The present invention discloses a matrix comprising a modified polysaccharide consisting of repeating disaccharide units whereby in at least 11% of the disaccharide units one primary alcohol group is oxidized into a carboxylic acid group.

A method of bonding together surfaces of two or more elements. The method includes the steps of providing two or more elements, applying an adhesive to one or more of the surfaces to be bonded together before, during or after contacting the surfaces to be bonded together with each other, and curing the adhesive, wherein the adhesive comprises at least one hydrocolloid.

A method of bonding together surfaces of two or more elements. The method includes the steps of providing two or more elements, applying an adhesive to one or more of the surfaces to be bonded together before, during or after contacting the surfaces to be bonded together with each other, and curing the adhesive, wherein the adhesive comprises at least one hydrocolloid.

A method of bonding together surfaces of two or more elements. The method includes the steps of providing two or more elements, applying an adhesive to one or more of the surfaces to be bonded together before, during or after contacting the surfaces to be bonded together with each other, and curing the adhesive, wherein the adhesive comprises at least one hydrocolloid.

Disclosed are solid or semisolid compositions the including finely divided particles and a water-soluble matrix that dissolves and disperses the particles when in contact with water. Also disclosed are kits for reducing and/or inhibiting odor formation on garment. The kit include one or more containers, wherein at least one of the one or more container includes solid or semisolid compositions the including finely divided particles and a water-soluble matrix that dissolves and disperses the particles when in contact with water. An edible silver delivery system including the compositions is disclosed as are methods of delivering silver to a subject in need thereof.

Disclosed are solid or semisolid compositions the including finely divided particles and a water-soluble matrix that dissolves and disperses the particles when in contact with water. Also disclosed are kits for reducing and/or inhibiting odor formation on garment. The kit include one or more containers, wherein at least one of the one or more container includes solid or semisolid compositions the including finely divided particles and a water-soluble matrix that dissolves and disperses the particles when in contact with water. An edible silver delivery system including the compositions is disclosed as are methods of delivering silver to a subject in need thereof.

A biodegradable matrix for preventing post-surgical adhesions, in particular after soft tissue repair in abdominal surgery within the body of a mammal is disclosed. The matrix includes a top layer made of a first biocompatible polymer material and a bottom layer made of a second biocompatible polymer material. The first polymer material comprises poly(lactic acid) as a main component and the second polymer material comprises as a main component at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(glycolic acid), poly(lactic acid), poly(glycolic acid-lactic acid) and mixtures thereof, wherein the poly(lactic acid)content of the first polymer material is higher than in the second polymer material, and wherein both layers are formed as porous scaffolds with the top layer being hydrophilic, having a water contact angle of less than 75°, and the bottom layer being hydrophobic, having a water contact angle of more than 90°.

A biodegradable matrix for preventing post-surgical adhesions, in particular after soft tissue repair in abdominal surgery within the body of a mammal is disclosed. The matrix includes a top layer made of a first biocompatible polymer material and a bottom layer made of a second biocompatible polymer material. The first polymer material comprises poly(lactic acid) as a main component and the second polymer material comprises as a main component at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(glycolic acid), poly(lactic acid), poly(glycolic acid-lactic acid) and mixtures thereof, wherein the poly(lactic acid)content of the first polymer material is higher than in the second polymer material, and wherein both layers are formed as porous scaffolds with the top layer being hydrophilic, having a water contact angle of less than 75°, and the bottom layer being hydrophobic, having a water contact angle of more than 90°.

A material for a bone implant contains: (a) a carrier structure having a surface that has at least one biocompatible material; (b) a matrix covalently bound to the surface; and (c) calcium phosphate embedded in the matrix. A medically acceptable, highly compatible and versatile material can be provided, if the matrix has at least one polysaccharide.

A material for a bone implant contains: (a) a carrier structure having a surface that has at least one biocompatible material; (b) a matrix covalently bound to the surface; and (c) calcium phosphate embedded in the matrix. A medically acceptable, highly compatible and versatile material can be provided, if the matrix has at least one polysaccharide.