Patent ID: 6166130
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: A61L,C08B,C08G,C08H,C08L,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of forming a three dimensional synthetic polymer matrix on a first tissue surface, comprising the steps of:(a) providing a first synthetic polymer containing m nucleophilic groups and a second synthetic polymer containing n electrophilic groups, wherein the electrophilic groups react with the nucleophilic groups to form covalent bonds therewith, wherein m and n are each greater than or equal to two, and wherein m+n is greater than or equal to five;(b) contacting the first synthetic polymer and the second synthetic polymer to initiate crosslinking; and(c) simultaneous with or subsequent to step (b), applying the first synthetic polymer and the second synthetic polymer to the first tissue surface; and(d) allowing the first synthetic polymer and the second synthetic polymer to become crosslinked to one another to form a three dimensional matrix.