Adhesive tissue repair patch
US8377466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0063
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of tissue repair is provided using a biocompatible nonimmunogenic adhesive composition. The adhesive composition comprises collagen and a plurality of crosslinkable components having reactive functional groups thereon, with the functional groups selected so as to enable inter-reaction between the components, i.e., crosslinking. Kits for use in carrying out the method of the invention are also provided, as are pretreated surgically acceptable patches that have been coated with the aforementioned adhesive composition.
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