulates Immunomodulation
Reduces inflammation and promotes a balanced immune response, creating a conducive environment for healing.
Regulates Proteases
Controls excessive protease activity, preventing tissue damage and supporting the progression to balanced healing.
Enhanced Granulation and Angiogenesis
Stimulates tissue growth and blood vessel formation, accelerating the repair process.
Organized Epithelialization
Facilitates efficient and structured skin layer formation, minimising scarring.
Moist Wound Environment
Creates optimal conditions for wound repair and regeneration.
Latest From the News
CholeDerm is made from the gall bladder of farm animals and as per the institute, is the world’s first graft scaffold of animal origin for accelerated wound healing
- By Admin : The Hindu
- Date : January 22, 2026 08:16 pm IST
A global wound closure devices market report by ResearchAndMarkets.com cites CholeDerm’s indigenous development and regulatory approval in India as part of the sector’s growth outlook through 2030
- By Admin : Yahoo Finance
- Date : December 9, 2024
The Cholederm is the first indigenously developed tissue engineering scaffold from mammalian organs.
The Cholederm is an animal-derived Class D Biomedical Device that can rapidly heal skin wounds at low-cost with minimum scarring.
- By Admin : PIB
- Date : 14,Jun 2023, 3:50 PM
Low-cost tissue-engineering scaffold Cholederm — developed by Thiruvananthapuram-based Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology — approved by DCGI.
- By Admin : The Print
- Date : 13,June 2023, 09:22 PM
An advanced wound care product developed by the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), named Cholederm, has won the approval of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) as a Class D medical device.
- By Admin : The Hindu
- Date : 13 June 2023, 08:27 PM
The first indigenously developed tissue engineering scaffold from mammalian organs, an animal-derived Class D Biomedical Device that can rapidly heal skin wounds at low-cost with minimum scarring, has received approval from the Indian Drugs Controller.
- By Admin : DST
- Date : 13 Jun 2023, 1:34PM
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SCTIMST-TIMED, M S Valiathan Building – BMT Wing, Poojapura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – PIN: 695012
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alicorn Medical do?
Alicorn Medical specializes in developing innovative, tissue-engineered wound care products designed to accelerate healing and improve patient outcomes.
What is Alicorn Medical's flagship product?
Alicorn Medical's flagship product is CholeDerm®, a breakthrough in regenerative medicine offering advanced solutions for various wound types.
What makes CholeDerm® different from other wound care products?
CholeDerm® is India's first tissue-engineered scaffold, manufactured using the proprietary PrisTINE™ process, which uses no enzymes and no detergents to preserve the natural architecture of the extracellular matrix for faster wound healing.
Has CholeDerm® received regulatory approval in India?
Yes. CholeDerm® has been approved by India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) as a Class D medical device — the first indigenously developed, animal-derived tissue engineering scaffold approved for healing skin wounds with minimum scarring.
Where was CholeDerm® developed?
CholeDerm® was developed in collaboration with the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
How can I contact Alicorn Medical?
For general inquiries, email info@alicornmed.com. For product inquiries, purchases, and distributor communication, email sales@alicornmed.com. For clinical queries from doctors or healthcare professionals, email technical@alicornmed.com. You can also call +91 471 2103 124.
Where is Alicorn Medical located?
Alicorn Medical Private Limited is located at SCTIMST-TIMED, M S Valiathan Building – BMT Wing, Poojapura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – PIN: 695012, India.