A dressing device and a method of making the dressing device is disclosed. For example, the method can include forming a polyurethane foam, adhering a moisture vapor-transmissive backing to the polyurethane foam, and cutting the polyurethane foam with the moisture vapor-transmissive backing thereon to form the dressing device. Notably, forming the polyurethane foam can include mixing together a polyurethane prepolymer and an aqueous mixture of chlorhexidine di-gluconate and polyanhydroglucuronic acid or a salt of polyanhydroglucuronic acid in a first reaction vessel until a homogenous mixture is formed; dispensing the homogenous mixture onto a liner; and allowing the homogeneous mixture to expel carbon dioxide. Upon expelling the carbon dioxide, the polyurethane foam is formed with the chlorhexidine di-gluconate and the polyanhydroglucuronic acid or the salt of polyanhydroglucuronic acid homogenously dispersed throughout the polyurethane foam.

One aspect of the invention provides a method of preventing or reducing stenosis in a subject. The method includes implanting a passivated graft comprising vein into an artery. The implanting of the graft replaces and/or bypasses a diseased segment of the artery. The passivated grail including vein is prepared by exposing the exterior surface of the passivated graft comprising vein to a tissue structure stabilizing agent (“TSSA”) under conditions sufficient to promote cross-linking of proteins within the vein.

The invention generally relates to dextran fibers which are preferably electrospun and devices formed from such fibers. In particular, such devices may include substances of interest (such as therapeutic substances) associated with the electrospun fibers. Upon exposure to a liquid the electrospun fibers dissolve immediately and the substances of interest are released into the liquid. Exemplary devices include bandages formed from electrospun dextran fibers and associated agents that promote hemostasis, such as thrombin and fibrinogen.

The present invention relates generally to agents and devices for promoting hemostasis and tissue sealing and, more particularly, to hemostatic pads comprising bioabsorbable scaffolds that can deliver lyophilized hemostasis promoting proteins, such as fibrinogen and thrombin, to a wound site or injured organ or tissue.

Compositions are provided herein comprising a coacervate of a polycationic polymer, a polyanionic polymer, and platelet-rich plasma and/or serum, or a fraction or concentrate thereof. The composition is useful in wound healing. Compositions also are provided that comprise a hydrogel comprising TIMP-3; and a complex of a polycationic polymer, a polyanionic polymer, FGF-2 and SDF-1α embedded in the hydrogel, which is useful in treating a myocardial infarction.

The present disclosure provides viral microparticles comprising genetically-engineered baculoviruses (at least partially) embedded in a polymeric matrix for the local delivery of therapeutic nucleic acid molecules to the cells of a vertebrate individual (optionally in combination with a medical implant such as vascular stent platform). The viral microparticles are especially useful for promoting the healing of a wound as well as the repair of a blood vessel and prevent pathological scarring. Also provided herein are processes for making the viral microparticles, pharmaceutical compositions comprising viral microparticles as well as supports comprising the viral microparticles for the locating the viral microparticles in a wound or in the vicinity of a wound.

Coated and expanded, nanofiber structures are provided and methods of use thereof.

The current invention relates to a composition for parenteral administration comprising a canine plasma and hyaluronic acid or a salt or ester thereof, wherein said plasma comprises lipids and/or phospholipids. The inventions also relates to a kit comprising one or more aliquots of a composition, said composition comprising a canine plasma comprising lipids and/or phospholipids and hyaluronic acid or a derivative thereof and optionally one or more pharmaceutical active ingredients, wherein said kit further comprises one or more aliquots of a calcium source, preferably a calcium chloride solution. The invention also pertains to the composition and kit of current invention for use in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.

A biodegradable and biocompatible three dimensional construct comprising a combination of a nano silicate (e.g., laponite) and two different polymers, the two polymers each individually providing at least one covalently linked polymer chain and at least one ionically linked polymer chain, the polymeric chains forming a dual strengthening intertwined polymeric system. The constructs demonstrate improved mechanical and strength properties, while the bioinks provide a material having superior printability characteristics suitable for printing a three dimensional biodegradable construct having an aspect ratio of greater than 2.0. The bioink may also comprise cells or combinations of cells. Methods of using the constructs and bioinks for wound healing preparations and tissue regeneration are also provided.

The invention concerns an implantable medical device which is coated with a substance. The invention provides for rapid release of the substance.