Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Patent
1991-12-09
1993-05-04
Aschenbrenner, Peter A.
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
606229, 606 9, 604304, A61N 506
Patent
active
052076709
ABSTRACT:
Materials and methods for photoreactive suturing of biological tissue are disclosed. The suture material includes a structure adapted for positioning at an anastomotic site and has at least a portion of the structure formed by a photoreactive crosslinking agent, such that upon irradiation of the structure the crosslinking agent adheres to the biological material. In one embodiment, the suture material can also include a high tensile strength element which is coated with a laser activatable crosslinking agent or glue. The suture methods can be practiced manually, or with various apparatus, such as endoscopes, catheters or hand-held instruments.
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Aschenbrenner Peter A.
Engellenner Thomas J.
Rare Earth Medical, Inc.
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