Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions comprising dissociated buccal mucosa tissue that are useful for treating a wound. Kits for preparing the liquid suspension of dissociated buccal mucosa tissue and treating the wound are also disclosed.

Abstract: A suturing device includes a hollow needle. The hollow needle has a length extending between a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen having an inner diameter. The suturing device further includes a length of surgical suture having a leading end and a trailing end and an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the lumen. At least a portion of the surgical suture is located within the lumen of the hollow needle. A surgical kit including the suturing device and methods of using the suturing device of the present invention are also disclosed.