Abstract:
Compositions with antimicrobial properties contain a metal salt of a fatty acid mixed a bioabsorbable copolymer. These compositions are useful in forming coatings for surgical articles, including multifilament sutures.
Abstract:
Fast curing surgical adhesives and sealants contain an NCO-terminated hydrophilic urethane prepolymer derived from an aromatic diisocyanate and a polyol. Substantially all the aromatic diisocyanate used to prepare the NCO-terminated hydrophilic urethane prepolymer is in the para form. Optionally, the aromatic diisocyanate is substituted with at least one electron withdrawing group, such as, for example, a fluorine group.
Abstract:
Compositions with antimicrobial properties contain a fatty acid ester salt mixed with a bioabsorbable copolymer. These compositons are useful in forming coatings for surgical articles, including multifilament sutures.
Abstract:
A suture filament is made from a polyolefin such as polypropylene which contains a fatty acid diester of polyethylene glycol, such as, for example, polyethylene glycol distearate.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to polymers having hydroxyl containing bioactive agents incorporated into the backbone of the polymer or attached thereto by pendant linkages. Hydroxyl containing bioactive agents which may be attached to these polymers include antimicrobial agents such as triclosan. The polymers may be utilized to form medical devices or coatings for such devices. The hydroxyl containing bioactive agent may be released from the polymer upon hydrolysis of the polymeric backbone or pendant linkage in vivo.
Abstract:
A synthetic composition is provided which includes an acid-functional polymer having at least one pendant acid group, an amine-functional polymer having at least one pendant amine ?iroup, and a coupling agent. The synthetic composition can be used in human and animal medical applications as an adhesive or sealant.