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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2020
Medacta International SA, Castel San Pietro, CH;
Andrea Travan, Trieste, IT;
Massimiliano Antonio Borgogna, Monfalcone, IT;
Matteo Parravicini, Como, IT;
Angelo De Lollis, Como, IT;
Francesco Siccardi, Morcote, CH;
Medacta International SA, Caster San Pietro, CH;
Abstract
Biocompatible compositions, in particular for the preparation of a biodegradable coating for medical articles, include a biocompatible thickening polymer and a chitosan derivative comprising D-glucosamine units of the following formula (I): wherein X is an alditolic or aldonic polyol residue of the following formula (II): wherein: The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions, to a kit of parts including a composition in powder form and to a method for the preparation of a biocompatible composition in gel form. The biodegradable coating shows a good and long-lasting adhesion to the surface of a medical article and allows to improve both the coating operations and the effectiveness in preventing any biofilm formation on the medical article.