Patent ID: 6833408
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: A61F,A61L,C08B,C08F,C08G,C08H,C08L,C09D,C09J

Abstract:
A method of repairing damaged tissue in a patient comprising the steps of: placing into contact with the damaged tissue an adhesive composition comprised of(i) a hydrophilic polymer; (ii) a crosslinkable component A having m nucleophilic groups, wherein m&gE;2; and (iii) a crosslinkable component B having n electrophilic groups capable of reaction with the m nucleophilic groups to form covalent bonds, wherein n&gE;2 and m+n>4; wherein each of components A and B is biocompatible and nonimmunogenic, and at least one of components A and B is hydrophilic polymer, and crosslinking of the composition results in a biocompatible, nonimmunogenic, crosslinked matrix.