Abstract:
Compositions-of-matter comprising a matrix made of one or more, preferably two or more elastic layers and one or more viscoelastic layer are disclosed. The compositions-of-matter are characterized by high water-impermeability and optionally by self-recovery. Processes of preparing the compositions-of-matter and uses thereof as tissue substitutes or for repairing damaged tissues are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a suture thread material comprising at least one polymer and at least one eutectic mixture. The polymer can be a biocompatible polymer such as polycaprolactone or PLGA. The eutectic mixture may comprise maleic acid and an antibiotic such as metronidazole. Other eutectic mixtures can be used in suture thread materials to reduce SSis and/or to decrease pain and/or to increase lubricity of sutures. The invention also provides a method for the production of sutures with drug loadings, the method comprising the use of therapeutic deep eutectic solvent (THEDES) technology to significantly increase drug content in suture matrices.
Abstract:
A medical device includes a surgical needle, an elongated suture, and an intervening segment. The elongated suture has a first end proximate to the needle and a second end located away from the needle. The elongated suture also includes a plurality of fibers defining a mesh wall between the first and second ends. A plurality of pores extend through the mesh wall, at least some which are in the macroporous size range of greater than 200 microns for facilitating tissue integration when introduced into a body. The intervening segment is disposed between and connected to either or both ends of the elongated suture and the needle. The intervening segment includes one or more fibers of the plurality of fibers and has a cross-sectional dimension smaller than a cross-sectional dimension of the mesh wall such that the intervening segment facilitates indirect attachment of the elongated macroporous mesh suture to the needle.
Abstract:
Effective treatments of pain for extended periods of time are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of clonidine in a fiber at or near a target site, one can relieve pain caused by diverse sources, including but not limited to spinal disc herniation (i.e. sciatica), spondilothesis, stenosis, discogenic back pain and joint pain, as well as pain that is incidental to surgery. When appropriate fiber formulations are provided within biodegradable polymers, this pain relief can be continued for at least three days.
Abstract:
A composite wire product includes a biodegradable parent material which forms the bulk of the cross-sectional area of the wire, and a central fiber or filament of a slower-degrading or non-biodegradable material runs throughout the length of the wire. This central filament promotes the mechanical integrity of an intraluminal appliance or other medical device made from the wire product throughout the biodegradation process by preventing non-absorbed parent material from dislodging from the central filament. Thus, the present wire design enables the creation of medical devices that are designed to improve in flexibility toward a more natural state over the course of healing, while also controlling for the possibility of non-uniform in vivo erosion.
Abstract:
This disclosure concerns suburethral and pelvic support structures which utilize tissue soldering materials instead of, or in addition to, traditional tissue anchors and suture knots. It further concerns methods of treating patients that includes implanting these structures and activating the tissue soldering materials to attach the structures to a tissue in the body of the patient.
Abstract:
Novel absorbable monofilament sutures and fibers having unique and improved properties are disclosed including mid-term strength retention post-implantation. Also disclosed is a novel method of manufacturing absorbable monofilament sutures and fibers. The sutures and fibers are extruded from poly(p-dioxanone-co-glycolide) copolymers.
Abstract:
A composite thread including a core thread and at least one wrapping film is provided. The wrapping film wraps the core thread uniformly. The composite thread is mainly formed by the biodegradable material, and has improved biocompatibility which is suitable to be used in the surgery. A manufacture process thereof is also provided.
Abstract:
Effective treatments of pain for extended periods of time are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of clonidine in a fiber at or near a target site, one can relieve pain caused by diverse sources, including but not limited to spinal disc herniation (i.e. sciatica), spondilothesis, stenosis, discogenic back pain and joint pain, as well as pain that is incidental to surgery. When appropriate fiber formulations are provided within biodegradable polymers, this pain relief can be continued for at least three days.