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Bioerodable polymeric adhesives for tissue repair

US7122205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2004
Grant dateOct 17, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2024

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

Abstract

Methods for tissue repair are provided employing a matrix 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 and applying the matrix to a tissue defect. The matrix or adhesive can further comprise a filler or a bioactive agent, or both.

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