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20120040137 | FIBER COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - Disclosed are fiber composite structures comprising a matrix material and at least one polymeric fiber in contact with the matrix material. The fiber(s) are preferably characterized by a diameter of up to about 20 microns. In certain embodiments, the fiber(s) comprise a therapeutic agent in an amount that exceeds the solubility limit of the therapeutic agent in the fiber polymer. In some embodiments, the fiber(s) comprise an inner radial portion and an outer radial portion. | 02-16-2012 |
20120142884 | Bioresorbable Thermoset Polyester/Urethane Elastomers - Bioresorbable thermoset elastomers and methods of making the same are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the thermoset elastomers include soft segments comprising branched polyesters, and hard segments including urethane and/or urea. The thermoset elastomers are made in certain embodiments by curing a branched prepolymer with a cross-linking agent. In certain embodiments, the mechanical properties of the thermoset elastomers are tailored by selecting the average molecular weight of the prepolymer, or by tuning the ratio of prepolymer to the cross-linking agent during curing, or by selecting a cross-linking agent with specific chemical characteristics. | 06-07-2012 |
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20130317600 | DRUG ELUTING MEDICAL IMPLANT - Disclosed are self-expanding medical implants for placement within a lumen of a patient. The implants comprise a woven or non-woven structure having a substantially tubular configuration, and are designed to be low-profile such that they are deliverable with a small diameter catheter. The implants have a high recoverability and desired mechanical properties. | 11-28-2013 |
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20110202016 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO POLYMER FOAMS - Systems and methods related to polymer foams are generally described. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the preparation of polymer foams, and methods for using the polymer foams. The polymer foams can be applied to a body cavity and placed in contact with, for example, tissue, injured tissue, internal organs, etc. In some embodiments, the polymer foams can be formed within a body cavity (i.e., in situ foam formation). In addition, the foamed polymers may be capable of exerting a pressure on an internal surface of a body cavity and preventing or limiting movement of a bodily fluid (e.g., blood, etc.). | 08-18-2011 |
20120265287 | In-Situ Forming Foams for Treatment of Aneurysms - Systems, methods and kits relating to in-situ forming polymer foams for the treatment of aneurysms are disclosed. The systems include an insertable medical device and an in-situ forming foam that is formed from a polymer that reacts in an aqueous environment. When used to treat an aneurysm, the foam is placed into contact with at least a portion of an exterior surface of the medical device and/or the tissue surface of the aneurysm. | 10-18-2012 |
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20120107439 | IN SITU FORMING HEMOSTATIC FOAM IMPLANTS - Systems and methods related to polymer foams are generally described. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the preparation of polymer foams, and methods for using the polymer foams. The polymer foams can be applied to a body cavity and placed in contact with, for example, tissue, injured tissue, internal organs, etc. In some embodiments, the polymer foams can be formed within a body cavity (i.e., in situ foam formation). In addition, the foamed polymers may be capable of exerting a pressure on an internal surface of a body cavity and preventing or limiting movement of a bodily fluid (e.g., blood, etc.). | 05-03-2012 |
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20130317418 | In-situ Forming foams with outer layer - Systems, methods and kits relating to in-situ forming polymer foams for the treatment of aneurysms or fluid filled spaces are disclosed. The systems include an insertable medical device and an in-situ forming foam of lava like materials with a fast forming outer skin and a slower hardening interior that is formed from a one-, two- or multi-part formulation. When used to treat an aneurysm, the foam is placed into contact with at least a portion of an exterior surface of the medical device and/or the tissue surface of the aneurysm. | 11-28-2013 |
20140100644 | DRUG-ELUTING MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Disclosed are self-expanding medical implants for placement within a lumen of a patient. The implants comprise a woven or non-woven structure having a substantially tubular configuration, and are designed to be low-profile such that they are deliverable with a small diameter catheter. The implants have a high recoverability and desired mechanical properties. | 04-10-2014 |
20140271531 | In-Situ Forming Foam for Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction - Systems and methods related to polymer foams are generally described. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the preparation of polymer foams, and methods for using the polymer foams. The polymer foams can be applied to a lung at or near an alveolar duct targeted for reduction, occluding the airway and leading to tissue necrosis because the foam prevents oxygenation of the tissue surrounding the duct. In some embodiments, the polymer foams can be formed within a body cavity (i.e., in-situ foam formation). In addition, the foam may form a seal, eliminating the source of air leaks. | 09-18-2014 |
20140316367 | Foam-Based Medical Treatments - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods and systems for generating polymer foams within body cavities to locate and/or control bleeding. The present invention further relates to methods and systems for generating polymer foams within non-compressible wounds to control or stop bleeding. The present invention further relates to the use of foams and gels for medical and cosmetic purposes. | 10-23-2014 |
20140322512 | CORE-SHEATH FIBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - According to one aspect of the invention, multicomponent fiber are provided, which comprise (a) a polymeric core that comprises a core-forming polymer and (b) a polymeric sheath that comprises a sheath-forming polymer that is different than the core-forming polymer. Examples of core-forming polymers include, for instance, crosslinked polysiloxanes and thermoplastic polymers, among others. Examples of sheath-forming polymers include, for instance, solvent-soluble polymers, degradable polymers and hydrogel-forming polymers, among others. Other aspects of the present invention pertain to methods of forming such multicomponent fibers. For example, in certain preferred embodiments, the multicomponent fibers are formed using coaxial electrospinning techniques. Still other aspects of the present invention pertain to meshes and other articles that are formed using the multicomponent fibers. | 10-30-2014 |