Abstract: An especially useful fibrin glue composition comprises a biocompatible, bioabsorbable hyaluronic acid derivative material, upon which are applied or chemically bonded fibrinogen and thrombin, along with other optional constituents, such as additional coagulation factors, anti-fibrinolytics, stabilizers and biologically active substances. The fibrinogen, thrombin and other components can take the form of a dry preparation, an aqueous or nonaqueous preparation, or as a combination thereof. Such a fibrin glue composition can be placed directly on a wound site and is fully reabsorbed into the body.

Abstract: A compound with formula (I) where R10 is a therapeutically removable nitrogen protecting group; R2 and R3 are independently selected from: H, R, OH, OR, ═O, ═CH—R, ═CH2, CH2—CO2R, CH2—CO2H, CH2—SO2R, O—SO2—R, CO2R, COR and CN; R6, R7 and R9 are independently selected from H, R, OH, OR, halo, amino, nitro, Me3Sn; X is S, O or NH; R11 is either H or R; and where there is optionally a double bond between C1 and C2 or C2 and C3; and R8 is selected from H, R, OH, OR, halo, amino, nitro, Me3Sn, or R7 and R8 together form a group —O—(CH2)p—O—, where p is 1 or 2. Such compounds may be used in methods of ADEPT, GDEPT, NPEPT or PDT.

Abstract: This invention relates to bioabsorbable fibers, comprising a semicrystalline fiber-forming core polymer and an amorphous sheath polymer, wherein the core polymer and sheath polymer are separately melt extruded and connected to one another through an adhesive bond. The present invention also relates to reinforced composites of the bioabsorbable fibers, and to devices comprising the reinforced composites. The devices are suitable for in vivo implantation. Some embodiments of the present devices can also support high loads, making then useful for fracture fixation and spinal fusion. The invention also relates to methods of making the various materials of the invention.

Abstract: A fibrin adhesive or sealant composition comprising a biocompatible, bioabsorbable hyaluronic acid material, chitin material, or chitosan material to which fibrinogen and a fibrinogen-cleaving agent are applied, along with other components such as additional coagulation factors, anti-fibrinolytics, stabilizers and biologically active substances. The fibrinogen, fibrinogen-cleaving agent and other components can take the form of dry preparation, an aqueous or nonaqueous preparation, or a combination thereof. Such a composition can be placed directly on, around, or within a wound site and is fully reabsorbed into the body.

Abstract: A secondary battery separator comprises a fibrous core coated with a polymer having improved electrode adhesion properties in unitary laminated construction. Vacuum removal of plasticizer without solvent extraction prevents brittleness and results in microporosity in a thin layer of enhanced ion conductivity.