Abstract: Silicone containing reactive monomers with hydrophilic end-groups of formula I useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices are disclosed, wherein R1 is H or CH3, a is 0 or 1, p is an integer from 1 to 6, q is an integer from 1 to 3 and for each q, the end groups R51, R52, R53 are independently an alkyl, alkyl ether, urethane, trimethylsiloxy group, or a substituted or non-substituted aromatic group and at least one of them has a hydrophilic group Z attached wherein said hydrophilic group Z is selected from the group of poly(ethylene glycol), poly(propylene glycol), poly(ethyl oxazoline), poly(methyl oxazoline), hyaluronic acid, or combinations thereof, preferably to the terminal end of R51, R52, R53, X is O or NR54, where R54 is H or a monovalent alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbons, n is an integer from 1 to 100, R2 and R3 is independently an alkyl, alkyl ether, trimethylsiloxy group, or a substituted or non-substituted aromatic group, preferred R2 and R3 include methyl, ethyl, trimethylsiloxy

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one polymer having the structure A-B-A?, wherein A and A? may be the same or different and each is a degradable polyester component and wherein B is the reaction product resulting from the reaction between a diol, having one or more pendant oligomeric or polymeric groups, and A and A?. Additionally, a bioresorbable patch comprising: (a) an adhesion barrier component comprising the composition in the form of a film; and (b) an adhesive component comprising (i) at least one synthetic adhesive polymer and/or (ii) at least one polysaccharide. Also, a method of wound healing, comprising administering the composition or apply the patch to a patient.

Abstract: The invention is directed to polysiloxane based block copolymers that comprise siloxane units and units derived from diol compounds comprising at least one pendant oligomeric or polymeric group. The block copolymers according to the invention surprisingly allows any glassware used during its preparation to be washed cleaned with water. The block copolymer can be used in ophthalmic lenses, and may be useful in providing contact lens formulations which are water processable.

Abstract: Silicone-containing monomer of formula (I); wherein said silicone-containing monomer comprises a silicone-containing moiety and an oxazolidinone moiety and wherein R is a silicone-containing moiety, and R1 may be an H, wherein A represents the oxazolidinone ring of the oxazolidinone moiety and R2 is a divalent C1-25 alkylene or C6-30 arylalkylene. The monomer is used for the preparation of a composition for use in manufacturing of ophthalmic lenses potentially with anti-infective properties. Also, methods of making the present monomers are described.

Abstract: Silicone-containing monomer of formula (I); wherein said silicone-containing monomer comprises a silicone-containing moiety and an oxazolidinone moiety and wherein R is a silicone-containing moiety, and R1 may be an H, wherein A represents the oxazolidinone ring of the oxazolidinone moiety and R2 is a divalent C1-25 alkylene or C6-30 arylalkylene. The monomer is used for the preparation of a composition for use in manufacturing of ophthalmic lenses potentially with anti-infective properties. Also, methods of making the present monomers are described.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a composition comprising at least one polymer having the structure A-B-A?, wherein A and A? may be the same or different and each is a degradable polyester component and wherein B is the reaction product resulting from the reaction between a diol, having one or more pendant oligomeric or polymeric groups, and A and A?. Additionally, the invention also relates to the development of a bioresorbable patch comprising: (a) an adhesion barrier component comprising a composition according to the invention in the form of a film; and (b) an adhesive component comprising: (i) at least one synthetic adhesive polymer; and/or (ii) at least one polysaccharide. The present invention provides a method of wound healing, comprising administering the composition or patch.