Abstract: Methods for making biomaterials for use as a tissue sealant, kits containing precursors for forming the biomaterials, and the resulting biomaterials are described herein. The biomaterials are formed from a composition comprising at least a first and a second precursor molecule, wherein: i) the first precursor molecule is a poly(ethylene glycol) based polymer having x nucleophilic groups selected from the group consisting of thiol or amino groups, wherein x is greater than or equal to 2 ii) the second precursor molecule is of the general formula: A-[(C3H6O)n—(C2H4O)m—B]i wherein m and n are integers from 1 to 200 i is greater than 2 A is a branch point B is a conjugated unsaturated group The precursors are selected based on the desired properties of the biomaterial. Optionally, the biomaterials contain additives, such as thixotropic agents, radiopaque agents, or bioactive agents.

Abstract: Methods for making biomaterials for use as a tissue sealant, kits containing precursors for forming the biomaterials, and the resulting biomaterials are described herein. The biomaterials are formed from a composition comprising at least a first and a second precursor molecule, wherein: i) the first precursor molecule is a poly(ethylene glycol) based polymer having x nucleophilic groups selected from the group consisting of thiol or amino groups, wherein x is greater than or equal to 2 ii) the second precursor molecule is of the general formula: A-[(C3H6O)n—(C2H4O)m—B]i wherein m and n are integers from 1 to 200 i is greater than 2 A is a branch point B is a conjugated unsaturated group The precursors are selected based on the desired properties of the biomaterial. Optionally, the biomaterials contain additives, such as thixotropic agents, radiopaque agents, or bioactive agents.

Abstract: Methods for making biomaterials for use as a tissue sealant, kits containing precursors for forming the biomaterials, and the resulting biomaterials are described herein. The biomaterials are formed from a composition comprising at least a first and a second precursor molecule, wherein: i) the first precursor molecule is a poly(ethylene glycol) based polymer having x nucleophilic groups selected from the group consisting of thiol or amino groups, wherein x is greater than or equal to 2 ii) the second precursor molecule is of the general formula: A-[(C3H6O)n—(C2H4O)m—B]i wherein m and n are integers from 1 to 200 i is greater than 2 A is a branch point B is a conjugated unsaturated group The precursors are selected based on the desired properties of the biomaterial. Optionally, the biomaterials contain additives, such as thixotropic agents, radiopaque agents, or bioactive agents.

Abstract: The application relates to a dispensing device (1) containing at least one chamber (5, 5?) for receiving a fluid (B, B?), a plunger unit (6) including at least one piston (7, 7?), locking mechanism and counter-locking mechanism as well as a catching mechanism and counter-catching mechanism. The locking mechanism and the counter-locking mechanism can be brought into a locking position (L), in which a movement of the plunger unit (6) in one or both directions is substantially prevented. The catching mechanism and the counter-catching mechanism can be brought into an engagement position (E), in which the locking mechanism and the counter-locking mechanism cannot be brought into the locking position (L). Furthermore, the application relates to a kit (19) containing the dispensing device (1) and to a method of operating the device (1) or kit (19).

Abstract: The application relates to a dispensing device (1) containing at least one chamber (5, 5?) for receiving a fluid (B, B?), a plunger unit (6) comprising at least one piston (7, 7?), locking means and counter-locking means as well as catching means and counter-catching means. The locking means and the counter-locking means can be brought into a locking position (L), in which a movement of the plunger unit (6) in one or both directions is substantially prevented. The catching means and the counter-catching means can be brought into an engagement position (E), in which the locking means and the counter-locking means cannot be brought into the locking position (L). Furthermore, the application relates to a kit (19) containing the dispensing device (1) and to a method of operating the device (1) or kit (19).

Abstract: Methods for making biomaterials for use as a tissue sealant, kits containing precursors for forming the biomaterials, and the resulting biomaterials are described herein. The biomaterials are formed from a composition comprising at least a first and a second precursor molecule, wherein: i) the first precursor molecule is a poly(ethylene glycol) based polymer having x nucleophilic groups selected from the group consisting of thiol or amino groups, wherein x is greater than or equal to 2 ii) the second precursor molecule is of the general formula: A-[(C3H6O)n—(C2H4O)m—B]i wherein m and n are integers from 1 to 200 i is greater than 2 A is a branch point B is a conjugated unsaturated group The precursors are selected based on the desired properties of the biomaterial. Optionally, the biomaterials contain additives, such as thixotropic agents, radiopaque agents, or bioactive agents.

Abstract: Synthetic biomaterials containing bioactive factors or modified bioactive factors that are covalently bound to the synthetic precursor components and/or biomaterials by an enzymatically degradable linkage are described herein. Further described are methods to covalently bind bioactive factors to synthetic biomaterials by means of enzymatic catalysis, the biomaterials produced therewith and the bioactive factors necessary for practicing these methods. The bioactive factors contain an amino acid sequence which can serve as a substrate domain for cross-linkable enzymes. The enzyme catalyzes the cross-linking reaction between the substrate domain of the bioactive factor and functional groups of the synthetic precursor components capable of forming the biomaterial and/or synthetic biomaterial susceptible to an enzymatically catalyzed cross-linking reaction.