Surgery – Miscellaneous – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3738)
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Methods
C606S213000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07073510
ABSTRACT:
Photochemical tissue bonding methods include the application of a photosensitizer to a tissue and/or tissue graft, followed by irradiation with electromagnetic energy to produce a tissue seal. The methods are useful for tissue adhesion, such as in wound closure, tissue grafting, skin grafting, musculoskeletal tissue repair, ligament or tendon repair and corneal repair.
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Kochevar Irene E.
Redmond Robert W.
Barrett Thomas C.
Edwards & Angell LLP
Leahy Amy M.
The General Hospital Corporation
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