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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 16, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2013
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Emily R. Rolfes Meyering, Saint Louis Park, MN (US);
Benjamin Y. Arcand, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
Compositions, systems, and methods for the treatment of pelvic tissue conditions that include use of a silk fibroin-containing hydrogel composition are disclosed. The composition may include a water-soluble fibroin and a water-soluble crosslinkable polymer that can be used as a pre-formed hydrogel, and/or delivered to a pelvic tissue site and crosslinked in situ to form a hydrogel. The composition may promote tissue closure, such as vaginal wound or fistula closure; and/or enhance attachment or anchoring of a pelvic implant to a pelvic tissue. The composition may be a hydrogel that is delivered to a pelvic tissue site, formed at the site in situ, and/or associated with a portion of the implant (e.g., a mesh implant) via a tether or implant extension portion, thereby providing improved immobilization of the implant. Systems or kits that include the composition and/or a delivery needle or insertion tool are also described.