Abstract: A method for treating contracture is provided that includes administering to a patient in need thereof a composition that includes a therapeutic agent effective in treating contracture. Compositions, devices, and kits for use in treating contracture are also described.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed that afford drug delivery from two-part polymer compositions that rapidly form covalent linkages when mixed together. Such compositions are particularly well suited for use in a variety of tissue related applications when rapid adhesion to the tissue and gel formation is desired along with drug delivery. For example, the compositions are useful as tissue sealants, in promoting hemostasis, in effecting tissue adhesion, in providing tissue augmentation, and in the prevention of surgical adhesions.

Abstract: Medical implants are provided which release a fluoropyrimidine or an analog thereof, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant.

Abstract: The present application provides sterile hyaluronic polymer compositions than are useful, e.g., as medical devices, biomedical adhesives, and sealants. Generally, provided are sterile dry compositions comprising a thiol-derivatized hyaluronic acid and one or more stabilizing excipients. Also provided are related kits and methods. The compositions described herein are particularly robust to sterilizing irradiation, and substantially maintain both their molecular weight and gelation parameters such as gelation time after sterilization, such that such sterile compositions are capable of hydrogel formation.

Abstract: Multifunctional compounds are provided that readily crosslink in situ to provide crosslinked biomaterials. The multifunctional compounds contain a single component having at least three reactive functional groups thereon, with the functional groups selected so as to be non-reactive in an initial environment and inter-reactive in a modified environment. Reaction of a plurality of the multifunctional compounds results in a three-dimensional crosslinked matrix. In one embodiment, a first functional group is nucleophilic, a second functional group is electrophilic, and at least one additional functional group is nucleophilic or electrophilic. Methods for preparing and using the multifunctional compounds, and kits including the multifunctional compounds are also provided. Exemplary uses for the multifunctional compounds include tissue augmentation, biologically active agent delivery, bioadhesion, and prevention of adhesions following surgery or injury.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions, devices, and methods for the production, use and administration of the composition having a non-thermoreversible block copolymer composition.

Abstract: Medical implants are provided which release an anthracycline, fluoropyrimidine, folic acid antagonist, podophylotoxin, camptothecin, hydroxyurea, and/or platinum complex, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant.

Abstract: Medical implants are provided which release an anthracycline, fluoropyrimidine, folic acid antagonist, podophylotoxin, camptothecin, hydroxyurea, and/or platinum complex, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant.

Abstract: Medical implants are provided which release an anthracycline, fluoropyrimidine, folic acid antagonist, podophylotoxin, camptothecin, hydroxyurea, and/or platinum complex, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant.

Abstract: Agents, compositions, and implants are provided herein for treating diverticular disease (e.g., diverticulosis and diverticulitis). In particular, fibrosis-inducing agents, hemostatic agents, and/or anti-infective agents, or compositions containing one or more of these agents are provided for use in methods for treating diverticular disease.

Abstract: Implants are used in combination with a fibrosis-inducing agent in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or increase fibrosis between the implant and the host tissue.

Abstract: Anastomotic connector devices are provided which release a therapeutic agent. The therapeutic agent may be an anti-scarring agent that inhibits stenosis caused by the presence of the anastomotic connector device.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed that afford drug delivery from two-part polymer compositions that rapidly form covalent linkages when mixed together. Such compositions are particularly well suited for use in a variety of tissue related applications when rapid adhesion to the tissue and gel formation is desired along with drug delivery. For example, the compositions are useful as tissue sealants, in promoting hemostasis, in effecting tissue adhesion, in providing tissue augmentation, and in the prevention of surgical adhesions.

Abstract: A composition comprising a synthetic polymer, optionally in the presence of a drug, where the polymer comprises multiple activated groups. The multiple activated groups are reactive with functionality present on animal tissue, so that upon administration of the polymer to the tissue, the polymer binds to the tissue. Alternatively, the multiple activated groups are reactive with functionality present on a non-living surface, where the polymer binds to this surface to, e.g., increase the lubricity of the surface. When drug is present in the composition, the drug is then delivered to the site of polymer attachment.

Abstract: Silk-containing stent grafts are provided comprising an endoluminal stent and a graft, wherein the silk is induces the in vivo adhesion of the stent graft to vessel walls, or, otherwise induces or accelerates an in vivo fibrotic reaction causing said stent graft to adhere to vessel wall. Also provided are methods for making and using such stent grafts.

Abstract: Formulations are formed of a diblock copolymer (X—Y) having a hydrophilic block X comprising residues of monomer x, and a hydrophobic block Y comprising residues of monomer y; an additive selected from an amino acid and an oligopeptide. Upon admixture with water, the formulations form drug delivery vehicles, preferably in micellar form. The inclusion of amino acid and/or oligopeptide provides for the formation of micelles at an enhanced rate, and/or provides the formation of micelles having an enhanced ability to incorporate drug(s), and/or provides the formation of micelles having advantageous physical characteristics.

Abstract: Compositions and devices including collagen and a metalloprotease inhibitor, and methods of making and using same.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, devices, and methods for maintaining or improving the integrity of body passageways following surgery, such as at a graft site, or injury. Delivery devices including one or more therapeutic agents and a mesh are described. Representative examples of therapeutic agents include microtubule stabilizing agents, anti-angiogenic factors, inhibitors of smooth muscle cell growth or proliferation, non-steroidal anti-inflammaory drugs, and other factors useful preventing and/or reducing a proliferative biological response that may obstruct or hinder the optimal functioning of the passageway or cavity.

Abstract: Medical implants are provided which release an anthracycline, fluoropyrimidine, folic acid antagonist, podophylotoxin, camptothecin, hydroxyurea, and/or platinum complex, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant.

Abstract: Compositions comprising collagen and at least one metalloprotease inhibitor, and methods of making and using same are provided.