Patent ID: 8440227
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
1. A method for promoting healing of tissue in a patient comprising applying to said tissue an adhesive formulation comprising dextrin as a dispersion, at least one adhesiveness modifier agent comprising from 8 weight % to about 19 weight % zinc oxide powder based on the total weight of the formulation, and optionally at least one antibiotic, wherein said formulation contains 80-97 weight % of said dextrin dispersion, and said dextrin dispersion contains 45-75 weight % solids, based on the total weight of the formulation, wherein said formulation has a viscosity of 12,000-25,000 cp, wherein said formulation protects and seals anastomosis and suture lines in internal body cavities, and having a resistance to humidity to provide temporary protection of the anastomosis from at least the 2 nd to the 14 th post-operative days.