Abstract: A substantially solid biomolecular solder for joining tissue comprising a partially denatured biomolecule. The solder can be formed into shapes to suit the needs of a user. The invention also relates to methods for joining tissue and methods for preparing the solder.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 18, 1999
Date of Patent:
July 18, 2006
Assignee:
Avastra Ltd.
Inventors:
Earl R. Owen, Peter Maitz, Rodney I. Trickett, Judith M. Dawes, James A. Piper, Peter Dekker