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Functionalized Materials for Surgical Closure Device (Case No. 2022-270)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Urology have developed a synthetic functionalized adhesive material that can be utilized for various purposes including wound closure. Background: Synthetic materials and adhesive polymers such as poly (glycerol sebacate) or PGS are often used in tissue engineering and medical devices. Such materials...

Published: 9/5/2023 | Inventor(s): Renea Sturm, George Aninwene

Keywords(s): adhesive material, Biomaterial, Composite Material, Composite Materials, Functional Materials, internal suture lines, luminal repairs, Materials, Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Smart medical device, suture line reinforcement, Urology, wearable medical device, Wound closure, Wound Healing

Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Membranes, Chemical, Chemical > Polymers