Ahmad R. Hadba - Wallingford CT, US Nadya Belcheva - Middletown CT, US John Kennedy - Guilford CT, US Mark Roby - Killingworth CT, US
Assignee:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT
International Classification:
A61Q 5/12
US Classification:
424 7827, 424 7837, 424 7817
Abstract:
Biocompatible synthetic macromer compositions are provided including a first polymer having multiple functional groups and a second functionalized polyurethane prepolymer, which can be employed as an adhesive or sealant for medical/surgical uses.
Ahmad R. Hadba - Wallingford CT, US John Kennedy - Guilford CT, US Mark Roby - Killingworth CT, US
International Classification:
A61L 15/00
US Classification:
606214
Abstract:
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.
Steven L. Bennett - Southington CT Ying Jiang - North Haven CT Mark S. Roby - Killingworth CT Nagabhushanam Totakura - North Haven CT
Assignee:
United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT
International Classification:
B05D 136 A61B 1704
US Classification:
428375
Abstract:
A gut suture is coated with a bioabsorbable copolymer obtained by polymerizing a major amount of. epsilon. -caprolactone and a minor amount of at least one other copolymerizable monomer in the presence of polyhydric alcohol as initiator. The coated gut suture can be packaged in the absence of conventional tubing fluid, i. e. , in the dry state, while at the same time retaining flexibility, pliability and resistance to fray. In an alternative embodiment, a gut suture is coated with a pre-coating composition prior to being coated with the bioabsorbable copolymer.
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