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Method for welding biological tissue

  • US 5,824,015 A
  • Filed: 06/05/1995
  • Issued: 10/20/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of joining or reconstructing biological tissue, said method comprising the following steps:

  • providing a solid filler material in the form of a preformed sheet, wherein the sheet comprises collagen, gelatin, or a mixture thereof;

    placing the filler material over said biological tissue prior to applying energy, andapplying radiofrequency or optical energy to the filler material in an amount sufficient to melt or denature the filler material while said filler material is over the said biological tissue.

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