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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 18, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2003
Aaldert Rens Molenberg, Basel, CH;
Daniel Fehr, Zurich, CH;
Enrico Zamparo, Zurich, CH;
Kuros Biosurgery AG, Zurich, CH;
Abstract
Methods for making biomaterials for augmentation of soft and hard tissues, kits containing precursors for forming the biomaterials, and the resulting biomaterials are described herein. The biomaterials are formed from at least a first and a second precursor component. The first precursor component contains at least two nucleophilic groups, and the second precursor component contains at least two electrophilic groups. The nucleophilic and electrophilic groups of the first and second precursor components form covalent linkages with each other at physiological temperatures. The precursors are selected based on the desired properties of the biomaterial. In the preferred embodiment, the first precursor is a siloxane. Optionally, the biomaterials contain additives, such as thixotropic agents, radiopaque agents, or bioactive agents. In the preferred embodiment, the biomaterials are used to augment at least one vertebra of the spine (vertebroplasty).