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Bioerodable polymeric adhesives for tissue repair

US6923985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2001
Grant dateAug 2, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S528/931
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved matrices and adhesives for tissue repair comprising a biocompatible, bioerodable polymer, said polymer comprising a thermoplastic lactide-containing terpolymer of monomer units derived from lactic acid, glycolic acid, and either caprolactone or valerolactone, which has a water solubility of about 0.01 to about 500 mg/mL at about 25° C. and adhesive strength of about 600 to about 150,000 Pa. The matrix or adhesive can further comprise a filler or a bioactive agent, or both.

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