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20080279807 | Biodegradable Phosphoester Polyamines - Novel biodegradable phosphoester polyamines are disclosed. The biodegradable phosphoester polyamines may be utilized as cross-linkers for sprayable compositions which may be used as tissue adhesives or sealants. | 11-13-2008 |
20080293910 | ADHESIVE FORMULATIIONS - The disclosure relates to biocompatible components useful for forming compositions for use as medical/surgical synthetic adhesives and sealants. Biocompatible components of the present disclosure may include a multifunctional amine or multifunctional polyol core, with isocyanate and/or polyalkylene oxide arms, which may optionally be capped with electrophilic or nucleophilic groups. These biocompatible components may, in embodiments, be combined with optional cross linkers to form adhesive and/or sealant compositions. | 11-27-2008 |
20090030451 | Synthetic Sealants - A biocompatible synthetic macromer composition is provided which includes a first polymer having stiffening linkages and at least one amine group, and a second component having at least one amine-reactive group. The biocompatible synthetic macromer composition can be used as an adhesive or sealant in human and/or animal medical applications. | 01-29-2009 |
20090048627 | Method for Patterning a Medical Device - The present disclosure provides a method for forming a color pattern on a medical device. | 02-19-2009 |
20090118658 | Wound Closure Adhesive Remover - A kit for storing and applying an adhesive removing device comprising an enclosure which includes a base portion and a removable top layer releasably secured to the base portion; an adhesive removing device including at least one wiping mechanism which includes at least one absorbent portion; and a biocompatible composition including a solvent and a moisturizing agent embedded in the absorbent portion of the wiping mechanism. A method for storing and applying an adhesive removing device comprises a series of steps for using the adhesive removing device to remove an adhesive from a surface. | 05-07-2009 |
20090312572 | Bioabsorbable Surgical Composition - Compounds are provided which can form bioabsorbable compositions useful as adhesives or sealants for medical/surgical applications. | 12-17-2009 |
20100048946 | Bioabsorbable Surgical Composition - Compounds are provided which can form bioabsorbable compositions useful as adhesives or sealants for medical/surgical applications. | 02-25-2010 |
20100298870 | ABSORBABLE SURGICAL FASTENERS - The present disclosure provides absorbable surgical fasteners. | 11-25-2010 |
20110042442 | Annular Adhesive Structure - An assembly for joining tissue is provided and includes an anvil assembly and a body portion juxtaposed with respect to one another along a shaft and arranged so as to be approximated with respect to one another; and an applicator supported on the anvil assembly and configured for retaining a wound treatment material therein and for dispensing the wound treatment material therefrom. A method for joining tissue is provided and includes the steps of dispensing the wound treatment material from the applicator so as to distribute wound treatment material onto at least one of a first tissue section and a second tissue section; and approximating the anvil assembly and the body portion to one another so that the first tissue section and the second tissue section are in contact with one another with the dispensed wound treatment material interposed therebetween. | 02-24-2011 |
20110059061 | Bioabsorbable Surgical Composition - Bioabsorbable macromer compositions are provided including a diisocyanate-functional bioabsorbable polymer. In some embodiments, the diisocyanate-functional bioabsorbable polymer can be combined with a functionalized polyol. The resulting bioabsorbable macromer composition can be employed as an adhesive or sealant for medical/surgical uses. | 03-10-2011 |
20110062046 | TISSUE ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions provided by mixing a biotin-containing component and an avidin-containing component are useful as an adhesive or sealant for medical/surgical uses. | 03-17-2011 |
20110172705 | Water-Swellable Copolymers and Articles and Coatings Made Therefrom - The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a copolymer that includes a first monomer and a second monomer that is different from the first monomer, wherein both the first and second monomer are selected from the group consisting of 3-sulfopropyl acrylate potassium salt, sodium acrylate, N-(tris(hydroxyl methyl)methyl)acrylamide, and 2-acrylamide-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid. The present disclosure further relates to methods for preparing the copolymer compositions and shaped articles comprising the copolymers. | 07-14-2011 |
20110172707 | Water-Swellable Copolymers and Articles and Coatings Made Therefrom - The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a copolymer that includes a first monomer and a second monomer that is different from the first monomer, wherein both the first and second monomer are selected from the group consisting of 3-sulfopropyl acrylate potassium salt, sodium acrylate, N-(tris(hydroxyl methyl)methyl)acrylamide, and 2-acrylamideo-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid. The present disclosure further relates to methods for preparing the copolymer compositions and shaped articles comprising the copolymers. | 07-14-2011 |
20110287083 | Bioabsorbable Composition and Coatings Including Same - Bioabsorbable compositions of A) blends of bioabsorbable homopolymers and/or copolymers containing glycolide and lactide and B) salts of fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters are described. Processes for making the compositions and surgical articles made totally or in part therefrom, including suture coatings, are also described. | 11-24-2011 |
20120065676 | Water-Swellable Copolymers and Articles and Coatings Made Therefrom - The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a copolymer that includes a first monomer and a second monomer that is different from the first monomer, wherein both the first and second monomer are selected from the group consisting of 3-sulfopropyl acrylate potassium salt, sodium acrylate, N-(tris(hydroxyl methyl)methyl)acrylamide, and 2-acrylamideo-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid. The present disclosure further relates to methods for preparing the copolymer compositions and shaped articles comprising the copolymers. | 03-15-2012 |
20120073064 | Method for Patterning a Medical Device - The present disclosure provides a method for forming a color pattern on a medical device. | 03-29-2012 |