Adhesive protein foam for surgical and/or therapeutic uses
US6730299B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2207/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biocompatible fluid adhesive protein foam, which is bioresorbable and nontoxic, for surgical and/or therapeutic use, in particular for protecting/cicatrizing tissue wounds and for attaching biological tissues to each other or to an implanted biomaterial. The biocompatible fluid adhesive protein foam includes a biocompatible fluid adhesive protein matrix, which is bioresorbable and nontoxic, containing a biocompatible and nontoxic gas or mixture of gases. Further, a process and a kit for preparing such a foam are provided.
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