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Polymeric sealant for medical use

  • US 9,119,896 B2
  • Filed: 12/12/2011
  • Issued: 09/01/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of postoperative treatment for use after removal of the tonsils or adenoids which comprises the step of applying to throat tissue a powder which hardens and crosslinks after application to form a bioresorbable or biodegradable polymeric medical sealant that adheres to such tissue and performs at least one of the following functions:

  • a) inhibits the colonization of bacteria, b) inhibits the binding of bacteria to tissue, c) reduces tissue morbidity, d) hemostasis, e) coats and protects tissue during healing, f) promotes healing, or g) reduces pain, wherein the powder comprises a silk, silk-elastin, poly(malic acid), polyhydroxybutyrate, polyhydroxyvalerate, chitin, chitosan, oxidized cellulose, or agar polymer, copolymer, terpolymer, blend or mixture thereof.

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