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Methods for joining tissue by applying radiofrequency energy to performed collagen films and sheets

  • US 5,669,934 A
  • Filed: 06/05/1995
  • Issued: 09/23/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of joining or restructuring tissue, said method consisting essentially of:

  • providing a preformed film or sheet of a solid filler material which fuses to tissue upon the application of energy, wherein the film or sheet comprises collagen, gelatin, or a mixture thereof;

    placing the preformed film or sheet of filler material over the tissue to be joined or restructured; and

    applying radiofrequency energy at between about 20 and 120 watts to the filler material and the tissue after said filler material has been placed over the tissue for about 1-60 seconds, so that about 20-1800 joules are delivered to the filler material and tissue.

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