Abstract:
The tissue holding device of the present invention is composed of at least two, substantially hollow, adjustable suction clamps, configured for one-sided clamping, that detachably adhere to the surface of the tissue by way of at least one suction opening in each suction clamp. The suction clamps are mechanically associated by a displacement mechanism. When the suction clamps are drawn toward each other the underlying adherent tissue margins are drawn toward each other. The tissue holding device holds the tissues during a bonding procedure, or the application of tissue bonding material or any other suitable substance to the adjacent tissue margins. When the application process is finished, the suction clamps may be easily removed by releasing the suction force (i.e. negative pressure). The tissue holding device may be used to bring two tissue surfaces together, such as during surgery and for the purpose of wound repair. The suction clamps and the displacement mechanism create a support structure to which additional devices such as, but not limited to, a medical adhesive applicator, a laser, laser optic fibers, and bandage application devices can also be mounted.
Abstract:
A composition-of-matter is provided. The composition-of-matter comprising a mixture of albumin and a plasticizer. Also provided is a medical devices, a portion of a medical device, a solder or an adhesive composed of such a composition-of-matter and a method of manufacturing same.
Abstract:
Provided are method of generating a fiber from a globular protein such as albumin. Also provided are albumin fibers and fabrics and methods of using same for bonding a damaged tissue or for ex vivo or in vivo formation of a tissue.
Abstract:
Provided are method of generating a fiber from a globular protein such as albumin. Also provided are albumin fibers and fabrics and methods of using same for bonding a damaged tissue or for ex vivo or in vivo formation of a tissue.
Abstract:
A composition-of-matter is provided. The composition-of-matter comprising a mixture of albumin and a plasticizer. Also provided is a medical devices, a portion of a medical device, a solder or an adhesive composed of such a composition-of-matter and a method of manufacturing same.
Abstract:
The tissue holding device of the present invention is composed of at least two, substantially hollow, adjustable suction clamps (32, 34), configured for one-sided clamping, that detachably adhere to the surface of the tissue by way of at least one suction opening (8) in each suction clamp. The suction clamps are mechanically associated by a displacement mechanism (12).