Method for tissue fixation

Details Method for tissue fixation Method for tissue fixation

1998-12-15

2000-08-22

Milano, Michael J.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

424426, A61F 202, A61F 200

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061065552

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an epoxy compound that has a hydrocarbon backbone, that is water-soluble, and which does not contain an ether or ester linkage in its backbone. Examples of suitable epoxide agents include mono- or diepoxides that have the following basic formulas: ##STR1## where n=1 to 10.

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