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).
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.