Hemostyptic and tissue adhesive
US5883078A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P17/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A stable tissue adhesive is described which comprises fibrinogen and an activator or pro-activator of prothrombin, wherein its content of prothrombin present in blood is less than 5 units/g fibrinogen. This tissue adhesive can be present as a liquid or dry preparation and can optionally be applied to a biologically degradable water-soluble support.
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